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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon w9-3575X vs Core i5-6500

The Xeon w9-3575X is much faster 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 76% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 3 months newer
Available for $3789

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Xeon w9-3575X

320FPS

Core i5-6500

195FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon w9-3575X

545FPS

Core i5-6500

517FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon w9-3575X

241FPS

Core i5-6500

182FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

217FPS

201FPS

657FPS

501FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon w9-3575X

691FPS

Core i5-6500

574FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Xeon w9-3575X

231FPS

Core i5-6500

197FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon w9-3575X

Core i5-6500

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon w9-3575X

73%

Core i5-6500

22%

Xeon w9-3575X ranks 51 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon w9-3575X

Core i5-6500

Xeon w9-3575X has 40 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon w9-3575X

Core i5-6500

Xeon w9-3575X has 84 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon w9-3575X

97.5 MB

Core i5-6500

6 MB

Xeon w9-3575X has 91.5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon w9-3575X

2.2 GHz

Core i5-6500

3.2 GHz

Core i5-6500 has a 45% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon w9-3575X

4.8 GHz

Core i5-6500

3.6 GHz

Xeon w9-3575X boosts 33% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon w9-3575X

340W

Core i5-6500

65W

Core i5-6500 draws 275W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon w9-3575X

Core i5-6500

$48.59

Xeon w9-3575XCore i5-6500

LGA4677

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Sapphire Rapids

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Server/Workstation

Segmenthelp

Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

HD Graphics 530

4800 MHz (DDR5)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon w9-3575X or Core i5-6500?expand_more

The Xeon w9-3575X. It's 230% faster than the Core i5-6500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 76/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon w9-3575X than Core i5-6500?expand_more

230% 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 w9-3575X or Core i5-6500?expand_more

The Xeon w9-3575X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon w9-3575X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 76/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon w9-3575X and Core i5-6500?expand_more

Performance: Xeon w9-3575X scores 76/100, 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 Xeon w9-3575X 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 w9-3575X or Core i5-6500?expand_more

The Xeon w9-3575X is the stronger pick at 76/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.