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product_id: 16743914
title: "Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 8MB Cache [BX80662I56600K]"
brand: "intel"
price: "R6481"
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# 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Speed Unlocked for Overclocking 8MB Smart Cache Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 8MB Cache [BX80662I56600K]

**Brand:** intel
**Price:** R6481
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power Your Ambition, Own the Game.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 8MB Cache [BX80662I56600K] by intel
- **How much does it cost?** R6481 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- intel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted intel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart 8MB Cache:** Intelligently allocates resources where you need them most, accelerating demanding tasks like HD video editing and gaming.
- • **Overclocking Freedom:** Unlock your processor’s full potential with unlocked multipliers—push speeds up to 4.5 GHz and leave competitors in the dust.
- • **Blazing Quad-Core Power:** Experience seamless multitasking and lightning-fast processing at 3.5 GHz base clock, turbo-boosting your productivity and gaming.
- • **Game & Create Like a Pro:** Optimized for high FPS gaming and speedy content creation, ensuring you never miss a beat or frame in your workflow or play.
- • **Next-Gen Skylake Architecture:** Built on Intel’s cutting-edge Skylake platform with LGA 1151 socket compatibility for future-proof upgrades.

## Overview

The Intel Core i5 6600K is a 3.5 GHz quad-core desktop processor featuring 8MB smart cache and unlocked multipliers for overclocking. Built on the Skylake architecture with LGA 1151 socket, it delivers intelligent performance that dynamically boosts speed for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Trusted by professionals and gamers alike, it outperforms many competitors at stock and overclocked speeds, making it a top-tier choice for high-performance PC builds.

## Description

With intelligent performance that accelerates in response to demanding tasks, such as playing games and editing photos, the Intel Core i5 processor moves faster when you do. The Intel Core i5 processor automatically allocates processing power where it's needed most. Whether you're creating HD video, composing digital music, editing photos, or playing the coolest PC games - with the Intel Core i5 processor you can multitask with ease and be more productive than ever.

