Name: Intel - Core i7-6700 - 3.40 GHz - 8 MB Cache - processor
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

Intel Core i7-6700 (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz) launched in Q3'15 and brings Skylake desktop performance to mainstream and enthusiast PCs.

The Intel Core i7-6700 is a 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor built on a 14 nm Skylake microarchitecture, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a base frequency of 3.4 GHz and Intel® Turbo Boost up to 4.0 GHz for demanding single-thread and multi-thread workloads.

With 8 MB Smart Cache and a 65 W TDP, the i7-6700 balances strong performance with efficient power consumption, making it an excellent choice for desktop systems that need sustained responsiveness without excessive cooling requirements. The boxed package ships with a cooler included for straightforward installation into LGA 1151 (Socket H4) motherboards.

The processor integrates Intel® HD Graphics 530 with a base frequency of 350 MHz and dynamic frequency up to 1.15 GHz, supporting up to three displays and 4K output via DisplayPort, eDP and HDMI (DisplayPort/eDP up to 4096x2304@60Hz, HDMI up to 4096x2304@24Hz). This makes the chip suitable for light graphics tasks, media playback, and multiple-monitor productivity setups.

Memory support is flexible with dual-channel DDR4 and DDR3L compatibility (up to 64 GB, supported speeds up to 2133 MHz), a DMI3 bus and 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes for discrete graphics or high-speed storage. The CPU supports modern instruction sets (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2) and virtualization features (VT-x, VT-d), along with Intel technologies like Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost 2.0, Quick Sync Video and AES-NI.

Use cases for the i7-6700 include content creation workstations for photo and video editing, mid- to high-end gaming rigs when paired with a discrete GPU, office and productivity desktops that benefit from multitasking, and small servers or virtualization hosts that rely on VT-d and multiple threads. The processor is marked as launched and has broad platform compatibility for upgrades on LGA1151 boards.

Key selling points include strong single-core and multi-core performance, integrated 4K-capable graphics, broad memory support up to 64 GB, and a reasonable 65 W TDP with included cooler for easier builds. Note that the product reached end of servicing updates on September 30, 2022, which may influence long-term support considerations.