Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-950 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-950 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 2772 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-950.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-950
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $100.0 vs $230.0
- Up to 48% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-7700K - $0.15 vs $0.29 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 16% better in Valorant than Core i7-950 - 794 vs 684 FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i7-950 - 91 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-950 doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-950 | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 91 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |