The Core i9-7960X is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-6950X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 20 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 140 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-7960X vs Core i7-6950X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7960X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
Core i9-7960X 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 i9-7960X vs Core i7-6950X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7960X vs Core i7-6950X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7960X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
88%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
62%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6950X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$1,699.00 | MSRP | $1,723.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 10 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 22 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
