Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-6500
48Single-core25.6
39.1Multi-core22.9
39.8Gaming21.9
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+22) and gaming (+18). Intel Core i5-6500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 26
- Stronger Multi-core score: 39 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 22
- 254% higher PassMark: 19,800 vs 5,600
- 217% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,100 vs 3,500
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+22% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+36% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz+24% | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870+58%Top 44% | 1,180Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100+133%Top 56% | 3,050Top 92% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Top 44% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100+217%Top 50% | 3,500Top 95% |
| PassMark | 19,800+254%Top 48% | 5,600Top 95% |
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