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Core i5-6500TE

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @2.30 GHz, Skylake.
Release date ≈ Q4 2016.

Average Bench: 70.4% (392nd of 1442)

Based on 227 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000506E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500TE CPU @ 2.30GHz
Poor: 56%Average: 70.4% Great: 78%
Gaming
Gaming 70%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 53%
Yacht

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Good average bench

The Intel Core i5-6500TE averaged 29.6% 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 81.3Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 93Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-6500TE is 22.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-6500TE performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 348Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 350Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 227 samples)
Rank 39270.4%
Min Avg Max
69 Memory 81.3 89.7
67.4 1-Core 93 106
140 2-Core 183 204
68.9% 119 Pts
Min Avg Max
220 4-Core 343 389
242 8-Core 350 390
46.2% 347 Pts
Min Avg Max
246 64-Core 348 390
21.6% 348 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
70% Good
Memory 84.3
1-Core 85.8
2-Core 150
64% 107 Pts
4-Core 320
8-Core 338
44% 329 Pts
64-Core 337
21% 337 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
68.1% Good
Memory 82.3
1-Core 88.2
2-Core 178
68% 116 Pts
4-Core 311
8-Core 322
42% 316 Pts
64-Core 321
20% 321 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
64.2% Good
Memory 74.5
1-Core 77.6
2-Core 156
60% 103 Pts
4-Core 312
8-Core 310
42% 311 Pts
64-Core 312
19% 312 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
62.2% Good
Memory 79.4
1-Core 79.7
2-Core 146
61% 102 Pts
4-Core 262
8-Core 258
35% 260 Pts
64-Core 263
16% 263 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
61% Good
Memory 76.2
1-Core 89.6
2-Core 181
66% 116 Pts
4-Core 254
8-Core 328
37% 291 Pts
64-Core 336
21% 336 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
59.9% Above average
Memory 79.8
1-Core 83.4
2-Core 166
64% 110 Pts
4-Core 226
8-Core 275
32% 250 Pts
64-Core 273
17% 273 Pts
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
59.1% Above average
Memory 66.2
1-Core 76.4
2-Core 152
57% 98.3 Pts
4-Core 300
8-Core 304
40% 302 Pts
64-Core 301
19% 301 Pts
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
49.3% Average
Memory 63.2
1-Core 81.8
2-Core 163
58% 103 Pts
4-Core 201
8-Core 234
28% 218 Pts
64-Core 203
13% 203 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
25% Poor
Memory 7.33
1-Core 83.1
2-Core 169
40% 86.4 Pts
4-Core 244
8-Core 246
33% 245 Pts
64-Core 266
16% 266 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: HP ProDesk 400 G2 MINI

CPU
Core i5-6500TEIntelBench 70%, 227 samples8x
GPU
HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)IntelBench 5%, 188,220 samples163x
HD 510 (Desktop Skylake)IntelBench 3%, 16,316 samples8x
RX 470AMD  $126Bench 40%, 94,030 samples1x
SSD
MZ7LN256HCHP-000H1 256GBSamsungBench 85%, 2,903 samples12x
MZ7LN256HMJP-000H1 256GBSamsungBench 99%, 5,580 samples11x
MZ7LN128HCHP-000H1 128GBSamsungBench 73%, 5,673 samples7x
RAM
M471A1G43DB0-CPB 1x8GBSamsungBench 38%, 15,437 samples14x
M471A1K43BB0-CPB 1x8GBSamsungBench 35%, 32,056 samples12x
HMA41GS6AFR8N-TF 1x8GBHynixBench 38%, 45,898 samples11x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-6500TE Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ4'15
Processor Numberi5-6500TE
# 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
Clock Speed2.30 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.30 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP35 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015A (35W)

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.00 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
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
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1151

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

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