Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Pentium Gold G6500 vs Intel Core i5-6500

Intel Pentium Gold G6500 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Intel Core i5-6500 is about 0.6% faster in the tracked relative gaming score.

Prices updated Oct 26, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-6500 is 57.9% higher
Gaming differenceIntel Core i5-6500 is 0.6% higher
Value differenceIntel Core i5-6500 is 36.3% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Pentium Gold G6500 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 Pentium Gold G6500 is about 22.2% 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 Pentium Gold G6500 has a 7 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

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

MetricIntel Pentium Gold G6500Intel Core i5-6500
Current used price$37.99$59.99
Current new price$79.99$50
Relative gaming performance3737
Gaming performance per dollar0.9650.615
Cinebench R23 multi4,0893,181
Cinebench R23 single1,107978
Cores / threads2 / 44 / 4
SocketFCLGA1200-
TDP58 W65 W
Release year20202015
Qualified sales517
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