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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-6600T vs Core Ultra 7 265K

The Core i5-6600T is much slower than the Core Ultra 7 265K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 85% cheaper – $213 vs $299.99

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Up to 122% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 5 months newer
Up to 20% better value for money
Up to 85% more expensive – $299.99 vs $213

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

Core i5-6600T

191FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

427FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

Core i5-6600T

366FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

409FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-6600T

572FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

808FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-6600T

517FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

577FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-6600T

181FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

313FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

200FPS

225FPS

495FPS

759FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-6600T

325FPS

Core Ultra 7 265K

319FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-6600T

21%

Core Ultra 7 265K

72%

Core Ultra 7 265K ranks 51 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-6600T

Core Ultra 7 265K

Core Ultra 7 265K has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-6600T

Core Ultra 7 265K

Core Ultra 7 265K has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-6600T

6 MB

Core Ultra 7 265K

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265K has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600T

2.7 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265K

3.9 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265K has a 44% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-6600T

3.5 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265K

5.5 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265K boosts 57% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-6600T

35W

Core Ultra 7 265K

125W

Core i5-6600T draws 90W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-6600T

Core Ultra 7 265K

$299.99

Core i5-6600TCore Ultra 7 265K

LGA1151

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Skylake

Codenamehelp

Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 530

Integrated GPUhelp

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6600T or Core Ultra 7 265K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265K. It's 243% faster than the Core i5-6600T on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265K than Core i5-6600T?expand_more

243% 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 i5-6600T or Core Ultra 7 265K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-6600T and Core Ultra 7 265K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-6600T scores 21/100, Core Ultra 7 265K scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-6600T or Core Ultra 7 265K 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 i5-6600T or Core Ultra 7 265K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265K is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.