Core i5-6600 vs Xeon E3-1285L v4
The Core i5-6600 is same performance as the Xeon E3-1285L v4 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
Xeon E3-1285L v4 has a 3% higher base clock.
LGA1151
Sockethelp
LGA1150Skylake
Codenamehelp
Broadwell-DTDesktop
Segmenthelp
Server/WorkstationUHD Graphics 530
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel Iris Pro P63002133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
1866 MHz (DDR3)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6600 or Xeon E3-1285L v4?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 Xeon E3-1285L v4?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 Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-6600 scores 25/100, Xeon E3-1285L v4 scores 38/100. 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 E3-1285L v4 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 E3-1285L v4?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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