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Core i7-6950X vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Core i7-6950X vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-6950X

3.0 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition 3.0, Gray

Buy for CA$1,151.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

3.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for CA$465.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

Core i7-6950X

3.0 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition 3.0, Gray

Buy for CA$1,151.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

3.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for CA$465.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5700X3D outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6950X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 5700X3D is 2778 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6950X.

Advantages of Core i7-6950X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D - 20 vs 16 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5700X3D

  • Performs up to 18% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-6950X - 87 vs 74 FPS
  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i7-6950X - CA$465.29 vs CA$1151.08
  • Up to 66% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-6950X - CA$5.35 vs CA$15.56 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 105 vs 140 Watts
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Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Core i7-6950X

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

74

85%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$15.56/FPS

34%

Price, CA$

CA$1151.08

40%

Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition 3.0, Gray

Buy for CA$1,151.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

87

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$5.35/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$465.29

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for CA$465.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Core i7-6950X

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Core i7-6950X

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1295

67%

Multi-Core

8447

82%

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

1927

100%

Multi-Core

10267

100%

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo

Core i7-6950X

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Broadwell-ECodenameNot Available
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
20
Threads16
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed3.0 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.1 GHz
140 WTDP
105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
30.0xMultiplier30.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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