Intel Core i5-2500K vs Intel Core i7-6700K
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-2500K and the Intel Core i7-6700K. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 91W |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
Intel Core i5-2500K
2
specs won
Intel Core i7-6700K
4
specs won
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