Intel Broadwell-E Core i7-6950X, Ten Core Processor Rumored To Cost $1500 US

[Mr_Troll]

Intel AIB’s Refresh X99 Motherboarads For Broadwell-E – Top Broadwell-E Chip Rumored To Cost $1500 US

The Broadwell-E processors are based on the 14nm architecture that was first brought on the Broadwell main stream chips launched back in early 2015. A year later, this architecture will be succeeding the 22nm Haswell based chips in the high-end desktop market and the Xeon server/workstation space. Technically speaking, the Broadwell core doesn’t offers a huge performance increase compared to Haswell but with the help of the extra cores, professionals and enthusiasts can get additional boost in workloads.

The pricing of the Core i7-6950X indicates that the pricing for all Broadwell-E chips might not be as low as we had originally speculated and be within the same range as chips available today. The 50% increase of the 6950X over the 5960X will be due to it being the first 10-core CPU being offered to enthusiasts. Intel had also previously launched a $1500 US CPU, known as the Core 2 Quad QX9775, however that chip wasn’t much of a success.

The Broadwell-E family will consist of four new offerings which include:

• Intel Core i7-6950X
• Intel Core i7-6900K
• Intel Core i7-6850K
• Intel Core i7-6800K

 

Intel Core i7-6950X – The First Deca-Core, Extreme Series Processor

 

The Intel Core i7-6950X processor will be the flagship processor of the Broadwell-E lineup. The processor will feature 10 cores and 20 threads. The processor will run at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a 3.50 GHz boost clock. The processor will come in an unlocked package to allow overclocking support to enthusiasts but I think Intel will be making a point with the upcoming launch, that they are not stopping at 8 cores for their HEDT family but increasing the core count even further for consumers. The processor rocks 25 MB of L3 cache (2.5 MB per core) and will be compatible with current generation X99 motherboards that feature the LGA 2011-v3 socket.There’s no reason to believe that board partners of Intel won’t launch new motherboards to mark the arrival of the first 10 core processor from any company, whether Intel or AMD in the consumer market. Although Intel and AMD have both released higher core count processors in the server and workstation market, no 10 core high-performance CPU has yet launched in the desktop PC market. The Core i7-6950X is rumored to launch at $1500 US according to Computerbase.

 

Intel Core i7-6900K – Octa-Core and High-End Processors

 

Although the Core i7-6950X is one hell of a processor, Intel will also launch three more SKUs in the Broadwell-E lineup. This is the first time that Intel is launching four processors in an HEDT lineup but it might cover up the big price differences we have seen in the older lineups. Starting off with the Core i7-6900K which is an 8 core processor with 16 threads and has 20 MB of L3 Cache. Now the processor specifications reminds me of the 8-Core Core i7-5960X which is the flagship Haswell-E offering that launched back in 2014 but fear not, this new processor would not only be a little bit cheaper than the Core i7-5960X but also come with faster clock speeds of 3.20 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost. All along with the added sweetness of an unlocked multiplier and full support on the latest X99 motherboards to allow for better overclocking. The Core i7-6900K is expected to hit the market at around $999 US range.

 

Intel Core i7-6850K and Core i7-6800K – Hexa Core Options For The Masses

 

At the bottom of the lineup, Intel will have two SKUs, the Core i7-6850K and the Core i7-6800K. Both CPUs have 6 cores and 12 threads and come with 15 MB of L3 cache but the interesting thing is that both chips are placed for the entry level enthusiasts which means these will be retailing for a price of sub-$450 US. The Core i7-6850K will feature a base clock of 3.60 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost while the Core i7-6800K will feature clock speeds of 3.40 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost. Both processors are fully compliant with the LGA 2011-3 socket and will feature support for quad channel DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 2400 MHz (O.C+). The new chips will be arriving in the second quarter of 2016 (probably around Computex 2016 in June).

 

1500? thats a whole lot money to ask. But if u have no competition at the moment its expected.

 

Source:http://wccftech.com/intel-broadwell-e-core-i7-6950x-price/

http://www.computerbase.de/2016-01/cpu-geruechte-zur-ces-10-kern-broadwell-e-fuer-1.500-us-dollar-kaby-lake-erst-2017/

 

 

[Sauron]

Oh come on intel!

 

...hopefully we'll get a 6930k or whatever with 8 cores at the usual 500 bucks

[HKZeroFive]

$1500?

 

Just "Monopoly" Things

 

Pls AMD, let Zen be good

[don_svetlio]

Remember guys, Monopoly is great!....said every hater or fanboy ever....

[DXMember]

this is outrageous!!

for many years the flagship of Intel enthusiast chips were 1000$ MSRP

[DXMember]

but oh well... if mister Moore wants to charge 1500$ then we'll have to cash out for the 10 core

[mikat]

this is outrageous!!

for many years the flagship of Intel enthusiast chips were 1000$ MSRP

but they added cores, so you can still buy the cheaper 8 core

[DXMember]

no 10 core high-performance CPU has yet launched in the desktop PC market.

oh c'mon.. no 8 core high performance CPU was launched on desktop before the 5960x as well

[Stefan1024]

Pay 50% more for 25% more cores....

But it's only a rumor, just wait to see the real price.

[DXMember]

but they added cores, so you can still buy the cheaper 8 core

so they did with the 5960x it was still the usual 1000$

[Sauron]

but they added cores, so you can still buy the cheaper 8 core

 

who says the 8 core chip won't be 1200$?

[Lays]

Oh well, tons of people will still buy it

[suicidalfranco]

just Monopoly things

[patrickjp93]

oh c'mon.. no 8 core high performance CPU was launched on desktop before the 5960x as well

9590 started at $1000.

[mikat]

who says the 8 core chip won't be 1200$?

pls god no..

[mikat]

9590 started at $1000.

but it ended up with a constant 75% discount

[Maslofski]

so they did with the 5960x it was still the usual 1000$

 

but X79 to X99 was a platform change. now you have both on X99 and a 8core vs a 10core for the same price seems like to easy of a choice. 

[Lays]

pls god no..

 

Let's be realistic, you're probably not going to get one anyways, and neither are a lot of people on here

[Sauron]

9590 started at $1000.

 

We don't talk about the 9590

[mikat]

Let's be realistic, you're probably not going to get one anyways, and neither are a lot of people on here

yes.

but.

if something is cheaper that means more competition which means lower prices on all stuff (even the stuff i can afford)

[Lays]

yes.

but.

if something is cheaper that means more competition which means lower prices on all stuff (even the stuff i can afford)

 

What competition?

 

       

[marldorthegreat]

Oh come on intel!

 

...hopefully we'll get a 6930k or whatever with 8 cores at the usual 500 bucks

I doubt that, if the extreme edition is 1500, Im guessing the 8 core version could be 900. 6 core versions being 500/350.

[marldorthegreat]

What competition?

 

       

zen. 

[mikat]

What competition?

 

       

 

 

zen. 

i hope zen...

 

but knowing amd and their budget... RIP PC INDUSTRY 2016

[Sauron]

I doubt that, if the extreme edition is 1500, Im guessing the 8 core version could be 900. 6 core versions being 500/350.

 

One can hope