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Core i7-6950X vs Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i7-6950X vs Ryzen 7 7700X: 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 177 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$439 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 176 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 177 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$439 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 176 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 7700X 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 7700X is 2310 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6950X.

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7700X

  • Performs up to 30% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-6950X - 274 vs 211 FPS
  • Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-6950X - CA$439.00 vs CA$1151.08
  • Up to 71% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-6950X - CA$1.60 vs CA$5.46 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 105 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

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Game Graphics

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

211

77%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$5.46/FPS

29%

Price, CA$

CA$1151.08

38%

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

Buy for CA$1,151.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

274

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.6/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$439

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen™ 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$439 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 176 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1295

45%

Multi-Core

8447

55%

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2908

100%

Multi-Core

15263

100%

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo

Core i7-6950X

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo

Ryzen 7 7700X

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Broadwell-ECodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
20
Threads16
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.4 GHz
140 WTDP
105 W
14 nmProcess Size
5 nm
30.0xMultiplier
45.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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