The Core i7-6950X is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 1700X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $132.25 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 1700X
- Up to 40% cheaper – $195.00 vs $327.25
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-6950X vs Ryzen 7 1700X 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, $
$327.25
59%
Value, $/FPS
$1.77/FPS
61%
Ryzen 7 1700X
Mar 2nd, 2017
Average FPS
180
98%
Min 1% FPS
120
98%
Price, $
$195
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.08/FPS
100%
Core i7-6950X vs Ryzen 7 1700X 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 Ryzen 7 1700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6950X vs Ryzen 7 1700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Ryzen 7 1700X
Mar 2nd, 2017
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
16 MB
64%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Mar 2nd, 2017 |
| $1,723.00 | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
