Intel Core i5-8250U vs Intel Core i5-6600K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-8250U and Intel Core i5-6600K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

Intel Core i5-8250U

Intel Core i5-6600K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-8250U

CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 0 month(s) later
4 more threads: 8 vs 4
Around 56% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 64°C
6.1x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 91 Watt
6.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 27.131 vs 3.973
3.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 280.161 vs 83.338
3.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.755 vs 0.497
8.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 19.947 vs 2.388
4.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 30.385 vs 6.333

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	21 August 2017 vs 5 August 2015
Number of threads	8 vs 4
Maximum core temperature	100°C vs 64°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt vs 91 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	27.131 vs 3.973
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	280.161 vs 83.338
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	1.755 vs 0.497
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	19.947 vs 2.388
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	30.385 vs 6.333

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6600K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 15% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.40 GHz
2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Around 23% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2317 vs 1889
Around 8% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6303 vs 5826
Around 43% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1103 vs 770
Around 25% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3627 vs 2911
Around 50% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2547 vs 1696
Around 12% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1883 vs 1688
Around 14% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3632 vs 3199
Around 27% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6856 vs 5401
Around 12% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1883 vs 1688
Around 14% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3632 vs 3199
Around 27% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6856 vs 5401

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	3.90 GHz vs 3.40 GHz
Maximum memory size	64 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2317 vs 1889
PassMark - CPU mark	6303 vs 5826
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1103 vs 770
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3627 vs 2911
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	2547 vs 1696
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1883 vs 1688
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3632 vs 3199
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	6856 vs 5401
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1883 vs 1688
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3632 vs 3199
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	6856 vs 5401

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-8250U
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-6600K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1889

2317

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

5826

6303

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

770

1103

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

2911

3627

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

1696

2547

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

27.131

3.973

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

280.161

83.338

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1.755

0.497

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

19.947

2.388

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

30.385

6.333

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1688

1883

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3199

3632

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5401

6856

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1688

1883

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3199

3632

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5401

6856

Name	Intel Core i5-8250U	Intel Core i5-6600K
PassMark - Single thread mark	1889	2317
PassMark - CPU mark	5826	6303
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	770	1103
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	2911	3627
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	1696	2547
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	27.131	3.973
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	280.161	83.338
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	1.755	0.497
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	19.947	2.388
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	30.385	6.333
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1688	1883
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3199	3632
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	5401	6856
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1688	1883
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3199	3632
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	5401	6856

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-8250U	Intel Core i5-6600K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Kaby Lake R	Skylake
Launch date	21 August 2017	5 August 2015
Launch price (MSRP)	$297	$242
Place in performance rating	986	1192
Processor Number	i5-8250U	i5-6600K
Series	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors
Status	Launched	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Mobile	Desktop
Price now		$258.11
Value for money (0-100)		9.19
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	1.60 GHz	3.50 GHz
Bus Speed	4 GT/s OPI	8 GT/s DMI3
Die size	123 mm
L1 cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	6 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	72 °C
Maximum core temperature	100°C	64°C
Maximum frequency	3.40 GHz	3.90 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	8	4
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.1 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
Maximum memory size	32 GB	64 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133	DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Graphics
Device ID	0x5917	0x1912
Graphics base frequency	300 MHz	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.10 GHz	1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	32 GB	64 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics max frequency		1.15 GHz
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3	3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz	4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA		N / A
Max resolution over WiDi		1080p
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	12
OpenGL	4.4	4.5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down	10 W
Configurable TDP-down Frequency	800 MHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W
Configurable TDP-up Frequency	1.80 GHz
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	42mm X 24mm	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	FC-BGA1356	FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt	91 Watt
Thermal Solution		PCG 2015D (130W)
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	12	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability		1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Speed Shift technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)