Core i5-6500 vs Core i7-3770K
The Core i5-6500 is about 9% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-6500 is 9% faster (25 vs 23).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-6500 65 W, Core i7-3770K 77 W; the Core i5-6500 delivers 29% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-6500 is 3 years newer (2015 vs 2012).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs LGA1155), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-6500 | Core i7-3770K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 25 | 23 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | Intel Core 3rd Gen |
| Released | 2015 | 2012 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 77 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1155 |