Intel Core i7-6700T socket: LGA 1151

What the Core i7-6700T is

The Core i7-6700T packs eight threads into 35 W on LGA 1151 for small workstations. Intel set four cores and eight threads at 2.8 GHz base with turbo to 3.6 GHz. Eight megabytes of Smart Cache help virtual machines and creation apps in bursts. The low power rating suits mini PCs that still need threads.

Hyper-Threading doubles thread count over i5 T parts at the same power. Short renders and compiles burst high, while long all core jobs settle near base to protect thermals. The multiplier is locked. The 14 nm process keeps idle draw low for always on desks.

HD Graphics 530 covers triple displays for office work. DDR4 and DDR3L options keep board choice open. Buyers pick the 6700T where an i7-6700 at 65 W would overwhelm a slim cooler but thread count cannot drop.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The 6700T fits LGA 1151 on H110, B150 and Q170 compact boards with 35 W thermal profiles. Makers list T SKUs in low power BIOS builds. A 200 series board runs it after an update, though 100 series matches the launch. Confirm T support on OEM boards with locked BIOS menus.

Cooler height often limits slim cases more than socket fit. The 75 mm mount matches other LGA 1151 coolers, but check clearance. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers chipset pairing. LGA 1150 boards never boot Skylake.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

DDR4-1866 and 2133 to 64 GB suit compact workstations with SSDs. Paired modules feed graphics and threaded apps. DDR3L-1333 and 1600 boards cover reuse. Two channels are enough for eight threads in office virtualization.

PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU feeds storage, networking and a single low profile card. Most 6700T builds stay integrated to protect thermals. A modest discrete card fits where the chassis allows extra watts.

Cooling follows the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide with low height 35 W sinks. Quiet curves work because base power is low. Keep intake filters clean in dusty offices.

Upgrade paths

On the same socket the Intel Core i7-6700 gives the same threads at 3.4 GHz to 4.0 GHz and 65 W for towers. The Intel Core i5-6600T drops to four threads at 2.7 GHz to 3.5 GHz at the same 35 W for lower cost. Both share boards, so power and threads decide the swap.

A Kaby Lake T i7 keeps chassis and memory with a BIOS check. A new socket needs a new board. The 6700T leads low power Skylake where eight threads must fit 35 W.