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Phenom II X6 1045T vs Core i5-6500
The Phenom II X6 1045T 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.
Core i5-650023% Score
- Up to 133% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years and 11 months newer
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-6500 has a 19% higher base clock.
AM3
Sockethelp
LGA1151Thuban
Codenamehelp
SkylakeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
HD Graphics 5301333 MHz (DDR2), 1333 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Phenom II X6 1045T or Core i5-6500?expand_more
The Phenom II X6 1045T. It's 2200% faster than the Core i5-6500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 1/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Phenom II X6 1045T than Core i5-6500?expand_more
2200% 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, Phenom II X6 1045T or Core i5-6500?expand_more
The Phenom II X6 1045T is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Phenom II X6 1045T worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 1/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Phenom II X6 1045T and Core i5-6500?expand_more
Performance: Phenom II X6 1045T scores 1/100, 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 Phenom II X6 1045T 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 Phenom II X6 1045T or Core i5-6500?expand_more
The Phenom II X6 1045T is the stronger pick at 1/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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