Intel Core i7-6800K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.4 - 3.6 GHz
Socket: LGA2011-3
TDP: 140W
Price: $74.69 from Newegg
Intel Core i7-6800K
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.4 - 3.6 GHz
Socket
LGA2011-3
TDP
140W
Best price from Newegg
$74.69
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Overview
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 $74.69 it sits in the budget processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. 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.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 140 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA2011-3 |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Broadwell |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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