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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-6500 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

The Core i5-6500 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 60% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 9 months newer
Available for $3299

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-6500

196FPS

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

308FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-6500

518FPS

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

542FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-6500

183FPS

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

234FPS

Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-6500

503FPS

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

644FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-6500

575FPS

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

677FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-6500

201FPS

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

215FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-6500

365FPS

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

373FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i5-6500

197FPS

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

228FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-6500

21%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

69%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX ranks 48 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-6500

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has 28 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-6500

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has 60 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-6500

6 MB

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

128 MB

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has 122 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6500

3.2 GHz

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

3.6 GHz

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

4.5 GHz

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX boosts 25% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-6500

65W

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

280W

Core i5-6500 draws 215W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-6500

$48.59

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Core i5-6500Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

LGA1151

Sockethelp

WRX8

Skylake

Codenamehelp

Chagall PRO

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

HD Graphics 530

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No Integrated Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6500 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX?expand_more

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. It's 229% faster than the Core i5-6500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX than Core i5-6500?expand_more

229% 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 i5-6500 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX?expand_more

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-6500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-6500 scores 21/100, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-6500 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 i5-6500 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX?expand_more

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.