Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6950X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7350K is 217 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 1% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-6950X - 123 vs 122 FPS
- Up to 90% cheaper than Core i7-6950X - $51.6 vs $499.0
- Up to 90% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-6950X - $0.42 vs $4.09 per FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 60 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 i3-7350K - 20 vs 4 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
123
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.42/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i7-6950X |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |