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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-3770K vs Core i5-6600K

The Core i7-3770K is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-6600K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 29% more expensive – $115.99 vs $242

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Up to 68% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 4 months newer
Up to 29% cheaper – $242 vs $115.99
Up to 117% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-3770K

189FPS

Core i5-6600K

204FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-3770K

326FPS

Core i5-6600K

326FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-3770K

138FPS

Core i5-6600K

213FPS

Minecraft2011

575FPS

617FPS

398FPS

528FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-3770K

209FPS

Core i5-6600K

220FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-3770K

542FPS

Core i5-6600K

589FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-3770K

520FPS

Core i5-6600K

520FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-3770K

11%

Core i5-6600K

29%

Core i5-6600K ranks 18 points higher.

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Core i7-3770K has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-3770K

8 MB

Core i5-6600K

6 MB

Core i7-3770K has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz

Core i5-6600K

3.5 GHz

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Core i7-3770K

3.9 GHz

Core i5-6600K

3.9 GHz

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Core i7-3770K

77W

Core i5-6600K

91W

Core i7-3770K draws 14W less power.

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Core i7-3770K

$115.99

Core i5-6600K

Core i7-3770KCore i5-6600K

LGA1155

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LGA1151

Ivy Bridge

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Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4000

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HD Graphics 530

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-3770K or Core i5-6600K?expand_more

The Core i5-6600K. It's 164% faster than the Core i7-3770K on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-6600K than Core i7-3770K?expand_more

164% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-3770K or Core i5-6600K?expand_more

The Core i5-6600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-6600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-3770K and Core i5-6600K?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-3770K scores 11/100, Core i5-6600K scores 29/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-3770K or Core i5-6600K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-3770K or Core i5-6600K?expand_more

The Core i5-6600K is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.