Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core i7-5930K
29Single-core20.9
24Multi-core30.8
23.8Gamingspec-based37.7
6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-5930K wins this desktop processor face-off, 29.6 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7). Intel Core i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K
- Stronger single-core score: 29 vs 21
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 35% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 140 W
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,300 vs 1,050
- 21% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,110 vs 920
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- Stronger multi-core score: 31 vs 24
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 150% higher L3 cache: 15 MB vs 6 MB
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
- 108% higher PassMark: 13,300 vs 6,400
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 91 W+35% | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 12+200% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 15 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300+24%Bottom 19% | 1,050Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Bottom 9% | 5,050+51%Bottom 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,110+21%Bottom 17% | 920Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 9% | 6,800+68%Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 6,400Bottom 8% | 13,300+108%Bottom 22% |
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