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product_id: 16743914
title: "Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 8MB Cache [BX80662I56600K]"
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# 3.5 GHz base clock speed Unlocked for overclocking Intel Smart Cache 6MB Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 8MB Cache [BX80662I56600K]

**Brand:** intel
**Price:** € 359.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Unlock the power to outperform and outlast your competition!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 8MB Cache [BX80662I56600K] by intel
- **How much does it cost?** € 359.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- intel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted intel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Future-Proof Your Setup:** LGA 1151 socket compatibility ensures easy upgrades and support for the latest motherboards and DDR4 memory.
- • **Unleash Gaming Dominance:** Stock speeds crush bottlenecks on high-end GPUs; overclocking pushes your rig to 4.5+ GHz for next-level FPS and ultra settings.
- • **Turbocharge Your Workflow:** Intelligent performance dynamically allocates power where you need it most, so multitasking and content creation never slow down.
- • **Proven Reliability & Value:** Backed by a 3-year warranty and glowing 4.7-star reviews, this quad-core powerhouse balances price and performance perfectly.
- • **Cool & Stable Under Pressure:** Efficient thermal design keeps temps around 35°C idle and 50-60°C under load, even with budget air cooling solutions.

## Overview

The Intel Core i5 6600K is a 4-core, 3.5 GHz Skylake desktop processor with 6MB Smart Cache and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Designed for gamers and creators, it delivers intelligent performance that dynamically boosts speed under load, maintaining cool temperatures with efficient power use. Compatible with LGA 1151 motherboards and DDR4 RAM, it offers a future-proof platform with strong single and multi-core benchmarks, making it a top choice for high-end gaming and multitasking at a competitive price point.

## Description

With intelligent performance that accelerates in response to demanding tasks, such as playing games and editing photos, the Intel Core i5 processor moves faster when you do. The Intel Core i5 processor automatically allocates processing power where it's needed most. Whether you're creating HD video, composing digital music, editing photos, or playing the coolest PC games - with the Intel Core i5 processor you can multitask with ease and be more productive than ever.

