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Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel® microprocessors. Performance tests, such as SYSmark*, MobileMark*, and SPEC CPU are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations and functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that product when combined with other products.
Measured by SYSmark* 2014, a benchmark from BAPCo* consortium, which measures the performance of commonly used productivity applications, such as Microsoft Excel* and Adobe Acrobat*. On HD video playback, compared to 5-year-old system.
Code Name | Skylake |
Essentials | |
Vertical Segment | Desktop |
Processor Number | i5-6400 |
Status | Launched |
Launch Date | Q3'15 |
Lithography | 14 nm |
Included Items | Thermal Solution - E97379 |
Performance | |
# of Cores | 4 |
# of Threads | 4 |
Processor Base Frequency | 2.70 GHz |
Max Turbo Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
Cache | 6 MB SmartCache |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
TDP | 65 W |
Supplemental Information | |
Embedded Options Available | No |
Conflict Free | Yes |
Datasheet | Link |
Memory Specifications | |
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 ‡ | No |
Graphics Specifications | |
Processor Graphics <sup><small>‡</small></sup> | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
Graphics Base Frequency | 350 MHz |
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 950 MHz |
Graphics Video Max Memory | 64 GB |
Graphics Output | eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI |
4K Support | Yes, at 60Hz |
Max Resolution (HDMI 1.4)‡ | 4096x2304@24Hz |
Max Resolution (DP)‡ | 4096x2304@60Hz |
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡ | 4096x2304@60Hz |
Max Resolution (VGA)‡ | N/A |
DirectX* Support | 12 |
OpenGL* Support | 4.4 |
Intel® Quick Sync Video | Yes |
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology | Yes |
Intel® Clear Video Technology | Yes |
# of Displays Supported ‡ | 3 |
Device ID | 0x1912 |
Expansion Options | |
Scalability | 1S Only |
PCI Express Revision | 3.0 |
PCI Express Configurations ‡ | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 16 |
Package Specifications | |
Sockets Supported | FCLGA1151 |
Max CPU Configuration | 1 |
Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2015C (65W) |
T<sub>CASE</sub> | 71°C |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Low Halogen Options Available | See MDDS |
Advanced Technologies | |
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡ | No |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
Intel® vPro™ Technology ‡ | No |
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡ | No |
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡ | Yes |
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ | Yes |
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡ | Yes |
Intel® TSX-NI | No |
Intel® 64 ‡ | Yes |
Instruction Set | 64-bit |
Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.1/4.2, AVX2 |
Idle States | Yes |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology | Yes |
Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡ | Yes |
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
Security & Reliability | |
Intel® AES New Instructions | Yes |
Secure Key | Yes |
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | Yes |
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | Yes |
Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡ | No |
Execute Disable Bit ‡ | Yes |
Intel® Boot Guard | Yes |