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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium G4560 vs Core i5-6500T

The Pentium G4560 is slower than the Core i5-6500T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 1 year and 6 months newer
  • Up to 29% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-6500T ranks 9 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-6500T has 2 more cores.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-6500T has 3 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium G4560 has a 40% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Core i5-6500T draws 16W less power.

LGA1151
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LGA1151
Kaby Lake
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Skylake
Desktop
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Desktop
Intel HD 610
Integrated GPUhelp
HD Graphics 530
2400 MHz (DDR4)
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2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium G4560 or Core i5-6500T?expand_more
The Core i5-6500T. It's 100% faster than the Pentium G4560 on average across 100+ games, scoring 18/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-6500T than Pentium G4560?expand_more
100% 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, Pentium G4560 or Core i5-6500T?expand_more
The Core i5-6500T is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-6500T worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 18/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium G4560 and Core i5-6500T?expand_more
Performance: Pentium G4560 scores 9/100, Core i5-6500T scores 18/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium G4560 or Core i5-6500T 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 Pentium G4560 or Core i5-6500T?expand_more
The Core i5-6500T is the stronger pick at 18/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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