The Core i5-6600K is a mid-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Aug 05, 2015. It's currently in stock for $59.99, so it's an amazing value for money.
| Aug 5th, 2015 | $242.00 | 91 W | 4/4 | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
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Core i5-6600K Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 5th, 2015 |
| MSRP | $242.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Codename | Skylake |
| Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | HD Graphics 530 |
| Overclockable | Yes |
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