Intel Core i7-6900K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 8C / 16T
Clock: 3.2 - 3.7 GHz
Socket: LGA2011-3
TDP: 140W
Price: $249.95 from Amazon
Intel Core i7-6900K
Cores
8C / 16T
Clock
3.2 - 3.7 GHz
Socket
LGA2011-3
TDP
140W
Best price from Amazon
$249.95
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Overview
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 keep a running tally of the cost. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 140 W |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Socket | LGA2011-3 |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Broadwell |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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