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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron G1610 vs Core i5-6600

The Celeron G1610 is much slower than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $22.36 cheaper!

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Up to 111% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 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.

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League of Legends2009

112FPS

207FPS

338FPS

519FPS

Valorant2020

Celeron G1610

538FPS

Core i5-6600

583FPS

Fortnite2017

Celeron G1610

332FPS

Core i5-6600

326FPS

Apex Legends2019

Celeron G1610

383FPS

Core i5-6600

365FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Celeron G1610

182FPS

Core i5-6600

203FPS

Minecraft2011

Celeron G1610

577FPS

Core i5-6600

611FPS

Dota 22013

Celeron G1610

169FPS

Core i5-6600

186FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Celeron G1610

Core i5-6600

26%

Core i5-6600 ranks 24 points higher.

Coreshelp

Celeron G1610

Core i5-6600

Core i5-6600 has 2 more cores.

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Celeron G1610

Core i5-6600

Core i5-6600 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Celeron G1610

2 MB

Core i5-6600

6 MB

Core i5-6600 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Celeron G1610

2.6 GHz

Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz

Core i5-6600 has a 27% higher base clock.

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Celeron G1610

Core i5-6600

3.9 GHz

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Celeron G1610

55W

Core i5-6600

65W

Celeron G1610 draws 10W less power.

Pricehelp

Celeron G1610

$24.64

Core i5-6600

$47.00

Celeron G1610 is $22.36 cheaper.

Celeron G1610Core i5-6600

LGA1155

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LGA1151

Ivy Bridge

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Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD

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UHD Graphics 530

DDR3

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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, Celeron G1610 or Core i5-6600?expand_more

The Core i5-6600. It's 1200% faster than the Celeron G1610 on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-6600 than Celeron G1610?expand_more

1200% 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 G1610 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 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron G1610 and Core i5-6600?expand_more

Performance: Celeron G1610 scores 2/100, Core i5-6600 scores 26/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Celeron G1610 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 G1610 or Core i5-6600?expand_more

The Core i5-6600 is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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