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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6950X outperforms Core i7-3720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6950X is 1493 days newer than Core i7-3720QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3720QM
- Consumes up to 68% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 45 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Performs up to 11% better in Sea of Thieves than Core i7-3720QM - 232 vs 209 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3720QM - 20 vs 8 threads
Sea of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Mythical
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
232
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.66/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$849.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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
Mythical
Core i7-3720QM
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3720QM | vs | Intel Core i7-6950X |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel BGA 1224 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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