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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-650 vs Core i7-6800K

The Core i5-650 is much slower than the Core i7-6800K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 147% cheaper$176 vs $149.00
  • Up to 18% better value for money
  • Up to 109% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 6 months newer
  • Up to 147% more expensive$149.00 vs $176

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i7-6800K ranks 23 points higher.

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Core i7-6800K has 4 more cores.

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Core i7-6800K has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-6800K has 11 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-6800K has a 6% higher base clock.

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Intel Core i5-650 Logo
Core i5-650
3.466 GHz

Core i7-6800K boosts 4% higher.

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Core i5-650 draws 67W less power.

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LGA1156
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LGA2011-3
Clarkdale
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Broadwell-E
Desktop
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Desktop
Intel HD
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No Integrated Graphics
1333 MHz (DDR3)
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2400 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-650 or Core i7-6800K?expand_more
The Core i7-6800K. It's 767% faster than the Core i5-650 on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-6800K than Core i5-650?expand_more
767% 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 i5-650 or Core i7-6800K?expand_more
The Core i7-6800K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-6800K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-650 and Core i7-6800K?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-650 scores 3/100, Core i7-6800K scores 26/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-650 or Core i7-6800K 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 i5-650 or Core i7-6800K?expand_more
The Core i7-6800K is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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