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Intel i5-6400T vs i5-6500T

The Intel Core i5-6400T @ 2.20GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-6500T @ 2.50GHz, while Intel Core i5-6500T @ 2.50GHz is around 10% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 9% faster in single-thread testing. Both CPUs operates at simliar power levels (TDP). All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 1897 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-6400T @ 2.20GHz×Intel Core i5-6500T @ 2.50GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeLGA 1151LGA 1151
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 2.8 GHzUp to 3.1 GHz
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MB
TDP35W35W
Yearly Running Cost$6.39$6.39
Other
First Seen on ChartQ4 2015Q4 2015
# of Samples5051392
CPU Value26.663.5
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1619(-8.9%)1777(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)4262(-10.5%)4760(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 18th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-6400T @ 2.20GHz
4,262
Intel Core i5-6500T @ 2.50GHz
4,760
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 18th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-6400T @ 2.20GHz
26.6
Intel Core i5-6500T @ 2.50GHz
63.5
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 18th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-6400T @ 2.20GHz
1,619
Intel Core i5-6500T @ 2.50GHz
1,777
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-6400T @ 2.20GHz Intel Core i5-6500T @ 2.50GHz
Max TDP35W35W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.070.07
Running cost per day$0.018$0.018
Power consumption per year (kWh)25.625.6
Running cost per year$6.39$6.39
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.