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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 2 Duo P8800 vs Core i5-6600

The Core 2 Duo P8800 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 8% more expensive – $241 vs $47.00

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Up to 163% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 7 months newer
Up to 8% cheaper – $47.00 vs $241
Up to 183% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core 2 Duo P8800

286FPS

Core i5-6600

516FPS

League of Legends2009

Core 2 Duo P8800

93FPS

Core i5-6600

206FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 2 Duo P8800

542FPS

Core i5-6600

518FPS

Valorant2020

Core 2 Duo P8800

539FPS

Core i5-6600

582FPS

Rust2018

Core 2 Duo P8800

265FPS

Core i5-6600

290FPS

Dota 22013

Core 2 Duo P8800

169FPS

Core i5-6600

186FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 2 Duo P8800

341FPS

Core i5-6600

326FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 2 Duo P8800

176FPS

Core i5-6600

202FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core 2 Duo P8800

Core i5-6600

31%

Core i5-6600 ranks 24 points higher.

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Core 2 Duo P8800

Core i5-6600

Core i5-6600 has 2 more cores.

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Core 2 Duo P8800

Core i5-6600

Core i5-6600 has 2 more threads.

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Core 2 Duo P8800

0 MB

Core i5-6600

6 MB

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Core 2 Duo P8800

2.667 GHz

Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz

Core i5-6600 has a 24% higher base clock.

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Core 2 Duo P8800

Core i5-6600

3.9 GHz

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Core 2 Duo P8800

25W

Core i5-6600

65W

Core 2 Duo P8800 draws 40W less power.

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Core 2 Duo P8800

Core i5-6600

$47.00

Core 2 Duo P8800Core i5-6600

LGAP

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LGA1151

Penryn

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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UHD Graphics 530

DDR2, 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, Core 2 Duo P8800 or Core i5-6600?expand_more

The Core i5-6600. It's 343% faster than the Core 2 Duo P8800 on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-6600 than Core 2 Duo P8800?expand_more

343% 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, Core 2 Duo P8800 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 Core 2 Duo P8800 and Core i5-6600?expand_more

Performance: Core 2 Duo P8800 scores 7/100, 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 Core 2 Duo P8800 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 Core 2 Duo P8800 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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