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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-1135G7 vs Core i5-6500

The Core i5-1135G7 is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-6500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 31% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 3 months newer
Available for $309

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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 i5-1135G7

570FPS

Core i5-6500

495FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-1135G7

616FPS

Core i5-6500

571FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-1135G7

244FPS

Core i5-6500

191FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-1135G7

208FPS

Core i5-6500

200FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Fortnite2017

329FPS

325FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i5-1135G7

936FPS

Core i5-6500

903FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-1135G7

526FPS

Core i5-6500

517FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-1135G7

42%

Core i5-6500

23%

Core i5-1135G7 ranks 19 points higher.

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Core i5-1135G7 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-1135G7

8 MB

Core i5-6500

6 MB

Core i5-1135G7 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-1135G7

1.5 GHz

Core i5-6500

3.2 GHz

Core i5-6500 has a 113% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-1135G7

4.2 GHz

Core i5-6500

3.6 GHz

Core i5-1135G7 boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-1135G7

15W

Core i5-6500

65W

Core i5-1135G7 draws 50W less power.

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Core i5-1135G7

Core i5-6500

$48.59

Core i5-1135G7Core i5-6500

Intel BGA 1449

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LGA1151

Tiger Lake-U

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU

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HD Graphics 530

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4267 MHz (LPDDR4X)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-1135G7 or Core i5-6500?expand_more

The Core i5-1135G7. It's 83% faster than the Core i5-6500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 42/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-1135G7 than Core i5-6500?expand_more

83% 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 i5-1135G7 or Core i5-6500?expand_more

The Core i5-1135G7 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-1135G7 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 42/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-1135G7 and Core i5-6500?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-1135G7 scores 42/100, Core i5-6500 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-1135G7 or Core i5-6500 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 i5-1135G7 or Core i5-6500?expand_more

The Core i5-1135G7 is the stronger pick at 42/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.