The Intel Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition delivers performance for games or professional applications. Based on the 14-nanometer Intel Broadwell-E architecture, the i7-6950X processor features 10 distinct cores and 20 separate threads. The processor can achieve a maximum frequency of 4 gigahertz with Intel's Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. The i7-6950X also features 25 megabytes of cache, which is a pool of memory embedded within the CPU. The processor is packed with advanced security, thermal monitoring, and hyper-threading features.