Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6900K outperforms Core i5-6500T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6900K is 334 days newer than Core i5-6500T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 2% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-6500T - 198 vs 195 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500T - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500T
- Consumes up to 75% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 35 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6900K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i5-6500T
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-6500T
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Single-Core
1039
82.98722044728434%
Multi-Core
2843
39.94099466142175%
Intel Core i7-6900K | vs | Intel Core i5-6500T |
|---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
