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Core i5-6600: The Callisto Protocol

Name: Intel Core i5-6600
Brand: Intel

$98.99

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In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i5-6600 outperforms 38% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $98.99. You should consider the faster Core i3-14100F.

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Intel Boxed Core I5-6600 FC-LGA14C 3.30 Ghz 6 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1155 BX80662I56600

^$98⁹⁹

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Core i5-6600 in The Callisto Protocol

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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 i5-6600's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Jul 1st, 2015
MSRP	$224.00
Current Price	$98.99
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Skylake
Socket	LGA1151
Power Consumption	35W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 316 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	4 / 4
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.9 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB

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

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