Intel Core i7-6900K
About processor
The Intel Core i7-6900K processor is a powerhouse for any desktop user looking for top-notch performance. With 8 total cores and 16 threads, this processor provides seamless multitasking and impressive speed. The base frequency of 3.2 GHz and a max turbo frequency of 3.7 GHz ensures that even the most demanding tasks are handled with ease.
The 20MB of L3 cache allows for quick access to frequently used data, while the 14nm technology ensures efficient power usage. The TDP of 140W may be on the higher side, but the performance it delivers more than makes up for it.
In terms of benchmarks, the Geekbench 6 scores are impressive, with a single-core score of 1286 and a multi-core score of 7470. This demonstrates the processor's ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks with equal finesse.
Overall, the Intel Core i7-6900K processor is an excellent choice for users who require high levels of performance for tasks such as gaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking. It may be on the pricey side, but for those who demand the best, it is well worth the investment.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
May 2016
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i7-6900K
Code Name
Broadwell E
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
8
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
16
Performance-cores
8
Performance-core Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
3.7 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
256K per core
L3 Cache
20MB shared
Multiplier
32x
Unlocked Multiplier
No
Bus Frequency
100MHz
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
LGA-2011-3
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
140 W
PCIe Version
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PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.
3.0
Instruction Set
?
The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
x86-64
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2133
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
128GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
4
Max Memory Bandwidth
?
Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
76.8 GB/s
ECC Memory Support
No
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
N/A
Miscellaneous
PCIe Lanes
40
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1286
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
7470
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
961
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
7327
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2347
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
14583
Blender
Score
139
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Blender