Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K outperforms Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6600K is 1249 days newer than Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 4% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i5-2550K - 217 vs 208 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 91 vs 95 Watts
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Single-Core
680
47.921071176885135%
Multi-Core
2040
50.847457627118644%
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i5-6600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 30th, 2012 | 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 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 91 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |