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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8086K outperforms Core i7-6950X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8086K is 735 days newer than Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8086K - 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Performs up to 3% better in Valheim than Core i7-6950X - 205 vs 199 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition 3.0, Gray
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Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6950X | vs | Intel Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jun 5th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 40th |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 140 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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