Review: i5-6600K destroys possible ZEN promises, BUY THIS PROCESSOR - The Skylake i5-6600k is a beast of a processor. This processor will beat any AMD and pre-existing Intel i5s on the market stock out of the box on single core benchmarks. The comes when you overclock this bad boy. Overclocking is not recommended if you are playing simplified graphic-oriented games, but you can unlock some serious performance for more demanding game than you would ever need. Currently my setup, Gigabyte Z170MX Gaming 5 i5-6600k @ 4.5 Ghz Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB kit (2x4 GB) EVGA GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0 -these being the factoring parts that overly determine a PCs performance) Here are my Benchmark results using Cinebench and PerformanceTest - These are all averages not one time highest scores and compared to the old system. FX8350 @ 4.4 Ghz Performance Test ASUS Crosshair V Formula DDR 3 1600 Mhz GTX 970 EVGA SSC 2.0 CPU Mark Score - 9688 2D Mark Score - 623 3D Mark Score - 8445 Memory Mark Score - 1367 Disk Mark Score - 4019 Passmark Score - 3630 Cinebench - Multicore - 619 @4.4 Ghz Single Core - 103 @ 4.4 Ghz OpenGL - 88.35 fps i5-6600k @ 3.5 -3.9 Ghz Performance Test Gigabyte Z170MX Gaming 5 DDR4 2400 Mhz GTX 970 EVGA ssc 2.0 @3.5 Ghz CPU Mark Score - 8126 2D Mark Score - 914 3D Mark Score - 9613 Memory Mark Score - 2444 Disk Mark Score - 3846 Passmark Score - 4611 Cinebench - Multicore - 544 @ 3.5 Ghz single Core - 146 @ 3.5 Ghz OpenGL - 114.79 fps @4.5 Ghz CPU Mark Score - 9978 2D Mark Score - 1227 3D Mark Score - 10275 Memory Mark Score - 2886 Disk Mark Score - 4731 Passmark Score - 5737 Cinebench - Multicore - 663 @ 4.5 Ghz single Core - 182 @ 4.5 Ghz OpenGL - 144.92fps @ 4.5 Ghz Average FPS in games : WoW - FX8350 - 45-85 FPS ultra setting - i5-6600K - 85-120 fps Ultra Setting Metro 2033 Redux - FX 8350 - 35-55 FPS ultra without FXAA - i5-6600K - 65-145 FPS Ultra without FXAA Overwatch - FX 8350 - 80-115 FPS Ultra settings - i5-6600K - 115-190 FPS Ultra Setting Blade and Soul - FX 8350 - 45-75 FPS Ultra Settings - i5-6600K - 120 FPS capped never drops - Ultra Settings Doom (2016 release) - FX 8350 110-145 fps Ultra Settings (Vulkan) - i5-6600K - 210-300 FPS capped by engine - Ultra Settings Crysis 3 Ultra Settings - FX 8350 45-60 fps - i5-6600K - 75-91 FPS GTA V Ultra Settings - FX 8350 32-68 FPS - i5-6600K - 78-104 FPS As you can see, the FX 8350 overclocked to 4.4 Ghz which is pretty common OC does outperform the i5-6600k at stock speeds. but when you hit that magical 4.5 Ghz, you can stop and enjoy the insane single core and phenomenal Multi-core performance. The i5-6600k removes all bottles necks on the GPU and completely destroyed the FX 8350 with the same GPU even at stock speeds. I recommend this processor if you want to upgrade for newer platforms and support. This processor will easily compete with ZEN hitting and I was patiently waiting for ZEN to come. I highly recommend the Gigabyte board Gaming line, as they are sturdy and reliable. I have built 2 of these systems as I plan to have it as backup for my streaming schedule.
Review: A vital part of my daughter's computer systems designed to make her friends jelly. - desertcart once again helps us to fulfill all of our shopping needs. This Christmas we are surprising our daughter with all the component that she need to build herself a computer that will definitely make her classmates jelly. Computer assembly isn't difficult for noobs, but to the uninformed saying that your built your own is definitely impressive. With each system you need to make sure that you purchase certain components. This is what we got her: 1. Case: Thermaltake Versa N21 Translucent Panel ATX Mid Tower Window Gaming Computer Case Cases CA-1D9-00M1WN-00 - This case is a simple sleek design that will help protect the vital components from her younger sister's tiny fingers. 2. Power supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1, 80+ GOLD 650W, Fully Modular, 10 Year Warranty, Includes FREE Power On Self Tester, Power Supply 120-G1-0650-XR - This power supply was one of the highest rates, quality built, cost effective supplies available. 3. Motherboard: Gigabyte LGA 1151 Z170 2-Way SLI UEFI DualBIOS ATX DDR4 ATX DDR4 NA Motherboards GA-Z170XP-SLI - We chose this Motherboard because it will allow us to add up to three m.2 SSD hard drives at a later date, perhaps her birthday. 4. Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 6MB Cache (BX80662I56600K) - Every computer needs a good processor. Intel currently leads in performance (Sorry AMD) 5. Heat Sink: ARCTIC Freezer Xtreme Rev. 2 CPU Cooler - Intel & AMD, Twin-Tower Heatsink, 120mm PWM Fan - Heatsinks are important to help transfer heat away from the processor and help to avoid it from overheating. Water cooling is very effective but introduce additional points of failure. We chose this because she isn't heavy into gaming but it will allow her to explore. 6. Ram: Corsair memory kit 16.0 DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) (QTY:2) - 32gb of ram is a bit overkill but provides additional room for growth. 7. Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX 3.0, 8GB GDDR5X, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card 08G-P4-6183-KR - This video card it is a bit of overkill for her, a EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 3GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Cards 03G-P4-6160-KR is more affordable and in line with her fascination for World of Warcraft. 8. Hard Drive: Seagate 1TB BarraCuda SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive (ST1000DM010) - Seagate makes a quality product, I have used them for years. I have a network drive with one of their hard drives that has been running since 2009. 1TB is sufficient for her needs. 9. Optical Drive: LG Electronics 14x SATA Blu-ray Internal Rewriter without Software, Black (WH14NS40) - This is only needed if she has a need for playing/recording DVD or Blu-ray discs. To watch Blu-ray movies will require purchasing additional software. 10. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit - I prefer to use to the professional versions of windows as it allows me greater control of the operating system and aides in the monitoring and protection of the system from the youngins' 11. Antivirus: Norton Security Premium - 10 Devices [Key Card ] - I use Nortons to help protect all of my computers for one low cost. There is only one computer in our household with a different AV and i've had to clean a couple viruses off of it.

