The Core i7-6900K is a mid-tier desktop gaming CPU released on May 31, 2016. It's currently in stock for $125.00, so it's a lower value for money.
| May 31st, 2016 | $1,089.00 | 140 W | 8/16 | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
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Core i7-6900K Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| MSRP | $1,089.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Overclockable | Yes |
Core i7-6900K in My Games
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