Intel is preparing to launch Broadwell-E processors, which in fact are no longer mystery for us as we know their specification, performance, and price also. So it’s time to sum up the unofficial information.
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The new series includes four models: Core i7-6800K and 6850K both are equipped with 6-core / 12-threads. Core i7-6900K with 8-core / 16-threads and Core i7-6950X with 10-core / 20-threads (this will be the first 10-core processor for desktops). It should also be noted that the Core i7-6800K has 28 lines PCI-Express 3.0, while the other three have their 40’s, so using an appropriate motherboard will allow the configurations of four graphics cards. Take a look anyway to compare specifications.
| Model | Core i7-6800K * | Core i7-6850K * | Core i7-6900K * | Core i7-6950X * |
| Cores / Threads | 6/12 | 6/12 | 8/16 | 10/20 |
| Timing / turbo | 3.4 / 3.6 GHz | 3.6 / 3.8 GHz | 3.3 / 3.7 GHz | 3.0 / 3.5 GHz |
| L2 | 6x 256 KB | 6x 256 KB | 8x 256 KB | 10x 256 KB |
| L3 memory | 15 MB | 15 MB | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Memory controller | DDR4-2400 (4K) | DDR4-2400 (4K) | DDR4-2400 (4K) | DDR4-2400 (4K) |
| Lines PCIe 3.0 | 28 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| TDP | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| Price | $ 412 | $ 587 | $ 999 | $ 1,569 |
| * Unofficial Specification | ||||
Intel Broadwell-E models are based on the Haswell microarchitecture, but manufactured on the lower 14-nanometer process node – therefore we can expect higher performance and lower power consumption in relation to its predecessors of the Haswell-E generation.
It is true that Broadwell-E processors will be compatible with existing motherboards with socket LGA 2011-3 and Intel X99 chipset, but virtually all the major motherboard manufacturers have prepared or are preparing completely new designs.
On the web there are a lot of leaks about the prices of new processors, but recent information is not too optimistic – Core i7-6800K and 6850K are likely to be a little more expensive than its predecessors, Core i7-6900K snaps in place of the current flagship, the Core i7-6950X will raise the pricing bar and will cost the trifling $ 1,569.
