Intel Core i7-6900K
8
Cores
16
Threads
140W
TDP
3.20 GHz
Base Clock
Jun 2016
Release Date
LGA2011-3
Socket
The Intel Core i7-6900K is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, launched in Jun 2016. It utilizes the Intel LGA2011-3 socket. The Core i7-6900K has 20 MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.20 GHz by default. The unlocked multiplier on the Core i7-6900K makes it much easier to overclock, allowing you to choose any desired frequency. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled to 16 threads. This processor supports memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 utilizing dual memory channels. The processor was built using 14 nm production process.
| Physical | |
| Socket: | LGA2011-3 |
| Manufacturer: | Intel |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Codename: | Broadwell |
| Lithography: | 14 nm |
| Performance | |
| Base Clock: | 3.20 GHz |
| TDP: | 140W |
| Multithreaded: | Yes |
| Memory Support: |
DDR4-2400 Dual Channel |
| Cores | |
| Cores: | 8 |
| Threads: | 16 |
| Integrated Graphics: | None |
| Cache | |
| L1 Cache: | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache: | 1.5 MB |
| L3 Cache: | 20 MB |
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