Intel Core i5-6500 processor 3.2 GHz 6 MB Smart Cache Tray
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Overview
- Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500 3.2 GHz
- 6 MB Smart Cache LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
- Processor cores: 4 14 nm 64-bit 65 W
- Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 64 GB DDR4-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
- On-board graphics card Intel® HD Graphics 530
- Tray
Videos, crisper. Gaming, more versatile. Performance, more efficient. With Intel® Core™ i5 processor, your systems and devices work smarter than ever so you can work more effectively than ever with an automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. With built-in technology like Intel® RealSense™ technology that allows you to interact with your device with just a gesture and revolutionary 3D scanning, computing just got a little bit more human. With built-in Iris™ graphics, watch 4K video on multiple screens, create eye-popping content faster and play seamlessly in 3D. Your experience truly comes to life on screen with 6th generation Intel® Core™ processors.
Ready. Wake. Create.
From zero to power in a flash, the 6th generation Intel® Core™ processor wakes quicker than ever and lets you switch in and out of apps more seamlessly than ever.
Stunning Visual Experiences
With 6th generation Intel® Core™ processors with ultra HD graphics, your screen comes to life. Watch in a whole new way with 4k screens. Wireless displays let you create and game anywhere.
Security You Can Trust
Worry-free and hassle-free security is yours. With facial recognition and True Key™ technology, getting you logged in and protected has never been easier or more secure.
Specifications
Processor
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor generation | 6th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor model | i5-6500 |
| Processor base frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Cooler included | No |
| Component for | PC |
| Processor series | Intel Core i5-6500 Desktop series |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Compatible chipsets | Intel® B150, Intel® H110, Intel® H170, Intel Q150, Intel® Q170, Intel® Z170 |
| Stepping | R0 |
| Bus type | DMI3 |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 34.1 GB/s |
| Processor codename | Skylake |
| Processor code | SR2L6 |
| Processor ARK ID | 88184 |
| Generation | 6th Generation |
Memory
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 64 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR4-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz |
| Memory voltage supported by processor | 1.35 V |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC | No |
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Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 64 GB |
| On-board graphics card outputs supported | Embedded DisplayPort (eDP), DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1050 MHz |
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 3 |
| On-board graphics card 4K support | Yes |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card maximum resolution (HDMI) | 4096 x 2304 pixels |
| On-board graphics card maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) | 4096 x 2304 pixels |
| On-board graphics card maximum resolution (DisplayPort) | 4096 x 2304 pixels |
| On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (HDMI) | 24 Hz |
| On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) | 60 Hz |
| On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (DisplayPort) | 60 Hz |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x1912 |
Features
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
|---|---|
| Idle States | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0 |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2015C |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 14 nm |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| PCI Express CEM revision | 3.0 |
| Embedded options available | Yes |
| Scalability | 1S |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992C |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | G077159 |
Processor special features
| Intel Smart Connect Technology | No |
|---|---|
| Intel® Rapid Start Technology | No |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | No |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | No |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | No |
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | No |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Intel® Transactional Synchronization Extensions | Yes |
| Intel® Built-in Visuals Technology | Yes |
| Intel HD Graphics | Yes |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | Yes |
| Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version | 1.00 |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 1.00 |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Boot Guard | Yes |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 1.00 |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | Yes |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready | No |
| Intel TSX-NI | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
General
| Product series | i5 |
|---|---|
| Product family | Core |
Operational conditions
| Tcase | 71 °C |
|---|
Technical details
| Processor cache | 6144 KB |
|---|---|
| Maximum graphics card memory | 64 GB |
| Product type | Processor |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Maximum resolution (WiDi) | 1080p |
| Number of graphics cores | 2 |
| Maximum resolution & refresh rate (VGA) | N/A |
| Product family | 6th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors |
| Last change | 63903513 |
| Processor brand name | Intel Core i5 Intel Core i5 Processor |
| Maximum resolution & refresh rate (Integrated Flat Panel) | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Maximum resolution & refresh rate (HDMI) | 4096x2304@24Hz |
| Bus type units | GT/s |
| Bus bandwidth | 8 |
| Processor ID | 0x1912 |
| Bus speed | 8 GT/s |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB |
| Maximum resolution & refresh rate (DisplayPort) | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Status | Launched |
| Launch date | Q3'15 |
| Servicing status | End of Servicing Lifetime |
| End of servicing updates date | Friday, September 30, 2022 |
Weight & dimensions
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
|---|
Other features
| Video decoding | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 65536 MB |
| Graphics output | eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI |
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