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Intel BX80662I76700K 4512 Core i7 6700K 4.00 GHz Unlocked Quad Core Sky Lake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151

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  • It is lga 1151. 6th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors
  • Unlocked processor. Ddr4 & ddr3l support
  • Display resolution up to 4096x2304
  • Intel turbo boost technology
  • Compatible with Intel 100 series chipset motherboards, It does not include a fan

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    4.74.7 out of 5 stars2,602
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    Intel i7-6700k quad-core (4 core) 4 ghz processor - socket h4 lga-1151. Display resolution up to 4096x2304. Max Turbo Frequency: 4.20 GHz. Memory Types: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 at 1.35V. Graphics Base Frequency: 350 MHz, Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.15 GHz

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    4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Customers like the performance, speed, value, temperature and stability of the computer processor. For example, they mention it's great, efficient, capable and worth the price. That said, some appreciate the low temperature and say it'll never heat up their room.

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    408 customers mention391 positive17 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer processor. They mention that it handles all their needs well, is very efficient with energy, and performs flawlessly. Some say that the machine is up and running and that everything works well together.

    "...in, supporting DDR4 memory, which is what I use, and the performance is just staggering. >34GB/s of memory throughput, that's wild...." Read more

    "...I'm delightfully satisfied with this CPU in terms of performance improvements, the hyperthreading (coming from an i5) for multiple app tasks, its..." Read more

    "...Everything is faster opening and switching programs games are amazingly faster was surprised how much better they ran maxed out with this chip...." Read more

    "...This baby is WAY faster, while pumping out FAR less heat than my old processor...." Read more

    305 customers mention289 positive16 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the speed of the processor. They mention that it is a very fast and capable processor, the best in the business, and the skylake series is as good as reported. Customers also say that it's impressive and a perfect CPU for PC enthusiasts that game and edit photos and videos. They say that while it does great while multitasking, under load it does run hot.

    "...The CPU has a decent video card built in, but I don't use it. I opted for the Nvidia GTX1080...." Read more

    "...satisfied with this CPU in terms of performance improvements, the hyperthreading (coming from an i5) for multiple app tasks, its overclocking..." Read more

    "I love this CPU....its fast and decent. I have never owned an unlocked processor before...." Read more

    "...is expense than AMD but it is worth it to buy them, they are very good quality, they don't run very hot when you overclock them, AMD is way behind..." Read more

    107 customers mention81 positive26 negative

    Customers like the value of the processor. They say it's worth the price, one of the best and more affordable processors out there right now. Some customers also mention that the Z170 is also cheaper than the X99 chipset. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and value of this computer processor.

    "...Either way, this is an insane performance processor for the price and power consumption, and I highly recommend anyone with an AMD build or Sandy/..." Read more

    "...it for 320 and even though it isn't the best, it is still the best with my price range..." Read more

    "...Overall, I love it and it was worth every penny." Read more

    "...it does what is supposed to do. At this point in time this CPU is a bit over priced though...." Read more

    85 customers mention64 positive21 negative

    Customers like the temperature of the computer processor. For example, they say it runs relatively cool, even with a small case. That said, some say it can handle it all with low temps under full load and that it no longer heats up their room.

    "...for multiple app tasks, its overclocking potential, and its temperatures...." Read more

    "...The least I can say is, my computer no longer heats up my room. My 950 saw temps between 30-50c on idle, and this is on Noctua's beastly NH-D15...." Read more

    "...the ASUS Breathing LED, is a superb addition to my home and keeps the i7-6700k cool." Read more

    "...to 4.7 (100 x 47, 1.415 volts, max load line calibration) but it gets way too hot when stress testing it, it nears 90 C...." Read more

    55 customers mention51 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the stability of the computer processor. They mention that it is rock solid, reliable, and responsive to stress thrown at it. Some say that the processor is fast and durable.

    "...So far so good, machine is up and running, stable, and CPU temp is holding at 26 degrees celsius...." Read more

    "...What can I say, is really reliable and I had zero problems with it on my Gigabyte MB. it does what is supposed to do...." Read more

    "But this for the new games coming out and fit the age it is able to hold up very well!..." Read more

    "rock solid. I started out building an amd build and I seriously ran into so many problems...." Read more

    39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the computer processor to be fairly easy. They mention that it's simple and easy to OC, and that running 8 threads makes video editing and encoding a breeze. They also mention that running simulations is also a simple process. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of installation and performance of the product.

