Intel · Core i5 · 2015 · LGA1151
The Intel Core i5-6600K is a desktop processor with 4 cores, released in 2015 at an MSRP of $243. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the 6th Gen platform, and fits the LGA1151 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Skylake" architecture. The Core i5-6600K has a base clock of 3.5 GHz and can boost up to 3.9 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Skylake" silicon on a 14nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR4 memory. With a TDP of 91W, the Core i5-6600K sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by the HD 530 solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 1MB of L2, and 6MB of L3 cache.
Unlocked 4-core i5 — the mainstream overclocker's choice of this generation.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i5 |
| Series | 6th Gen |
| Architecture | Skylake |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2015 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 1MB |
| L3 cache | 6MB |
| TDP | 91W |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14nm |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | HD 530 |
| Chipsets | Z170, H170, B150, H110 |
| Launch MSRP | $243 |
| Part number | BX80662I56600K |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8066201920300 |