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Intel Pentium E6500K
775DDR1/DDR2/DDR32C / 2T65WWolfdale45nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores2
Total Threads2
Base Clock2.93 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier266 MHz / 11.0xx (Unlocked)
CodenameWolfdale
MicroarchitectureWolfdale
Process Node45nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size82.0 mm²
Transistors0.23 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateAug 9, 2009
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3Intel 64EISTXD bitVT-x
About This Product
The Intel Pentium E6500K is a dual-core desktop CPU from the Wolfdale microarchitecture, featuring a 2.93 GHz base clock and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Its 775 socket limits compatibility with modern motherboards. Performance is suitable for basic computing tasks and very light, older gaming, but it struggles with modern applications and games compared to contemporary budget CPUs.
Pros
- Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
- Low power consumption (65W TDP)
- Integrated graphics for basic display
Cons
- Outdated architecture and low core count
- Poor performance in modern applications
- Limited motherboard compatibility (Socket 775)
