Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-6600 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-6600 is 1635 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Performs up to 4% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-2500K - 122 vs 117 FPS
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $52.77 vs $219.35
- Up to 77% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-2500K - $0.48 vs $2.08 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 65 vs 95 Watts
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
122
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.48/FPS
100%
Price, €
€58.58
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i5-6600 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |