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Core i7-6900K: Valheim

Name: Intel Core i7-6900K
Brand: Intel

$289.95

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In Valheim, the Core i7-6900K outperforms 48% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $289.95. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9700X.

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Intel Core i7 i7-6900K Octa-core (8 Core) 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket LGA 2011-v

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Core i7-6900K in Valheim

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Core i7-6900K's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	May 31st, 2016
MSRP	$1,089.00
Current Price	$289.95
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Broadwell-E
Socket	LGA2011-3
Power Consumption	140W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 268 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	8 / 16
Base Frequency	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	No Integrated Graphics
RAM	2400 MHz (DDR4)
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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Core i7-6900K in Other Games

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