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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-6950X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1983 days newer than Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 15% better in Remnant II than Core i7-6950X - 100 vs 87 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Remnant II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
87
87%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$13.23/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1151.08
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition 3.0, Gray
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-6950X | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 10 | Cores | 12 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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CA$32.4/FPS
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