The Core i7-14700 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6950X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $100.96 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- Up to 31% cheaper – $219.99 vs $320.95
Core i7-14700 vs Core i7-6950X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
519
100%
Min 1% FPS
386
100%
Price, $
$320.95
68%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
74%
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
481
93%
Min 1% FPS
361
94%
Price, $
$219.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.45/FPS
100%
Core i7-14700 vs Core i7-6950X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700 vs Core i7-6950X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700 vs Core i7-6950X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
50%
L3 Cache
25 MB
76%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
65%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
43%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6950X |
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General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$384.00 | MSRP | $1,723.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Broadwell-E |
65 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 20 |
2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
No | Overclockable | Yes |