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Intel Core i5-6500T

4C/4T · 35 W · Launched Oct 2015
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CPU overall vs rivals

Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Core i5-4440Core i5-4460Core i7-8650UCore i5-6500T ◂Core i7-3770Core i3-7100Ryzen 3 12000102030405020.420.620.620.320.319.950.020.6Intel Core i5-6500T This chip Desktop CPU Index 20.4Intel Core i5-4440 Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 20.6 1.01× Core i5-6500TIntel Core i5-4460 Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 20.6 1.01× Core i5-6500TIntel Core i7-3770 Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 20.3 1.00× Core i5-6500TIntel Core i3-7100 Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 20.3 1.00× Core i5-6500TAMD Ryzen 3 1200 Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 19.9 0.98× Core i5-6500TAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 2.45× Core i5-6500TIntel Core i7-8650U Nearest laptop chip Laptop CPU Index 20.6 1.01× Core i5-6500T
Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Core i5-4440Core i5-4460Core i7-8650UCore i5-6500T ◂Core i7-3770Core i3-7100Ryzen 3 12000102030405020.420.620.620.320.319.950.020.6Intel Core i5-6500T This chip Desktop CPU Index 20.4Intel Core i5-4440 Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 20.6 1.01× Core i5-6500TIntel Core i5-4460 Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 20.6 1.01× Core i5-6500TIntel Core i7-3770 Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 20.3 1.00× Core i5-6500TIntel Core i3-7100 Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 20.3 1.00× Core i5-6500TAMD Ryzen 3 1200 Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 19.9 0.98× Core i5-6500TAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 2.45× Core i5-6500TIntel Core i7-8650U Nearest laptop chip Laptop CPU Index 20.6 1.01× Core i5-6500T
CPU overall
20.4
0.41× refest.
CPU multi-thread
11.0
0.22× ref
CPU single-thread
22.4
0.45× reflow conf.
Street price
$246
CPU overall per $100
8.3
TDP
35.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.58

CPU multi-thread, by benchmark

Blender (CPU)Geekbench Multi-Core 6Geekbench Multi-Core 7PassMark CPU Mark0102030405011.113.212.69.2Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 11.1 (p10 9.4 – p90 11.9) Median 43.2 samples/min (p10 36.8 – p90 46.5) 5 runs, 16 May 2024 – 16 Oct 2025 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 13.2 (p10 11.5 – p90 14.4) Median 3,044 points (p10 2,656 – p90 3,322) 158 runs, 24 Apr 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 12.6 (p10 10.2 – p90 13.8) Median 3,065 points (p10 2,494 – p90 3,372) 122 runs, 23 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserPassMark CPU Mark Index 9.2 Median 4,765 points Source average of 2116 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Blender (CPU)GB MT 6GB MT 7PassMark CPU Mark0102030405011.113.212.69.2Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 11.1 (p10 9.4 – p90 11.9) Median 43.2 samples/min (p10 36.8 – p90 46.5) 5 runs, 16 May 2024 – 16 Oct 2025 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 13.2 (p10 11.5 – p90 14.4) Median 3,044 points (p10 2,656 – p90 3,322) 158 runs, 24 Apr 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 12.6 (p10 10.2 – p90 13.8) Median 3,065 points (p10 2,494 – p90 3,372) 122 runs, 23 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserPassMark CPU Mark Index 9.2 Median 4,765 points Source average of 2116 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Blender (CPU)443.236.8–46.5samples/min5 runs11.116 May 2024 – 16 Oct 2025
Geekbench Multi-Core63,0442,656–3,322points158 runs13.224 Apr 2026 – 2 Nov 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core73,0652,494–3,372points122 runs12.623 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
PassMark CPU Markcurrent4,765–points2116 avg.9.26 Nov 2026

CPU single-thread, by benchmark

Geekbench Single-Core 6Geekbench Single-Core 7PassMark Single Thread0102030405023.223.421.5Geekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 23.2 (p10 20.6 – p90 24.8) Median 1,084 points (p10 964 – p90 1,160) 173 runs, 24 Apr 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 23.4 (p10 20.7 – p90 25.1) Median 1,053 points (p10 928 – p90 1,128) 123 runs, 23 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserPassMark Single Thread Index 21.5 Median 1,774 points Source average of 2116 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
GB ST 6GB ST 7PassMark ST0102030405023.223.421.5Geekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 23.2 (p10 20.6 – p90 24.8) Median 1,084 points (p10 964 – p90 1,160) 173 runs, 24 Apr 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 23.4 (p10 20.7 – p90 25.1) Median 1,053 points (p10 928 – p90 1,128) 123 runs, 23 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserPassMark Single Thread Index 21.5 Median 1,774 points Source average of 2116 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Geekbench Single-Core61,084964–1,160points173 runs23.224 Apr 2026 – 2 Nov 2026
Geekbench Single-Core71,053928–1,128points123 runs23.423 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
PassMark Single Threadcurrent1,774–points2116 avg.21.56 Nov 2026

