Intel Core i7-6950X processor review

Intel Core i7-6950X

Core i7-6950X processor released by Intel; release date: 10 March 2016. At the time of release, the processor cost $1,723. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Broadwell E microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 10, threads - 20. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.50 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 14 nm. Cache size: L1 - 320 KB, L2 - 2.5 MB, L3 - 25 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR4 2400/2133. Maximum memory size: 128 GB.

Supported socket types: FCLGA2011-3. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 140 Watt.

The processor has integrated graphics None.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
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4870
2326
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
17344
Geekbench 4
Single Core
Top 1 CPU
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5311
977
Geekbench 4
Multi-Core
Top 1 CPU
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36691
9071
3DMark Fire Strike
Physics Score
Top 1 CPU
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25463
6073
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Face Detection
Top 1 CPU
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97.640 mPixels/s
10.499 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Ocean Surface Simulation
Top 1 CPU
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741.453 Frames/s
103.335 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
T-Rex
Top 1 CPU
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4.623 Frames/s
1.263 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Video Composition
Top 1 CPU
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49.002 Frames/s
5.312 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Bitcoin Mining
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
218.231 mHash/s
14.075 mHash/s
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 2326
PassMark - CPU mark 17344
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 977
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 9071
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 6073
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection 10.499 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation 103.335 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex 1.263 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition 5.312 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining 14.075 mHash/s

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Broadwell E
Launch date 10 March 2016
Launch price (MSRP) $1,723
Place in performance rating 1451
Price now $1,575.99
Processor Number i7-6950X
Series Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 3.73
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.00 GHz
Die size 246 mm
Front-side bus (FSB) 9.6 GT / s / QPI
L1 cache 320 KB
L2 cache 2.5 MB
L3 cache 25 MB
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C
Maximum frequency 3.50 GHz
Number of cores 10
Number of threads 20
Transistor count 3200 Million
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 4
Maximum memory size 128 GB
Supported memory types DDR4 2400/2133

Graphics

Processor graphics None

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Sockets supported FCLGA2011-3
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 140 Watt

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 40
PCI Express revision 3.0
Scalability 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Turbo Boost Max 3.0

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)