CPULaptopReleased 2015

Intel Core i5-6300U

2C/4T · 3.0 GHz · 15 W

The Intel Core i5-6300U is a dual-core, ultra-low-power Skylake processor designed for thin-and-light laptops and business ultrabooks. Sitting between the entry-level i3 and higher-end i7 U-series parts, it was a common choice in mid-range corporate laptops from brands like Lenovo, Dell, and HP during 2015 and 2016. Its integrated HD Graphics 520 provides adequate everyday graphics performance without the need for a discrete GPU, keeping the platform compact and power-efficient.

General

Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel Core i5-6300U
Segment: Laptop
Generation: 6th Gen Core
Codename: —
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Release date: 2015
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 2 cores / 4 threads
Base clock: 2.40 GHz
Boost clock: 3.00 GHz
TDP (design W): 15 W
Unlocked: ✕ No
L2 cache: 0.5 MB
L3 cache: 3 MB
Technology (nm): 14 nm

Platform

Socket: FCBGA1356
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: HD 520
Clock: 1,000 MHz
Memory type: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 32 GB
ECC memory: ✕ No
PCIe: 3.0 (12 lanes)

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: SSE4.1SSE4.2AVX2AES-NITSX
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10
ChromeOS: ChromeOS
Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: Skylake (2015) launched alongside Windows 10 with official Windows 7/8.1 support as well; Microsoft briefly planned to cap Windows 7/8.1 support on Skylake systems at 18 months before reversing course in 2016 and restoring full-lifecycle support after customer pushback.