    "It was easy to install but the fan catch clasps hit some capacitors on my mother board...." Read more

    "...Again, they are easy to install, and I'm impatient so I'm not one to mess with a lot of "extras" on an install, so they are well worth it." Read more

    "Overall this was not a hard installation...." Read more

    "...Running simulations is also a breeze. Takes a few seconds instead of minutes on my last CPU." Read more

    35 customers mention33 positive2 negative

    Customers find the overclocking ability of the computer processor easy. They mention that it runs perfectly without any overclock. Some say that the overclocked ability is top notch.

    "...Pros: 4Ghz, unlocked and ready for overclocking (use a water cooler if you overclock this bad-boy). 4K graphics built in...." Read more

    "...but their energy efficiency and low voltage demand make them perfect for overclocking!..." Read more

    "Skylake is so easy to overclock, I'll give you that! I was able to overclock mine to 4.6Ghz with 1.36v in cpu-z, rock solid stable!..." Read more

    "...This is the easiest overclock-able processor I've ever owned...." Read more

    26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the energy efficiency of the computer processor. They mention that it delivers the power it needs while consuming very little wattage. Some appreciate the horsepower and low voltage demand.

    "...instructions/clock and single-threaded performance, but their energy efficiency and low voltage demand make them perfect for overclocking!..." Read more

    "...This is the easiest overclock-able processor I've ever owned. It sips on power (I've only got 1.3V on the core and I am sure I can get it lower) and..." Read more

    "...more powerful because they're focused on making what cores it has, powerful." Read more

    "Oh yeah, this bad boy can put out the power, combine it with a great motherboard and you are set for a long time...." Read more

    Worthy successor to Ivy Bridge.
    5 Stars
    Worthy successor to Ivy Bridge.
    I had an Ivy i-3570k that served me well since February of '13. Had it @ a comfortable 4.2Ghz. Could I have held off 2+ years? Sure. But I thought to enhance the durability for my CPU for an additional 4-5 more years and do a complete build with the works (motherboard, RAM, PSU, SSD's). I completed the build about 3 weeks ago, and I gotta say, OCing this chip manually, I settled on a 4.5 Ghz @ a cool 1.25V with headroom given the new 1000W platinum certified PSU I have with a delicious 12V rail. I messed around and got to a "17%" overclock according to ASUS' BIOS by getting the chip up to 4.7GHZ @ 1.42V. via OCCT, but crashed about 5 minutes in. Some room for improvement, but with a premium cooler (I prefer liquid) and a top shelf thermal paste, temps are a chilly 26°C on idle, 45°C on gaming load, and 60°-65°C on stressing levels (4.5Ghz, mind you).The only con I have of this chip is that it doesn't cook me breakfast! *gigglesnort* Seriously though, if you have the means and the desire, get this CPU and you will not regret it.At the end of the day, to each their own. I upgraded to 'Skylake' out of sheer desire, not out of necessity. You WILL love this chip if you are coming off of anything older than my previous chip (Ivy) such as a Sandy, Pentium, or AMD equivalent processor. I'm delightfully satisfied with this CPU in terms of performance improvements, the hyperthreading (coming from an i5) for multiple app tasks, its overclocking potential, and its temperatures. I recommend it to you without a doubt, as long as your budget can handle the additional required hardware you may need mentioned in paragraph one.My 'Skylake' build specs and some pictures:*CPU - Intel i7-6700K (4.5 for now; not in a hurry to increase it)*CPU Cooler - Corsair H110i GTX AiO Liquid cooler (My H100i broke, I upgraded to the H110i)*Motherboard - ASUS Maximus Hero VIII*RAM - Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 16GB (3000 Mhz)*GPU - ASUS STRIX 980TI 6 GB (OC edition)*Chassis - Corsair 760T Graphite Series (White Edition)*Storage - SAMSUNG 850 Pro 256 GB SSD (Boot drive), SAMSUNG 850 EVO 1 TB SSD, Intel 750 Series NVME SSD 400 GB*PSU - Corsair HX1000i (80+ Platinum Certified) (A bit overkill for non-SLI, but I got a good price for it.)*Fans - Corsair AF120's (x2) and AF140's (x4), White Edition LED*OS - Windows 10 Home, 64 Bit
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    David
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compatible with my mother board
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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    It was easy to install but the fan catch clasps hit some capacitors on my mother board. I snipped the catches off, not really needed and the cpu temp went down a lot.
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    Adam White
    5.0 out of 5 stars Staggering performance, amazing specs. For the price this beast is the best you can get. You won't regret it.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017
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    For the price you cannot go wrong with this. The only issue that I found was that the number of PCIe lanes described in the documentation for this CPU was not enough for what I wanted. The specs say it has 16 lanes, but my video card alone needs 16 lanes. Plus I have an M.2 hard drive that needs 4. I almost didn't buy it, and went with a different CPU and motherboard. But, I did some more research and found that these are just the lanes in the CPU, and the bridge chip has its own lanes. These lanes are really intended for the graphics card only. So, if you look how the motherboard is setup, these 16 lanes go to the first x16 slot intended for a video card. That is how mine is. Then the skylake chipset that is paired with this CPU has 20 more lanes. That is enough for another x16 card, and a x4 M.2 hard drive or whatever. So, you actually end up with 36 lanes of PCIe between the two. Once I saw that, there was no question this is for me.