## Features

- A new level of Intelligent performance
- Do more at once
- Speedy content creation
- Get your game on

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B012M8M7TY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #625 in Computer CPU Processors |
| Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | integrated |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,202) |
| Date First Available | August 5, 2015 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | integrated_graphics |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.5 x 4.8 x 1.9 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.16 ounces |
| Item model number | 416 |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Number of Processors | 4 |
| Operating System | Windows 10, Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Processor | 3.5 GHz core_i5 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 4.8 x 1.9 inches |
| Series | BX80662I56600K |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intel
- **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel
- **CPU Model:** Core i5
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1151
- **CPU Speed:** 3.5 GHz

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ i5-6600K destroys possible ZEN promises, BUY THIS PROCESSOR
*by M***M on November 12, 2016*

The Skylake i5-6600k is a beast of a processor. This processor will beat any AMD and pre-existing Intel i5s on the market stock out of the box on single core benchmarks. The comes when you overclock this bad boy. Overclocking is not recommended if you are playing simplified graphic-oriented games, but you can unlock some serious performance for more demanding game than you would ever need. Currently my setup, Gigabyte Z170MX Gaming 5 i5-6600k @ 4.5 Ghz Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB kit (2x4 GB) EVGA GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0 -these being the factoring parts that overly determine a PCs performance) Here are my Benchmark results using Cinebench and PerformanceTest - These are all averages not one time highest scores and compared to the old system. FX8350 @ 4.4 Ghz Performance Test ASUS Crosshair V Formula DDR 3 1600 Mhz GTX 970 EVGA SSC 2.0 CPU Mark Score - 9688 2D Mark Score - 623 3D Mark Score - 8445 Memory Mark Score - 1367 Disk Mark Score - 4019 Passmark Score - 3630 Cinebench - Multicore - 619 @4.4 Ghz Single Core - 103 @ 4.4 Ghz OpenGL - 88.35 fps i5-6600k @ 3.5 -3.9 Ghz Performance Test Gigabyte Z170MX Gaming 5 DDR4 2400 Mhz GTX 970 EVGA ssc 2.0 @3.5 Ghz CPU Mark Score - 8126 2D Mark Score - 914 3D Mark Score - 9613 Memory Mark Score - 2444 Disk Mark Score - 3846 Passmark Score - 4611 Cinebench - Multicore - 544 @ 3.5 Ghz single Core - 146 @ 3.5 Ghz OpenGL - 114.79 fps @4.5 Ghz CPU Mark Score - 9978 2D Mark Score - 1227 3D Mark Score - 10275 Memory Mark Score - 2886 Disk Mark Score - 4731 Passmark Score - 5737 Cinebench - Multicore - 663 @ 4.5 Ghz single Core - 182 @ 4.5 Ghz OpenGL - 144.92fps @ 4.5 Ghz Average FPS in games : WoW - FX8350 - 45-85 FPS ultra setting - i5-6600K - 85-120 fps Ultra Setting Metro 2033 Redux - FX 8350 - 35-55 FPS ultra without FXAA - i5-6600K - 65-145 FPS Ultra without FXAA Overwatch - FX 8350 - 80-115 FPS Ultra settings - i5-6600K - 115-190 FPS Ultra Setting Blade and Soul - FX 8350 - 45-75 FPS Ultra Settings - i5-6600K - 120 FPS capped never drops - Ultra Settings Doom (2016 release) - FX 8350 110-145 fps Ultra Settings (Vulkan) - i5-6600K - 210-300 FPS capped by engine - Ultra Settings Crysis 3 Ultra Settings - FX 8350 45-60 fps - i5-6600K - 75-91 FPS GTA V Ultra Settings - FX 8350 32-68 FPS - i5-6600K - 78-104 FPS As you can see, the FX 8350 overclocked to 4.4 Ghz which is pretty common OC does outperform the i5-6600k at stock speeds. but when you hit that magical 4.5 Ghz, you can stop and enjoy the insane single core and phenomenal Multi-core performance. The i5-6600k removes all bottles necks on the GPU and completely destroyed the FX 8350 with the same GPU even at stock speeds. I recommend this processor if you want to upgrade for newer platforms and support. This processor will easily compete with ZEN hitting and I was patiently waiting for ZEN to come. I highly recommend the Gigabyte board Gaming line, as they are sturdy and reliable. I have built 2 of these systems as I plan to have it as backup for my streaming schedule.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A vital part of my daughter's computer systems designed to make her friends jelly.
*by M***H on December 21, 2016*

