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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6950X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-10900X is 1236 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900X
- Performs up to 2% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-6950X - 124 vs 122 FPS
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i7-6950X - CA$452.99 vs CA$1300.0
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900X - 140 vs 165 Watts
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i9-10900X Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 4.7GHz Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W (BX8069510900X)
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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
Epic
Core i9-10900X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Single-Core
1295
82.17005076142132%
Multi-Core
8447
90.13979297833743%
Intel Core i9-10900X | vs | Intel Core i7-6950X |
|---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i7 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 10 | Cores | 10 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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