The Core i5-6500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-3210. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-6500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-3210
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-6500 vs Core i3-3210 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-6500
Jul 2nd, 2015
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
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Core i5-6500 vs Core i3-3210 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-6500 vs Core i3-3210 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-6500 vs Core i3-3210 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-6500
Jul 2nd, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i3-3210
Jan 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-6500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3210 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2013 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
