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Intel Core i5 6600K vs Intel Core i5 7500

Intel Core i5 6600K Cpu
Intel Core i5 6600K
Intel Core i5 7500 Cpu
Intel Core i5 7500
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Intel has finally unveiled their 6th Generation processors codenamed Skylake. We take a look at the new unlocked 6600K and 6700K CPUs to see what improvements have been made.Read more
Though limited to four cores/four threads, the Core i5-6600K is a strong pick for price-conscious performance hounds and future-looking gamers seeking a powerful CPU at a reasonable price.Read more
In the last few years, reviewing an Intel CPU from a gaming perspective has always been something of a challenge. Typic…Read more
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Introduction Whenever Intel unveils a new generation of processors, enthusiasts tend to focus on the unlocked multiplier models because they're widely used in high-end gaming systems and provide a better indication of the microarchitecture's maximum performance. It's important to not overlook the non-K series, especially since most consumers feel intimidated by the notion of overclocking their processor beyond the default specification. While overclocking these days is a really simple process, doing it properly requires a patient approach through comprehensive stress testing. Whenever discussing the benefits of overclocking with people, I often get asked about the impact in regards to theRead more
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Full Comparison

General

Intel Core i5 6600KIntel Core i5 6600K
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
Processor socketLGA 1151LGA 1151
Component forPCPC
Operating modes64-bit64-bit

Processor

Intel Core i5 6600KIntel Core i5 6600K
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
Clock speed3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Max turbo speed3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Number of cores44
Number of threads44
Thermal Design Power (TDP)91.0 W65.0 W
Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in
Bus typeDMIDMI3
Idle statesyesyes

Integrated Graphics

Intel Core i5 6600KIntel Core i5 6600K
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
On-board graphics adapteryesyes
TypeIntel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics 630
On-board graphics adapter base frequency350.0 MHz350.0 MHz
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version12.012.0

Memory

Intel Core i5 6600KIntel Core i5 6600K
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
Cache6 MB6 MB
Cache typeL3Smart Cache
Memory clock speeds supported by processor
  • 1866
  • 1333
  • 2133
  • 1600
  • 1333
  • 1600
  • 2133
  • 2400
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64.0 GB64.0 GB
Memory types supported by processor
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
Memory channelsDualDual

Features

Intel Core i5 6600KIntel Core i5 6600K
Intel Core i5 7500Intel Core i5 7500
Thermal monitoring technologiesyesyes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
Supported instruction sets
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX 2.0
  • AVX 2.0
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
Execute disable bityesyes
Scalability1S1S

Pros & Cons

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