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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-820QM vs Core i5-6500

The Core i7-820QM is much slower than the Core i5-6500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $546

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Up to 128% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 10 months newer

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

Core i7-820QM

97FPS

Core i5-6500

188FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-820QM

209FPS

Core i5-6500

215FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-820QM

540FPS

Core i5-6500

517FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-820QM

177FPS

Core i5-6500

200FPS

Fortnite2017

339FPS

325FPS

Valorant2020

539FPS

569FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-820QM

585FPS

Core i5-6500

597FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-820QM

Core i5-6500

23%

Core i5-6500 ranks 17 points higher.

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Core i7-820QM has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-820QM

8 MB

Core i5-6500

6 MB

Core i7-820QM has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-820QM

1.733 GHz

Core i5-6500

3.2 GHz

Core i5-6500 has a 85% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-820QM

3.067 GHz

Core i5-6500

3.6 GHz

Core i5-6500 boosts 17% higher.

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Core i7-820QM

45W

Core i5-6500

65W

Core i7-820QM draws 20W less power.

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Core i7-820QM

Core i5-6500

$48.59

Core i7-820QMCore i5-6500

LGAG1

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LGA1151

Clarksfield

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Skylake

Mobile

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Desktop

None

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HD Graphics 530

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-820QM or Core i5-6500?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 i7-820QM or Core i5-6500?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 i7-820QM and Core i5-6500?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-820QM scores 6/100, Core i5-6500 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-820QM or Core i5-6500 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 i7-820QM or Core i5-6500?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.