Core 5 220U vs Core i5-6600
The Core 5 220U is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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.
Intel BGA 1744
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LGA1151Raptor Lake-U
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SkylakeMobile
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DesktopIris Xe Graphics 80EU
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UHD Graphics 5303200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)
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2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
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compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 5 220U or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core 5 220U. It's 74% faster than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core 5 220U than Core i5-6600?expand_more
74% 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 5 220U or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core 5 220U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core 5 220U worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 54/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core 5 220U and Core i5-6600?expand_more
Performance: Core 5 220U scores 54/100, 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 5 220U 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 5 220U or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core 5 220U is the stronger pick at 54/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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