Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
29Single-core88.7
24Multi-core81.6
23.8Gamingspec-based64.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K18 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 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+60) and multi-core (+58). 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
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 24
- 2900% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 1 MB
- 706% higher PassMark: 51,560 vs 6,400
- 662% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 4,050
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015 | 2026+1% |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 91 W+27% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | 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 | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz+36% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 30 MB+2900% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 30 MB+400% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | 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 i5-6600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Bottom 19% | 3,182+145%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,350Bottom 9% | 20,692+518%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,110Bottom 18% | 2,261+104%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 10% | 30,867+662%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 6,400Bottom 8% | 51,560+706%Top 16% |
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