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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-6600 vs Xeon 6960P

The Core i5-6600 is quite a bit slower than the Xeon 6960P on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 4197% cheaper – $47.00 vs $9625
Up to 3009% better value for money

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Up to 38% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 4 months newer
Up to 4197% more expensive – $9625 vs $47.00

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 i5-6600

516FPS

Xeon 6960P

612FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-6600

206FPS

Xeon 6960P

280FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-6600

518FPS

Xeon 6960P

534FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-6600

582FPS

Xeon 6960P

649FPS

Rust2018

Core i5-6600

290FPS

Xeon 6960P

314FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-6600

186FPS

Xeon 6960P

219FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-6600

326FPS

Xeon 6960P

331FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-6600

202FPS

Xeon 6960P

212FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-6600

31%

Xeon 6960P

66%

Xeon 6960P ranks 35 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-6600

Xeon 6960P

Xeon 6960P has 68 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-6600

Xeon 6960P

144

Xeon 6960P has 140 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-6600

6 MB

Xeon 6960P

432 MB

Xeon 6960P has 426 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz

Xeon 6960P

2.7 GHz

Core i5-6600 has a 22% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600

3.9 GHz

Xeon 6960P

3.9 GHz

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Core i5-6600

65W

Xeon 6960P

500W

Core i5-6600 draws 435W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-6600

$47.00

Xeon 6960P

Core i5-6600Xeon 6960P

LGA1151

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LGA7529

Skylake

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Granite Rapids

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

UHD Graphics 530

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No Integrated Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6600 or Xeon 6960P?expand_more

The Xeon 6960P. It's 113% faster than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon 6960P than Core i5-6600?expand_more

113% 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 i5-6600 or Xeon 6960P?expand_more

The Xeon 6960P is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon 6960P worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-6600 and Xeon 6960P?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-6600 scores 31/100, Xeon 6960P scores 66/100. 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 Xeon 6960P 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 Xeon 6960P?expand_more

The Xeon 6960P is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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