Intel Core i5-6600K vs Intel Celeron N5095A

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Intel Core i5-6600K or Intel Core i5-6600K – 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 i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Celeron N5095A features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N5095A, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1338 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-6600K Name Intel Celeron N5095A
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Celeron
6 Generation 10
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Celeron N4000/N5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6600K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Celeron N5095A has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N5095A is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600K 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 Celeron N5095A has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N5095A uses the Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Jasper Lake), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Jasper Lake)
14 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 128
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
24 Execution units 16
9 Generation 11
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.75 GHz
 
 

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 / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 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 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933, LPDDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6600K 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 Celeron N5095A is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2021
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake S Architecture Jasper Lake
14 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1338
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
280 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3985
3985
Intel Celeron N5095A
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1455
1455

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3965
3965
Intel Celeron N5095A
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2227
2227

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3631
3631
Intel Celeron N5095A
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2197
2197

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1359
1359
Intel Celeron N5095A
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
490
490

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1041
1041
Intel Celeron N5095A
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
619
619