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Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-6500

Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-6500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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INTEL Processore Core i7-7820X (Skylake-X) Octa-Core 3.6 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 129 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12131 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-6500

3.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Processore Core i5-6500, 3.2 GHz (Turbo Boost 3.6 GHz), 4 core, 6MB Cache Socket 1151

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12131 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
INTEL Processore Core i7-7820X (Skylake-X) Octa-Core 3.6 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 129 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12131 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-6500

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6500 Logo
Intel Processore Core i5-6500, 3.2 GHz (Turbo Boost 3.6 GHz), 4 core, 6MB Cache Socket 1151

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12131 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7820X outperforms the more expensive Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7820X is 725 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-6500.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7820X

  • Performs up to 3% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i5-6500 - 162 vs 158 FPS
  • Up to 13% cheaper than Core i5-6500 - €129.0 vs €148.88
  • Up to 15% better value when playing Battlefield 2042 than Core i5-6500 - €0.8 vs €0.94 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500 - 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500

  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-7820X - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7820X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

162

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.8/FPS

100%

Price, €

€129

100%

FPS and Value Winner

INTEL Processore Core i7-7820X (Skylake-X) Octa-Core 3.6 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 129 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12131 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-6500 Logo
Core i5-6500

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


FPS

158

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.94/FPS

85%

Price, €

€148.88

86%

Intel Processore Core i5-6500, 3.2 GHz (Turbo Boost 3.6 GHz), 4 core, 6MB Cache Socket 1151

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12131 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Intel Core i5-6500 Logo
Core i5-6500

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1411

100%

Multi-Core

7849

100%

Intel Core i5-6500 Logo
Core i5-6500

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


Single-Core

1177

83%

Multi-Core

3217

40%

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo

Intel Core i7-7820X

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Intel Core i5-6500 Logo

Intel Core i5-6500

Jun 26th, 2017
Release DateJul 2nd, 2015
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Skylake-E/EPCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores4
16
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier32.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD Graphics 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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