Intel
Core i7-6700K
Core i7
Current Price
$189.00
MSRP: $339.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#197
of 234
Overall Rank
#214
of 251
Value Rank
#189
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
4
Threads
8
Base Clock
4.0 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.2 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
Lithography
14nm
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
8 MB (shared)
Power & Thermal
TDP
91W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A
Memory Support
Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No
Platform & Connectivity
PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 530
Closest Competitors by Performance
Quick Stats
Generation
6th Gen
Release Date
8/5/2015 - 10 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
4829Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value25.6
Efficiency53.1
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,130
Cinebench R23 Multi5,644
Geekbench 6 Single1,510
Geekbench 6 Multi5,920
PassMark9,780
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Core i7-6700K
100%100%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
36%36%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
34%34%
Xbox One(Gen 8 (2013))
28%28%
PS4(Gen 8 (2013))
26%26%
Notes
The Core i7-6700K became a legendary CPU with 4 cores and 8 threads on Skylake architecture, boosting up to 4.2 GHz with unlocked multiplier. This processor marked Intel's transition to the 14nm process and introduced DDR4 support to mainstream platforms. Despite having only 4 cores, it delivered exceptional gaming performance that remained competitive for years. Perfect for users seeking to maximize legacy Skylake platforms or finding extreme budget builds. While severely outdated by modern standards, it represented a watershed moment in Intel's architecture evolution. Often available at rock-bottom pricing for retro builds or extreme budget gaming systems.