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Core i7-6950X vs Core i9-9900

Core i7-6950X vs Core i9-9900: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $1723

Availability

MSRP in USD: $423

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-9900 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 i9-9900 is 1057 days newer than Core i7-6950X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9900 - 20 vs 16 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900

  • Performs up to 2% better in Fortnite than Core i7-6950X - 229 vs 225 FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Core i7-6950X

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

225

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.46/FPS

100%

Price, €

€329

100%

Value Winner

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In Stock

Updated 175 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

229

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

FPS Winner

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Core i7-6950X

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Core i7-6950X

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1295

80%

Multi-Core

8447

100%

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1611

100%

Multi-Core

7204

85%

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo

Intel Core i7-6950X

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Intel Core i9-9900 Logo

Intel Core i9-9900

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Apr 23rd, 2019
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Broadwell-ECodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
20
Threads16
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.1 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
30.0xMultiplier
31.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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