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At launch, Intel is introducing two new enthusiast CPUs , as well as a new performance chipset, the Z170, which sees DDR4 memory support brought to the mainstream market for the first time.You might be wondering why Intel is launching a new platform wit...
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But just how much stronger is it, and is it time to upgrade? As part of the research for this piece and our companion Core i5 6600K review , we sourced every major mainstream i5 and i7 CPU released since 2011. The bottom line is pretty clear - it may well...
The Skylake i7 6700K is the fastest quad-core processor Intel has ever made, and in truly demanding games, it offers a useful bump over the last-gen Haswell and an even steeper increase compared to the 2011/2012 vintage Sandy and Ivy Bridge. Just two ques...
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First the bad news. The all-new Intel Core i7-6700K – which pitches in at around $350 (about £225, or AU$475) – does not tear PC gaming a new one. It's not a render monster like none before. It doesn't take desktop number crunching to a whole new level. B...
14nm goodness, It's a bit faster, Intel has opened up the overclocking...
It's not a lot faster, Still just four cores, Intel's product strategy has gone walkies...
Its performance gains may be modest, but the Core i7-6700K is definitely exciting on the overclocking front...
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Skylake is finally here, after months of speculation that all leads up to a single date in the calendar. Based on the first truly successful 14nm process after the very difficult launch of Broadwell a few weeks ago. Today sees the launch of two of the Int...
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While it may not have been apparent due to their dominance in the x86 processor market, Intel has been facing some unique challenges as of late. Their definitive tick / tock cadence of process technology shrinks followed by base architectural changes has...
In what has been a challenging year for Intel their Skylake architecture stands out as a shining example of what can be achieved in the face of adversity. Indeed, Intel’s ode to overclockers and gamers with an early launch of some key processors like the...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2015-09-10 21:41:35
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First the bad news. The all-new Intel Core i7-6700K – which pitches in at around $350 (about £225, or AU$475) – does not tear PC gaming a new one. It's not a render monster like none before. It doesn't take desktop number crunching to a whole new level. B...
14nm goodness, It's a bit faster, Intel has opened up the overclocking...
It's not a lot faster, Still just four cores, Intel's product strategy has gone walkies...
Its performance gains may be modest, but the Core i7-6700K is definitely exciting on the overclocking front...
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Intel's processor-release schedule has been a bit wonky as of late. The 4 th -generation Core chips were released to desktop back in 2013, and they held down the fort for nearly two years. In June of this year, Intel released two new fifth-gen Core deskto...
Quickest Intel quad-core yet, Versatile new Z170 chipset, Improved IGP performance...
Not a major upgrade over the i7-4790K, Expensive...
The DT Accessory PackUp your game and the get the most out of your gear with the following extras, hand-picked by our editors:Thermalrite Macho Rev.B cooler ($52.90)This massive air cooler from Thermalright requires a large case, but provides excellent co...
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Recently I took a look at Intel's Broadwell-based 5th Generation Core i7 5775C that proved to be an interesting step out of the gate for the company's first round of 14nm processors. It delivered excellent improvements in per-clock performance and came wi...
IPC improvement, HD 530 graphics, Overclocking enhancements, Overclocking, Cool running, DDR4...
Pricing...
After looking at the performance results, it's hard not to be impressed. Through each benchmark, the results are pretty clear: Intel's 6th Generation Core i7 6700K is impressive. In some tests the margins between Haswell and Skylake were not as impressive...
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systems so far being four DIMM kits. Everything is in place for a smooth upgrade, assuming your wallet can take the hit of course. All the mainstream boards from the likes of Asus, MSI and Gigabyte have been DDR4only so far, so the combination of a new...
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The th generation of Intel's Core architecture, codenamed ‘Skylake' is the latest in a line of CPUs which began with the Nehalem microarchitecture in Since then Intel followed a ‘tick-tock' development strategy - alternating larger architectural revisio...
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While Intel's High-End Desktop (HEDT) CPUs are fast and fun, it's on the mainstream platform where the chip manufacturing company really shifts volumes to gamers and DIY enthusiasts. Multiplier-unlocked Core i5 and i7 variants of the latest mainstream mic...
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What is Intel Skylake? It's over two years since Intel last released a true update to its mainstream desktop CPU line, in the shape of its Haswell range. Due to a combination of changed priorities, lack of competition from AMD and issues with its new 14nm...
Excellent overall performance, Noticeable upgrade over Haswell, Big jump in graphics performance, Slightly more power efficient than Haswell, Excellent overclocking options...
Needs a new motherboard and memory, Expensive if you don't need the overclocking, Graphics still not good enough for serious gaming...
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Intel gave us an early look at the Core i7-6700K, i5-6600K and Z170 chipset two weeks ahead of IDF and the unveiling of Skylake's architectural details.It seems like only yesterday that we were introducing you to Intel's Core i7-5775C and i5-5675C , the f...
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tweaktown.com Updated:
2015-09-10 21:41:50
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The day is finally here and one of Intel's most anticipated microarchitectures since Sandy Bridge has arrived. Today, Intel will launch two Skylake SKUs, the 6700K and the 6600K, both of which are fully unlocked and downright fast. The 6700K is Intel's to...
This entire review was done with a retail sample of the 6700K, which gives me hope that CPUs in the channel will overclock and perform the same as mine. I almost hesitate to say it, but Skylake has me as excited as Sandy Bridge had me almost half a deca...
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In this article we're going to have a closer look at what difference overclocking your CPU makes regarding performance in several different recent games. For that purpose we're going to test our Intel Core i7-6700K CPU at stock clocks as well as overclock...
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ocaholic.ch.english Updated:
2015-11-17 01:05:50
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In this article we're going to have a closer look at what difference overclocking your CPU makes regarding performance in several different recent games. For that purpose we're going to test our Intel Core i7-6700K CPU at stock clocks as well as overclock...
it's fairly safe to say, that overclocking your Skylake CPU will require come some more juice from the plugApparently overclocking is fun, but when it comes to the plain facts regarding gaming performance, we see that there is almost no difference apart...
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This is a pretty killer CPU, with a great platform and lots to offer, this is Intel's i7-6700K. Check out the full video review here!I tested each CPU with a Zotac Amp! Extreme 980, 8GB of applicable RAM and boot SSD. Here is the full benchmark results:Su...
Killer chip for the money, and if you are looking for multi-core workload performance, this is it!...
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Intel's sixth generation of CPUs, codenamed Skylake, have been around for a short while and it is about time that we take a quick look at them. I have an Intel Core i7-6700K in front of me which is their highest CPU available on the Z170 platform. It spor...
Supports DDR4 up to 4266 MHz and beyond, Support for PCI-E M.2 SSDs for insane read/write speeds to non-volatile storage, No more Fully Integrated Voltage Regulators (FIVR), Runs cooler than previous generations...
It is very expensive for a quad core with Hyper Threading, Requires yet another motherboard change from previous gens...
The question on everyone's mind, for those whom are still looking at a possible upgrade is very simple; is Skylake worthy of my money and will it be a worthwhile upgrade? There's some very compelling evidence that would suggest a few things, so let's run...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2016-04-02 15:57:57
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Does replacing the TIM under your IHS make a big difference to CPU temps? DISCLAIMER: This DEFINITELY voids your warranty. We do not recommend trying this at home.Tesoro giveaway: message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for mobile and desktop. Visi...
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After many months of delays, Intel's true successor to the Core i7 4770/90K CPUs has arrived. Following a procession of rumoured specs, we finally have the first mass-market 14nm desktop CPU.For many, this will be the first 14nm CPU they have used and eve...
Step-less base clock, Amazing IMC with plenty of ratios, Runs cool, Impressive IGP performance...
