FPSVersusCore i5-6500 vs Core i7-2700K
Performance score
Core i5-6500 is 5% faster than Core i7-2700K by our estimate.
Different sockets (LGA1151 and LGA1155) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i5-6500 | Core i7-2700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 15.42 | 14.68 |
| Ranking position | 470 | 474 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 12.4 | 8.08 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Skylake | Sandy Bridge |
| Release date | Q3 2015 | Q4 2011 |
Specifications
| Core i5-6500 | Core i7-2700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | yes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i5-6500 | Core i7-2700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1155 |
| TDP | 65 W | 95 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i5-6500 | Core i7-2700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-1866/2133 | DDR3-1066/1333 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Pros and cons
Core i5-6500
- 5% higher overall score
- 16% faster single core
- lower TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- newer: released in 2015
Core i7-2700K
- more threads: 8 vs 4
- bigger L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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