The Core i7-6900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-950. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-950
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-950 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-950
Jun 2nd, 2009
Average FPS
187
92%
Min 1% FPS
132
94%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-950 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-950 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-950 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-950
Jun 2nd, 2009
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.066 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
3.333 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-950 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2009 |
| $10.89 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Bloomfield |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
