# Intel Core i5 6500 3.20 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 6MB Cache

- Category: Processor
- Brand: Intel
- Model: Core i5-6500
- Part number: BX80662I56500
- Price (US): $48.00
- Price last checked: 2026-08-05
- Rating: 4.7/5 from 1553 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 3 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/processor/intel-core-i5-6500-1357826/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Intel |
| Model | Core i5-6500 |
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 |
| Speed (Base / Turbo) | 3.2 GHz / 3.6 GHz |
| Memory Type | DDR4 - 2133 MHz |
| Socket Type | LGA 1151 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Unlocked | Yes |
| Graphics | None |
| Micro Architecture | Skylake |

## Key Features

- A new level of intelligent performance
- Do more at once
- Speedy content creation
- Get your game on
- 3.20 GHz up to 3.60 GHz Max Turbo Frequency / 6 MB Cache

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