Intel
Core i5-6600
Core i5
Current Price
$129.00
MSRP: $213.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#210
of 234
Overall Rank
#227
of 251
Value Rank
#177
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
4
Threads
4
Base Clock
3.3 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
3.9 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
Lithography
14nm
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
6 MB (shared)
Power & Thermal
TDP
65W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A
Memory Support
Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No
Platform & Connectivity
PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 530
Closest Competitors by Performance
Quick Stats
Generation
6th Gen
Release Date
9/1/2015 - 10 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
3751Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value29.1
Efficiency57.7
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,120
Cinebench R23 Multi4,520
Geekbench 6 Single1,390
Geekbench 6 Multi4,320
PassMark7,120
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Core i5-6600
100%100%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
46%46%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
44%44%
Xbox One(Gen 8 (2013))
36%36%
PS4(Gen 8 (2013))
34%34%
Notes
The Core i5-6600 offers 4 cores and 4 threads with 65W TDP on Skylake, boosting up to 3.9 GHz. This locked processor delivered mainstream performance during the quad-core era with DDR4 support. While severely limited by 4 cores without hyperthreading and outdated by modern standards, it remains functional for basic tasks. Often available at very low pricing for legacy upgrades or minimal computing needs where quad-core capabilities suffice for light workloads.