Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900K 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 i9-11900K is 1750 days newer than Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-11900K - 20 vs 16 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K
- Performs up to 14% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-6950X - 159 vs 140 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Single-Core
1295
54.618304512863766%
Multi-Core
8447
77.15564486664232%
Intel Core i7-6950X | vs | Intel Core i9-11900K |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |