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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF is 1983 days newer than Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 38% better in Starfield than Core i7-6950X - 77 vs 56 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 125 vs 140 Watts
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
77
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.41/FPS
100%
Price, €
€262.5
100%
FPS and Value Winner
INTEL Core i7-12700KF 3,6 GHz LGA1700 Tra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6950X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 10 | Cores | 12 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-6950X or Core i7-12700KF
Starfield, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
31 FPS
€40.46/FPS
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Core i7-12700KF
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16 GB, N/A Storage
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GeForce RTX 3060
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GeForce RTX 4060
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16 GB, N/A Storage
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Radeon RX 6700 XT
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Core i7-12700KF
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16 GB, N/A Storage
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47 FPS
€37.85/FPS
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