SeekerIntel Core i5-6600K
Though limited to four cores/four threads, the Core i5-6600K is a strong pick for price-conscious performance hounds and future-looking gamers seeking a powerful CPU at a reasonable price.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Unlocked processor
- Ddr4 & ddr3l support
- Display resolution up to 4096x2304
PROS
+ Performance is close to that of earlier-gen Core i7 chips on many tests.
+ Simplified overclocking options.
+ Chipset delivers more PCIe wiggle room for super-fast storage.
CONS
- Lacks Hyper-Threading.
- Like all "Skylake" chips, requires a new motherboard.
- Slightly higher TDP than previous-gen counterparts.
- Integrated graphics performance lags behind lower-priced AMD alternatives.
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By PCMag on October 12, 2015
Though limited to four cores/four threads, the Core i5-6600K is a strong pick for price-conscious performance hounds and future-looking gamers seeking a powerful CPU at a reasonable price.
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