Intel Core i7-6700
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.4 - 4 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $247.49 from Newegg

Intel Core i7-6700
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.4 - 4 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$247.49
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-6700 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks span 3.4GHz base to 4GHz boost. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. At $247.49 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |




