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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 9 5900HX outperforms Core i7-6950X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 9 5900HX is 1687 days newer than Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
- Performs up to 7% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-6950X - 262 vs 245 FPS
- Consumes up to 68% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 45 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX - 20 vs 16 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
245
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.47/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$849.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition 3.0, Gray
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Ryzen 9 5900HX
Mobile • Jan 12th, 2021
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | vs | Intel Core i7-6950X |
|---|---|---|
Jan 12th, 2021 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Ryzen 9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Cezanne | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| AMD Socket FP6 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 8 | Cores | 10 |
| 16 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 140 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Radeon Vega 8 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Ryzen 9 5900HX or Core i7-6950X
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum
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Ryzen 9 5900HX
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