Review: So far Im very pleased with the 6600K - I had this processor for about a month now paired up with ASUS Z170 pro gaming, Cryorig H7, 16gb DDR4 RAM and a 1080. So far Im very pleased with the 6600K. The packaging is pretty simple: it comes with a manual and some leaflet but basically the importnat part just comes in a plastic enclosing. They seem to be durable as I had to put them in two different MOBOs and with two different coolers assemblies (which means installing and uninstalling coolers on top of it, removing and applying thermal paste twice) and it hasn't effected it at all. Performance wise its exactly what i was expecting. It didnt bottleneck the 1080 in almost all games at stock and the bottleneck completely went away once overclocked to 4.4-4.6 Ghz. So the stock speeds is a bit underwhelming when it comes to games like GTA 5 and Arma 3 but if youre getting a K processor then youre gonna overclock anyway and once you do the 6600k can hang with the best of them in terms of gaming performance. In terms of other applications, I really havent been able to test it very well. Benchamrks and stuff like that it seems consistent with the others so no complaints there but I dont do any image/video editing or processing so I cant really comment on that. For everyday use of downloading, gaming, web browsing and extracting large files I cant really imagine needing something better than this. Overlocking has went very well. I was able to get the usual "4.5 Ghz at 1.3V" on a decent air cooler and i stopped there. I might push it later but im happy with the temperatures and the performance so i dont see a reason to push it any more than this. Its very stable and really feels theres more left in the tank. Temperatures have been probably the best part so far believe it or not. Paired with a H7 (~$30 air cooler but a very good one for the price) and some decent air flow (2 front intake fans, 2 exhaust fans) in a somewhat hot room, it sits at 35C idle and 50-60 load depending on the game. Overall im very happy with this processor. If you are going for a high end graphics card (really only the 1080 and titan lol) but for some reason not getting a 6700K, then this is the next best option. I might be more concerned in the future when more games start to use cores more effectively and maybe it starts to bottleneck some more but I reckon that will maybe be 4+ years away so by then well probably move onto another generation.
Review: i5-6600K destroys possible ZEN promises, BUY THIS PROCESSOR - The Skylake i5-6600k is a beast of a processor. This processor will beat any AMD and pre-existing Intel i5s on the market stock out of the box on single core benchmarks. The comes when you overclock this bad boy. Overclocking is not recommended if you are playing simplified graphic-oriented games, but you can unlock some serious performance for more demanding game than you would ever need. Currently my setup, Gigabyte Z170MX Gaming 5 i5-6600k @ 4.5 Ghz Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB kit (2x4 GB) EVGA GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0 -these being the factoring parts that overly determine a PCs performance) Here are my Benchmark results using Cinebench and PerformanceTest - These are all averages not one time highest scores and compared to the old system. FX8350 @ 4.4 Ghz Performance Test ASUS Crosshair V Formula DDR 3 1600 Mhz GTX 970 EVGA SSC 2.0 CPU Mark Score - 9688 2D Mark Score - 623 3D Mark Score - 8445 Memory Mark Score - 1367 Disk Mark Score - 4019 Passmark Score - 3630 Cinebench - Multicore - 619 @4.4 Ghz Single Core - 103 @ 4.4 Ghz OpenGL - 88.35 fps i5-6600k @ 3.5 -3.9 Ghz Performance Test Gigabyte Z170MX Gaming 5 DDR4 2400 Mhz GTX 970 EVGA ssc 2.0 @3.5 Ghz CPU Mark Score - 8126 2D Mark Score - 914 3D Mark Score - 9613 Memory Mark Score - 2444 Disk Mark Score - 3846 Passmark Score - 4611 Cinebench - Multicore - 544 @ 3.5 Ghz single Core - 146 @ 3.5 Ghz OpenGL - 114.79 fps @4.5 Ghz CPU Mark Score - 9978 2D Mark Score - 1227 3D Mark Score - 10275 Memory Mark Score - 2886 Disk Mark Score - 4731 Passmark Score - 5737 Cinebench - Multicore - 663 @ 4.5 Ghz single Core - 182 @ 4.5 Ghz OpenGL - 144.92fps @ 4.5 Ghz Average FPS in games : WoW - FX8350 - 45-85 FPS ultra setting - i5-6600K - 85-120 fps Ultra Setting Metro 2033 Redux - FX 8350 - 35-55 FPS ultra without FXAA - i5-6600K - 65-145 FPS Ultra without FXAA Overwatch - FX 8350 - 80-115 FPS Ultra settings - i5-6600K - 115-190 FPS Ultra Setting Blade and Soul - FX 8350 - 45-75 FPS Ultra Settings - i5-6600K - 120 FPS capped never drops - Ultra Settings Doom (2016 release) - FX 8350 110-145 fps Ultra Settings (Vulkan) - i5-6600K - 210-300 FPS capped by engine - Ultra Settings Crysis 3 Ultra Settings - FX 8350 45-60 fps - i5-6600K - 75-91 FPS GTA V Ultra Settings - FX 8350 32-68 FPS - i5-6600K - 78-104 FPS As you can see, the FX 8350 overclocked to 4.4 Ghz which is pretty common OC does outperform the i5-6600k at stock speeds. but when you hit that magical 4.5 Ghz, you can stop and enjoy the insane single core and phenomenal Multi-core performance. The i5-6600k removes all bottles necks on the GPU and completely destroyed the FX 8350 with the same GPU even at stock speeds. I recommend this processor if you want to upgrade for newer platforms and support. This processor will easily compete with ZEN hitting and I was patiently waiting for ZEN to come. I highly recommend the Gigabyte board Gaming line, as they are sturdy and reliable. I have built 2 of these systems as I plan to have it as backup for my streaming schedule.

