Intel Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition

Desktop processors don't get beefier—or more expensive—than the Intel Core i7-6950X. But not every user will find all its enhancements worth the money.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Intel Core i7-6950X Extreme Edit 1

Product details

  • 10 Core/20 Thread
  • LGA 2011-v3
  • 4 Channels DDR4 2400; one DIMM per Channel
  • 140W Tdp; Up to 40 Lanes PCIe 3.0 (2x16+1x8).
  • Please Note: Kindly refer the Comparison Chart which is highly essential before ordering.

PROS

+ Insanely powerful, particularly with multithreaded applications.

CONS

- Ridiculously expensive.
- Lower clock speed may reduce utility with single- or lightly threaded workloads.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on May 31, 2016
Desktop processors don't get beefier—or more expensive—than the Intel Core i7-6950X. But not every user will find all its enhancements worth the money.
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