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 Amazon
Intel Core i5-6600
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.3 - 3.9 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$97.17
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-6600 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks run from 3.3GHz base to 3.9GHz boost.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Its $97.17 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| 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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