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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-6600 vs Xeon Gold 6548N

The Core i5-6600 is slower than the Xeon Gold 6548N on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 1630% cheaper – $47.00 vs $3875
Up to 1203% better value for money

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Up to 33% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 7 months newer
Up to 1630% more expensive – $3875 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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League of Legends2009

205FPS

268FPS

516FPS

598FPS

Rust2018

Core i5-6600

290FPS

Xeon Gold 6548N

310FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-6600

518FPS

Xeon Gold 6548N

531FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-6600

582FPS

Xeon Gold 6548N

638FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-6600

186FPS

Xeon Gold 6548N

213FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-6600

202FPS

Xeon Gold 6548N

211FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-6600

325FPS

Xeon Gold 6548N

330FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-6600

31%

Xeon Gold 6548N

63%

Xeon Gold 6548N ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-6600

Xeon Gold 6548N

Xeon Gold 6548N has 28 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-6600

Xeon Gold 6548N

Xeon Gold 6548N has 60 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-6600

6 MB

Xeon Gold 6548N

60 MB

Xeon Gold 6548N has 54 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600

3.3 GHz

Xeon Gold 6548N

2.8 GHz

Core i5-6600 has a 18% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600

3.9 GHz

Xeon Gold 6548N

4.1 GHz

Xeon Gold 6548N boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-6600

65W

Xeon Gold 6548N

270W

Core i5-6600 draws 205W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-6600

$47.00

Xeon Gold 6548N

Core i5-6600Xeon Gold 6548N

LGA1151

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LGA4677

Skylake

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Emerald Rapids

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

UHD Graphics 530

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No Integrated Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6600 or Xeon Gold 6548N?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6548N. It's 103% faster than the Core i5-6600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Gold 6548N than Core i5-6600?expand_more

103% 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 6548N?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6548N is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Gold 6548N worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 63/100 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 6548N?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-6600 scores 31/100, Xeon Gold 6548N scores 63/100. 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 6548N 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 6548N?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6548N is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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