The Core i7-6950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom II X4 820. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Phenom II X4 820
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6950X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6950X vs Phenom II X4 820 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$588.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.2/FPS
100%
Phenom II X4 820
Sep 1st, 2009
Average FPS
164
89%
Min 1% FPS
111
91%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-6950X vs Phenom II X4 820 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 Phenom II X4 820 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6950X vs Phenom II X4 820 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
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Phenom II X4 820
Sep 1st, 2009
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
4 MB
16%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom II X4 820 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2009 |
| $1,723.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Deneb |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
