Key Differences
In short — Core i3-1005G1 outperforms Core i7-6950X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-1005G1 is 1157 days newer than Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-1005G1
- Consumes up to 89% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 15 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6950X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-1005G1 - 20 vs 4 threads
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
183
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.73/FPS
100%
Price, $
$499
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $499 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9670 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Mobile • Aug 1st, 2019
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-1005G1 | vs | Intel Core i7-6950X |
---|---|---|
Aug 1st, 2019 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ice Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel BGA 1526 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
1.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
15 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
12.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |