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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

C-50 vs Core i5-6600

The C-50 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.

  • Up to 370% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 7 months newer
  • Available for $47.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-6600 ranks 31 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-6600 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-6600 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
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C-50
0 MB
Base Frequencyhelp
AMD C-50 Logo
C-50
1 GHz

Core i5-6600 has a 230% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

C-50 draws 56W less power.

Pricehelp
FT1
Sockethelp
LGA1151
Ontario
Codenamehelp
Skylake
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon HD 6250
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 530
DDR3
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, C-50 or Core i5-6600?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, C-50 or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The C-50 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the C-50 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 0/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between C-50 and Core i5-6600?expand_more
Performance: C-50 scores 0/100, 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 C-50 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 C-50 or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The C-50 is the stronger pick at 0/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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