Core 9 273PQE vs Core i5-6600
The Core 9 273PQE is much 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.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA1151Bartlett Lake
Codenamehelp
SkylakeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 5303200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 9 273PQE or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core 9 273PQE. It's 139% faster than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core 9 273PQE than Core i5-6600?expand_more
139% 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 9 273PQE or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core 9 273PQE is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core 9 273PQE worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 74/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core 9 273PQE and Core i5-6600?expand_more
Performance: Core 9 273PQE scores 74/100, 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 9 273PQE 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 9 273PQE or Core i5-6600?expand_more
The Core 9 273PQE is the stronger pick at 74/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
9 273PQE vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D9 273PQE vs Ryzen 5 7600X9 273PQE vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D9 273PQE vs Ryzen 7 7700X9 273PQE vs Ryzen 9 9900X9 273PQE vs Ryzen 7 9850X3D9 273PQE vs Ryzen 7 9700X9 273PQE vs Ryzen 5 8500G9 273PQE vs Ultra 7 265KF9 273PQE vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D9 273PQE vs i3-12100F9 273PQE vs Ryzen 5 7500X3D9 273PQE vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D9 273PQE vs i5-46709 273PQE vs Ryzen 5 3500X9 273PQE vs Ryzen 5 55009 273PQE vs Ultra 5 245K9 273PQE vs Ultra 5 245KF9 273PQE vs Ryzen 5 56009 273PQE vs Ryzen 3 41009 273PQE vs i5-4590Si5-6600 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3Di5-6600 vs Ryzen 5 7600Xi5-6600 vs Ryzen 9 9950X3Di5-6600 vs Ryzen 7 7700Xi5-6600 vs Ryzen 9 9900Xi5-6600 vs Ryzen 7 9850X3Di5-6600 vs Ryzen 7 9700Xi5-6600 vs Ryzen 5 8500Gi5-6600 vs Ultra 7 265KFi5-6600 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3Di3-12100F vs i5-6600i5-6600 vs Ryzen 5 7500X3Di5-6600 vs Ryzen 7 9800X3Di5-4670 vs i5-6600i5-6600 vs Ryzen 5 3500Xi5-6600 vs Ryzen 5 5500i5-6600 vs Ultra 5 245Ki5-6600 vs Ultra 5 245KFi5-6600 vs Ryzen 5 5600i5-6600 vs Ryzen 3 4100i5-4590S vs i5-6600