Intel Core i5-6600K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.5 - 3.9 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 91W
Price: $90.99 from Newegg
Intel Core i5-6600K
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.5 - 3.9 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
91W
Best price from Newegg
$90.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-6600K 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 91W TDP — about 22.8W per core. Clocks run from 3.5GHz 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. Expect to pay around $90.99, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 91 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
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