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Core i5-6500T: Far Cry 5

Name: Intel Core i5-6500T
Brand: Intel

$198.95

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In Far Cry 5, the Core i5-6500T outperforms 27% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $198.95. You should consider the faster Ryzen 5 9600X.

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Core i5-6500T in Far Cry 5

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Actual FPS may vary due to overclocking, background apps, RAM speeds (XMP/EXPO), and thermal throttling.

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Core i5-6500T's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Jul 2nd, 2015
Current Price	$198.95
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Skylake
Socket	LGA1151
Power Consumption	35W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 376 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	4 / 4
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	HD Graphics 530
RAM	2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
Overclock Support	Not Overclockable

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Core i5-6500T in Other Games

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