The Core i7-6950X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790T. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790T
- Consumes up to 68% less energy – 45 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6950X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-4790T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-4790T
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
99%
Min 1% FPS
121
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-4790T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-4790T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-4790T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790T
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $1,723.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Haswell |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
