Connectivity
Intel Socket 1151
The Intel Core i5-6600 was a desktop processor with 4 cores, launched in July 2015, at an MSRP of $224. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the Skylake architecture with Socket 1151. Core i5-6600 has 6 MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.3 GHz by default, but can boost up to 3.9 GHz, depending on the workload. Intel is building the Core i5-6600 on a 14 nm production process, the transistor count is unknown. The multiplier is locked on Core i5-6600, which limits its overclocking capabilities.
With a TDP of 35 W, the Core i5-6600 consumes only little energy. Intel's processor supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel interface. The highest officially supported memory speed is 2133 MT/s, but with overclocking (and the right memory modules) you can go even higher. For communication with other components in the computer, Core i5-6600 uses a PCI-Express Gen 3 connection. This processor features the UHD Graphics 530 integrated graphics solution. Inside the box you will not only find the processor, but also a E97379-001 cooler.
Hardware virtualization is available on the Core i5-6600, which greatly improves virtual machine performance. Additionally, IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough) is supported, so that guest virtual machines may directly use host hardware. Programs using Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) will run on this processor, boosting performance for calculation-heavy applications. Besides AVX, Intel is including the newer AVX2 standard, too, but not AVX-512.
Physical
Socket: |
Intel Socket 1151
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Foundry: |
Intel |
Process Size: |
14 nm |
Die Size: |
177 mm² |
Package: |
FC-LGA12C |
tCaseMax: |
66°C |
Processor
Market: |
Desktop |
Production Status: |
End-of-life |
Release Date: |
Jul 1st, 2015 |
Launch Price: |
$224 |
Part#: |
SR2BW SR2L5 |
Bundled Cooler: |
E97379-001 |
Performance
Frequency: |
3.3 GHz |
Turbo Clock: |
up to 3.9 GHz |
Base Clock: |
100 MHz |
Multiplier: |
33.0x |
Multiplier Unlocked: |
No |
TDP: |
35 W |
Architecture
Codename: |
Skylake |
Generation: |
Core i5
(Skylake) |
Memory Support: |
DDR4
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Rated Speed: |
2133 MT/s
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Memory Bus: |
Dual-channel
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ECC Memory: |
No
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PCI-Express: |
Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |
Chipsets: |
Intel 100 Series, Intel 200 Series
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Core Config
# of Cores: |
4 |
# of Threads: |
4 |
SMP # CPUs: |
1 |
Integrated Graphics: |
UHD Graphics 530
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Cache
Cache L1: |
64 KB (per core) |
Cache L2: |
256 KB (per core) |
Cache L3: |
6 MB (shared) |
Features
- MMX
- SSE
- SSE2
- SSE3
- SSSE3
- SSE4.2
- AVX
- AVX2
- EIST
- Intel 64
- XD bit
- VT-x
- VT-d
- AES-NI
- TSX
- TXT
- CLMUL
- FMA3
- F16C
- BMI1
- BMI2
- vPro
- Boost 2.0
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