Intel · 2015
Intel Core i5-6600 CPU
The Intel Core i5-6600 is a 2015 desktop processor with four cores, four threads, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530.
The Intel Core i5-6600 CPU is a quad-core desktop processor released in September 2015 with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. It features 6 MB of L3 cache and is built on a 14 nm process node with a TDP of 65 W. The processor supports DDR4-1866/2133 and DDR3L-1333/1600 memory via two channels, but does not support ECC memory. It includes Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated graphics and provides 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes. The CPU uses the FCLGA1151 socket and supports instruction sets including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AVX2. It is not unlocked for overclocking. The launch MSRP was 213 USD, and it was discontinued on September 30, 2022.
Benchmarks
| Blender Open Data score | 48.14 samples/min |
|---|---|
| Nero Score AI | 914 images/min |
| Nero Score AVC encode | 1,385 fps |
Specifications
| Microarchitecture unverified | Skylake |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.30 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.90 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| TDP / base power | 65 W |
| Socket | FCLGA1151 |
| Memory support | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC memory support | No |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| PCIe lanes (CPU) | 16 |
| PCIe version | 3.0 |
| Instruction sets | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 |
| Unlocked multiplier | No |
| Release date | 2015-09 |
| Release year | 2015 |
| Discontinued | 2022-09-30 |
| Launch MSRP unverified | 213 USD |