Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7350K outperforms Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7350K is 551 days newer than Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 1% better in Metro Exodus than Core i5-6500 - 145 vs 143 FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i5-6500 - 60 vs 65 Watts
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i5-6500
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6500 | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 65 W | TDP | 60 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
