Intel Core i5 Skylake i5-6400 BOX (BX80662I56400)
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Four physical cores. Moderate heat dissipation.
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Model overview based on user reviews
The Intel Core i5 Skylake processors are praised for their high performance and energy efficiency, making them a strong choice for both gaming and office tasks. Users appreciate the compatibility with many motherboards and the processor's ability to maintain stability and reliability over long-term use. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 and the option for models with a free multiplier add to its versatility. While some users note the thermal gum under the lid as a minor drawback, the processor's ability to be easily overclocked to enhance performance is a significant advantage. Overall, the Intel Core i5 Skylake remains a relevant and powerful option even years after its release, offering excellent value for those looking to upgrade their systems.
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compatibility and stability The processor works very stably with most motherboards on the Intel 100 series chipset. I had no issues with BIOS settings or drivers. This ensures peace of mind and reliability in long-term operation. High performance for the mid-range class. Low heat emission. Energy efficiency. Compatibility with many motherboards. Works well for office tasks and light gaming. -  Oleg: use Intel i5-6500 BOX more than year |
i5-6600K. Easily overclocked to 4.5 GHz, the hottest core in LinX at that point is 90 degrees. Cooler Noctua NH-D14. Motherboard - Asrock z170 extreme4. Memory - built-in profile 2666 MHz. Paired with gtx980 (also overclocked) excellent performance in games. I'm satisfied, I can put the upgrade topic to rest for 3-4 years. Productive, relatively cool, DDR4 memory. Thermal gum under the lid. If you get bored - I'll scalp you :))) use Intel Core i5 Skylake month or more i recommend it should buy |
Still on sale in 2021! Great per-core performance, runs cool, and it can be overclocked (on my mobo it hit 4.5, but some enthusiasts have pushed it to 4.9!). No streams  Aleksandr: use Intel i5-6600K BOX more than year |
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Middle class
Intel Core i5-6400 is the youngest and, accordingly, the most affordable model of the Skylake generation Core i5 processor series. The i5-6400 at 2.7 GHz costs an average of $190, while the i5-6500 at 3.3 GHz costs $230. For this amount, in addition to the processor itself, you get a cooler, albeit not silent, but quite sufficient to remove 65 W of heat.
Four means four
All desktop Core i5 models are true quad-cores, while the younger Core i3s have only two physical cores and two more virtual cores. Therefore, the Core i5 is about one and a half times faster than the Core i3. Most of all, the difference is felt in professional applications and processor-intensive games such as Battlefield 4, Arma 3, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, etc.
Auto acceleration in addition
The nominal frequency of the Core i5-6400 is relatively low - 2.7 GHz, but the technology of guaranteed automatic overclocking Turbo Boost comes to the rescue. So, with a load on all cores, the processor accelerates to 3.1 GHz, and with a load of only one core - up to 3.3 GHz. As a result, we can recommend the i5-6400 for building an advanced gaming PC with a Radeon RX 480, GeForce GTX 1060 and more powerful graphics card.
We recommend
Intel LGA 1150, 84 W, cores 4 , threads 4 threads, process technology 22 nm, 3.1 - 3.3 GHz, TurboBoost 3.3 - 3.7 GHz, maximum 32 GB, HD Graphics 4600
AMD AM4, 65 W, cores 6 , threads 12 threads, process technology 7 nm, 3.6 GHz, TurboBoost 4.1 GHz, DDR4 3200 MHz
AMD WRX8, 280 W, cores 16 - 64 , threads 32 - 128 threads, process technology 7 nm, 2.7 - 4 GHz, TurboBoost 4.5 GHz, DDR4 3200 MHz
AMD AM4, 65 W, cores 8 , threads 16 threads, process technology 7 nm, 3.7 / 3.8 GHz, TurboBoost 4.6 GHz, DDR4 3200 MHz, - / Radeon Vega 8
Intel LGA 1151 v2, 65 / 95 W, cores 6 , threads 6 threads, process technology 14 nm, 2.9 - 3.7 GHz, TurboBoost 4.1 - 4.6 GHz, maximum 128 GB, DDR4 2666 MHz, - / UHD Graphics 630
AMD AM4, 65 W, cores 6 , threads 12 threads, process technology 7 nm, 3.6 / 3.9 GHz, TurboBoost 4.2 - 4.6 GHz, maximum - / 128 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz
Intel LGA 1700, 65 / 125 W, cores 10 / 14 , 6P+4E, 6P+8E, threads 16 / 20 threads, process technology 10 nm, maximum 128 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, DDR5 4800 / 5600 MHz
AMD AM5, 65 - 120 W, cores 8 , threads 16 threads, process technology 5 nm, 3.8 - 4.5 GHz, TurboBoost 4.5 - 5.4 GHz, maximum 128 GB, DDR5 5200 MHz, Radeon
Intel LGA 1700, 65 - 150 W, cores 24 , 8P+16E, threads 32 threads, process technology 10 nm, TurboBoost 5.6 - 6 GHz, maximum 128 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, DDR5 5600 MHz, - / UHD Graphics 770
Intel LGA 1700, 65 / 125 W, cores 16 , 8P+8E, threads 24 threads, process technology 10 nm, maximum 128 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, DDR5 5600 MHz, - / UHD Graphics 770
Intel LGA 1200, 65 / 125 W, cores 8 , threads 16 threads, process technology 14 nm, 2.5 / 3.5 GHz, TurboBoost 5.1 / 5.2 GHz, maximum 128 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, - / UHD Graphics 750
Intel LGA 1700, 65 / 125 W, cores 10 / 14 , 6P+4E, 6P+8E, threads 16 / 20 threads, process technology 10 nm, maximum 192 GB, DDR4 3200 MHz, DDR5 4800 / 5600 MHz