| Essentials | ||
| Status | Launched | |
| Launch Date | Q3'15 | |
| Processor Number | i5-6500 | |
| Intel® Smart Cache | 6 MB | |
| DMI3 | 8 GT/s | |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit | |
| Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0 | |
Embedded Options Available
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Yes | |
| Lithography | 14 nm | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
| Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2015C (65W) | |
| Datasheet | Link | |
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Performance |
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| # of Cores | 4 | |
| # of Threads | 4 | |
| Processor Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz | |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz | |
| TDP | 65 W | |
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Memory Specifications |
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| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 64 GB | |
| Memory Types | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V | |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | |
| ECC Memory Supported ‡
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No | |
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Graphics Specifications |
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| Processor Graphics ‡ | Intel® HD Graphics 530 | |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Graphics Video Max Memory | 1.7 GB | |
| Graphics Output | eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI | |
| 4K Support | Yes, at 60Hz | |
| Max Resolution (Intel® WiDi)‡ | 1080p | |
| Max Resolution (HDMI 1.4)‡ | 4096×2304@24Hz | |
| Max Resolution (DP)‡ | 4096×2304@60Hz | |
| Max Resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel)‡ | 4096×2304@60Hz | |
| Max Resolution (VGA)‡ | N/A | |
| DirectX* Support | 12 | |
| OpenGL* Support | 4.4 | |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video
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Yes | |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes | |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes | |
| Intel® Wireless Display
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Yes | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology | Yes | |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology | Yes | |
| # of Displays Supported ‡ | 3 | |
| Device ID | 0x1912 | |
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Expansion Options |
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| PCI Express Revision | 3.0 | |
| PCI Express Configurations ‡ | Up to 1×16, 2×8, 1×8+2×4 | |
| Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 16 | |
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Package Specifications |
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| Max CPU Configuration | 1 | |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Graphics and IMC Lithography | 14 nm | |
| Sockets Supported | FCLGA1151 | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | See MDDS | |
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Advanced Technologies |
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| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡ | 2.0 | |
| Intel® vPro Technology ‡
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Yes | |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
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No | |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡ | Yes | |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
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Yes | |
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
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Yes | |
| Intel® TSX-NI | Yes | |
| Intel® 64 ‡
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Yes | |
| Idle States | Yes | |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
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Yes | |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes | |
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes | |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage | Yes | |
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Intel® Data Protection Technology |
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| Intel® AES New Instructions
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Yes | |
| Secure Key | Yes | |
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Intel® Platform Protection Technology |
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| OS Guard | Yes | |
| Trusted Execution Technology ‡
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Yes | |
| Execute Disable Bit ‡ | Yes | |
