Intel Core i5-6500 Processor 
(6M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)

Performance

• # of Cores4
• # of Threads4
• Processor Base Frequency3.20 GHz
• Max Turbo Frequency3.60 GHz
• Cache6 MB SmartCache
• Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
• TDP65 W

Supplemental Information

• Embedded Options AvailableYes
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Memory Specifications

• Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)64 GB
• Memory TypesDDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
• Max # of Memory Channels2
• Max Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
• ECC Memory Supported ^‡No

Processor Graphics

• Processor Graphics ^‡Intel® HD Graphics 530
• Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
• Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
• Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB
• Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
• 4K SupportYes, at 60Hz
• Max Resolution (HDMI 1.4)‡4096x2304@24Hz
• Max Resolution (DP)‡4096x2304@60Hz
• Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡4096x2304@60Hz
• Max Resolution (VGA)‡N/A
• DirectX* Support12
• OpenGL* Support4.4
• Intel® Quick Sync VideoYes
• Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYes
• Intel® Clear Video HD TechnologyYes
• Intel® Clear Video TechnologyYes
• # of Displays Supported ^‡3
• Device ID0x1912

Expansion Options

• Scalability1S Only
• PCI Express Revision3.0
• PCI Express Configurations ^‡Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
• Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Package Specifications

• Sockets SupportedFCLGA1151
• Max CPU Configuration1
• Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015C (65W)
• T_CASE71°C
• Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
• Low Halogen Options AvailableSee MDDS

Advanced Technologies

• Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ^‡No
• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ^‡2.0
• Intel® vPro™ Technology ^‡Yes
• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ^‡No
• Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ^‡Yes
• Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)^‡Yes
• Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ^‡Yes
• Intel® TSX-NIYes
• Intel® 64 ^‡Yes
• Instruction Set64-bit
• Instruction Set ExtensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
• Idle StatesYes
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechnologyYes
• Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
• Intel® Identity Protection Technology ^‡Yes
• Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes

Security & Reliability

• Intel® AES New InstructionsYes
• Secure KeyYes
• Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)Yes
• Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)Yes
• Intel® OS GuardYes
• Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ^‡Yes
• Execute Disable Bit ^‡Yes
• Intel® Boot GuardYes