Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600 outperforms Core i7-975 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6600 is 2221 days newer than Core i7-975.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-975
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Performs up to 7% better in F1 22 than Core i7-975 - 273 vs 254 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-975 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-975 doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
273
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.29/FPS
100%
Price, $
$79
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-975 | vs | Intel Core i5-6600 |
---|---|---|
Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i7 Extreme | Collection | Core i5 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |