Intel Core i5-6600K processor review
Core i5-6600K processor released by Intel; release date: 5 August 2015. At the time of release, the processor cost $242. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Skylake microarchitecture.
CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 4, threads - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.90 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 64°C. Manufacturing process technology - 14 nm. Cache size: L1 - 256 KB, L2 - 1 MB, L3 - 6 MB.
Supported memory types: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V. Maximum memory size: 64 GB.
Supported socket types: FCLGA1151. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 91 Watt.
The processor has integrated graphics Intel® HD Graphics 530 with the following parameters: maximum frequency - 1.15 GHz, maximum video memory size - 64 GB.
Benchmarks
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| Geekbench 4 Single Core |
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| Geekbench 4 Multi-Core |
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| 3DMark Fire Strike Physics Score |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Face Detection |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Ocean Surface Simulation |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop T-Rex |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Video Composition |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Bitcoin Mining |
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| GFXBench 4.0 Car Chase Offscreen |
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| GFXBench 4.0 Manhattan |
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| GFXBench 4.0 T-Rex |
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| GFXBench 4.0 Car Chase Offscreen |
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| GFXBench 4.0 Manhattan |
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| GFXBench 4.0 T-Rex |
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| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2324 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6319 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1103 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3627 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2547 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection | 3.973 mPixels/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation | 83.338 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex | 0.497 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition | 2.388 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining | 6.333 mHash/s |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen | 1883 Frames |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan | 3632 Frames |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex | 6856 Frames |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen | 1883.000 Fps |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan | 3632.000 Fps |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex | 6856.000 Fps |
Integrated graphics – Intel HD Graphics 530
Technical info |
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| Boost clock speed | 1150 MHz |
| Core clock speed | 350 MHz |
| Floating-point performance | 403.2 gflops |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm |
| Pipelines | 24 |
| Texture fill rate | 25.2 GTexel / s |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt |
| Transistor count | 189 million |
Games performance
1. Fallout 76 (2018)
2. Hitman 2 (2018)
3. Forza Horizon 4 (2018)
4. F1 2018 (2018)
5. The Crew 2 (2018)
6. Far Cry 5 (2018)
7. Kingdom Come: Deliverance (2018)
8. Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018)
9. Fortnite (2018)
10. FIFA 18 (2017)
11. Ark Survival Evolved (2017)
12. F1 2017 (2017)
13. Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) (2017)
14. Team Fortress 2 (2017)
15. Dirt 4 (2017)
16. Rocket League (2017)
17. Prey (2017)
18. Mass Effect Andromeda (2017)
19. Ghost Recon Wildlands (2017)
20. For Honor (2017)
21. Resident Evil 7 (2017)
22. Dishonored 2 (2016)
23. Farming Simulator 17 (2016)
24. Civilization VI (2016)
25. Battlefield 1 (2016)
2. Hitman 2 (2018)
3. Forza Horizon 4 (2018)
4. F1 2018 (2018)
5. The Crew 2 (2018)
6. Far Cry 5 (2018)
7. Kingdom Come: Deliverance (2018)
8. Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018)
9. Fortnite (2018)
10. FIFA 18 (2017)
11. Ark Survival Evolved (2017)
12. F1 2017 (2017)
13. Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) (2017)
14. Team Fortress 2 (2017)
15. Dirt 4 (2017)
16. Rocket League (2017)
17. Prey (2017)
18. Mass Effect Andromeda (2017)
19. Ghost Recon Wildlands (2017)
20. For Honor (2017)
21. Resident Evil 7 (2017)
22. Dishonored 2 (2016)
23. Farming Simulator 17 (2016)
24. Civilization VI (2016)
25. Battlefield 1 (2016)
26. Mafia 3 (2016)
27. Mirror's Edge Catalyst (2016)
28. Overwatch (2016)
29. Ashes of the Singularity (2016)
30. The Division (2016)
31. Far Cry Primal (2016)
32. XCOM 2 (2016)
33. Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016)
34. Anno 2205 (2015)
35. World of Warships (2015)
36. Dota 2 Reborn (2015)
37. The Witcher 3 (2015)
38. Dirt Rally (2015)
39. Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014)
40. Far Cry 4 (2014)
41. Alien: Isolation (2014)
42. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014)
43. Sims 4 (2014)
44. Thief (2014)
45. Battlefield 4 (2013)
46. Metro: Last Light (2013)
47. BioShock Infinite (2013)
48. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (2013)
49. Tomb Raider (2013)
50. Crysis 3 (2013)
51. Diablo III (2012)
27. Mirror's Edge Catalyst (2016)
28. Overwatch (2016)
29. Ashes of the Singularity (2016)
30. The Division (2016)
31. Far Cry Primal (2016)
32. XCOM 2 (2016)
33. Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016)
34. Anno 2205 (2015)
35. World of Warships (2015)
36. Dota 2 Reborn (2015)
37. The Witcher 3 (2015)
38. Dirt Rally (2015)
39. Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014)
40. Far Cry 4 (2014)
41. Alien: Isolation (2014)
42. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014)
43. Sims 4 (2014)
44. Thief (2014)
45. Battlefield 4 (2013)
46. Metro: Last Light (2013)
47. BioShock Infinite (2013)
48. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (2013)
49. Tomb Raider (2013)
50. Crysis 3 (2013)
51. Diablo III (2012)
Fallout 76 (2018)
| Low, 1280x720 | 14.80 |
Hitman 2 (2018)
| Low, 1280x720 | 11.90 |
Forza Horizon 4 (2018)
| Low, 1280x720 | 18.00 |
F1 2018 (2018)
| Low, 1280x720 | 28.20 |
| Medium, 1920x1080 | 13.20 |
The Crew 2 (2018)
| Low, 1280x720 | 20.40 |
Far Cry 5 (2018)
| Low, 1280x720 | 13.00 |
| Medium, 1920x1080 | 6.00 |
Kingdom Come: Deliverance (2018)
| Low, 1280x720 | 14.00 |
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018)
| Low, 1280x720 | 9.30 |
Fortnite (2018)
| Low, 1280x720 | 45.00 |
| Medium, 1920x1080 | 19.50 |
FIFA 18 (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 65.50 |
| Medium, 1920x1080 | 29.50 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 21.70 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 19.20 |
Ark Survival Evolved (2017)
| Medium, 1920x1080 | 4.10 |
F1 2017 (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 30.00 |
| Medium, 1920x1080 | 17.00 |
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 16.30 |
Team Fortress 2 (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 90.00 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 82.00 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 38.40 |
Dirt 4 (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 41.90 |
Rocket League (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 55.10 |
| Medium, 1920x1080 | 30.30 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 20.70 |
Prey (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 25.90 |
Mass Effect Andromeda (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 15.80 |
Ghost Recon Wildlands (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 13.40 |
For Honor (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 23.80 |
| Medium, 1920x1080 | 8.40 |
Resident Evil 7 (2017)
| Low, 1280x720 | 28.90 |
| Medium, 1920x1080 | 12.40 |
Dishonored 2 (2016)
| Low, 1280x720 | 12.10 |
Farming Simulator 17 (2016)
| Low, 1280x720 | 90.00 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 57.00 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 20.70 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 12.10 |
| 4K, 3840x2160 | 5.80 |
Civilization VI (2016)
| Low, 1024x768 | 18.90 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 7.10 |
Battlefield 1 (2016)
| Low, 1280x720 | 29.70 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 18.30 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 7.50 |
Mafia 3 (2016)
| Low, 1280x720 | 7.20 |
Mirror's Edge Catalyst (2016)
| Low, 1280x720 | 25.30 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 14.00 |
Overwatch (2016)
| Low, 1280x720 | 45.10 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 31.00 |
Ashes of the Singularity (2016)
| Low, 1280x768 | 6.50 |
| Medium, 1920x1080 | 5.20 |
The Division (2016)
| Low, 1280x720 | 17.10 |
Far Cry Primal (2016)
| Low, 1280x720 | 16.00 |
XCOM 2 (2016)
| Low, 1280x720 | 16.30 |
Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016)
| Low, 1024x768 | 16.00 |
Anno 2205 (2015)
| Low, 1024x768 | 9.00 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 4.60 |
World of Warships (2015)
| Low, 1366x768 | 84.80 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 49.80 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 23.70 |
Dota 2 Reborn (2015)
| Low, 1280x720 | 75.60 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 50.80 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 23.20 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 19.90 |
| 4K, 3840x2160 | 7.20 |
The Witcher 3 (2015)
| Low, 1024x768 | 12.80 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 8.90 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 5.30 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 3.20 |
Dirt Rally (2015)
| Low, 1024x768 | 135.20 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 26.55 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 12.90 |
Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014)
| Low, 1024x768 | 33.65 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 21.90 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 7.60 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 4.40 |
Far Cry 4 (2014)
| Low, 1024x768 | 22.00 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 15.65 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 7.90 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 5.80 |
Alien: Isolation (2014)
| Low, 1024x768 | 48.80 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 31.10 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 15.25 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 10.60 |
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014)
| Low, 1280x720 | 32.95 |
| Medium, 1344x756 | 22.50 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 11.00 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 8.50 |
Sims 4 (2014)
| Low, 1024x768 | 153.30 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 52.90 |
| High, 1920x1080 | 26.60 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 19.30 |
Thief (2014)
| Low, 1024x768 | 27.10 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 15.40 |
| High, 1366x768 | 12.65 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 6.35 |
Battlefield 4 (2013)
| Low, 1024x768 | 42.70 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 29.90 |
| High, 1366x768 | 20.40 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 6.20 |
Metro: Last Light (2013)
| Low, 1024x768 | 36.60 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 27.10 |
| High, 1366x768 | 16.35 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 7.45 |
BioShock Infinite (2013)
| Low, 1280x720 | 52.50 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 26.70 |
| High, 1366x768 | 22.60 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 6.90 |
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (2013)
| Medium, 1366x768 | 58.70 |
| High, 1366x768 | 32.30 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 11.70 |
Tomb Raider (2013)
| Low, 1024x768 | 69.40 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 44.80 |
| High, 1366x768 | 29.90 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 12.85 |
Crysis 3 (2013)
| Low, 1024x768 | 32.00 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 20.50 |
| High, 1366x768 | 13.25 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 5.10 |
Diablo III (2012)
| Low, 1024x768 | 106.70 |
| Medium, 1366x768 | 71.70 |
| High, 1366x768 | 60.00 |
| Ultra, 1920x1080 | 35.30 |
Specifications (specs)
Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Skylake |
| Launch date | 5 August 2015 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $242 |
| Place in performance rating | 1193 |
| Price now | $258.11 |
| Processor Number | i5-6600K |
| Series | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 9.19 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | |
| Base frequency | 3.50 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 64°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 |
| Unlocked | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x1912 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | |
| Intel® Clear Video technology | |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | |
| Max video memory | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | |
| DVI | |
| eDP | |
| HDMI | |
| Number of displays supported | 3 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | |
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A |
| Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 91 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | |
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | |
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | |
| Intel® OS Guard | |
| Intel® Secure Key technology | |
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | |
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | |
| Secure Boot | |
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | |
| Idle States | |
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | |
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | |
| Intel® AES New Instructions | |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | |
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | |
| Intel® TSX-NI | |
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | |
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | |
| Thermal Monitoring | |
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | |
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | |
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