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CPU
Intel

Intel Core i5-6260U

Processor

CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
Maximum boost clock
2.9 GHz
Thermal design power
15 W

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

Bitcoin MiningOS X / OpenCL / compute · mHash/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-6260U

2.37* mHash/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 540

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

2.51* mHash/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 550

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

Face DetectionOS X / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-6260U

2.19* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 540

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

2.15* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 550

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

Ocean Surface SimulationOS X / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-6260U

36.99* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 540

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

41.79* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 550

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

Particle Simulation - 64kOS X / OpenCL / compute · mInteraction/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-6260U

19.53* mInteraction/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 540

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

19.73* mInteraction/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 550

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

T-RexOS X / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-6260U

0.28* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 540

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

0.28* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 550

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

TV-L1 Optical FlowOS X / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-6260U

0.82* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 540

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

0.84* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 550

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

Video CompositionOS X / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-6260U

1.02* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 540

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

1.03* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU with Iris Graphics 550

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6260U CPU

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Benchmark results

  • PassMark · version unreported · cpuMark3,207*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark · version unreported · threadMark1,665*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark CPU Mark · version unreported · CPU Mark3,158* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Reported score · version unreported · mark4,359*Platform unreported Compare results

Processing & platform

CPU cores
2
Graphics
Intel® Iris® Graphics 540*
CPU threads
4
Base clock
1.8 GHz
Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency
2.9 GHz*
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency
950 MHz*
Maximum supported memory bandwidth
34.10 GB/s*
Maximum boost clock
2.9 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
L2 cache
0.5 MB
Socket / package
FCBGA1356
Process node
14 nm

Cache hierarchy

  • L1 / total
    Level
    L1
    Scope
    total
    Size
    0.125 MB
  • L2 / total
    Level
    L2
    Scope
    total
    Size
    0.5 MB
  • L3 / total
    Level
    L3
    Scope
    total
    Size
    4 MB
  • Reported cache*
    Size
    4 MB*
    Level
    Reported cache (level unstated)*
    Scope
    Intel® Smart Cache*

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2
Video memory type
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600*

Supported memory

  • DDR4-2133 | LPDDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600*

CPU memory support

  • DDR4-2133
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
    Technology
    DDR4
    Transfer rate
    2,133 MT/s
  • LPDDR3-1866
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
    Technology
    LPDDR3
    Transfer rate
    1,866 MT/s
  • DDR3L-1600
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
    Technology
    DDR3L
    Transfer rate
    1,600 MT/s

