Intel Core i7-6850K

Cores	Threads	Base Frequency	Turbo Frequency
6	12	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz

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MSRP in USD: $617

Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i7-6850K

Very High

153

FPS

League of Legends

Ultra

126

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

345

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

High

276

FPS

Apex Legends

High

761

FPS

Valorant

Best Looking

199

FPS

Dota 2

Specifications

General
Release Date	May 31st, 2016
Segment	Desktop
Socket	Intel Socket 2011-3
Collection	Core i7
Codename	Broadwell E

Performance
Cores	6
Threads	12
Base Frequency	3.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.8 GHz

Other
Power Consumption	140 W
Overclockable	Yes
Integrated Graphics	None

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MSRP in USD: $617

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TOP 6 Games With Intel Core i7-6850K

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