Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K is 1430 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 26% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-6950X - 225 vs 179 FPS
- Up to 25% cheaper than Core i7-6950X - $490.0 vs $651.07
- Up to 40% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i7-6950X - $2.18 vs $3.64 per FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6950X - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
225
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.18/FPS
100%
Price, $
$490
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6950X | vs | Intel Core i9-10900K |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |