Athlon 64 X2 5200+ vs Core i5-6600
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is much slower than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-6600 has a 27% higher base clock.
AM2
Sockethelp
LGA1151Windsor
Codenamehelp
SkylakeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 530unknown
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon 64 X2 5200+ or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+. It's 933% faster than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 3/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Athlon 64 X2 5200+ than Core i5-6600?expand_more
933% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon 64 X2 5200+ or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 3/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon 64 X2 5200+ and Core i5-6600?expand_more
Performance: Athlon 64 X2 5200+ scores 3/100, Core i5-6600 scores 31/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ or Core i5-6600 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is the stronger pick at 3/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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