Intel Core i5-6500 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
25.6Single-core88.7
22.9Multi-core81.6
21.9Gamingspec-based64.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-650018 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+63) and multi-core (+59). 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 $219
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 26
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 23
- 2900% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 1 MB
- 821% higher PassMark: 51,560 vs 5,600
- 782% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 3,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2026+1% |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 18+350% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 18+350% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+31% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz+47% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 30 MB+2900% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 30 MB+400% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,180Bottom 13% | 3,182+170%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,050Bottom 8% | 20,692+578%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,261Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Bottom 4% | 30,867+782%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 5,600Bottom 4% | 51,560+821%Top 16% |
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