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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron G555 vs Core i5-6600

The Celeron G555 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 110% 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

112FPS

207FPS

338FPS

518FPS

Overwatch 22023

Celeron G555

529FPS

Core i5-6600

518FPS

Rust2018

Celeron G555

267FPS

Core i5-6600

291FPS

Valorant2020

Celeron G555

537FPS

Core i5-6600

583FPS

Dota 22013

Celeron G555

169FPS

Core i5-6600

186FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Celeron G555

182FPS

Core i5-6600

202FPS

Fortnite2017

Celeron G555

332FPS

Core i5-6600

326FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Celeron G555

10%

Core i5-6600

31%

Core i5-6600 ranks 21 points higher.

Coreshelp

Celeron G555

Core i5-6600

Core i5-6600 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Celeron G555

Core i5-6600

Core i5-6600 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Celeron G555

2 MB

Core i5-6600

6 MB

Core i5-6600 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Celeron G555

2.7 GHz

Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz

Core i5-6600 has a 22% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Celeron G555

Core i5-6600

3.9 GHz

TDPhelp

Celeron G555

65W

Core i5-6600

65W

Pricehelp

Celeron G555

Core i5-6600

$47.00

Celeron G555Core i5-6600

LGA1155

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LGA1151

Sandy Bridge

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD (Sandy Bridge)

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, Celeron G555 or Core i5-6600?expand_more

The Core i5-6600. It's 210% faster than the Celeron G555 on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-6600 than Celeron G555?expand_more

210% 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 G555 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 Celeron G555 and Core i5-6600?expand_more

Performance: Celeron G555 scores 10/100, 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 G555 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 G555 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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