5820K offers better performance at a similar price, Scaling under liquid nitrogen is limited, Weak rand is making the CPUs more expensive than they should be...
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chip.com.my Updated:
2016-11-20 01:32:45
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ntel's processor release dates have been pretty haywire over the past couple of years, no thanks to delays in fabrication, the most obvious being Broadwell, which has had the misfortune of launching just months before Skylake was due to be out in our mark...
Good for overclocking, New features...
None...
Performance-wise, the benchmark numbers are just slightly above that of the likes of Haswell and Devil's Canyon, but as it does come with a number of bells and whistles that we mentioned above, the processor is certainly one to consider if you're buildin...
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And finally the 6th Generation Intel Core processor arrived at the lab, is it a nice processor? Yes it is.And just for fun I thought I'd show the under side of the processor.Below is the CPU-Z of the processor.The review sample came without the stock cool...
The processor market changed a lot over the past 6 months, with GST in place and weakened MYR, a Core i7 that once cost around RM 1,000 is now priced at around RM 1,500 which is currently the price of a Core i7-6700K.While I think the Core i7-6700K is an...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-20 01:32:47
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With the new Intel Skylake processor finally launched, ASUS sent us their latest ASUS Z170-DELUXE motherboard, along with a 14nm Intel i7-6700K CPU. We put them to the test.ASUS has not one, but over five variants of its Z170 based motherboards. Starting...
Very Good Performance, USB 3.1 TypeA, USB 3.1 TypeC, Easy CPU installation, DDR4 OC support, Onboard LED diagnostics, Onboard 3x Dual Band WiFi...
Slightly expensive...
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The PC landscape has changed irrevocably in the last five years. Intel, smarting from being behind rival AMD in the processor stakes after the Austin outfit launched the impressive Athlon range of chips way back when, released the Sandy Bridge architectur...
Fastest mainstream processor, Reasonable IPC improvement, Decent overclocking potential...
Needs a new platform...
Intel is bringing clarity to the 2015 premium consumer processor lineup with the launch of the Skylake-based Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K.Though not quite ready to reveal the secret sauce that powers these two processors that harness a revised arch...
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The Intel Core i7-7700K and the Intel Core i7-6700K share many of the same characteristics. They share the same socket with both CPU types being compatible with Z170 and Z270 motherboard chipsets; Z170 boards will most likely need a BIOS update to make th...
Now that the new 7th generation Intel Core i7-7700K has been tested against the previous 6th generation Intel Core i7-6700K at the same clock speeds (4.5GHz), I have come to my overall conclusion. There is no actual performance increase on the IPC and asi...
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Liquidcooling has come a long way in recent years, both in terms of what's on offer from allinone (AIO) liquid coolers and offtheshelf components for building custom loops. In general they're easy to install, but it can still be a fiddly process comp...
Totalling up the price reveals some interesting insights as to whether the Genome II is good value in terms of raw components. Its 360mm radaitor AIO coolers - the Captain 360 and Captain 360 EX retail for around £110 and decent PCI-E riser cables can cos...
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These days there are basically two different groups of customers who demand lots of processing power: content creators and gamers, while this 2D performance comparison is targeting content creators. After having had a look at the following pages you'll ha...
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After many months of delays, Intel's true successor to the Core i7 4770/90K CPUs has arrived. Following a procession of rumoured specs, we finally have the first mass-market 14nm desktop CPU.For many, this will be the first 14nm CPU they have used and eve...
Step-less base clock, Amazing IMC with plenty of ratios, Runs cool, Impressive IGP performance...
5820K offers better performance at a similar price, Scaling under liquid nitrogen is limited, Weak rand is making the CPUs more expensive than they should be...
Intel has made great strides over the Haswell family with the 6700K. Not only do the CPUs run cooler, they provide better performance and significantly more tuning options. The 6700K is precisely the kind of successor to the 4770K we were expecting...
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