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Intel BX80662I56500

Core i5-6500

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @3.2GHz, Skylake.
Release date: Q3 2015.

Average Bench: 63.6% (547th of 1468)

more Based on 241,476 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000506E3, , 0F8BFBFF000506E3, BFEBFBFF000906E9, 0000000000000000, 1F8BFBFF000506E3, 0FABFBFF000506E3, 1789FBFF000506E3, 1FABFBFF000506E3 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 3.20GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 4.20GHz
Poor: 43%Average: 63.6% Great: 73%
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 48%
Yacht

Popular builds with this CPU

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-6500 averaged 36.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 75.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 92.1Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-6500 is 30.2%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-6500 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 319Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 315Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 241,476 samples)
Rank 54763.6%
Min Avg Max
44.9 Memory 75.7 89.3
62.8 1-Core 92.1 103
116 2-Core 182 203
66.8% 117 Pts
Min Avg Max
182 4-Core 296 366
210 8-Core 315 374
40.4% 305 Pts
Min Avg Max
220 64-Core 319 376
19.8% 319 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
79% Very good
Memory 92.7
1-Core 97.9
2-Core 191
75% 127 Pts
4-Core 379
8-Core 374
50% 377 Pts
64-Core 303
19% 303 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
75.8% Very good
Memory 88.9
1-Core 103
2-Core 205
76% 132 Pts
4-Core 356
8-Core 401
50% 378 Pts
64-Core 397
25% 397 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
74.8% Very good
Memory 81.1
1-Core 103
2-Core 201
73% 128 Pts
4-Core 398
8-Core 391
53% 394 Pts
64-Core 388
24% 388 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
72.1% Very good
Memory 81
1-Core 95.2
2-Core 192
70% 123 Pts
4-Core 368
8-Core 359
49% 363 Pts
64-Core 366
23% 366 Pts
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
59.9% Above average
Memory 69.4
1-Core 94.5
2-Core 192
66% 118 Pts
4-Core 286
8-Core 321
40% 304 Pts
64-Core 358
22% 358 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 69,051,341 CPUs tested

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MSRP ≈ $202 @ launch in Sep '15
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Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7040

CPU
Core i5-6500Intel  $90Bench 64%, 241,476 samples1,814x
GPU
HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)IntelBench 5%, 188,220 samples3,441x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples248x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples219x
SSD
KingFast 512GBBench 79%, 3,625 samples125x
PM951 NVMe PCIe M.2 256GBSamsungBench 120%, 13,766 samples104x
THNSN5256GPUK NVMe PCIe M.2 256GBToshibaBench 109%, 23,829 samples96x
RAM
HMA451U6AFR8N-TF 2x4GBUnknownBench 69%, 1,440 samples354x
HMA41GU6AFR8N-TF 2x8GBUnknownBench 72%, 2,345 samples339x
HMA81GU6AFR8N-UH 2x8GBUnknownBench 73%, 3,256 samples164x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $90

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-6500 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi5-6500
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$192.00 - $202.00
Clock Speed3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.6 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP65 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015C (65W)

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1151

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,119

Official site ark.intel.com/...

Skylake 6th generation Core i5 processor...

Added 9 years ago.
USA-User
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10,046

Average (edit your comment) Add link

22 days ago.

HKG-User
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5,580

Good

3 days ago.

budget central process unit , Low power consumption , seeking to buy Intel® Core™ i7-8700 Processor for socket 1151 in amazon or new egg without update the motherboard however the RGB motherboard looks attractive

CAN-User
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5,080

Excellent

1 month ago.

chugs a little here and there but all out, its still ok

BRA-User
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4,753

Good

7 months ago.

Muito melhor que um PENTIUM, né...

IDN-User
Avatar level
4,725

Terrible

2 months ago.

Overpriced, only rocking 4 cores 4 treads

NLD-User
Avatar level
3,610

Excellent

3 days ago.

This is a fast 4 core and 4 threads CPU. Making it a snappy enough for gaming and everyday task. It beats the newer i5-7400. I'm running the i5-6500 with a GTX 970 and there is no bottleneck.

BGR-User
Avatar level
2,946

Excellent

21 months ago.

i am using this procesor for over 3 years and i like it

MAR-User
Avatar level
2,172

Good

13 days ago.

1 year and still do the work as should as it is

ARE-User
Avatar level
1,955

Good

24 months ago.

BANG 4 BUCK right here. running this thing at 4.5 ghz is just awesomeness. not giving it 10 because my chip can't run any faster with out increasing my voltage like insanely high. like 1.4 to achieve 4.6...

BGD-User
Avatar level
1,904

Poor

4 months ago.

This somehow bottlenecks my gpu thats 3 years older

yaabalfazl
Avatar level
92

Terrible

7 years ago.

it low for 4k

_LTG_
Avatar level
16

Average

6 years ago.

Mediocre performance for it's price.

AT0MAC
Avatar level
8

Very good

7 years ago.

Very good value CPU that handles rather nice BCLK-OC!

west23
Avatar level
4

Excellent

5 years ago.

Amazing price/performance if you can get your hands on a z170 board with an old bios. Overclocked mine to over 4.5GHz

Laisvis
Avatar level
2

Outstanding

8 years ago.

Achieved 4.8GHz using air cooler. For everyday use I am running at 4.5GHz. All in all, Incredible CPU for the money.

Txmonster
Avatar level
2

Excellent

8 years ago.

that's so fast, my background apps occupy about 1%of cpu and now i'm trying that cpu with different games, i love it!

davez
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2

Excellent

6 years ago.

Bang For The Buck bought two years ago and still fast enough. . 105% 131 Pts.. 118% 519 Pts.. 78% 519 Pts..

leothetiger
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2

Good

6 years ago.

Still a good CPU, achieved a score of 106% today with a 4.6GHz overclock

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