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The 6800K, 6850K, and 6900K are direct successors to the current generation 5820K, 5930K, and 5960X processors, respectively. The main differences from one generation to another is that the newer chips use the newer Broadwell CPU core, are built on the newer 14-nanometer technology, and run at slightly higher frequencies out of the box.
The new addition to the family, though, is the 6950X. This is a 10-core processor, the first consumer-grade chip with such a core count that Intel has offered to the market. For the privilege of owning such a chip, consumers are going to need to fork out $1,723 -- the most Intel has ever charged for an Extreme Edition processor.
Intel Corporation’s Broadwell-E Pricing Revealed -- The Motley Fool
Intel Core i7-6900K (8C/16T)
The Intel Core i7 6900K will be replacing the Core i7 5930K – and features 8 cores with 16 threads. The TDP remains at 140W with the socket being LGA 2011 v3. The base clock of the processor is 3.2 Ghz with the turbo clock being 3.7 Ghz. The processor has a cache size of 20 MBs for roughly 2.5 MBs per core. DDR4 memory up to 2400 Mhz will be supported and the IMC can be configured down to 2133 Mhz. Expected MSRP is around the $650 mark.
Intel Core i7-6850K (6C/12T)
The Intel Core i7-6850K will be replacing the Core i7 5820K and features 6 Cores/12 Threads. It has a TDP of 140W and requires the socket LGA 2011v3. The base clock is 3.6 Ghz and can turbo up to 3.8 Ghz. With a cache size of 15MB you are looking at (once again) 2.5MB per core. The IMC can be configured between 2133 Mhz and 2400 Mhz. The expected MSRP should be below the $550 mark.
Intel Core i7-6800K (6C/12T)
Finally, we have the Core i7-6800K, which can arguably be considered the new addition to the family. This processor aims to put a hexacore in the hands of the average PC user. The MSRP of this processor will probably be less than the $450 mark, making it just affordable for the average user in this market spectrum (keep in mind that this IS the high end segment). It has a cache size of 15MB with 2.5MBs per core but has a lower base clock of 3.4 Ghz (turbo up to 3.6 Ghz).
Intel Unleashing its Broadwell-E HEDT Lineup At Computex 2016 in June - 10 Core/20 Thread Core i7 6950X Leads the Pack
