AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6-core AM4
Intel Core i5 6500 4-core LGA 1151
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is highly praised for its excellent value, strong performance in gaming and multitasking, and the included stock cooler. Users appreciate the upgrade path on the AM4 socket and the competitive price against Intel counterparts. Some note the lack of integrated graphics and the need for fast RAM to maximize performance, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Strong gaming performance
- Good stock cooler
- AM4 upgrade path
- Competitive with Intel
Cons
- No integrated graphics
- Requires fast RAM for best performance
- Stock cooler not ideal for overclocking
Intel Core i5 6500 4-core LGA 1151
The Intel Core i5-6500 is widely praised for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, speed, and stability, making it a top choice for budget-conscious builders and gamers. Users appreciate the included stock cooler and thermal paste, which simplifies installation, and many note its cool operation and low power draw. A few concerns include the lack of overclocking capability (unless using a 'K' variant) and some Linux compatibility issues with integrated graphics, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Fast and stable performance
- Included stock cooler and thermal paste
- Easy installation
- Runs cool with low power draw
Cons
- Not overclockable (non-K variant)
- Linux compatibility issues with integrated graphics
- Price slightly above MSRP at launch
- Some units sold as used
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5 6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i5 |
| Model | 2600 | 6500 |
| Codename | Pinnacle Ridge | Skylake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 12★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 6★ | 4 |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 16★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | — | 64★ |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
Intel Core i5 6500 4-core LGA 1151
- Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong platform (66th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6-core AM4
Intel Core i5 6500 4-core LGA 1151
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.