Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6950X outperforms Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6950X is 217 days older than Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Performs up to 0% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i3-7100 - 215 vs 214 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 51 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1247
96.2934362934363%
Multi-Core
2440
28.885995027820528%
Intel Core i7-6950X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |