The Intel Core i5 6500 has 4 cores and 4 threads and will be an impressive CPU when it comes to gaming on the Intel platform. It also offers 6 MB of L3 cache which is more than enough to handle any high-end application that you may run.
Additionally, this processor has a base clock speed of 3.20 GHz and boost speeds up to 3.60 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0. It also has a TDP of just 65 W which makes this CPU an excellent option for low power gaming builds.