Athlon II X3 425 vs Core i5-6600
The Athlon II X3 425 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 22% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
LGA1151Rana
Codenamehelp
SkylakeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 530DDR3
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon II X3 425 or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core i5-6600. It's 520% faster than the Athlon II X3 425 on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-6600 than Athlon II X3 425?expand_more
520% 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 II X3 425 or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core i5-6600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-6600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 31/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon II X3 425 and Core i5-6600?expand_more
Performance: Athlon II X3 425 scores 5/100, 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 II X3 425 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 II X3 425 or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core i5-6600 is the stronger pick at 31/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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