Intel Core i5-6600

The Intel Core i5-6600, also introduced in Q3 2015 as part of the Skylake lineup, is a high-performance desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Operating at a base frequency of 3.3GHz (boost up to 3.9GHz), it provides strong computing performance for gaming, multimedia, and productivity tasks. Built on a 14nm process, it features 6MB of shared cache and supports DDR4-2133 memory up to 64GB. With a TDP of 65W, it offers efficient performance for mainstream desktop systems.

Intel Core i5-6600

Intel Core i5-6600

Intel Core i5-6600

The Intel Core i5-6600, also introduced in Q3 2015 as part of the Skylake lineup, is a high-performance desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Operating at a base frequency of 3.3GHz (boost up to 3.9GHz), it provides strong computing performance for gaming, multimedia, and productivity tasks. Built on a 14nm process, it features 6MB of shared cache and supports DDR4-2133 memory up to 64GB. With a TDP of 65W, it offers efficient performance for mainstream desktop systems.

General Parameters

Release DateQ3 2015
ManufacturerIntel
TypeDesktop
Instruction Setx86-64
Core ArchitectureSkylake
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version3
Integrated GraphicsYes

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i5-6600 in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core2246
Multi Core5989

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core994
Multi Core3739

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Geekbench 6

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

Single Core1215
Multi Core3041

Geekbench 5

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

Single Core953
Multi Core3325

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP32-
Fabrication Process14nm
SocketLGA-1151
Energy Consumption65 W
Max TempN/A

CPU Performance

Main Cores4
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.3.9GHz
Total Cores4
Total Threads4
Bus Frequency100MHz
Multiplier33x
L1 Cache64K per core
L2 Cache256K per core
L3 Cache6MB shared
Unlocked MultiplierNo

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesDDR4-2133
Max Memory64GB
Max. Memory Channels2
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory SupportN/A

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsYes
GPU Base FrequencyN/A
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency1150MHz
ShadersN/A
Texture UnitsN/A
ROP UnitsN/A
Execution UnitsN/A
Energy ConsumptionN/A

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version3
PCIE LinesN/A

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