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Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-6950X

Core i7-12700KF vs Core i7-6950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $189.98 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-6950X

3.0 GHz | 10-core

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Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition (25M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) 3.0 10

Buy for $499 on Amazon

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Updated 8046 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $189.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8046 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6950X

3.0 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition (25M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) 3.0 10

Buy for $499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8046 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF is 1983 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6950X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 30% better in Rust than Core i7-6950X - 247 vs 190 FPS
  • Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-6950X - $189.98 vs $499.0
  • Up to 71% better value when playing Rust than Core i7-6950X - $0.77 vs $2.63 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 125 vs 140 Watts
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

247

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.77/FPS

100%

Price, $

$189.98

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $189.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8046 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Core i7-6950X

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

190

76%

Value, $/FPS

$2.63/FPS

29%

Price, $

$499

38%

Intel BX80671I76950X Boxed Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition (25M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) 3.0 10

Buy for $499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8046 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Core i7-6950X

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

Intel Core i7-6950X Logo
Core i7-6950X

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1295

51%

Multi-Core

8447

62%

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Intel Core i7-12700KF

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Intel Core i7-6950X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores10
20Threads20
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.5 GHz
125 W
TDP140 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier30.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-12700KF or Core i7-6950X

Rust, 1920 x 1080, High

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