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Intel Core i7-6900K

Desktop CPUIntel

Dem still dey call am intel core i7-6900k, core i7-6900k, i7-6900k, core-i7-6900k

IntelDesktop CPUBroadwell

Intel Core i7-6900K na one Intel processor with 8 CPU cores and 16 threads.

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Intel Core i7-6900K na one Intel processor with 8 CPU cores and 16 threads.

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Specifications

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Processor

Intel Core i7-6900K specifications: Processor
Manufacturer Intel
Family Core i7
Architecture Broadwell
Codename Broadwell E
Generation Intel Core X-series Processors
Manufacturing process 14 nm
Segment Desktop

Cores and threads

Intel Core i7-6900K specifications: Cores and threads
CPU cores 8
Threads 16

Clock speeds

Intel Core i7-6900K specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency 3.2 GHz
Maximum turbo frequency 3.7 GHz

Cache

Intel Core i7-6900K specifications: Cache
L3 cache 20 MB

Memory

Intel Core i7-6900K specifications: Memory
Supported types DDR4
Maximum memory 128 GB
Memory channels 4

Package and power

Intel Core i7-6900K specifications: Package and power
Socket FCLGA2011
Processor base power 140 W
PCIe Revision 3.0, 40 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Core i7-6900K specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics Yes

Market

Dem launch Intel Core i7-6900K for April 1, 2016 for USD 1089 (suggested price when dem launch am).

Intel Core i7-6900K specifications: Market
Launch date April 1, 2016
MSRP wey dem launch am USD 1089 (suggested price when dem launch am)
Model i7-6900K

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket FCLGA2011
Board Shared socket no mean automatic compatibility. Check di motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory DDR4, dey reach 128 GB
Graphics Yes

Shared socket no mean automatic compatibility. Boards dey often need BIOS update before newer chip wey dey di same socket go fit post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter just like di socket name.

Read di memory list on di board. Di CPU fit list more standards pass wetin one motherboard go accept.

CPU wey no get integrated graphics no need discrete graphics card every time. Some server motherboards dey provide separate management graphics controller. Check di motherboard and CPU documentation.

Manufacturer-checked specifications

Intel Core i7-6900K

Dem check these fields against Intel's model-specific reference on 2026-10-29. Power ratings na manufacturer-defined metrics, no be measured system consumption. Other imported fields dem never independently verify dem again.

Intel Core i7-6900K
Code name Broadwell E
Manufacturer segment Desktop
CPU cores 8
Threads 16
Maximum turbo frequency 3.7 GHz
Base frequency 3.2 GHz
L3 cache 20 MB
Processor base power 140 W
Manufacturer launch date Q2'16
Maximum memory 128 GB
Memory channels 4
Socket or package FCLGA2011

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