    It is a 14nm process, which is one of the newer processes, and it runs at 4Ghz, The CPU is unlocked, so you can overclock if you want. I put on a water cooler and just did some brief checks with OC, and I ran at 4.5Ghz without issue. However, I really don't need it and I don't want to risk burning it out fast, so I put it back to 4Ghz for now. But, I know I can run much faster in the future if I want to.

    As for specs and performance, this is a middle of the road 4 core, 8 thread CPU. It has the memory controller built in, supporting DDR4 memory, which is what I use, and the performance is just staggering. >34GB/s of memory throughput, that's wild.

    The CPU has 8MB of smartcache that is shared amongst the cores. This is much better than normal cache, it allows a program in cache to be shared with another core, when the thread jumps to a new core, without copying the data to another location in cache. The performance increase of this small feature is quite large. The CPU has a decent video card built in, but I don't use it. I opted for the Nvidia GTX1080. Combining this CPU with that graphics card, M.2 drive, and DDR4 memory makes this a powerhouse that can stand its own against basically anything. However, the built in graphics do support 4K resolutions, so if you are not playing cutting edge games, or VR, the graphics card built in is probably all you would ever need.

    Without going into the technical specifics of this CPU, it basically has all the features that you would expect from any i7 CPU. The price, for what you get, is really unbeatable. You can get an i7 with more cores, or cache, but you will pay a large amount more. For 99.99% of people out there this is more than you will need. There is nothing you will get from the CPUs that are 2X+ the price that you will even notice. Just make sure you pair this with a good chipset, like the Z170, and never look back, you will run so fast you won't believe it.

    My PC runs windows 10. From the time the BIOS screen disappears to when it needs my password is about 3.5 seconds. From hitting enter after my password until the machine is fully booted, and I have full control, no hourglass, etc, is about 2-2.5 seconds. So, I boot in under 6 seconds, basically. That is a full cold boot, not a resume from sleep.

    Pros: 4Ghz, unlocked and ready for overclocking (use a water cooler if you overclock this bad-boy). 4K graphics built in. 16 lanes of PCIe on board for fast access to the video card. 20 more lanes of PCIe on the chipset, so you can have another 16x video card, and a M.2 x4 drive, or whatever else you might want. New generation cache speeds up thread jumping from core to core. DDR4 memory controller with >34GB/s throughput. The biggest PRO is the price, for what you get.

    Cons: Would have been nice to have 12MB or more of cache, but the cost would have been significantly more. For the price, there is really no downside to this CPU.
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    William Tam
    5.0 out of 5 stars good upgrade
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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    I had it for 6 months, replaced an I5 but now I'm building a Ryzen but I'm keeping my current intact and moving it to another room
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    Justin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy successor to Ivy Bridge.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2015
    Style: Processor OnlyVerified Purchase
    I had an Ivy i-3570k that served me well since February of '13. Had it @ a comfortable 4.2Ghz. Could I have held off 2+ years? Sure. But I thought to enhance the durability for my CPU for an additional 4-5 more years and do a complete build with the works (motherboard, RAM, PSU, SSD's). I completed the build about 3 weeks ago, and I gotta say, OCing this chip manually, I settled on a 4.5 Ghz @ a cool 1.25V with headroom given the new 1000W platinum certified PSU I have with a delicious 12V rail. I messed around and got to a "17%" overclock according to ASUS' BIOS by getting the chip up to 4.7GHZ @ 1.42V. via OCCT, but crashed about 5 minutes in. Some room for improvement, but with a premium cooler (I prefer liquid) and a top shelf thermal paste, temps are a chilly 26°C on idle, 45°C on gaming load, and 60°-65°C on stressing levels (4.5Ghz, mind you).

