Intel Core i5-6600
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.3 - 3.9 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $58.20 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-6600
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.3 - 3.9 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$58.20
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-6600 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. Clocks span 3.3GHz base to 3.9GHz boost.
6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $58.20 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
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