Over time

CPU multi-thread index
monthly
9.010.011.012.0May2026JunJulAugSepOctNov2026-04 11.3 index 8 samples2026-05 10.7 index 57 samples2026-06 10.4 index 50 samples2026-07 11.4 index 52 samples2026-08 10.1 index 49 samples2026-09 11.2 index 44 samples2026-10 10.8 index 71 samples2026-11 9.1 index 5 samples
9.010.011.012.0Jul2026Oct2026-04 11.3 index 8 samples2026-05 10.7 index 57 samples2026-06 10.4 index 50 samples2026-07 11.4 index 52 samples2026-08 10.1 index 49 samples2026-09 11.2 index 44 samples2026-10 10.8 index 71 samples2026-11 9.1 index 5 samples
CPU single-thread index
monthly
21.022.023.0May2026JunJulAugSepOctNov2026-04 22.4 index 8 samples2026-05 22.3 index 57 samples2026-06 22.4 index 50 samples2026-07 22.6 index 52 samples2026-08 21.8 index 49 samples2026-09 22.8 index 44 samples2026-10 22.6 index 71 samples2026-11 21.3 index 5 samples
21.022.023.0Jul2026Oct2026-04 22.4 index 8 samples2026-05 22.3 index 57 samples2026-06 22.4 index 50 samples2026-07 22.6 index 52 samples2026-08 21.8 index 49 samples2026-09 22.8 index 44 samples2026-10 22.6 index 71 samples2026-11 21.3 index 5 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
2,6002,8003,0003,2003,400May2026JunJulAugSepOct2026-04 3,143 points 8 samples2026-05 2,979 points 57 samples2026-06 2,898 points 50 samples2026-07 3,132 points 31 samples2026-08 2,713 points 17 samples2026-09 3,268 points 12 samples2026-10 3,052 points 24 samples
2,6002,8003,0003,2003,400Jul2026Oct2026-04 3,143 points 8 samples2026-05 2,979 points 57 samples2026-06 2,898 points 50 samples2026-07 3,132 points 31 samples2026-08 2,713 points 17 samples2026-09 3,268 points 12 samples2026-10 3,052 points 24 samples
Geekbench Single-Core 6
points, monthly
1,0501,1001,150May2026JunJulAugSepOct2026-04 1,083 points 8 samples2026-05 1,079 points 57 samples2026-06 1,084 points 50 samples2026-07 1,079 points 31 samples2026-08 1,056 points 17 samples2026-09 1,139 points 12 samples2026-10 1,121 points 24 samples
1,0501,1001,150Jul2026Oct2026-04 1,083 points 8 samples2026-05 1,079 points 57 samples2026-06 1,084 points 50 samples2026-07 1,079 points 31 samples2026-08 1,056 points 17 samples2026-09 1,139 points 12 samples2026-10 1,121 points 24 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
2,4002,6002,8003,0003,2003,400Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 3,250 points 21 samples2026-08 2,944 points 32 samples2026-09 3,008 points 32 samples2026-10 2,995 points 47 samples2026-11 2,551 points 5 samples
2,4002,6002,8003,0003,2003,400Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 3,250 points 21 samples2026-08 2,944 points 32 samples2026-09 3,008 points 32 samples2026-10 2,995 points 47 samples2026-11 2,551 points 5 samples
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
1,0001,0501,100Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 1,077 points 21 samples2026-08 1,028 points 32 samples2026-09 1,038 points 32 samples2026-10 1,034 points 47 samples2026-11 1,000 points 5 samples
1,0001,0501,100Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 1,077 points 21 samples2026-08 1,028 points 32 samples2026-09 1,038 points 32 samples2026-10 1,034 points 47 samples2026-11 1,000 points 5 samples

Sources

Blender Open Data5 runs16 Oct 2025Geekbench Browser576 runs5 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker1 average6 Nov 2026