## Features

- A new level of Intelligent performance
- Do more at once
- Speedy content creation
- Get your game on

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B012M8M7TY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #805 in Computer CPU Processors |
| Brand | Intel |
| Built-In Media | Processor |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| CPU Model | Core i5 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1151 |
| CPU Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 6 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,199 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00735858301077 |
| Item Weight | 4.54 g |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Mfr Part Number | 416 |
| Model Number | 416 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Platform | Windows |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Core Count | 4 |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Series | Core i5 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1151 |
| Processor Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 6 MB |
| Software Update Supported to Date | unknown |
| UPC | 735858301077 807035642812 780746715108 889028045138 783627194382 782941515743 675901377973 |
| Warranty Description | Limited warranty; 3 years warranty |
| Wattage | 91 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intel
- **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel
- **CPU Model:** Core i5
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1151
- **CPU Speed:** 3.5 GHz

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far Im very pleased with the 6600K
*by A***. on September 20, 2016*

I had this processor for about a month now paired up with ASUS Z170 pro gaming, Cryorig H7, 16gb DDR4 RAM and a 1080. So far Im very pleased with the 6600K. The packaging is pretty simple: it comes with a manual and some leaflet but basically the importnat part just comes in a plastic enclosing. They seem to be durable as I had to put them in two different MOBOs and with two different coolers assemblies (which means installing and uninstalling coolers on top of it, removing and applying thermal paste twice) and it hasn't effected it at all. Performance wise its exactly what i was expecting. It didnt bottleneck the 1080 in almost all games at stock and the bottleneck completely went away once overclocked to 4.4-4.6 Ghz. So the stock speeds is a bit underwhelming when it comes to games like GTA 5 and Arma 3 but if youre getting a K processor then youre gonna overclock anyway and once you do the 6600k can hang with the best of them in terms of gaming performance. In terms of other applications, I really havent been able to test it very well. Benchamrks and stuff like that it seems consistent with the others so no complaints there but I dont do any image/video editing or processing so I cant really comment on that. For everyday use of downloading, gaming, web browsing and extracting large files I cant really imagine needing something better than this. Overlocking has went very well. I was able to get the usual "4.5 Ghz at 1.3V" on a decent air cooler and i stopped there. I might push it later but im happy with the temperatures and the performance so i dont see a reason to push it any more than this. Its very stable and really feels theres more left in the tank. Temperatures have been probably the best part so far believe it or not. Paired with a H7 (~$30 air cooler but a very good one for the price) and some decent air flow (2 front intake fans, 2 exhaust fans) in a somewhat hot room, it sits at 35C idle and 50-60 load depending on the game. Overall im very happy with this processor. If you are going for a high end graphics card (really only the 1080 and titan lol) but for some reason not getting a 6700K, then this is the next best option. I might be more concerned in the future when more games start to use cores more effectively and maybe it starts to bottleneck some more but I reckon that will maybe be 4+ years away so by then well probably move onto another generation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ i5-6600K destroys possible ZEN promises, BUY THIS PROCESSOR
*by M***M on November 12, 2016*

