Intel Core i5-6600 at a Glance
The Intel Core i5-6600 is a desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It was released in 2015 and uses the Skylake architecture on Socket 1151. It is built on a 14 nm process. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz, and its maximum turbo clock is 3.90 GHz. It has 6 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W TDP.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 |
| Base clock | 3.30 GHz |
| Max turbo clock | 3.90 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (Socket 1151) |
| TDP | 65 W |
Typical Uses
The Core i5-6600 suits office work, business applications, web browsing, media playback, and general desktop computing. Its four cores handle multitasking across everyday software. Buyers who need a newer platform with more cores or faster turbo speeds can compare later Core i5 generations.
Thinvent Range and the Core i5-6600
The Thinvent range does not include the Intel Core i5-6600. Thinvent products use Intel Core i5 processors from the 12th, 13th and 14th generations, which give more cores and higher turbo clocks for the same class of work.
Thinvent Products Featuring Intel Core i5 Processors
Thinvent Industrial and Mini PCs with Intel Core i5
The Thinvent range has Intel Core i5-1240P, i5-1335U and Core 5 120U processors in the IPC5, Aero Mini PC and Treo Mini PC series. Options include 4 GB to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and 32 GB to 1 TB of SSD storage. Operating systems include Thinux Embedded Linux, Ubuntu Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, Windows 11 Pro and DOS, and some models ship without an OS.
