Intel Core i5-6500 Microsoft Flight Simulator Benchmarks - Can Core i5-6500 Run Microsoft Flight Simulator?

Mid-range Desktop processor released in 2015 with 4 cores and 4 threads. With base clock at 3.2GHz, max speed at 3.6GHz, and a 65W power rating. Core i5-6500 is based on the Skylake-S 14nm family and part of the Core i5 series.
Price 40.8%
Speed %
Productivity %
Gaming %

Core i5-6500 - 1080p - RX 7600 - Microsoft Flight Simulator Benchmarks

Core i5-9600K
37.8
Core i5-8600K
37.5
Core i5-8600
35.8
Core i5-8500
35.2
Ryzen 5 2600X
34.8
Core i5-8400
34.5
Ryzen 5 1600X
33.8
Ryzen 5 1600
33.4
Ryzen 5 2600
33.1
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
32.9
Core i5-7640X
32
Core i5-7600K
31.4
Ryzen 5 2500X
31.4
Core i5-7600
30.9
Core i5-7500
30.6
Core i5-5675C
30.5
Core i5-4690K
30.1
Core i5-6600K
30.1
Ryzen 5 1500X
29.9
Core i5-4690
29.8
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
29.8
Ryzen 5 2400G
29.8
FX-6300
29.7
Core i5-6600
29.7
Core i5-4670K
29.7
Core i5-4590
29.5
Core i5-6685R
29.5
Core i5-3570
29.4
Core i5-7400
29.3
Core i5-4670
29.3
Ryzen 5 1400
29.1
Core i5-6585R
29
Core i5-6500
29
Core i5-2550K
28.9
Core i5-3350P
28.7
Core i5-4570
28.7
Core i5-4690S
28.7
Core i5-6400
28.7
Core i5-6402P
28.7
Core i5-4460
28.5
Core i5-3550
28.5
Core i5-3570K
28.5
Core i5-3470
28.2
Core i5-4440
28
Core i5-3340
28
Core i5-4430
27.9
Core i5-3450
27.9
Core i5-2450P
27.9
Core i5-3475S
27.7
Core i5-2380P
27.7
Core i5-3335S
27
Core i5-3330
26.9
Core i5-4590S
26.6
Core i5-4460S
26.6
Core i5-4440S
26.6
Core i5-3340S
26.6
Core i5-4570S
26.6
Core i5-4430S
26.6
Core i5-4670S
26.6
Core i5-3570S
26.6
Core i5-3470S
26.6
Core i5-3550S
26.6
Core i5-3450S
26.6
FX-6330
26.4
FX-6350
26.4
FX-6120
26.3
FX-6130
26.2
FX-6200
26.1
FX-4350
25.2
FX-4170
25.1
FX-4320
25
FX-4150
24.8
Core i5-3330S
24.7
Core i5-750
24.7
FX-4300
24.7
FX-4130
24.3
FX-4200
24
A12-9800
23.4
A10-9700
22.6
Core i5-750S
22.6
A10-7860k
22.5
Pro A10-7800B
22.4
A10-7800
22.4
A10-5700
22.3
A10-7890K
22.3
A10-6800K
22.2
A10-7870K
22.1
A10-6700
22.1
A10-6790K
21.8
A10-6790B
21.8
Pro A10-7850B
21.7
A10-7850K
21.7
A10-7700K
21.3
A10-6800B
21.3
A10-5800K
21.3
A10-6700T
20.7

The Core i5-6500 GPU ranks between the Core i5-6585R and Core i5-2550K in the gaming rig hierarchy. It's 0% less powerful than the Core i5-6585R but still offers 0.3% more juice than the Core i5-2550K for those epic gaming sessions. In the realm of virtual worlds, the Core i5-6500 shows a stellar performance leap, outpacing the last-gen Core i5-4570 by a whopping 1%. Once again, the Core i5-4570 gets left behind in the pixel dust, as its Skylake-S-based successor shows a ~1% speed boost in the latest game benchmarks. The Core i5-4570 is a testament to how far behind the mid-range Haswell-based GPUs lag compared to the new Skylake-S lineup. With its performance, the Core i5-6500 snags the 33rd spot on the leaderboard. Intel's Core i5-6500 may only have a slight edge over the Core i5-4570, but it opens up a significant lead over the stock A12-9800 in gaming marathons. In the gaming world, the Core i5-6500 GPU is your mid-tier warrior, wielding its 4-cores and 4-threads to deliver decent frame rates in most titles.

Intel Vs AMD: Which CPU is Best?

Jul 12, 2020 - A rivalry for the ages, and a question often asked and wondered about. Whenever you want to build or upgrade your PC, you have to make a decision: Buy an Intel or AMD processor?

Impact of RAM Size and Speed on Gaming Benchmarks

Jul 5, 2020 - Does RAM size and speed affect your gaming performance? should you invest in a high performance RAM kit? Find out here.

Who Is Lilith and What Terrifies Us About This Diablo Demon?

Jul 24, 2023 No evil entity is more scary than Lilith herself, shrouded in darkness.

Why You Should Always Buy a Mid-to-High-Range Gaming PC?

Jun 23, 2020 - Mid- and high-range builds perform very well for their price, and are better than the entry-level in terms of power, longevity, and reliability, and they offer more bang for your buck especially when looking at their price-by-year advantage.

Should you buy a Pre-Built PC or a Custom PC?

Jun 11, 2020 - Pre-built systems are an attractive option for those who are less concerned with the minute details of every component in their build. Building your own PC is the best solution for those who want full control over every aspect of their build. It provides the most thorough customization options, from the CPU to the fans and lighting.

How to use CPUAgent To Find The Right CPU

Jun 2, 2020 - How to find the Right CPU? Whether you’re building or upgrading a PC, the processor matters a lot. CPUAgent is the right tool to help you find and choose the right CPU for your needs.

RTX 3070 with 10600k vs 3700x Bottleneck Comparison

Sep 03, 2020 - Save your CPU money and invest it in a powerful GPU instead. So, which affordable yet powerfulrt CPU strikes the best performance-price balance with the NVIDIA RTX 3070?

10600K vs 3600X: Battle of the mid-range CPUs

May 23, 2020 - The best performance to price value mid-range cpus are here. Find out more in this comprehensive review and summary of the Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 3600X's capabilities.

10700K vs 3700X: Specs, 80+ Game Benchmarks, Bottleneck, and Streaming Analysis

May 22, 2020 - Which one is worth it, Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 7 3700X? Find out in this comprehensive review and summary of the Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 7 3700X's capabilities.

10900K vs 3900X: Specs, 80+ Game Benchmarks, Bottleneck, and Streaming Analysis

May 21, 2020 - 10 cores vs 12 cores. Top-of-the-line very high-end cpus duke it out.

2500K vs 3570K vs 4670K vs 6600K vs 7600K vs 8600K vs 9600K vs 10600K: Should you consider upgrading?

May 21, 2020 - In this massive comparison across 8 generations of Intel Core i5 series CPUs, we explore the performance improvements by generation and whether it is reasonable or not to upgrade to Intel's latest.

Critics Reviews