Processor | Cores/threads | Clock frequency | L3-cache | Socket |
---|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i7-6950X | 10/20 | 3GHz | 25MB | LGA2011-v3 |
Intel Core i7-6900K | 8/16 | 3,3GHz | 20MB | LGA2011-v3 |
Intel Core i7-6850K | 6/12 | 3,6GHz | 15MB | LGA2011-v3 |
Intel Core i7-6800K | 6/12 | 3,4GHz | 15MB | LGA2011-v3 |
Four models Broadwell-E processors will be released, the i7-6950X, i7-6900K, i7-6850K and i7- 6800K. That Core i7-6950X thus is the flagship CPU. X is Extreme with totally unlocked multipliers and voltages, the K models are more or less the same with a slightly lower voltage ceiling. All models will get some Turbo (dynamic clock frequency) allowance as well. To date it is unknown when the new processors will be released, but we think the Computex time-frame is a valid suggestion.
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Finally may take the plunge and upgrade my 3960x, RIVE machine. Been a trusty sidekick for a long time. I still do not really care for any of the motherboards on the new platform though so we shall see.
Also, lot of people do other things that are cpu intensive on their gaming machine, so this cpu would be great in that regard.