Intel Core I7-6900K Overclockable 8-Core 3.7GHz LGA 2011-3 Processor

Intel Core i7 CPU | Broadwell-Extreme

The 6900K is where the Broadwell-E chips really steps up its game. This powerful chip features eight cores, sixteen threads and a 40 lane count – plus more. The smart cache also comes in at a huge 20MB for rapid reaction times. Experience peaked gaming graphics and uninterrupted play in virtual reality and next-gen games. Plus, the 6900K is so advanced its sure to grant future proofing.

OVERALL ENHANCED CPU PERFORMANCE

Broadwell-E Advanced Performance

The Broadwell-E family of processors enable simultaneous, compute intensive, multi-threaded workloads powered by up to 10 cores and 20 threads - this particular CPU boasts six cores and twelve threads. The Broadwell-E 6900K delivers platform scalability to meet exacting demands with 28 PCIe 3.0 lanes and support for high speed storage. It is capable of supporting up to 4 discrete graphics cards and Thunderbolt 3 technology.

The chip also supports quad channel DDR4 memory and is equipped with up to 25MB of Intel Smart Cache (the 6900K has 20MB) - it is even fully unlocked for unleashing extra gaming potential! Finally, the Broadwell-E family is the first to feature Intels new Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 - delivering more than 15% better single-thread performance.

THE 6900K CPU ENHANCED EXPERIENCE

Core i7 6900K Amazing Gaming Performance

Are you a multi-tasking addict? Regularly play next-gen games, record live, stream media and have multiple chat windows open, all at the same time? Look no further than the Intel Core i7 processor family. Give your PC the ability to smoothly record live whilst you game at a competitive level without compromising either. When run with the 3D Mark Fire Strike Physics it scores with an improvement of 30%, allowing you to play games with confidence.

No need to be worried about demanding requirements of a unique nature. With the Core i7 6900K processor family you can leverage the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) to build a custom overclocking solution to meet those demanding needs - it can also utilize Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 to prioritize the workloads that matter most.