Intel Core i5-6500 vs Intel Core i7-3770
25.6Single-core21.6
22.9Multi-core24.6
21.9Gamingspec-based23.8
5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-65006 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-6500 scores 23.5 against 23.5 for Intel Core i7-3770. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-6500 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- Stronger single-core score: 26 vs 22
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 16% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 77 W
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $294
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- 17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,100 vs 3,500
- 15% higher PassMark: 6,412 vs 5,599
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2012 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+16% | 77 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,180Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,050Bottom 4% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 980Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Bottom 2% | 4,100+17%Bottom 7% |
| PassMark | 5,599Bottom 5% | 6,412+15%Bottom 7% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,088+1%Bottom 7% | 2,070Bottom 6% |
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