    The only con I have of this chip is that it doesn't cook me breakfast! *gigglesnort* Seriously though, if you have the means and the desire, get this CPU and you will not regret it.

    At the end of the day, to each their own. I upgraded to 'Skylake' out of sheer desire, not out of necessity. You WILL love this chip if you are coming off of anything older than my previous chip (Ivy) such as a Sandy, Pentium, or AMD equivalent processor. I'm delightfully satisfied with this CPU in terms of performance improvements, the hyperthreading (coming from an i5) for multiple app tasks, its overclocking potential, and its temperatures. I recommend it to you without a doubt, as long as your budget can handle the additional required hardware you may need mentioned in paragraph one.

    My 'Skylake' build specs and some pictures:

    *CPU - Intel i7-6700K (4.5 for now; not in a hurry to increase it)
    *CPU Cooler - Corsair H110i GTX AiO Liquid cooler (My H100i broke, I upgraded to the H110i)
    *Motherboard - ASUS Maximus Hero VIII
    *RAM - Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 16GB (3000 Mhz)
    *GPU - ASUS STRIX 980TI 6 GB (OC edition)
    *Chassis - Corsair 760T Graphite Series (White Edition)
    *Storage - SAMSUNG 850 Pro 256 GB SSD (Boot drive), SAMSUNG 850 EVO 1 TB SSD, Intel 750 Series NVME SSD 400 GB
    *PSU - Corsair HX1000i (80+ Platinum Certified) (A bit overkill for non-SLI, but I got a good price for it.)
    *Fans - Corsair AF120's (x2) and AF140's (x4), White Edition LED
    *OS - Windows 10 Home, 64 Bit
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    Justin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy successor to Ivy Bridge.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2015
    I had an Ivy i-3570k that served me well since February of '13. Had it @ a comfortable 4.2Ghz. Could I have held off 2+ years? Sure. But I thought to enhance the durability for my CPU for an additional 4-5 more years and do a complete build with the works (motherboard, RAM, PSU, SSD's). I completed the build about 3 weeks ago, and I gotta say, OCing this chip manually, I settled on a 4.5 Ghz @ a cool 1.25V with headroom given the new 1000W platinum certified PSU I have with a delicious 12V rail. I messed around and got to a "17%" overclock according to ASUS' BIOS by getting the chip up to 4.7GHZ @ 1.42V. via OCCT, but crashed about 5 minutes in. Some room for improvement, but with a premium cooler (I prefer liquid) and a top shelf thermal paste, temps are a chilly 26°C on idle, 45°C on gaming load, and 60°-65°C on stressing levels (4.5Ghz, mind you).

    The only con I have of this chip is that it doesn't cook me breakfast! *gigglesnort* Seriously though, if you have the means and the desire, get this CPU and you will not regret it.

    At the end of the day, to each their own. I upgraded to 'Skylake' out of sheer desire, not out of necessity. You WILL love this chip if you are coming off of anything older than my previous chip (Ivy) such as a Sandy, Pentium, or AMD equivalent processor. I'm delightfully satisfied with this CPU in terms of performance improvements, the hyperthreading (coming from an i5) for multiple app tasks, its overclocking potential, and its temperatures. I recommend it to you without a doubt, as long as your budget can handle the additional required hardware you may need mentioned in paragraph one.

