Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7350K 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 i3-7350K is 217 days newer than Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 3% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-6950X - 131 vs 127 FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 60 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6950X | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.2 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 140 W | TDP | 60 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
