Intel · 2015
Intel Core i5-6600K
Ranked #79 of 129 processors we track — faster than about 40% of them. This is an entry-level gaming processor that will bottleneck faster GPUs in CPU-heavy titles.
Tier C
45/100
Gaming performance index
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz |
| TDP | 91 W |
| Release year | 2015 |
| Performance tier | C |
What the Intel Core i5-6600K can run
439 games at or above the recommended CPU spec
40 games it meets the minimum spec for
10 games below the minimum requirement
Counts are against the 489 titles in our game requirements database. CPU requirements are only half the picture — run a full compatibility check to factor in your graphics card and memory.
Most demanding games for this CPU
| Game | Recommended CPU score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Palworld | 68 | Below minimum |
| Satisfactory | 68 | Playable |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 61 | Playable |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 58 | Playable |
| Path of Exile 2 | 58 | Below minimum |
| Monster Hunter Wilds | 55 | Below minimum |
| Rust | 53 | Playable |
| World of Warcraft: The War Within | 44 | Comfortable |