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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-10700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6950X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-10700K is 1430 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K
- Performs up to 1% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-6950X - 180 vs 178 FPS
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-6950X - CA$330.0 vs CA$849.99
- Up to 62% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-6950X - CA$1.83 vs CA$4.78 per FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-10700K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
180
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.83/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$330
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)
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Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition 3.0, Gray
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-10700K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-10700K | vs | Intel Core i7-6950X |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 8 | Cores | 10 |
| 16 | Threads | 20 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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