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Celeron G1840 vs Core i5-6500
The Celeron G1840 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-6500 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $18.62 cheaper!
Celeron G18404% Score
Core i5-650022% Score
- Up to 74% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 2 months newer
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.
LGA1150
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LGA1151Haswell
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SkylakeDesktop
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DesktopIntel HD (Haswell)
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HD Graphics 530DDR3
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2133 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron G1840 or Core i5-6500?expand_more
The Core i5-6500. It's 450% faster than the Celeron G1840 on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-6500 than Celeron G1840?expand_more
450% 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 G1840 or Core i5-6500?expand_more
The Core i5-6500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-6500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 22/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron G1840 and Core i5-6500?expand_more
Performance: Celeron G1840 scores 4/100, Core i5-6500 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron G1840 or Core i5-6500 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 G1840 or Core i5-6500?expand_more
The Core i5-6500 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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