Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K outperforms Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6600K is 1159 days newer than Core i5-3450.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 77 vs 91 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 13% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-3450 - 205 vs 181 FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-3450
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i5-6600K
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3450 | vs | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
