Intel BX80616I5655K Core i5 655K Processor - 3.20GHz, LGA 1156, 4MB L3 Cache, Dual-Core, Built-in Graphics Core, Retail Processor, No Fan, Unlocked MultiplierItem#: I69-655K  |  Model#: BX80616I5655K

Intel BX80616I5655K Core i5 655K Unlocked Processor
The Intel BX80616I5655K Core i5 655K Unlocked Processor lets you multitask easily and tear through heavy applications faster than ever. This unprecedented, overclockable performance is made possible by four complete execution cores and amazing smart performance which allocates processing power where it's most needed. This means the Intel BX80616I5655K Core i5 655K Unlocked Processor intelligently turns up a core's speed when its assigned task requires it.

The Intel BX80616I5655K Core i5 655K Unlocked Processor unleashes unlocked, over-clockable processors into the waiting hands of avid overclockers everywhere. The Core i5 655K creates a more versatile and flexible core by allowing you to change the chip's core multiplier without destabilizing the CPU and endangering your system. And Intel's Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's speed, allowing the Intel Core i5 655K Unlocked Processor to attain single-core performance up to 3.60 GHz.

An integrated memory controller eliminates Data bottlenecks, offering stunning memory read/write performance. Efficient prefetching algorithms, lower latency, and higher memory bandwidth all make the Intel Core i5 655K Unlocked Processor ideal for data-intensive applications. An Intel HD Graphics core built onto the chip eliminates the need for a separate video card or a chipset-based graphics processor.

What it is and Why You Need it:

• The Intel Core i5 655K Unlocked Processor gives you more power, stability and flexibility when you need it most.
• Unlocked Multiplier
  • Fuse the awesome power of overclocked rigs with safe, reliable voltage-management.
  • The Core i5 655K creates a more versatile and flexible core by allowing you to change the chip's core multiplier without destabilizing the CPU and endangering your system.
• Performance
  • Maximize speed for demanding applications with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology,1 which accelerates processor clock speed up to 20 percent to match your workload.
  • Multitask up to 28 percent faster, so you can do more things at once.
  • Enjoy incredibly fast computing with fewer frustrating lags.
• Digital Media
  • Unleash an amazing digital media experience with up to 37 percent faster conversion of video for Web upload, up to 15 percent faster photo editing, and up to 17 percent faster conversion of CD music tracks to MP3.
• Gaming
  • Get a 32 percent improvement in artificial intelligence for game characters with the built-in Intel HD Graphics core.

The Intel Core i5 655K Unlocked Processor's Intel HD Boost includes the full SSE4 instruction set, significantly improving a broad range of multimedia and computing-intensive applications. The 128-bit SSE instructions are issued at a throughput rate of one per clock cycle, allowing a new level of processing efficiency with SSE4-optimized applications.

Whether you're a serious multitasker or a multimedia enthusiast, the new unlocked Intel Core i5 655K Unlocked processor with Intel Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading Technology provides a rich set of features that allow you to easily adjust your system specs the way you want them. With the Intel Core i5 655K Unlocked processor the overclocking sky's the limit!