Specifications
Performance Benchmarks
Calculated Figures
Calculated from this product's published specifications, not measured in testing. Ranked against other products in this category.
Blender render benchmark
MeasuredReal runs submitted to Blender Open Data. Higher is faster at rendering.
- Intel Core i5-660048
Source: Blender Open Data (CC0), Blender 4.5.0: samples per minute over the monster, junkshop and classroom scenes, median of 6 runs. Same for every product on this model.
At a glance
Intel Core i5-6600 is a 4-core processor with a boost clock of 3.9 GHz, for the LGA1151 socket. It scores 21 out of 100 on our estimated performance scale, relative to current processors.
Estimated Performance
Scored against current processors, where 100 is the strongest one we can score. Calculated from cores and boost clock.
Estimated from manufacturer specifications, not measured. Useful for comparing similar parts; actual performance varies by game, driver and system.
Running cost
Rated power (TDP or peak turbo) 65 W
At the Ofgem price cap, 26.32p per kWh, Oct to Dec 2026
Assumes the part draws its rated power for every hour of use. Real draw varies with the game or workload, and is usually lower.
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Price History
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