The Intel Core i7-6700K processor features four cores and eight threads for improved multitasking capabilities. Based on the 14-nanometer Skylake architecture, the processor has a base clock speed of 4 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.2GHz along with 8MB of cache. It is packed with advanced security and performance related features including hyper-threading, thermal monitoring, and execute disable bit. The processor works hard to reduce your exposure to harmful viruses and code. It supports an FCLGA1151 socket.