Intel Core i7-6700K

The Intel Core i7-6700K, released in Q3 2015 as part of the Skylake lineup, is a high-performance desktop processor. With 4 cores and 8 threads, clocked at 4.0GHz (boost up to 4.2GHz), it delivers exceptional computing power for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Fabricated on a 14nm process, it features 8MB of shared cache and supports DDR4-2133 memory up to 64GB. With a TDP of 91W, it offers robust performance for enthusiasts and gamers seeking top-tier performance in their desktop PCs.

Intel Core i7-6700K

Intel Core i7-6700K

Intel Core i7-6700K

The Intel Core i7-6700K, released in Q3 2015 as part of the Skylake lineup, is a high-performance desktop processor. With 4 cores and 8 threads, clocked at 4.0GHz (boost up to 4.2GHz), it delivers exceptional computing power for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Fabricated on a 14nm process, it features 8MB of shared cache and supports DDR4-2133 memory up to 64GB. With a TDP of 91W, it offers robust performance for enthusiasts and gamers seeking top-tier performance in their desktop PCs.

General Parameters

Release DateQ3 2015
ManufacturerIntel
TypeDesktop
Instruction Setx86-64
Core ArchitectureSkylake
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version3
Integrated GraphicsYes

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i7-6700K in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core2510
Multi Core8940

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core1124
Multi Core5602

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core2059

Geekbench 6

The new version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core1544
Multi Core5265

Geekbench 5

The previous version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core1087
Multi Core4271

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP32-
Fabrication Process14nm
SocketLGA-1151
Energy Consumption91 W
Max TempN/A

CPU Performance

Main Cores4
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.4.2GHz
Total Cores4
Total Threads8
Bus Frequency100MHz
Multiplier40x
L1 Cache64K per core
L2 Cache256K per core
L3 Cache8MB shared
Unlocked MultiplierYes

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesDDR4-2133
Max Memory64GB
Max. Memory Channels2
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory SupportN/A

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsYes
GPU Base FrequencyN/A
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency1150MHz
ShadersN/A
Texture UnitsN/A
ROP UnitsN/A
Execution UnitsN/A
Energy ConsumptionN/A

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version3
PCIE LinesN/A

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