SKU: CP-IK6500

Intel Skylake Core i5-6500 3.2 GHz Quad Core 14nm Socket LGA1151 Desktop CPU

The Core i5-6500 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Processor from Intel is the sixth generation of the Core i5 product line that is now built using Skylake architecture. This processor features a base frequency of 3.2 GHz and, as with many Skylake technologies, it comes with features such as Intel Turbo Boost 2.0. With Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, the maximum clock rate this processor can achieve is 3.6 GHz. Additionally, this processor also features four cores with four threads in a FCLGA1151 socket and has 6MB of Intel Smart Cache memory. Having four cores allows the processor to run multiple programs simultaneously without slowing down the system, while the four threads allow applications to complete tasks sooner by working in parallel. This processor also supports up to 64GB of DDR4-1866/2133 MHz and DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz RAM, has integrated Intel HD Graphics 530, and has SSE 4.1/4.2 & AVX 2.0 Extensions, as well as a DMI3 bus type and a system bus of 8 GT/s. This processor includes a thermal solution (cooling fan).

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Dramatic Increase in Media & Graphics

Intel® HD Graphics 530 can easily deliver an amazing visual experience in resolutions all the way up to Ultra HD 4K, so you can make the most of 4K displays. The Intel® Core™ i5 6500 also has support for the latest graphics APIs such as DirectX 12, this means that you will be able to run mainstream games and apps up to 2x better graphics than previous generation processors. Intel's on-board graphics processor is up to 28% faster than previous generation GPUs.

Responsive Performance

New architecture and design in the Intel® Core™ i5 6500 processor for desktops brings:

Support for DDR4 RAM memory technology in mainstream platforms, allowing systems to have up to 64GB of memory and higher transfer speeds at lower power when compared to DDR3 (DDR4 speed 2133 MT/s at 1.2V vs DDR3 speed 1600 MT/s at 1.5V)

Stunning Visuals

Videos come to life in Ultra HD 4K, so users can enjoy amazing and vibrant multimedia experiences on Ultra HD and 4K display (up to 4096x2304 resolution). To deliver this experience, Intel® Core™ i7, i5 and i3 processors incorporate support for HEVC, VP8 and VP9 Intel® Quick Sync Video technology accelerates most video capabilities, allowing users to create and share in real-time and multi-task without interruption

With native support for the new DirectX 12 API, The Intel® Core™ i5 6500 processor provides a better experience for gaming and graphics that take advantage of DirectX 12

Increased Security

6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 6500 processor offer hardware-level security features such as:

Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) that help protect your system and your data

Intel® Memory Protection Extensions that help protect an application's run-time integrity

Intel® Device Protection Technology and Intel® Device Protection Technology to help protect your system during boot

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