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Core i5-6500TE: The First Descendant

Name: Intel Core i5-6500TE
Brand: Intel

$489.95

HowManyFPS Rank

In The First Descendant, the Core i5-6500TE outperforms 28% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $489.95. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

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Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000

^$489⁹⁵

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Core i5-6500TE in The First Descendant

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Core i5-6500TE's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Oct 11th, 2015
MSRP	$192.00
Current Price	$489.95
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Skylake
Socket	LGA1151
Power Consumption	35W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 370 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	4 / 4
Base Frequency	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.3 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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