Amazon once again helps us to fulfill all of our shopping needs. This Christmas we are surprising our daughter with all the component that she need to build herself a computer that will definitely make her classmates jelly. Computer assembly isn't difficult for noobs, but to the uninformed saying that your built your own is definitely impressive. With each system you need to make sure that you purchase certain components. This is what we got her: 1. Case: Thermaltake Versa N21 Translucent Panel ATX Mid Tower Window Gaming Computer Case Cases CA-1D9-00M1WN-00 - This case is a simple sleek design that will help protect the vital components from her younger sister's tiny fingers. 2. Power supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1, 80+ GOLD 650W, Fully Modular, 10 Year Warranty, Includes FREE Power On Self Tester, Power Supply 120-G1-0650-XR - This power supply was one of the highest rates, quality built, cost effective supplies available. 3. Motherboard: Gigabyte LGA 1151 Z170 2-Way SLI UEFI DualBIOS ATX DDR4 ATX DDR4 NA Motherboards GA-Z170XP-SLI - We chose this Motherboard because it will allow us to add up to three m.2 SSD hard drives at a later date, perhaps her birthday. 4. Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 6MB Cache (BX80662I56600K) - Every computer needs a good processor. Intel currently leads in performance (Sorry AMD) 5. Heat Sink: ARCTIC Freezer Xtreme Rev. 2 CPU Cooler - Intel & AMD, Twin-Tower Heatsink, 120mm PWM Fan - Heatsinks are important to help transfer heat away from the processor and help to avoid it from overheating. Water cooling is very effective but introduce additional points of failure. We chose this because she isn't heavy into gaming but it will allow her to explore. 6. Ram: Corsair memory kit 16.0 DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) (QTY:2) - 32gb of ram is a bit overkill but provides additional room for growth. 7. Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX 3.0, 8GB GDDR5X, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card 08G-P4-6183-KR - This video card it is a bit of overkill for her, a EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 3GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Cards 03G-P4-6160-KR is more affordable and in line with her fascination for World of Warcraft. 8. Hard Drive: Seagate 1TB BarraCuda SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive (ST1000DM010) - Seagate makes a quality product, I have used them for years. I have a network drive with one of their hard drives that has been running since 2009. 1TB is sufficient for her needs. 9. Optical Drive: LG Electronics 14x SATA Blu-ray Internal Rewriter without Software, Black (WH14NS40) - This is only needed if she has a need for playing/recording DVD or Blu-ray discs. To watch Blu-ray movies will require purchasing additional software. 10. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit - I prefer to use to the professional versions of windows as it allows me greater control of the operating system and aides in the monitoring and protection of the system from the youngins' 11. Antivirus: Norton Security Premium - 10 Devices [Key Card ] - I use Nortons to help protect all of my computers for one low cost. There is only one computer in our household with a different AV and i've had to clean a couple viruses off of it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Intel BX80662I56600K Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 6MB Cache
- CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16-18-18-36 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory - Black (CMK16GX4M2B3200C16)
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black CPU Air Cooler, SickleFlow 120 Edge PWM Fan, Aluminum Top Cover, 4 Copper Heat Pipes, 152mm Tall, AMD Ryzen AM5/AM4, Intel LGA 1851/1700/1200 Brackets

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