The Core i9-10940X is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6950X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 140 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-6950X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, £
£893.87
100%
Value, £/FPS
£4.72/FPS
100%
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
184
97%
Min 1% FPS
122
98%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-6950X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-6950X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-6950X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
77%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
71%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6950X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,723.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
