The Core i7-6950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-880, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$434.91 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-880
- Up to 74% cheaper – CA$153.97 vs CA$588.88
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-880 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, CA$
CA$588.88
26%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.2/FPS
28%
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Average FPS
168
91%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, CA$
CA$153.97
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.91/FPS
100%
Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-880 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 i7-880 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-880 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-880
May 30th, 2010
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-880 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | May 30th, 2010 |
| $1,723.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
