The Core i7-6950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G630, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $267.13 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G630
- Up to 91% cheaper – $27.69 vs $294.82
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6950X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6950X vs Pentium G630 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€294.82
9%
Value, €/FPS
€1.6/FPS
10%
Pentium G630
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
166
90%
Min 1% FPS
112
92%
Price, €
€27.69
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-6950X vs Pentium G630 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6950X vs Pentium G630 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6950X vs Pentium G630 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Pentium G630
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
3 MB
12%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G630 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| $1,723.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 2 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
