Memory | Memory channels | Quad-channel |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 128 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 2133,2400 MHz |
Other features | Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| | 131072 MB |
Processor special features | Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency | 4 GHz |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Intel Smart Response Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Yes |
Logistics data | Harmonized System (HS) code | 8542310001 |
Features | Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 40 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| PCI Express CEM revision | 3.0 |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992C |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | G077159 |
Technical details | Processor cache | 15360 KB |
| Product type | Processor |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Bus type units | MHz |
| Launch date | Q2'16 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB |
| Processor brand name | Intel Core i7 X-series Intel Core i7 X-series processor |
| Last change | 63903513 |
| Product family | Intel High End Desktop Processors |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology frequency | 4000 MHz |
Packaging data | Package width | 44 mm |
| Package depth | 116 mm |
| Package height | 101 mm |
Processor | Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 X-series |
| Processor cores | 6 |
| Processor socket | LGA 2011-v3 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Box | Yes |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-6850K |
| Processor base frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor generation | 6th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Component for | PC |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 15 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 140 W |
| Processor codename | Broadwell E |
| Processor ARK ID | 94188 |
| Generation | 6th Generation |