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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-6950X vs Ryzen 7 5800X

The Core i7-6950X is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 5800X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 284% more expensive – $1723 vs $218.95

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Up to 39% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 6 months newer
Up to 284% cheaper – $218.95 vs $1723
Up to 435% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

206FPS

216FPS

547FPS

651FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-6950X

227FPS

Ryzen 7 5800X

315FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-6950X

222FPS

Ryzen 7 5800X

241FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-6950X

600FPS

Ryzen 7 5800X

685FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-6950X

628FPS

Ryzen 7 5800X

717FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-6950X

194FPS

Ryzen 7 5800X

238FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i7-6950X

233FPS

Ryzen 7 5800X

238FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-6950X

30%

Ryzen 7 5800X

49%

Ryzen 7 5800X ranks 19 points higher.

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Core i7-6950X

Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i7-6950X has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-6950X

Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i7-6950X has 4 more threads.

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Core i7-6950X

25 MB

Ryzen 7 5800X

32 MB

Ryzen 7 5800X has 7 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-6950X

3 GHz

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 5800X has a 27% higher base clock.

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Core i7-6950X

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 5800X

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 5800X boosts 34% higher.

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Core i7-6950X

140W

Ryzen 7 5800X

105W

Ryzen 7 5800X draws 35W less power.

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Core i7-6950X

Ryzen 7 5800X

$218.95

Core i7-6950XRyzen 7 5800X

LGA2011-3

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AM4

Broadwell-E

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Vermeer

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-6950X or Ryzen 7 5800X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 5800X. It's 63% faster than the Core i7-6950X on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5800X than Core i7-6950X?expand_more

63% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-6950X or Ryzen 7 5800X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 5800X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 5800X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-6950X and Ryzen 7 5800X?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-6950X scores 30/100, Ryzen 7 5800X scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-6950X or Ryzen 7 5800X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-6950X or Ryzen 7 5800X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 5800X is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.