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Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-6950X

Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-6950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $250 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

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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 $633.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $250 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 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 $633.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K is 217 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6950X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K

  • Performs up to 2% better in F1 22 than Core i7-6950X - 278 vs 273 FPS
  • Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-6950X - $250.0 vs $633.4
  • Up to 61% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i7-6950X - $0.9 vs $2.32 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 91 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 i7-7700K - 20 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of F1 22.
F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

278

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.9/FPS

100%

Price, $

$250

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $250 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

273

98%

Value, $/FPS

$2.32/FPS

38%

Price, $

$633.4

39%

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

Buy for $633.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

100%

Multi-Core

5105

60%

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1295

82%

Multi-Core

8447

100%

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Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i7-6950X Logo

Intel Core i7-6950X

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
8Threads
20
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.5 GHz
91 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
42.0x
Multiplier30.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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