Relative CPU performance compared to Elden Ring requirements, take this with a large grain of salt because likely a slower CPU will do just fine : r/Eldenring
Intel Core i5-6600 vs i7-6700
Intel 8th gen CPU variety in benchmarks VS 7th gen? - CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory - Linus Tech Tips
Core i7-6700K vs Core i5-9600K Grand Theft Auto V Benchmarks - CPUAgent