Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Celeron G5925 vs Intel Core i5-6500TE

Intel Celeron G5925 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-6500TE is 424.7% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-6500TE is 80.8% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Celeron G5925 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i5-6500TE is about 14.9% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Both processors use FCLGA1200, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. Intel Core i5-6500TE has a 23 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Celeron G5925Intel Core i5-6500TE
Current used price$29.54$155
Current new price$29.99$90
Relative gaming performance3536
Gaming performance per dollar1.2020.23
Cinebench R23 multi2,2392,573
Cinebench R23 single1,004883
Cores / threads2 / 24 / 4
SocketFCLGA1200-
TDP58 W35 W
Release year20202015
Qualified sales107
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