Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600K 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 i5-7600K is 217 days newer than Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-6950X - 165 vs 163 FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 91 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 20 vs 4 threads
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600K | vs | Intel Core i7-6950X |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |