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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-6600 vs Xeon E-2226G

The Core i5-6600 is slightly slower than the Xeon E-2226G on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 14% cheaper – $47.00 vs $255

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Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years newer
Up to 3% better value for money
Up to 14% more expensive – $255 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 E-2226G

560FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-6600

206FPS

Xeon E-2226G

238FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-6600

518FPS

Xeon E-2226G

524FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-6600

582FPS

Xeon E-2226G

609FPS

Rust2018

Core i5-6600

290FPS

Xeon E-2226G

300FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-6600

186FPS

Xeon E-2226G

198FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-6600

326FPS

Xeon E-2226G

328FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-6600

202FPS

Xeon E-2226G

207FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-6600

31%

Xeon E-2226G

54%

Xeon E-2226G ranks 23 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-6600

Xeon E-2226G

Xeon E-2226G has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-6600

Xeon E-2226G

Xeon E-2226G has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-6600

6 MB

Xeon E-2226G

12 MB

Xeon E-2226G has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz

Xeon E-2226G

3.4 GHz

Xeon E-2226G has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600

3.9 GHz

Xeon E-2226G

4.7 GHz

Xeon E-2226G boosts 21% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-6600

65W

Xeon E-2226G

80W

Core i5-6600 draws 15W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-6600

$47.00

Xeon E-2226G

Core i5-6600Xeon E-2226G

LGA1151

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LGA1151

Skylake

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Coffee Lake-S WS

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

UHD Graphics 530

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HD Graphics P630

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6600 or Xeon E-2226G?expand_more

The Xeon E-2226G. It's 74% faster than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E-2226G than Core i5-6600?expand_more

74% 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 E-2226G?expand_more

The Xeon E-2226G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E-2226G worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 54/100 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 E-2226G?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-6600 scores 31/100, Xeon E-2226G scores 54/100. 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 E-2226G 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 E-2226G?expand_more

The Xeon E-2226G is the stronger pick at 54/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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