CPUDesktopReleased Jan 1, 2015

Intel Core i5-6600

4C/4T · 3.9 GHz · 65 W

The Core i5-6600 is a mainstream desktop processor from Intel's 6th Generation (Skylake) Core i5 family, positioned as the non-overclockable sibling of the popular i5-6600K. It targets general-purpose desktop PCs, office systems, and budget gaming builds of the mid-2010s. Integrated HD Graphics 530 handles everyday display output and light gaming without needing a discrete GPU, and it launched for the LGA1151 socket alongside Windows 10.

General

Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel Core i5-6600
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 6th Gen Core
Codename: —
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Release date: Jan 1, 2015
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 4 cores / 4 threads
Base clock: 3.30 GHz
Boost clock: 3.90 GHz
TDP (design W): 65 W
Unlocked: ✕ No
L2 cache: —
L3 cache: 6 MB
Technology (nm): 14 nm
14 nm

Platform

Socket: FCLGA1151
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: HD 530
Clock: 1,150 MHz
Memory type: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 64 GB
ECC memory: ✕ No
PCIe: 3.0 (16 lanes)

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: —
NPU: None

OS support

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