Intel Core i7-6900K

The Intel Core i7-6900K packs 8 cores and 16 threads. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 140W TDP — about 17.5W per core. 20MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.2GHz base to 3.7GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $249.95 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. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.