Intel Core i7-6800K

The Intel Core i7-6800K brings 6 cores and 12 threads. Clocks run from 3.4GHz base to 3.6GHz boost. 15MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 140W TDP — about 23.3W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $72.99 it sits in the budget processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.