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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron J4005 vs Core i5-6600

The Celeron J4005 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.

  • Is 2 years and 6 months newer
  • Up to 109% cheaper$107 vs $47.00
  • Up to 152% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 20% better value for money
  • Up to 109% more expensive$47.00 vs $107

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.

Scorehelp

Core i5-6600 ranks 23 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-6600 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-6600 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600 has a 65% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600 boosts 44% higher.

TDPhelp

Celeron J4005 draws 55W less power.

Intel BGA 1090
Sockethelp
LGA1151
Gemini Lake
Codenamehelp
Skylake
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics 600
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 530
2400 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron J4005 or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core i5-6600. It's 288% faster than the Celeron J4005 on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-6600 than Celeron J4005?expand_more
288% 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 J4005 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 J4005 and Core i5-6600?expand_more
Performance: Celeron J4005 scores 8/100, 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 J4005 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 J4005 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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