CPU Compare
Intel Core i7-6950X
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
SysReqs Overall Score
Generic CPU rating
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
Geekbench CPU (Multi-Core)
Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i7-6950X and AMD Ryzen 9 5950XGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i7-6950X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Broadwell | Vermeer |
| Release Date | Jun 2016 | Oct 2020 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 10 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 20 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 3.00 | 3.40 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 4.90 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB | 64 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | AM4 |
| TDP | 140 | 105 |