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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7350K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-7350K is 551 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 3% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-6500 - 122 vs 119 FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i5-6500 - 60 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Up to 23% cheaper than Core i3-7350K - $39.5 vs $51.6
- Up to 21% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i3-7350K - $0.33 vs $0.42 per FPS
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)
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Intel CPU Core i5-6500 3.20GHz Quad-Core Socket LGA1151 Processor SR2L6
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-6500
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i3-7350K or Core i5-6500
Elden Ring, 1920 x 1080, Maximum
44 FPS
$16.59/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i5-6500
16 GB, N/A Storage
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31 FPS
$20.97/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Core i5-6500
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$649.99
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