The Core i7-6950X is a low-tier desktop gaming CPU released on May 31, 2016. It's currently in stock for $219.99, so it's a lower value for money.
| May 31st, 2016 | $1,723.00 | 140 W | 10/20 | 3.0 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i7-6950X Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| MSRP | $1,723.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 10 |
| Threads | 20 |
| Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Overclockable | Yes |
Core i7-6950X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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+3
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Min 1% FPS
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Min 1% FPS
Ultra
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+2
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
Best Looking
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Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
High
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+1
Average FPS
Min 1% FPS
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