Name: Intel Core i5-6500 Processor - 3.2 GHz, 6 MB Cache, LGA 1151
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

Intel Core i5-6500 Processor - 3.2 GHz, 6 MB Cache, LGA 1151 debuted in Q3'15 as part of Intel's Skylake family, delivering a balanced desktop CPU for mainstream systems.

The Intel Core i5-6500 is a 6th generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor featuring four physical cores and a base frequency of 3.2 GHz that can turbo up to 3.6 GHz using Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0. Built on a 14 nm process, it offers 6 MB Smart Cache and a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 65 W for efficient performance in everyday computing.

This LGA 1151 (Socket H4) CPU supports dual-channel memory with a maximum of 64 GB total and compatibility with DDR4-SDRAM and DDR3L-SDRAM at speeds up to 2133 MHz. The processor supports a system bus rate of 8 GT/s and DMI3 bus type, making it suitable for typical desktop motherboards using Intel® 100-series chipsets such as Z170, H170, B150, H110 and Q170.

On-board graphics are provided by Intel® HD Graphics 530 with a base frequency of 350 MHz and dynamic frequency up to 1050 MHz, supporting up to three displays and 4K output (up to 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort and eDP, 24 Hz over HDMI). The integrated graphics enable casual gaming, media playback and light content creation without a discrete GPU.

The i5-6500 includes modern platform features such as Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x and VT-d), Intel® AES-NI, Intel® OS Guard, Intel® Identity Protection Technology, and support for SSE4.1/4.2 and AVX2 instruction sets. It lacks Hyper-Threading, offering four threads across four cores, and is sold in a tray package without a cooler included.

This processor is ideal for home and office desktops, multimedia PCs, and entry-level gaming rigs where balanced compute and integrated graphics are desirable. It also supports a wide range of PCI Express 3.0 configurations (up to 16 lanes) for add-in GPUs or expansion cards.

Key selling points are its Skylake architecture, 3.2–3.6 GHz performance range, 6 MB Smart Cache, 4 cores, and robust integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 with 4K capability. Note that this product reached End of Servicing Lifetime on September 30, 2022.