The Intel Core i5-6402P was a desktop processor with 4 cores, launched in Q3 2015. It is part of the Core i5 lineup, using the Skylake architecture with Socket LGA1151. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 8 threads. The Core i5-6402P has 6 MB of L3 cache and operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz. Intel manufactured the Core i5-6402P on a 14 nm production process. The multiplier is locked on Core i5-6402P, which limits its overclocking potential. With a TDP of 65 W, the Core i5-6402P has moderate power consumption. Intel's processor supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel interface, with official support for speeds up to 2133 MHz. This processor lacks ECC memory support, which is typically not needed for consumer applications. For communication with other components in the system, Core i5-6402P uses a PCI-Express Gen 3 connection. This processor features Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated graphics, eliminating the need for a discrete graphics card for basic display needs. Hardware virtualization is available on the Core i5-6402P, which improves virtual machine performance. The processor also supports Intel's advanced technologies including SSE4.1/4.2, AVX2, and AES-NI instructions. Compared to the similar Core i5-6500, this processor offers slightly lower clock speeds but maintains the same core configuration and feature set.