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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-6600 vs Xeon Gold 6426Y

The Core i5-6600 is quite a bit slower than the Xeon Gold 6426Y on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 577% cheaper – $47.00 vs $1517
Up to 384% better value for money

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Up to 40% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 8 months newer
Up to 577% more expensive – $1517 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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Quality

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League of Legends2009

205FPS

283FPS

516FPS

615FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-6600

518FPS

Xeon Gold 6426Y

535FPS

Rust2018

Core i5-6600

290FPS

Xeon Gold 6426Y

315FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-6600

186FPS

Xeon Gold 6426Y

220FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-6600

233FPS

Xeon Gold 6426Y

235FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-6600

582FPS

Xeon Gold 6426Y

652FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-6600

202FPS

Xeon Gold 6426Y

212FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-6600

31%

Xeon Gold 6426Y

67%

Xeon Gold 6426Y ranks 36 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-6600

Xeon Gold 6426Y

Xeon Gold 6426Y has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-6600

Xeon Gold 6426Y

Xeon Gold 6426Y has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-6600

6 MB

Xeon Gold 6426Y

37.5 MB

Xeon Gold 6426Y has 31.5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz

Xeon Gold 6426Y

2.5 GHz

Core i5-6600 has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600

3.9 GHz

Xeon Gold 6426Y

4.1 GHz

Xeon Gold 6426Y boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-6600

65W

Xeon Gold 6426Y

185W

Core i5-6600 draws 120W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-6600

$47.00

Xeon Gold 6426Y

Core i5-6600Xeon Gold 6426Y

LGA1151

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LGA4677

Skylake

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Sapphire 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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4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6600 or Xeon Gold 6426Y?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6426Y. It's 116% faster than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Gold 6426Y than Core i5-6600?expand_more

116% 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 Gold 6426Y?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6426Y is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Gold 6426Y worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 67/100 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 Gold 6426Y?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-6600 scores 31/100, Xeon Gold 6426Y scores 67/100. 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 Gold 6426Y 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 Gold 6426Y?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6426Y is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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