Core i5-6500TE

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-6500TE

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

4,920 Rank: 935
Rank Name Score Visual
931 Core i3-6100T 4,924
+0.1%
932 Xeon E3-1235L v5 4,922
+0%
933 Pentium 6805 4,922
+0%
934 Pentium G4500T 4,921
+0%
935 Core i5-6500TE 4,920
936 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,919
+-0%
937 Core i5-4430 4,917
-0.1%
938 Xeon E5-2630L v4 4,916
-0.1%
939 Core i5-3475S 4,915
-0.1%
940 Core i3-8145U 4,914
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,634 Rank: 1047
Rank Name Score Visual
1043 Xeon W3550 4,638
+0.1%
1044 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,638
+0.1%
1045 Pentium 4,637
+0.1%
1046 Core i3-6100 4,636
+0%
1047 Core i5-6500TE 4,634
1048 Core i3-4370 4,633
+-0%
1049 Athlon 3000G 4,632
+-0%
1050 Core i5-2400 4,632
+-0%
1051 Xeon E5-2430 v2 4,630
-0.1%
1052 Core i5-7360U 4,628
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,110 Rank: 872
Rank Name Score Visual
868 Xeon Gold 5215 5,120
+0.2%
869 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,119
+0.2%
870 Core i5-6360U 5,119
+0.2%
871 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 5,117
+0.1%
872 Core i5-6500TE 5,110
873 Xeon E5-1607 v4 5,110
+0%
874 Athlon PRO 200GE 5,107
-0.1%
875 Core i7-4722HQ 5,106
-0.1%
876 Xeon E3-1235L v5 5,105
-0.1%
877 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,104
-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 i5-6500TE based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,617 Rank: 929
Rank Name Score Visual
925 Xeon W5590 4,619
+0%
926 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,618
+0%
927 Core i7-3632QM 4,618
+0%
928 Xeon E3-1235 4,618
+0%
929 Core i5-6500TE 4,617
930 Core i5-3330 4,615
+-0%
931 Xeon W3565 4,615
+-0%
932 Core i7-880 4,615
+-0%
933 Core i7-960 4,615
+-0%
934 Core i3-1115G4E 4,615
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,587 Rank: 938
Rank Name Score Visual
934 Xeon W5590 4,589
+0%
935 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,588
+0%
936 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+0%
937 Athlon 200GE 4,587
+0%
938 Core i5-6500TE 4,587
939 Core i5-4440 4,587
+0%
940 Xeon X3470 4,587
+0%
941 Xeon X5570 4,587
+0%
942 Xeon W3550 4,587
+0%
943 Core i3-7350K 4,586
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,668 Rank: 799
Rank Name Score Visual
795 Core i7-4810MQ 4,671
+0.1%
796 Core i7-5700HQ 4,670
+0%
797 Core i5-8350U 4,669
+0%
798 Core i5-4460 4,669
+0%
799 Core i5-6500TE 4,668
800 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,668
+0%
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%

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Core i5-6500TE Details

The Intel Core i5-6500TE is a processor designed for embedded systems and low-power workstations, offering a balance of performance and efficiency. Released in 2015, it is now over a decade old, placing it well outside the current mainstream CPU market. Despite its age, it remains relevant in niche environments where reliability, thermal control, and long-term support are more critical than raw performance. Built on Intel's Skylake microarchitecture at a 14 nm process node, the chip features a 4-core, 4-thread design with base clock speeds of 2.3 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.3 GHz under single-core load. The processor operates within a modest 35 W TDP, making it suitable for compact, fanless, or passively cooled systems.

The Core i5-6500TE supports DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory at dual-channel speeds, with a maximum memory capacity of 64 GiB and a memory bandwidth of 31.79 GiB/s. It features a 6 MiB L3 cache, 1 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.25 MiB of L1 cache, split into 0.125 MiB for both L1i and L1d. The processor uses the LGA-1151 socket and is paired with the Sunrise Point chipset, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of older motherboards. It also supports a variety of advanced features, including Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0, Intel vPro technology, and a full suite of x86-64 instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI.

Integrated graphics are provided by the HD Graphics 530 GPU, which features 24 execution units and a base frequency of 350 MHz, capable of boosting to 1 GHz. This GPU supports up to three display outputs and is sufficient for basic multimedia tasks and light office work, though it is far from capable of handling modern gaming or professional graphics workloads. The processor includes Intel's enhanced SpeedStep technology and supports ECC memory, making it ideal for enterprise environments that demand stability.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-6500TE achieves an overall Passmark score of 4920, placing it at #935 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5110, ranking #872, while its multicore performance reaches 4634, placing it at #1047. While these results are modest compared to modern CPUs, they still outperform many older dual-core processors and remain competitive with some low-end modern embedded chips. In the top 50 overall rankings, it trails far behind leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,400, highlighting the rapid evolution of CPU technology.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-6500TE is best suited for legacy systems, industrial automation, digital signage, or other embedded applications where long-term availability and power efficiency are paramount. Its single-core strength makes it adequate for light multitasking, but its multicore performance is limited by outdated architecture and lack of modern optimizations. For users requiring modern performance, this processor is no longer a viable option, but for specific embedded use cases, it remains a dependable, low-power solution.
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Intel Core i5-6500TE

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-6500TE
Family: Core
Series: i5-6000
Model Number: i5-6500TE
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Embedded
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: 1000 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
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