Essentials

• Product CollectionIntel® Core™ X-series Processors
• Code NameProducts formerly Broadwell E
• Vertical SegmentDesktop
• Processor Numberi7-6850K
• StatusLaunched
• Launch DateQ2'16
• Lithography14 nm

Performance

• # of Cores6
• # of Threads12
• Processor Base Frequency3.60 GHz
• Max Turbo Frequency3.80 GHz
• Cache15 MB
• Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency ‡4.00 GHz
• TDP140 W

Memory Specifications

• Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)128 GB
• Memory TypesDDR4 2400/2133
• Max # of Memory Channels4
• ECC Memory Supported ‡No

Graphics Specifications

• Processor Graphics ‡None

Expansion Options

• Scalability1S Only
• PCI Express Revision3.0
• Max # of PCI Express Lanes40

Package Specifications

• Sockets SupportedFCLGA2011-3
• Max CPU Configuration1
• Low Halogen Options AvailableSee MDDS