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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron 887 vs Core i5-6600

The Celeron 887 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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Up to 205% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 10 months newer
Available for $47.00

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

83FPS

205FPS

254FPS

516FPS

Rust2018

Celeron 887

264FPS

Core i5-6600

290FPS

Overwatch 22023

Celeron 887

552FPS

Core i5-6600

518FPS

Valorant2020

Celeron 887

543FPS

Core i5-6600

582FPS

Dota 22013

Celeron 887

170FPS

Core i5-6600

186FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Celeron 887

172FPS

Core i5-6600

202FPS

Fortnite2017

Celeron 887

348FPS

Core i5-6600

325FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Celeron 887

Core i5-6600

31%

Core i5-6600 ranks 26 points higher.

Coreshelp

Celeron 887

Core i5-6600

Core i5-6600 has 2 more cores.

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Celeron 887

Core i5-6600

Core i5-6600 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Celeron 887

2 MB

Core i5-6600

6 MB

Core i5-6600 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Celeron 887

1.5 GHz

Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz

Core i5-6600 has a 120% higher base clock.

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Celeron 887

Core i5-6600

3.9 GHz

TDPhelp

Celeron 887

17W

Core i5-6600

65W

Celeron 887 draws 48W less power.

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Celeron 887

Core i5-6600

$47.00

Celeron 887Core i5-6600

Intel BGA 1023

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LGA1151

Sandy Bridge

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD (Sandy Bridge)

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UHD Graphics 530

DDR3

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron 887 or Core i5-6600?expand_more

The Celeron 887. It's 520% faster than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 5/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Celeron 887 than Core i5-6600?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, Celeron 887 or Core i5-6600?expand_more

The Celeron 887 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Celeron 887 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 5/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron 887 and Core i5-6600?expand_more

Performance: Celeron 887 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 Celeron 887 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 Celeron 887 or Core i5-6600?expand_more

The Celeron 887 is the stronger pick at 5/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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