Intel Core i5-6500 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-6500 performance benchmark test with full FPS data from real-world users

Is the Intel Core i5-6500 good for gaming? The table below shows exactly how the Intel Core i5-6500 performs in a variety of games and in various RAM and CPU configurations.

Drawing on the real-world data that powers our FPS calculator, we're able to show you actual frame rates from a panel of more than 60,000 users. So, rather than simply guessing at what frame rates you can expect to see in-game, we tell you the exact CPU benchmark for the Intel Core i5-6500 and how performs in real-world usage.

FPS results for Intel Core i5-6500
Game CPU GPU RAM Average
FPS
Lowest
Recorded
FPS
Highest
Recorded
FPS
GTA 5Intel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 65016 GB322934
CS2Intel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GT 103016 GB14916
ValorantIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti8 GB7032113
Elden RingIntel Core i5-6500Intel HD 53016 GB181619
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-6500Intel HD 53016 GB817487
MinecraftIntel Core i5-6500Intel HD 5308 GB281039
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti8 GB424242
RobloxIntel Core i5-6500Intel HD 53016 GB434
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB31952
Ultimate Custom NightIntel Core i5-6500Intel HD 5308 GB261631
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB653276
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB433155
NBA 2K24Intel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB573079
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB756180
NBA 2K24Intel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB716678
NBA 2K24Intel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB595464
NBA 2K24Intel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB523061
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB693086
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB333
NBA 2K24Intel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB404040
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB503070
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB663278
League of LegendsIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti8 GB7733105
CS2Intel Core i5-6500NVIDIA GeForce GTX 9608 GB431860
RobloxIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA Quadro K22008 GB131016
Genshin ImpactIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA Quadro K22008 GB241830
RobloxIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA Quadro K22008 GB141021
RobloxIntel Core i5-6500NVIDIA Quadro K22008 GB131015

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