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Intel Core i5-6500T Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i5-6500T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.2 (26 reviews)

Last updated: 2024-03-07

The Intel Core i5-6500T is a 4 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q3/2015. The Intel Core i5-6500T is based on the 6. generation of the Intel Core i5 series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 1151. The Intel Core i5-6500T scores 785 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 2,449 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i5-6500T
Family:	Intel Core i5 (336)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 6000 (24)
Architecture:	Skylake S
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	6
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	Intel Core i5-7500T

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 4 CPU cores of the Intel Core i5-6500T clock with 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	4 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	4x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	No
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):	2.80 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 530, the Intel Core i5-6500T has an build in graphic solution. It has 24 SM processors, which have a total of 192 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 530
GPU frequency:	0.35 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.15 GHz
Compute units:	24
Shader:	192
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q3/2015

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	9
Direct X:	12
Technology:	14 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	32 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	Decode
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	Decode / Encode
VP9:	Decode

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode / Encode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i5-6500T supports up to 64 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s.

DDR4-2133 DDR3-1600	34.1 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
Max. Memory:	64 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i5-6500T has a TDP of 35 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	35 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6500T has a 6.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	LGA 1151
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	6.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q3/2015
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-6500T have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-3770 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	820
	Intel Core i3-8100T 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	818
	Intel Core i5-4590 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	811
	Intel Core i5-6500T 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	809
	Intel Core i7-5820K 6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz	795
	Intel Core i5-4570S 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	794
	Intel Core i5-4570 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	794

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-6500 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	3097
	Intel Core i5-4570 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	2841
	Intel Core i5-3570K 4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	2808
	Intel Core i5-6500T 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	2796
	Intel Core i5-3570 4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	2780
	Intel Xeon X3470 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	2672
	Intel Core i5-3470 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	2603

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz	1063
	Intel Core i5-4570S 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	1062
	Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 18C 36T @ 3.30 GHz	1061
	Intel Core i5-6500T 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1056
	Intel Core i7-4770T 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	1055
	Intel Core i3-8100T 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1053
	Intel Xeon E5-2623 v3 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	1048

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Xeon D-1520 4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz	3088
	Intel Core i5-6400 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	3086
	Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz	3082
	Intel Core i5-6500T 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	3068
	Intel Xeon D-1528 6C 12T @ 1.90 GHz	3066
	AMD Ryzen 3 1200 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	3064
	AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	3064

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 5 1400 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	787
	Intel Core i5-4440 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	786
	Intel Xeon D-1732TE 8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz	786
	Intel Core i5-6500T 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	785
	Intel Pentium G3460 2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz	785
	Intel Core i5-3550 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	783
	Intel Core i7-2700K 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	782

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Pentium Gold G6605 2C 4T @ 4.30 GHz	2462
	Intel Core i7-975 4C 8T @ 3.33 GHz	2460
	Intel Core i5-3470S 4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	2455
	Intel Core i5-6500T 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	2449
	AMD FX-8150 8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	2431
	Intel Core i5-4670T 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	2427
	Intel Core i5-2500 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	2425

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i7-7700 Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	Intel Core i7-7700K Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	Intel Core i7-7700T Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	Intel Core i5-6500T Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	AMD A8-6500 AMD Radeon HD 8570D @ 0.84 GHz	432
	AMD A8-6600K AMD Radeon HD 8570D @ 0.84 GHz	432
	AMD FX-7500 AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) @ 0.55 GHz	425

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-3550 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	4785
	Intel Core i5-7400T 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	4776
	AMD FX-4170 4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz	4770
	Intel Core i5-6500T 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	4764
	Intel Atom C3758 8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz	4750
	AMD FX-4150 4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz	4748
	Intel Core i5-4440 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	4746

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-5575R 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	134
	Intel Pentium G3450 2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz	133
	Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 14C 28T @ 3.20 GHz	133
	Intel Core i5-6500T 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	132
	Intel Core i3-8100T 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	132
	AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	132
	Intel Core i5-4460 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	132

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-4460 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	477
	Intel Core i5-7400T 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	476
	AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 6C 6T @ 3.50 GHz	474
	Intel Core i5-6500T 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	464
	Intel Core i5-4440 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	462
	Intel Core i5-4570S 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	462
	Intel Core i5-2500k 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	461

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (SC)
647 entries

Cinebench R23 (MC)
628 entries

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,888 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,822 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,155 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,459 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,106 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

Cinebench R11.5 iGPU
383 entries

Description of the processor

The Intel Core i5-6500T comes from Intels "Skylake S" architecture. The desktop processor has 4 CPU cores. Intels Hyper-Threading technology, which allows one additional thread per CPU core, is not supported by the Intel Core i5-6500T. It can process 4 threads at the same time.

The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6500T is a low 2.5 GHz. Intels T processors usually clock significantly lower than their normal sister models, but the T models require less energy. The performance is reduced compared to the normal models. This also makes it possible to install the Intel Core i5-6500T in a small case, which would normally not be suitable for a normal model in this series.

The Intel Core i5-6500T has a Turbo mode. This allows the processor to dynamically adjust its clock frequency and increase it to up to 3.1 GHz. With load on all CPU cores, up to 2.8 GHz in turbo mode is possible with good cooling.

The Intel HD Graphics 530 is installed as integrated graphics in the Intel Core i5-6500T. However, the graphics performance is quite low, so the graphics card is not suitable for computer games. It is used for image and video output. If you dont need much graphics performance, you dont need to install a dedicated graphics card.

The Intel Core i5-6500T supports DDR3-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory. Memory support lies with the motherboard; memory types cannot be mixed. The performance difference between memory types is quite small. DDR4-2133 memory reaches a maximum of 34.1 GB/s in dual-channel mode (in which at least two memory modules are installed). The older DDR3-1600 memory has a maximum of 25.6 GB/s.

A maximum of 64 GB of RAM can be installed. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-6500T is a low 35 watts. In Turbo mode, the TDP can also be permanently exceeded.

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