Power specifications

Thermal design power
15 W

CPU power specifications

  • Configurable TDP-down
    Power specification
    Configurable TDP
    Rated power
    9.50 W
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer configurable TDP-down mode; system implementation determines availability.
  • Configurable TDP-down*
    Power specification
    Configurable TDP-down*
    Rated power
    9.50 W*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 41 fields
Product Collection
6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors*
Processor Base Frequency
1.8* GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
2.9* GHz
Cache
4 MB SmartCache*
Bus Speed
4 GT/s OPI*
TDP
15* W
Embedded Options Available
No*
Conflict Free
Yes*
Max Memory Size
32* GB
Memory Types
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600*
Max nb of Memory Channels
2*
Vertical Segment
Mobile*
Max Memory Bandwidth
34.1* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
No*
Graphics Base Frequency
300* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
950* MHz
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI*
Max Resolution HDMI
4096x2304@24Hz*
Max Resolution DP
4096x2304@60Hz*
Processor Number
i5-6260U*
Max Resolution eDP Integrated Flat Panel
4096x2304@60Hz*
DirectX Support
12*
PCI Express Revision
3*
PCI Express Configurations
1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1*
Max nb of PCI Express Lanes
12*
T
100°C*
Intel Hyper Threading Technology
Yes*
Intel Virtualization Technology VTx
Yes*
Intel 64
Yes*
Status
Launched*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0*
Idle States
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Execute Disable Bit
Yes*
Launch Date
Q3'15*
Lithography
14* nm
Recommended Customer Price
$304.00*
nb of Cores
2*
nb of Threads
4*
Specifications 2 · 75 fields
AESTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
BornOnDate
Q3'15*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
Bus
4 GT/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
Cache
4 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ClearVideoTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ClockSpeed
1.80 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ClockSpeedMax
2.90 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
CodeNameText
Products formerly Skylake*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ConfigTDPMin
9.5 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
CoreCount
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
CpuId
91160*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
CpuName
Intel® Core™ i5-6260U Processor*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
CVTHD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ECCMemory
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
EM64
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
Embedded
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
EmbeddedDramMB
64 MB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ESUDate
Friday. September 30. 2022*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ExecuteDisable
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ExtendedPageTables
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
FlexMemoryTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
Graphics4KSupportLevel
Yes. at 60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
GraphicsDeviceId
0x1926*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
GraphicsDirectXSupport
12*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
GraphicsFreq
300 MHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
GraphicsMaxFreq
950 MHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
GraphicsMaxMem
32 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
GraphicsMaxResolutionDP
4096x2304@60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
GraphicsMaxResolutionHDMI
4096x2304@24Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
GraphicsMaxResolutionIFP
4096x2304@60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
GraphicsOpenGLSupport
4.5*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
GraphicsOutput
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
HaltState
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
HyperThreading
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
IdentityProtectionTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
InstructionSet
64-bit*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
InstructionSetExtensions
Intel® SSE4.1. Intel® SSE4.2. Intel® AVX2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
InTru3D
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
Lithography
14 nm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
MarketSegment
Mobile*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
MaxCPUs
1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
MaxMem
32 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
MaxMemoryBandwidth
34.1 GB/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
MaxTDP
15 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
MemoryProtectionExtensionsVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
MemoryTypes
DDR4-2133. LPDDR3-1866. DDR3L-1600*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
MyWiFiTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
NumDisplaysSupported
3*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
NumMemoryChannels
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
NumPCIExpressPorts
12*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
OSGuardTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
PackageSize
42x24x1.3*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
PCIExpressConfigs
1x4. 2x2. 1x2+2x1 and 4x1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
PCIExpressRevision
3.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ProcessorGraphicsModelId
Intel® Iris® Graphics 540*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ProcessorNumber
i5-6260U*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ProductGroup
6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
QuickSyncVideo
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
SecureKeyTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ServicingStatus
End of Servicing Lifetime*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
SmartResponseTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
SocketsSupported
