Intel Core i5 6500 4-core LGA 1151
Intel
52 Overall Score
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Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
Empowered PC
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 6500 4-core LGA 1151
88 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews
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
Value for money 12
Performance 15
Stock cooler 10
Ease of installation 8
Overclocking 5
Linux compatibility 3
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 6500 | Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i5 | — |
| Model | 6500 | — |
| Codename | Skylake | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4★ | — |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 4★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | — |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 6500
Scores 52 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
