Intel Core i5-6500

The Intel Core i5-6500, introduced in Q3 2015 as part of the Skylake architecture, represents a balance of performance and efficiency in desktop computing. With a base clock speed of 3.2GHz (boost up to 3.6GHz), this quad-core processor provides smooth multitasking and responsive performance for everyday tasks. Its 14nm manufacturing process ensures power efficiency, while the 6MB of shared cache enhances overall responsiveness. Supporting DDR4-2133 memory up to 64GB, this processor is ideal for mainstream desktop users seeking reliable performance for productivity and entertainment.

Intel Core i5-6500

General Parameters Report Issue
Release Date	Q3 2015
Manufacturer	Intel
Type	Desktop
Instruction Set	x86-64
Core Architecture	Skylake
PCI Express	N/A
PCIE Version	3
Integrated Graphics	Yes

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i5-6500 in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core2116

Multi Core5591

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Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

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Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core961

Multi Core3360

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Cinebench R20

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Geekbench 6

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Single Core661

Multi Core2089

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Geekbench 5

The previous version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core900

Multi Core3118

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Package Report Issue
Fabrication Process	14nm
Socket	LGA-1151
Energy Consumption	65 W
Max Temp	N/A

CPU Performance Report Issue
Main Cores	4
Main Threads	N/A
Main Cores Base Freq.	N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.	3.6GHz
Total Cores	4
Total Threads	4
Bus Frequency	N/A
Multiplier	32x
L1 Cache	64K per core
L2 Cache	256K per core
L3 Cache	6MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier	No

Memory Parameters Report Issue
Memory Types	DDR4-2133
Max Memory	64GB
Max. Memory Channels	2
Max Bandwidth	N/A
ECC Memory Support	N/A

GPU Parameters Report Issue
Integrated Graphics	Yes
GPU Base Frequency	N/A
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency	1050MHz
Shaders	N/A
Texture Units	N/A
ROP Units	N/A
Execution Units	N/A
Energy Consumption	N/A

Miscellaneous Report Issue
PCIE Version	3
PCIE Lines	N/A

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