FCBGA1356*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
SoftwareGuardExtensions
Yes with Intel® ME*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
SpeedstepTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
StableImagePlatformProgramVersion
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
StatusCodeText
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
TBTVersion
2.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ThermalJunctionRateCode
100°C*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ThermalMonitoring2Indicator
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
ThreadCount
4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
TransactionalSynchronizationExtensionVersion
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
TurboBoostTech2MaxFreq
2.90 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
TXT
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
VTD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
VTX
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
519*
Specifications 3 · 7 fields
Processor
Intel Core i5-6260U Processor*
Status
Launched*
Release Date
Q3'15*
Cores
2*
Max Turbo Speed
2.9* GHz
Base Speed
1.8* GHz
Cache Size
4* MB
Specifications 4 · 12 fields
name
Intel Core i5-6260U @ 1.80GHz*
cores
2*
logicals
2*
samples
307*
price
499*
tdp
15*
date
2015-12-01*
socket
FCBGA1356*
category
Laptop*
speed
1,800*
turbo
2,900*
cpuCount
1*
Specifications 5 · 2 fields
brand
Intel*
name
Intel Core i5-6260U @ 1.80GHz*
Specifications 6 · 40 fields
turbo frequency
2,900*
turbo frequency
2,900*
cache size
4,096*
cache size
4,096*
tdp
15*
tdp
15*
product line
6th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors*
socket
FCBGA1356*
socket
FCBGA1356*
memory type
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600*
memory type
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600*
cores
2*
cores
2*
manufacturer Processor benchmark result
intel*
vertical segment
Mobile*
vertical segment
Mobile*
max memory size
33,554,432*
max memory size
33,554,432*
status
Discontinued*
status
Discontinued*
max temp
100*
max temp
100*
package size
42x24x1.3*
package size
42x24x1.3*
fullname
Intel Core i5-6260U Processor (4M Cache, up to 2.90 GHz)*
threads
4*
threads
4*
name
Intel Core i5-6260U*
name
Intel Core i5-6260U*
rating Processor benchmark result
3,158*
processor number
i5-6260U*
processor number
i5-6260U*
launch date
2015-08-01*
launch date
2015-08-01*
lithography
14*
lithography
14*
bus speed
4*
bus speed
4*
base frequency
1,800*
base frequency
1,800*
Specifications 7 · 11 fields
ClockSpeed
1.8* GHz
Cache
4 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus
4 GT/s*
MaxTDP
15* W
BornOnDate
Q3'15*
Model
Intel® Core™ i5-6260U Processor*
MarketSegment
Mobile*
Lithography
14* nm
CoreCount
2*
ThreadCount
4*
ClockSpeedMax
2.9* GHz
Specifications 8 · 72 fields
Idle States
Yes*
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Yes*
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Yes*
Intel® My WiFi Technology
Yes*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Yes with Intel® ME*
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Yes*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
No*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Intel® OS Guard
Yes*
Total Cores
2*
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® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
No*
Total Threads
4*
Max Turbo Frequency
2.9* GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency‡
2.9* GHz
Processor Base Frequency
1.8* GHz
Cache
4.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
4 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
TDP
15* W
Configurable TDP-down
9.5* W
Bus Speed
4* GT/s
Marketing Status
Discontinued*
Launch Date
Q3'15*
Servicing Status
End of Servicing Lifetime*
End of Servicing Updates Date
Friday | September 30 | 2022*
Embedded Options Available
No*
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
32* GB
Memory Types
DDR4-2133 | LPDDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
Max Memory Bandwidth
34.1* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported ‡
No*
Product Collection
6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors*
GPU Name‡
Intel® Iris® Graphics 540*
Graphics Base Frequency
300* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
950* MHz
Graphics Video Max Memory
32* GB
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI*
4K Support
Yes | at 60Hz*
Max Resolution (HDMI)‡
4096x2304@24Hz*
Max Resolution (DP)‡
4096x2304@60Hz*
Vertical Segment
Mobile*
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡
4096x2304@60Hz*
DirectX* Support
12*
OpenGL* Support
4.5*
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*
Processor Number
i5-6260U*
Device ID
0x1926*
eDRAM
64* MB
PCI Express Revision
3.0*
PCI Express Configurations ‡
1x4 | 2x2 | 1x2+2x1 and 4x1*
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
12*
Lithography
14* nm
Sockets Supported
FCBGA1356*
Max CPU Configuration
1*
TJUNCTION
100* °C
Package Size
42x24x1.3*
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡
2.0*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® Transactional Synchronization Extensions
No*
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2*
Specifications 9 · 11 fields
name
Intel Core i5-6260U @ 1.80GHz*
socket
FCBGA1356*
category
Laptop*
price
$518.99**
mark
4,359*
value
8.4*
single thread
1,592*
single thread value
3.07*
tdp
15*
powerperf
290*
testdate
Dec 2015*
Specifications 10 · 12 fields
cpuName
Intel Core i5-6260U @ 1.80GHz*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
testDate
2,015*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
socket
FCBGA1356*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
category
Laptop*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
price
499*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuMark
3,207*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuValue
6.43*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadMark
1,665*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadValue
3.34*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
TDP
15*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
powerPerf
213.83*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cores
2*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*

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