Intel i5-6600 VS Intel i5-6500

Side-by-side specs comparison, performance benchmarks, TDP power consumption and price in Bangladesh.

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Processor Intel
Intel i5-6600

Intel i5-6600

Intel Core i5-6600 4-Core, 4-Thread Desktop Processor

৳5,800 ($45)
Pixahunt Rating Editorial & Specs Score
58/100
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🏆 Overall Winner (সেরা পছন্দ)
Processor Intel
Intel i5-6500

Intel i5-6500

Intel Core i5-6500 4-Core 3.20 GHz Desktop Processor

৳4,500 ($35)
Pixahunt Rating Editorial & Specs Score
60/100
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Pixahunt Recommendation & Verdict Expert Assessment

Overall, the Intel i5-6500 takes the lead with an overall rating score of 6.3/10. It outshines the i5-6600 in core metrics and value proposition. Choose i5-6500 if you want higher performance per Taka; choose i5-6600 if you specifically prioritize its specific feature set or local availability.

সামগ্রিক বিশ্লেষণে Intel i5-6500 এগিয়ে রয়েছে। এটি বেঞ্চমার্ক এবং মূল পারফরম্যান্সের ক্ষেত্রে i5-6600-এর চেয়ে উন্নত মান প্রদান করে। বাজেটের সেরা পারফরম্যান্স পেতে i5-6500 নির্বাচন করা উত্তম।

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Power Consumption & Thermal TDP Efficiency

পাওয়ার খরচ ও তাপ নির্গমন ক্ষমতা (কোন প্রোডাক্টটা পাওয়ার বেশি বা কম)

i5-6600
65 Watts TDP
i5-6500
65 Watts TDP

Analysis: Both products share the exact same rated TDP of 65W. Power consumption and thermal cooling requirements are equivalent.

বিশ্লেষণ: উভয় প্রোডাক্টের TDP সমান (65 ওয়াট)। তাদের পাওয়ার খরচ এবং কুলিং চাহিদা একরকম।

Key Advantages & Trade-offs Head-to-Head

কোনটি কোন ক্ষেত্রে এগিয়ে এবং কোনটিতে কী সীমাবদ্ধতা রয়েছে তা নিচে বিশ্লেষণ করা হলো

✓ Reasons to choose i5-6600
🚀 Higher Clock Speed (বেশি ক্লক স্পিড)
+0.3 GHz

i5-6600 delivers higher frequency (3.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz, +0.3 GHz) for faster responsive single-threaded performance.

⚠️ Considerations & Trade-offs for i5-6600:
Higher Price Tag: Costs ৳1,300 more compared to the alternative option.
✓ Reasons to choose i5-6500
💰 More Budget Friendly (কম দাম)
-৳1,300

Retails ৳1,300 (22.4%) cheaper in Bangladesh market (৳4,500 vs ৳5,800).

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Full Specifications Matrix Side-by-Side

Aligned attribute breakdown across both products. Differences are highlighted automatically.

Specification Attribute
i5-6600
i5-6500
General
Series
Core i5
Core i5
Model
Core i5-6600
Intel Core i5-6500
Release Date
September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015
Cpu Cooler
Included
Included (Intel Stock Cooler)
Code-Name
Skylake
Skylake
Generation
6th Gen
6th Gen
Sockets Supported
LGA 1151
LGA 1151
Performance
Processor Type.
Desktop Processor
Desktop processor
Base Frequency
3.30 GHz
3.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency Max.
3.90 GHz
3.60 GHz
Core
4
4
Threads
4
4
CPU Cache
6 MB Intel Smart Cache
6 MB Intel Smart Cache
L1 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
L3 Cache
6 MB
6 MB
TDP
65W
65W
Lithography
14nm
14nm
Multiplier
33.0x
32.0x
Multiplier Unlocked
No
No
Graphics
Built-in GPU
Yes
Yes
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 530
Intel HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
350 MHz
Graphics Dynamic Frequency
1.15 GHz
1.05 GHz
Graphics Core Count
24 EUs
24 EUs
Max Video Memory
64 GB
64 GB
Max Resolution
DP: 4096 x 2304 @60Hz HDMI: 4096 x 2160 @24Hz eDP: 4096 x 2304 @60Hz
DP: 4096 x 2304 @60Hz HDMI: 4096 x 2160 @24Hz eDP: 4096 x 2304 @60Hz
Memory Support
Memory Max.
64 GB
64 GB
Memory Type
DDR4 / DDR3L
DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Memory Speed
DDR4-1866 / DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1333 / DDR3L-1600 @ 1.35V
2133 MT/s
Memory Channel
2 (Dual Channel)
2 (Dual Channel)
Max Memory Bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
No
No
Technical Info
DirectX Support
12
12
OpenGL Support
4.5
4.5
Approx. Power Consumption
65W
65W - 75W Peak
Compatible Products / Chipsets
Intel H110, B150, H170, Z170, Q170, B250, H270, Z270
Intel H110, B150, H170, Z170, B250, Z270
PCI Express Version
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
PCI Express Lanes
16 Lanes
16 Lanes
Thermal Solution (MPK / Box)
Intel E97379 Stock Cooler
PCG 2015C
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax)
71°C (Tcase)
100°C
Warranty
Manufacturing Warranty
3 Years Brand Warranty
03 Years Brand Warranty
Additional Info
Specialty
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x & VT-d) Intel vPro Platform Eligibility
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x & VT-d) Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel AES New Instructions
Others
OS Support: Windows 11 (unsupported), Windows 10/8.1/7, Linux Instruction Set: 64-bit, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI
OS Support: Windows 10 - 64-Bit, Linux Ubuntu 64-Bit Instruction Set: 64-bit, AVX2, SSE4.1/4.2 Scalability: 1S Only
Country Of Origin
USA
USA
Made in/ Assemble
Malaysia / Vietnam
Malaysia / Vietnam

Frequently Asked Questions Common Queries

Answers to top questions searched regarding this comparison.

Which one is better for gaming and multitasking: i5-6600 or i5-6500? ▼

Overall, the Intel i5-6500 takes the lead with an overall rating score of 6.3/10. It outshines the i5-6600 in core metrics and value proposition. Choose i5-6500 if you want higher performance per Taka; choose i5-6600 if you specifically prioritize its specific feature set or local availability.

What is the power consumption difference between i5-6600 and i5-6500? ▼

Both products share the exact same rated TDP of 65W. Power consumption and thermal cooling requirements are equivalent.

What are the approximate street prices in Bangladesh? ▼

i5-6600 is currently retailing around ৳5,800 BDT while i5-6500 is priced around ৳4,500 BDT across computer retail shops in Bangladesh.

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