Intel Core i5-6600K Benchmark

Intel Core i5-6600K performance benchmark test with full FPS data from real-world users

Is the Intel Core i5-6600K good for gaming? The table below shows exactly how the Intel Core i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K and how performs in real-world usage.

FPS results for Intel Core i5-6600K
Game CPU GPU RAM Average
FPS
Lowest
Recorded
FPS
Highest
Recorded
FPS
GTA 5Intel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 10708 GB341060
CS2Intel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan16 GB454350
ValorantIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti32 GB10269112
Marvel RivalsIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 96016 GB443157
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305032 GB264213359
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 108016 GB282729
MinecraftIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 305032 GB361557
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i5-6600KAMD Radeon RX 5700 XT16 GB645473
RobloxIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti32 GB141018
Farming Simulator 22Intel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti16 GB555059
PowerWash SimulatorIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti16 GB514256
ValorantIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB140139140
OverwatchIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB371056
StarfieldIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER36 GB463752
Farming Simulator 22Intel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti16 GB544360
RobloxIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB282630
Farming Simulator 22Intel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti16 GB151021
StarfieldIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER36 GB443355
StarfieldIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER36 GB372650
Farming Simulator 22Intel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti16 GB171125
Dead by DaylightIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB514156
Dead by DaylightIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB453059
Dead by DaylightIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB474351
Dead by DaylightIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB524359
Dead by DaylightIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB494155
Dead by DaylightIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB514259
Dead by DaylightIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB403743
RobloxIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB463459
Dead by DaylightIntel Core i5-6600KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 98032 GB535059

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