Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i5-7500
29Single-core27.9
24Multi-core23.8
23.8Gamingspec-based23.1
8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-6600K scores 25.4 against 24.9 for Intel Core i5-7500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-6600K edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500
- 29% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 91 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $242
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 91 W | 65 W+29% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300+1%Bottom 21% | 1,290Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Bottom 8% | 3,400+1%Bottom 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,110+4%Bottom 17% | 1,070Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,050+3%Bottom 8% | 3,950Bottom 7% |
| PassMark | 6,311+4%Bottom 7% | 6,041Bottom 6% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,314+3%Bottom 14% | 2,244Bottom 13% |
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