Intel Core i5-6500 vs Intel Core i5-3350P

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Intel Core i5-6500 or Intel Core i5-6500 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-6500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-3350P features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3350P, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-6500 Name Intel Core i5-3350P
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
6 Generation 3
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6500 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-3350P has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3350P is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-3350P does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2015 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 69 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 69 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3350P is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
250 $ Release price 177 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
3305
3305
Intel Core i5-3350P
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1962
1962

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2956
2956
Intel Core i5-3350P
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2399
2399

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1453
1453
Intel Core i5-3350P
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1237
1237

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1186
1186
Intel Core i5-3350P
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
662
662