Intel Core i5-655K processor review

Intel Core i5-655K

Core i5-655K processor released by Intel; release date: May 2010. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Clarkdale microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.46 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 72.6°C. Manufacturing process technology - 32 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 256 KB (per core), L3 - 4096 KB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR3 1066/1333. Maximum memory size: 16.38 GB.

Supported socket types: FCLGA1156. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 73 Watt.

The processor has integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4765
1446
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
157100
2017
Geekbench 4
Single Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
5311
2510
Geekbench 4
Multi-Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
36691
4869
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 1446
PassMark - CPU mark 2017
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 2510
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 4869

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Clarkdale
Launch date May 2010
Place in performance rating 1144
Price now $59.99
Processor Number i5-655K
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 16.69
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.20 GHz
Bus Speed 2.5 GT/s DMI
Die size 81 mm2
L1 cache 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 4096 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 32 nm
Maximum core temperature 72.6°C
Maximum frequency 3.46 GHz
Number of cores 2
Number of threads 4
Transistor count 382 million
Unlocked
VID voltage range 0.6500V-1.4000V

Memory

Max memory channels 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 21 GB/s
Maximum memory size 16.38 GB
Supported memory types DDR3 1066/1333

Graphics

Graphics base frequency 733 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Processor graphics Intel HD Graphics

Graphics interfaces

Number of displays supported 2

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1156
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 73 Watt

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16
PCI Express revision 2.0
PCIe configurations 1x16, 2x8

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Physical Address Extensions (PAE) 36-bit
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)