Core i5-6500T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-6500T

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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 i5-6500T based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,967 Rank: 899
Rank Name Score Visual
895 Pentium G4560 4,975
+0.2%
896 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,975
+0.2%
897 Core i7-6560U 4,972
+0.1%
898 Core i7-7560U 4,970
+0.1%
899 Core i5-6500T 4,967
900 Xeon E3-1275 V2 4,966
+-0%
901 Core i5-3570K 4,964
-0.1%
902 Core i7-3840QM 4,962
-0.1%
903 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,962
-0.1%
904 Xeon D-2123IT 4,960
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-6500T based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,711 Rank: 949
Rank Name Score Visual
945 Core i5-8365U 4,713
+0%
946 Celeron G3920 4,712
+0%
947 Core i5-4430 4,712
+0%
948 Core i7-6822EQ 4,711
+0%
949 Core i5-6500T 4,711
950 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,707
-0.1%
951 Core i5-8600T 4,707
-0.1%
952 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,707
-0.1%
953 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,705
-0.1%
954 Xeon E3-1225 v5 4,704
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-6500T based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,138 Rank: 859
Rank Name Score Visual
855 Core i7-3770 5,143
+0.1%
856 Core i7-5650U 5,141
+0.1%
857 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 5,140
+0%
858 Core i7-5550U 5,139
+0%
859 Core i5-6500T 5,138
860 Xeon Silver 4216 5,137
+-0%
861 Core i3-1000NG4 5,137
+-0%
862 Core i5-5287U 5,133
-0.1%
863 Core i7-4930K 5,132
-0.1%
864 Core i5-4570R 5,129
-0.2%

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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 i5-6500T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,613 Rank: 938
Rank Name Score Visual
934 Core i3-1115G4E 4,615
+0%
935 Core i5-2450P 4,614
+0%
936 Core i7-2960XM 4,614
+0%
937 Core i7-3612QM 4,614
+0%
938 Core i5-6500T 4,613
939 Xeon W3570 4,613
+0%
940 Xeon X5570 4,613
+0%
941 Xeon X3470 4,612
+-0%
942 Core i5-7400T 4,611
+-0%
943 Core i7-2860QM 4,610
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-6500T based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,575 Rank: 976
Rank Name Score Visual
972 Core i7-870 4,577
+0%
973 Pentium Gold G6400 4,577
+0%
974 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,576
+0%
975 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,575
+0%
976 Core i5-6500T 4,575
977 Core i5-3340 4,575
+0%
978 Pentium Gold G7400T 4,575
+0%
979 Core i3-1005G1 4,574
+-0%
980 Core i7-2675QM 4,574
+-0%
981 Core i5-7400T 4,574
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-6500T based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,666 Rank: 805
Rank Name Score Visual
801 Core i5-7400T 4,668
+0%
802 Core i7-3770K 4,668
+0%
803 Core i7-8565U 4,668
+0%
804 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,668
+0%
805 Core i5-6500T 4,666
806 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,666
+0%
807 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,665
+-0%
808 Xeon D-1521 4,664
+-0%
809 Xeon D-1520 4,664
+-0%
810 Core i5-10210U 4,664
+-0%

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Core i5-6500T Details

Ranked #859 in single-core performance with a score of 5138, the Core i5-6500T delivers a surprising level of responsiveness for a processor released in 2015. While its 2.5 GHz base clock and 3.1 GHz turbo frequency may seem modest by today’s standards, the CPU's ability to maintain strong per-core performance is a testament to the efficiency of Intel’s Skylake architecture. As of March 2026, this chip is considered a legacy part, but its single-threaded strength still holds up well against some modern low-power mobile processors, particularly in tasks that rely heavily on instruction throughput rather than parallelism.

Built on a 14 nm process and based on the Skylake microarchitecture, the i5-6500T is a desktop-oriented CPU with a 35 W TDP, making it a low-power option for compact systems or office environments. It features four cores and four threads, with no support for hyper-threading, which limits its scalability in multi-threaded workloads. Despite this, the processor maintains competitive multicore performance, scoring 4711 in the multicore benchmark and ranking #948 of 2060. This places it above several mid-range CPUs from both Intel and AMD, including the Ryzen 5 2500U and the Xeon E3-1245 V2.

The Core i5-6500T includes Intel’s HD Graphics 530, a capable integrated GPU with 24 execution units and a maximum frequency of 1.1 GHz. It supports up to three displays and can handle light gaming and multimedia tasks, though it’s not suited for modern AAA titles. The CPU supports DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB and a dual-channel memory interface. Its L1 cache totals 0.25 MiB, L2 cache is 1 MiB, and the L3 cache spans 6 MiB, providing sufficient bandwidth for typical desktop applications.

Intel’s support for advanced instruction sets like AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA ensures compatibility with modern software, including virtualization and encryption workloads. The processor also includes technologies such as Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep, and Intel vPro, making it suitable for business and enterprise environments. However, its locked clock multiplier and lack of unlocked features limit overclocking potential.

In overall performance, the i5-6500T earns a score of 4967, placing it at #899 among 2060 CPUs. While it trails behind modern high-end processors, it remains a viable option for general productivity, light content creation, and system-on-a-stick setups. Its performance is comparable to mid-tier CPUs like the Core i7-5550U and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, indicating that despite its age, it still holds relevance in specific use cases where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are prioritized.
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Intel Core i5-6500T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-6500T
Family: Core
Series: i5-6000
Model Number: i5-6500T
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 2900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W
Release Price: $192.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 530
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 122 mm²
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 TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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