Core i5-6600 vs Pentium P6000
The Core i5-6600 is much faster than the Pentium P6000 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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-6600 has a 76% higher base clock.
LGA1151
Sockethelp
LGAG1Skylake
Codenamehelp
ArrandaleDesktop
Segmenthelp
MobileUHD Graphics 530
Integrated GPUhelp
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
DDR3Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6600 or Pentium P6000?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-6600 or Pentium P6000?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-6600 and Pentium P6000?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-6600 scores 31/100, Pentium P6000 scores 5/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-6600 or Pentium P6000 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 i5-6600 or Pentium P6000?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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