Intel Core i5-6500 vs Intel Core i9-10900K
25.6Single-core41.9
22.9Multi-core48.2
21.9Gaming54.6
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-650015 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.9 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+33) and Multi-core (+25). 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 i5-6500
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 42 vs 26
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 55 vs 22
- 400% higher threads: 20 vs 4
- 366% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,300 vs 3,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 20+400% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz+47% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,200 MHz+14% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,180Top 85% | 1,730+47%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,050Top 92% | 10,400+241%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,340Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Top 95% | 16,300+366%Top 30% |
| PassMark | 5,600Top 95% | 23,700+323%Top 40% |
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