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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Atom x6425E vs Core i5-6600

The Atom x6425E 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.

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Is 5 years and 8 months newer
Up to 234% cheaper – $67 vs $47.00
Up to 64% better value for money

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Up to 103% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 234% more expensive – $47.00 vs $67

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

114FPS

205FPS

343FPS

516FPS

Overwatch 22023

Atom x6425E

528FPS

Core i5-6600

518FPS

Rust2018

Atom x6425E

267FPS

Core i5-6600

290FPS

Valorant2020

Atom x6425E

537FPS

Core i5-6600

582FPS

Dota 22013

Atom x6425E

169FPS

Core i5-6600

186FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Atom x6425E

182FPS

Core i5-6600

202FPS

Fortnite2017

Atom x6425E

331FPS

Core i5-6600

325FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Atom x6425E

12%

Core i5-6600

31%

Core i5-6600 ranks 19 points higher.

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0 MB

6 MB

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Atom x6425E

2 GHz

Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz

Core i5-6600 has a 65% higher base clock.

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Atom x6425E

3 GHz

Core i5-6600

3.9 GHz

Core i5-6600 boosts 30% higher.

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Atom x6425E

12W

Core i5-6600

65W

Atom x6425E draws 53W less power.

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Atom x6425E

Core i5-6600

$47.00

Atom x6425ECore i5-6600

Intel BGA 1493

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LGA1151

Elkhart Lake

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 32EU

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UHD Graphics 530

3200 MHz (DDR4), 3733 MHz (LPDDR4), 3733 MHz (LPDDR4X)

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2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Atom x6425E or Core i5-6600?expand_more

The Core i5-6600. It's 158% faster than the Atom x6425E on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 12/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-6600 than Atom x6425E?expand_more

158% 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, Atom x6425E 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 Atom x6425E and Core i5-6600?expand_more

Performance: Atom x6425E scores 12/100, 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 Atom x6425E 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 Atom x6425E 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.

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