Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6950X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6950X is 217 days older than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Performs up to 1% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i3-7100 - 139 vs 138 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 93% cheaper than Core i7-6950X - CA$85.99 vs CA$1149.99
- Up to 93% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Core i7-6950X - CA$0.62 vs CA$8.27 per FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 51 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Need For Speed Unbound
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
139
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$8.27/FPS
7%
Price, CA$
CA$1149.99
7%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$1,149.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 125 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
138
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.62/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$85.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$85.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 125 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6950X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |