The Core i7-6950X is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-11700 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's CA$119.90 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-11700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 20% cheaper – CA$468.98 vs CA$588.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6950X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-11700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
184
92%
Min 1% FPS
122
92%
Price, CA$
CA$588.88
79%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.2/FPS
73%
Core i7-11700
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
CA$468.98
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.33/FPS
100%
Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-11700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-11700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-11700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
71%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Core i7-11700
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
16 MB
64%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $1,723.00 | MSRP | $323.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
