Core i5-6260U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-6260U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-6260U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,854 Rank: 992
Rank Name Score Visual
988 Core i7-4760HQ 4,862
+0.2%
989 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,861
+0.1%
990 Core i3-4160 4,861
+0.1%
991 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,860
+0.1%
992 Core i5-6260U 4,854
993 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,852
+-0%
994 Core i5-4330M 4,852
+-0%
995 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,850
-0.1%
996 Core i5-3470S 4,850
-0.1%
997 Core i3-4150 4,850
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-6260U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,529 Rank: 1179
Rank Name Score Visual
1175 Phenom II X4 940 4,532
+0.1%
1176 Xeon D-1518 4,531
+0%
1177 Core i3-2357M 4,530
+0%
1178 Phenom II X4 B55 4,530
+0%
1179 Core i5-6260U 4,529
1180 Intel Core i3-7100U 4,528
+-0%
1181 A8-7650K 4,527
+-0%
1182 Core i7-5650U 4,526
-0.1%
1183 Core i5-5257U 4,526
-0.1%
1184 Xeon E3-1225 4,526
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-6260U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,070 Rank: 896
Rank Name Score Visual
892 EPYC 7H12 5,078
+0.2%
893 Core i7-6700T 5,076
+0.1%
894 Ryzen 5 3500U 5,074
+0.1%
895 Core i7-4700HQ 5,074
+0.1%
896 Core i5-6260U 5,070
897 Celeron G4930 5,070
+0%
898 Xeon E3-1275 v3 5,070
+0%
899 Xeon E3-1275 V2 5,068
+-0%
900 Core i5-6300HQ 5,067
-0.1%
901 Xeon Silver 4208 5,065
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-6260U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,552 Rank: 1157
Rank Name Score Visual
1153 A10-6700T 4,553
+0%
1154 Pentium G4560T 4,552
+0%
1155 Core i7-6498DU 4,552
+0%
1156 Core i5-6267U 4,552
+0%
1157 Core i5-6260U 4,552
1158 Phenom II X4 980 4,552
+0%
1159 Pentium G3440 4,552
+0%
1160 Xeon X5472 4,552
+0%
1161 Pentium Silver J5040 4,552
+0%
1162 Pentium Silver J5005 4,551
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-6260U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,519 Rank: 1214
Rank Name Score Visual
1210 Core i3-2130 4,520
+0%
1211 Core i3-2125 4,520
+0%
1212 Core i5-4210M 4,520
+0%
1213 Core i3-4150T 4,520
+0%
1214 Core i5-6260U 4,519
1215 Core i5-5257U 4,519
+0%
1216 Core i5-3340M 4,519
+0%
1217 Xeon L5420 4,519
+0%
1218 Core i5-2390T 4,519
+0%
1219 Core i3-6167U 4,518
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-6260U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,585 Rank: 998
Rank Name Score Visual
994 Core i3-10110U 4,586
+0%
995 Core i3-4360 4,586
+0%
996 Xeon X5560 4,586
+0%
997 Pentium Gold G5620 4,585
+0%
998 Core i5-6260U 4,585
999 Core i3-4350 4,585
+0%
1000 Core i5-2310 4,585
+0%
1001 Xeon X3470 4,585
+0%
1002 Xeon W5590 4,585
+0%
1003 Core i3-6167U 4,584
+-0%

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Core i5-6260U Details

Ranking #992 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i5-6260U delivers a measured overall score of 4854, with a single-core score of 5070 and a multicore score of 4529. Despite its age—released in 2015 as part of Intel's Skylake U-series—it still holds its own in the low-power mobile space, particularly in single-threaded workloads where it ranks among the top 900 processors in the benchmark database. Its performance is especially impressive when compared to modern low-power CPUs like the Intel Core i3-7100U and A8-7650K, which score only slightly lower despite being newer. However, in multicore performance, it trails behind many current-generation mobile processors, including the Core i5-5257U and Core i7-5650U, which are faster despite similar TDPs.

Built on Intel’s 14 nm Skylake microarchitecture, the i5-6260U features two cores with hyper-threading, enabling four simultaneous threads. It operates at a base frequency of 1.8 GHz, boosting up to 2.9 GHz on a single core and 2.7 GHz on two cores, thanks to Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0. The processor includes 4 MiB of L3 cache, 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.125 MiB of L1 cache, supporting up to 32 GiB of DDR4-2133 or LPDDR3-1866 memory across two channels, with a maximum bandwidth of 31.79 GiB/s. It is designed for mobile systems and operates within a 15 W TDP, with a lower 9.5 W power mode for improved efficiency.

The integrated Iris Graphics 540 GPU provides a solid foundation for light gaming and multimedia tasks, featuring 48 execution units and a base frequency of 300 MHz, capable of reaching up to 950 MHz under load. It supports up to three displays and is compatible with modern APIs such as DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. While not suitable for high-end gaming, it handles 1080p video playback and casual graphics workloads efficiently. The processor also supports a wide array of instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, enhancing performance in cryptographic, multimedia, and scientific computing applications.

Despite being over a decade old, the Core i5-6260U remains relevant in entry-level laptops and ultrabooks due to its balance of performance and power efficiency. It competes with mid-range mobile processors from the same era, such as the Core i5-6300HQ and Core i7-6700T, though it falls short in both single- and multicore performance compared to modern mobile CPUs. Its most notable advantage lies in its integration with Intel’s platform ecosystem, offering strong compatibility and support for enterprise-grade features like Intel VT-x, VT-d, and Secure Key Technology.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-6260U is best suited for users seeking a reliable, low-power CPU for general computing, office applications, and light multimedia tasks. It is no longer competitive with modern processors in demanding workloads but continues to serve as a dependable option in older or budget-oriented systems where power consumption and thermal constraints are critical.
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Intel Core i5-6260U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-6260U
Family: Core
Series: i5-6000
Model Number: i5-6260U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 78
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W
Release Price: $304.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 4 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2133 LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Iris Graphics 540
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz
Execution Units: 48

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA
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