If the high-end Intel Core i7-6700K just ain’t enough for you—maybe you’re rendering a 4K video, streaming, recording, playing a CPU-intensive game, and exploring VR all at the same time—then feast your eyes on the latest Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processors.
Specs wise, the series is as impressive as ever. Available in 6/12, 8/16, and 10/20 core/thread options, they boast the latest Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 that further boosts single core performance by up to 15 percent on top of Turbo Boost Technology 2.0’s already significant performance increase. Moreover, it supports up to 40 PCIe lanes, up to four discrete graphics cards, and the newest Thunderbolt 3.0 interface.
To keep data flowing for better system responsiveness, the Extreme Edition processors feature up to 25 MB of cache and support for four channel DDR4 memory at 2400 MHz. Of course, these chips are unlocked so enthusiasts can fine tweak clock speeds to their liking.
Quick Specs:
- Intel Core i7-6950X
- Cores/Threads: 10/20
- Base Clock Speed: 3.0 GHz
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Enabled
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Speed: Up to 3.5 GHz
- Cache: 25 MB
- Memory Support: Four channel DDR4 at 2400 MHz
- PCIe Lanes off of CPU: 40
- TDP: 140 W
- Socket: 2011-v3
- Intel Core i7-6900K
- Cores/Threads: 8/16
- Base Clock Speed: 3.2 GHz
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Enabled
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Speed: Up to 3.7 GHz
- Cache: 20 MB
- Memory Support: Four channel DDR4 at 2400 MHz
- PCIe Lanes off of CPU: 40
- TDP: 140 W
- Socket: 2011-v3
- Intel Core i7-6850K
- Cores/Threads: 6/12
- Base Clock Speed: 3.6 GHz
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Enabled
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Speed: Up to 3.8 GHz
- Cache: 15 MB
- Memory Support: Four channel DDR4 at 2400 MHz
- PCIe Lanes off of CPU: 40
- TDP: 140 W
- Socket: 2011-v3
- Intel Core i7-6800K
- Cores/Threads: 6/12
- Base Clock Speed: 3.4 GHz
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Enabled
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Speed: Up to 3.6 GHz
- Cache: 15 MB
- Memory Support: Four channel DDR4 at 2400 MHz
- PCIe Lanes off of CPU: 28
- TDP: 140 W
- Socket: 2011-v3