Intel Core i7-6950X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 10C / 10T
Clock: 3 - 3.5 GHz
Socket: LGA2011-3
TDP: 140W
Price: $169.62 from Newegg
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Intel Core i7-6950X
Cores
10C / 10T
Clock
3 - 3.5 GHz
Socket
LGA2011-3
TDP
140W
Best price from Newegg
$169.62
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-6950X packs 10 cores and 10 threads. Clocks span 3GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. 25MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 140W TDP — about 14W per core. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.
At $169.62 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. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 140 W |
| CPU Cores | 10 |
| Socket | LGA2011-3 |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Threads | 10 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Broadwell |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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