Intel Core i5-6500TE socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i5-6500TE uses the LGA 1151 socket on 100 series embedded boards. It is a 35 W quad Skylake part from 2.3 GHz to 3.3 GHz with HD Graphics 530.
- Socket
- LGA 1151
- Launched
- October 2015
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Skylake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.3 / 3.3 GHz
Intel Core i5-6500TE specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Skylake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.3 GHz base, up to 3.3 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-1866 and 2133, DDR3L-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | LGA 1151 (FCLGA1151, 37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-6500TE needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Not supported |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Not supported |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Works out of the box |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i5-6500TE is
The Core i5-6500TE is the embedded 35 W quad for LGA 1151 in fanless and long life systems. Intel set four cores and four threads at 2.3 GHz base with turbo to 3.3 GHz. Six megabytes of Smart Cache stay, so burst work matches desktop i5 parts. The low base suits cabinets with limited airflow.
Embedded use values stability over peak clocks. The TE suffix marks extended availability and low power tuning for kiosks and industrial PCs. The multiplier is locked. The 14 nm process and 35 W envelope allow compact heatsinks.
HD Graphics 530 drives control displays and signage. DDR4 and DDR3L support gives board makers options for industrial memory. Buyers pick the TE where a standard 65 W i5 would overheat a sealed case.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 6500TE fits LGA 1151 on embedded 100 series boards with wide temperature parts. Q170 and H110 industrial variants list TE SKUs explicitly. Consumer Z170 boards may run it, but embedded BIOS builds are the intended match. Check the maker support list for TE IDs.
Power and cooling profiles differ from desktop boards. A 35 W cTDP setting in firmware keeps thermals in range. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers chipset matching. LGA 1150 embedded boards never accept Skylake TE parts.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-1866 and 2133 to 64 GB suit new embedded builds with SSDs. DDR3L-1333 and 1600 options cover legacy module stocks. Two channels feed graphics, so soldered or paired modules help signage playback. Industrial memory with wide temperature ratings fits outdoor kiosks.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU serves capture cards, storage and a single graphics slot. Most TE deployments use integrated graphics to save power. A low profile card fits where vision work needs it.
Cooling uses the LGA 1151 75 mm pattern from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide with low height sinks. Tray packs ship without a boxed cooler, so system integrators size the sink for 35 W continuous.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket the Intel Core i5-6500T offers a similar 35 W desktop tune at 2.5 GHz to 3.1 GHz for mini PCs. The Intel Core i5-6500 moves to 65 W at 3.2 GHz to 3.6 GHz for towers. Swaps depend on BIOS TE listings and thermal headroom.
A step to Kaby Lake embedded quads keeps the socket with a BIOS update. A move to a new platform needs a new board. The 6500TE covers long life 2015 installs where 35 W and embedded support decide the part.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-6500TE use?
It uses LGA 1151 on embedded 100 series boards.
How many cores does the Core i5-6500TE have?
Four cores and four threads at 2.3 GHz base with turbo to 3.3 GHz.
What is the TDP of the Core i5-6500TE?
35 W for sealed and industrial systems.
What memory does the Core i5-6500TE support?
DDR4 or DDR3L in two channels up to 64 GB depending on the embedded board.
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