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Core i7-13700K vs Core i7-6950X

Core i7-13700K vs Core i7-6950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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Cooler Master NR200P MAX Mini-ITX Case, Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 565.68 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-6950X

3.0 GHz | 10-core

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Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition (25M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) 3.0 10

Buy for 405 on Amazon

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Updated 15153 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Cooler Master NR200P MAX Mini-ITX Case, Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 565.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15152 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6950X

3.0 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition (25M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) 3.0 10

Buy for 405 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15153 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6950X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6950X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 2310 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6950X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 4% better in Dishonored 2 than Core i7-6950X - 275 vs 264 FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 125 vs 140 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6950X - 24 vs 20 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X

  • Up to 28% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $364.86 vs $509.62
  • Up to 26% better value when playing Dishonored 2 than Core i7-13700K - $1.53 vs $2.06 per FPS
This is a free version of Dishonored 2.
Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

275

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.06/FPS

74%

Price, €

€565.68

71%

FPS Winner

Cooler Master NR200P MAX Mini-ITX Case, Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 565.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15152 minutes ago

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

264

96%

Value, €/FPS

€1.53/FPS

100%

Price, €

€405

100%

Value Winner

Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition (25M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) 3.0 10

Buy for 405 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15153 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1295

45%

Multi-Core

8447

47%

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Intel Core i7-13700K

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Intel Core i7-6950X

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Raptor LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores10
24
Threads20
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
5.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.5 GHz
125 W
TDP140 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
34.0x
Multiplier30.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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