The Skylake i5-6600k is a beast of a processor. This processor will beat any AMD and pre-existing Intel i5s on the market stock out of the box on single core benchmarks. The comes when you overclock this bad boy. Overclocking is not recommended if you are playing simplified graphic-oriented games, but you can unlock some serious performance for more demanding game than you would ever need. Currently my setup, Gigabyte Z170MX Gaming 5 i5-6600k @ 4.5 Ghz Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB kit (2x4 GB) EVGA GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0 -these being the factoring parts that overly determine a PCs performance) Here are my Benchmark results using Cinebench and PerformanceTest - These are all averages not one time highest scores and compared to the old system. FX8350 @ 4.4 Ghz Performance Test ASUS Crosshair V Formula DDR 3 1600 Mhz GTX 970 EVGA SSC 2.0 CPU Mark Score - 9688 2D Mark Score - 623 3D Mark Score - 8445 Memory Mark Score - 1367 Disk Mark Score - 4019 Passmark Score - 3630 Cinebench - Multicore - 619 @4.4 Ghz Single Core - 103 @ 4.4 Ghz OpenGL - 88.35 fps i5-6600k @ 3.5 -3.9 Ghz Performance Test Gigabyte Z170MX Gaming 5 DDR4 2400 Mhz GTX 970 EVGA ssc 2.0 @3.5 Ghz CPU Mark Score - 8126 2D Mark Score - 914 3D Mark Score - 9613 Memory Mark Score - 2444 Disk Mark Score - 3846 Passmark Score - 4611 Cinebench - Multicore - 544 @ 3.5 Ghz single Core - 146 @ 3.5 Ghz OpenGL - 114.79 fps @4.5 Ghz CPU Mark Score - 9978 2D Mark Score - 1227 3D Mark Score - 10275 Memory Mark Score - 2886 Disk Mark Score - 4731 Passmark Score - 5737 Cinebench - Multicore - 663 @ 4.5 Ghz single Core - 182 @ 4.5 Ghz OpenGL - 144.92fps @ 4.5 Ghz Average FPS in games : WoW - FX8350 - 45-85 FPS ultra setting - i5-6600K - 85-120 fps Ultra Setting Metro 2033 Redux - FX 8350 - 35-55 FPS ultra without FXAA - i5-6600K - 65-145 FPS Ultra without FXAA Overwatch - FX 8350 - 80-115 FPS Ultra settings - i5-6600K - 115-190 FPS Ultra Setting Blade and Soul - FX 8350 - 45-75 FPS Ultra Settings - i5-6600K - 120 FPS capped never drops - Ultra Settings Doom (2016 release) - FX 8350 110-145 fps Ultra Settings (Vulkan) - i5-6600K - 210-300 FPS capped by engine - Ultra Settings Crysis 3 Ultra Settings - FX 8350 45-60 fps - i5-6600K - 75-91 FPS GTA V Ultra Settings - FX 8350 32-68 FPS - i5-6600K - 78-104 FPS As you can see, the FX 8350 overclocked to 4.4 Ghz which is pretty common OC does outperform the i5-6600k at stock speeds. but when you hit that magical 4.5 Ghz, you can stop and enjoy the insane single core and phenomenal Multi-core performance. The i5-6600k removes all bottles necks on the GPU and completely destroyed the FX 8350 with the same GPU even at stock speeds. I recommend this processor if you want to upgrade for newer platforms and support. This processor will easily compete with ZEN hitting and I was patiently waiting for ZEN to come. I highly recommend the Gigabyte board Gaming line, as they are sturdy and reliable. I have built 2 of these systems as I plan to have it as backup for my streaming schedule.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intel's Skylake: Enormous Overclocking (and Gaming!) Potential
*by J***T on August 21, 2015*

Welcome to Intel's first architecture since Sandy Bridge with extreme overclocking potential! Day 1 sees me running stable at a whopping 4.9 GHz with this beautiful little chip, the Core i5-6600k. As an added bonus, she's staying nice and cool thanks to the new 14nm fab process and an NZXT Kraken X61 liquid cooling unit. While it's true that at stock speeds Skylake is only about 6% faster than Haswell Refresh (Devil's Canyon), the overclocking potential and power efficiency of these chips would appear to be far superior to that of the Haswell chips. For gamers looking for the latest and greatest tech to push those frame rates higher and for overclockers looking for the next chip to push to 5.0 GHz (or for those who do both like myself!), the i5-6600k is the chip you've (I've) been waiting for since Sandy Bridge. (For those unfamiliar with Intel's codenames, Sandy Bridge refers to the i5-2500k and i7-2600k.) I couldn't be more satisfied this chip, and I haven't said that about a CPU since the rig I built based on, you guessed it, an i5-2500k. Don't look back, Skylake is the way forward! (Oh, and if you're building a new rig, do yourself a favor and pick up an SSD if you don't already have one. You haven't experienced a blazing fast computer until you pair a good CPU with an SSD!) Relevant system specs: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Mobo (Z170) i5-6600k kept cool by an NZXT Kraken X61 XFX R9 295x2 Corsair 4x4GB DDR4 RAM SeaSonic 1050W Snow Silent Platinum PSU 4x Samsung SSD's 1440p Acer FreeSync Monitor (This chip was chosen for my Star Citizen gaming rig.)

## Frequently Bought Together

- Intel BX80662I56600K Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 6MB Cache
- CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16-18-18-36 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory - Black (CMK16GX4M2B3200C16)
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black CPU Air Cooler, SickleFlow 120 Edge PWM Fan, Aluminum Top Cover, 4 Copper Heat Pipes, 152mm Tall, AMD Ryzen AM5/AM4, Intel LGA 1851/1700/1200 Brackets

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