Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF is 1983 days newer than Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 5% better in F1 22 than Core i7-6950X - 288 vs 273 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 125 vs 140 Watts
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Single-Core
1295
51.26682501979414%
Multi-Core
8447
62.344084434275594%
Intel Core i7-6950X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 12 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |