What is a 6th Generation Intel Core i5 processor?
The 6th Generation Intel Core i5 is a family of Intel processors built on the Skylake architecture. Intel released the lineup in 2015. The family uses the Socket 1151 platform. Its desktop models include four cores. A typical example is the Intel Core i5-6500, which has 6 MB of cache and runs at up to 3.60 GHz.
Key specifications
| Specification | Intel Core i5-6500 (6th Gen) |
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| Architecture | Skylake |
| Cores | 4 |
| Cache | 6 MB |
| Maximum frequency | Up to 3.60 GHz |
| Socket | 1151 |
The 6th Generation Core i5 lineup includes more than 30 models. Each model varies in clock speed, cache size and graphics.
Use cases
Systems built on 6th Generation Core i5 processors suit office computing, general business applications and light multitasking. They also serve as a platform for legacy software that runs on Skylake-era hardware.
Thinvent products with Intel Core i5 processors
Thinvent does not offer a 6th Generation Intel Core i5 product. The Thinvent range uses the 12th Generation Intel Core i5-1240P, which has 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz and 12 MB of cache. Thinvent has the following Aero Mini PC configurations with this processor, each with 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 128GB SSD:
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Windows 11 Pro
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Windows 11 IoT Value
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DOS
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Thinux Embedded Linux
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Ubuntu Linux
Each configuration is available with or without a Thinvent Keyboard and Mouse set. All models include a 12V 10A adapter and do not include WiFi.
