Intel Core i7-6700K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 4 - 4.2 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 91W
Price: $179.00 from Newegg
Intel Core i7-6700K
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
4 - 4.2 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
91W
Best price from Newegg
$179.00
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-6700K packs 4 cores and 8 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 91W TDP — about 22.8W per core. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 4GHz base to 4.2GHz boost.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. At $179.00 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 91 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
