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 i7-6950X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 1% better in Stray than Core i7-6950X - 184 vs 183 FPS
- Up to 90% cheaper than Core i7-6950X - $51.6 vs $499.0
- Up to 90% better value when playing Stray than Core i7-6950X - $0.28 vs $2.73 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
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
184
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.28/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6950X | vs | Intel Core i3-7350K |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 60 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |