Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6950X outperforms Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6950X is 391 days older than Core i9-7900X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Performs up to 1% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i9-7900X - 211 vs 209 FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i9-7900X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i7-6950X
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7900X | vs | Intel Core i7-6950X |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 10 | Cores | 10 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
