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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2643 v2 vs Core i5-6500

The Xeon E5-2643 v2 is quite a bit 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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Up to 42% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year 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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Counter-Strike 22023

Xeon E5-2643 v2

412FPS

Core i5-6500

498FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2643 v2

191FPS

Core i5-6500

201FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2643 v2

144FPS

Core i5-6500

193FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2643 v2

576FPS

Core i5-6500

601FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E5-2643 v2

325FPS

Core i5-6500

325FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E5-2643 v2

519FPS

Core i5-6500

517FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E5-2643 v2

171FPS

Core i5-6500

182FPS

Rocket League2015

Xeon E5-2643 v2

Core i5-6500

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E5-2643 v2

15%

Core i5-6500

22%

Core i5-6500 ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2643 v2

Core i5-6500

Xeon E5-2643 v2 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2643 v2

Core i5-6500

Xeon E5-2643 v2 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2643 v2

15 MB

Core i5-6500

6 MB

Xeon E5-2643 v2 has 9 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2643 v2

3.5 GHz

Core i5-6500

3.2 GHz

Xeon E5-2643 v2 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2643 v2

Core i5-6500

3.6 GHz

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2643 v2

130W

Core i5-6500

65W

Core i5-6500 draws 65W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2643 v2

Core i5-6500

$48.59

Xeon E5-2643 v2Core i5-6500

LGA2011

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LGA1151

Ivy Bridge-EP

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

HD Graphics 530

DDR3

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2643 v2 or Core i5-6500?expand_more

The Core i5-6500. It's 47% faster than the Xeon E5-2643 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 15/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-6500 than Xeon E5-2643 v2?expand_more

47% 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, Xeon E5-2643 v2 or Core i5-6500?expand_more

The Core i5-6500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-6500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 22/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2643 v2 and Core i5-6500?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2643 v2 scores 15/100, Core i5-6500 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E5-2643 v2 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 Xeon E5-2643 v2 or Core i5-6500?expand_more

The Core i5-6500 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.