    My 'Skylake' build specs and some pictures:

    *CPU - Intel i7-6700K (4.5 for now; not in a hurry to increase it)
    *CPU Cooler - Corsair H110i GTX AiO Liquid cooler (My H100i broke, I upgraded to the H110i)
    *Motherboard - ASUS Maximus Hero VIII
    *RAM - Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 16GB (3000 Mhz)
    *GPU - ASUS STRIX 980TI 6 GB (OC edition)
    *Chassis - Corsair 760T Graphite Series (White Edition)
    *Storage - SAMSUNG 850 Pro 256 GB SSD (Boot drive), SAMSUNG 850 EVO 1 TB SSD, Intel 750 Series NVME SSD 400 GB
    *PSU - Corsair HX1000i (80+ Platinum Certified) (A bit overkill for non-SLI, but I got a good price for it.)
    *Fans - Corsair AF120's (x2) and AF140's (x4), White Edition LED
    *OS - Windows 10 Home, 64 Bit
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    EniX
    5.0 out of 5 stars All as promised
    Reviewed in Germany on February 1, 2024
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    Super cool and amazing seller. Product as promissed with amazing performance. I am very happy with my purchase and ability to upgrade my processor. Thank you :)
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    jonathan abdiel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente procesador gamer y para renders
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2018
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    El procesador Intel Core i7-6700K llega en una moderna caja OJO no incluye el habitual disipador.
    El Intel Core i7-6700K ofrece 4 núcleos, que a su vez ofrecen 8 hilos gracias al uso de la tecnología HyperThreading de Intel, con una frecuencia base de 4.00 GHz que asciende hasta los 4.20 GHz en modo Turbo. Mantiene los 8 MB de memoria cache L3 del i7-4790K, así como los 4 x 32 KB + 4 x 32KB para instrucciones y datos en el primer nivel, 4 x 256 KB en el segundo nivel, pero vemos como el TDP sube a los 95W, por el incremento de potencia de los gráficos integrados.
    Lo recomiendo sin duda yo note un cambio abismal de un i3 6100 a este i7 6700k
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    jonathan abdiel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente procesador gamer y para renders
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2018
    El procesador Intel Core i7-6700K llega en una moderna caja OJO no incluye el habitual disipador.
    El Intel Core i7-6700K ofrece 4 núcleos, que a su vez ofrecen 8 hilos gracias al uso de la tecnología HyperThreading de Intel, con una frecuencia base de 4.00 GHz que asciende hasta los 4.20 GHz en modo Turbo. Mantiene los 8 MB de memoria cache L3 del i7-4790K, así como los 4 x 32 KB + 4 x 32KB para instrucciones y datos en el primer nivel, 4 x 256 KB en el segundo nivel, pero vemos como el TDP sube a los 95W, por el incremento de potencia de los gráficos integrados.
    Lo recomiendo sin duda yo note un cambio abismal de un i3 6100 a este i7 6700k
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    Francisco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bastante bueno
    Reviewed in Spain on May 7, 2017
    Style: Processor OnlyVerified Purchase
    Con un PC de nivel similar a este componente tengo unas temperaturas idle de 23-25 grados y con carga máxima de 50 grados como muchísimo.

    Cumple sobradamente con todos los juegos actuales y con funciones de renderizado también.

    Sin quejas salvo, quizá, su precio.

    Ni de coña me hubiera ido a por un 7700k, bastante más calenturiento para las mismas funciones. Con un poco de OC básico este 6700k se funde al siguiente rebajando temperaturas a la mitad.
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    Gamer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delivered on time
    Reviewed in Australia on September 5, 2019
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    As described
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    Mr Martin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent CPU - impressive performance and easy to cool.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2017
    Style: Processor OnlyVerified Purchase
    Purchased this processor for a gaming pc upgrade and paired it with an Asus Z170M-Plus motherboard, 16GB Ram and an Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB.

    As this unlocked 'K' version processor does not come with any cooling kit at all I opted for a Noctua NH-U9S heatsink, the case I'm using this in doesn't have a great deal of room and it fitted perfectly.

    The performance of this processor is quite impressive, even as stock without any overclocking. I don't really intend to overclock as I find it handles everything I can throw at it at present - but if any future game releases need a bit more power I will have the option to do so over the standard 6700 and it was only a few £'s more to buy!

    Paired with a Z170 chipset this makes for a very powerful and responsive pc, and editing video so much faster than my previous setup. After a 4 hour Fallout 4 gaming session the temperature barely went over 27 degrees celcius so that's also pleasing and I no longer get to hear any cooling fans!

    With the forthcoming Kaby Lake processors being released, this model may drop in price and make it even more of a bargain for those looking to upgrade to Skylake. I did look at holding off for the Kaby Lake but the improvements over this processor (mainly clock speed) were very small and as I use a graphics card over the iGPU it became less attractive to me. I'm hoping this processor will last me around 5 years of happy gaming until needing an upgrade!
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