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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% (483rd of 1404)

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

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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
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Average Bench

(Based on 241,476 samples)
Rank 48363.6%
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 Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
72.1% Very good
Memory 84.2
1-Core 104
2-Core 201
74% 130 Pts
4-Core 348
8-Core 343
46% 346 Pts
64-Core 365
23% 365 Pts
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
66.8% Good
Memory 81
1-Core 95.1
2-Core 189
70% 122 Pts
4-Core 299
8-Core 337
42% 318 Pts
64-Core 325
20% 325 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
64.6% Good
Memory 76.6
1-Core 96.6
2-Core 144
64% 106 Pts
4-Core 300
8-Core 334
42% 317 Pts
64-Core 394
24% 394 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
45.1% Average
Memory 62.9
1-Core 44.1
2-Core 111
44% 72.8 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 192
22% 173 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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MSRP ≈ $202 @ launch in Sep '15
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Gaming
Gaming 10%
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Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7040

CPU
Core i5-6500Intel  $153Bench 64%, 241,476 samples1,084x
GPU
HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)IntelBench 5%, 188,220 samples2,121x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples146x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $120Bench 29%, 946,701 samples137x
SSD
PM951 NVMe PCIe M.2 256GBSamsungBench 120%, 13,766 samples75x
THNSN5256GPUK NVMe PCIe M.2 256GBToshibaBench 109%, 23,829 samples65x
KingFast 512GBBench 83%, 2,808 samples65x
RAM
HMA451U6AFR8N-TF 2x4GBUnknownBench 69%, 1,440 samples243x
HMA41GU6AFR8N-TF 2x8GBUnknownBench 72%, 2,345 samples227x
HMA81GU6AFR8N-UH 2x8GBUnknownBench 73%, 3,256 samples115x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $153

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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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2,053

Official site ark.intel.com/...

Skylake 6th generation Core i5 processor...

Added 7 years ago.
USA-User
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9,310

Liked (edit your comment) Add link

4 days ago.

HKG-User
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5,236

Excellent

23 months 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

IDN-User
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4,375

Poor

1 month ago.

Overpriced, only rocking 4 cores 4 treads

BRA-User
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4,347

Good

17 days ago.

Muito melhor que um PENTIUM, né...

UKR-User
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3,449

Excellent

5 months ago.

boost it for 4.5ghz+gtx1070 on the z170E... the best choice

NLD-User
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3,316

Excellent

11 months 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.

CZE-User
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3,170

Excellent

2 months ago.

This CPU has been with me for 3 years, for the money, it still is a nicely working mid field CPU.

BGR-User
Avatar level
2,738

Excellent

28 days ago.

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

ARE-User
Avatar level
1,711

Good

3 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
1,534

Excellent

4 months ago.

I have Experienced Performance (80%) way above Expectation and Average Bench

yaabalfazl
Avatar level
92

Terrible

5 years ago.

it low for 4k

_LTG_
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16

Average

4 years ago.

Mediocre performance for it's price.

AT0MAC
Avatar level
8

Very good

5 years ago.

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

west23
Avatar level
4

Excellent

4 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

6 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

6 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

5 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

4 years ago.

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

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