Intel Core i5-6600
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.3 - 3.9 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $97.17 from Newegg

Intel Core i5-6600
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.3 - 3.9 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$97.17
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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 $97.17 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| 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 |


