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Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz vs Intel Core i7-6950X @ 3.00GHz

The values for the CPUs below are determined from thousands of PerformanceTest benchmark results and are updated daily.


×Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz×Intel Core i7-6950X @ 3.00GHz+ ADD
Price$16001$1299.99
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Socket TypeFCLGA2066LGA2011-v3
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed2.8 GHz3.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 4.2 GHzUp to 4.0 GHz
# of Physical Cores16 (Threads: 32)10 (Threads: 20)
Max TDP165W140W
Yearly Running Cost$30.11$25.55
First Seen on ChartQ4 2017Q2 2016
# of Samples118423
Cross-Platform Rating5951640874
Single Thread Rating25802368
CPU Mark2695917177
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 21st of January 2021 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
 26,959
Intel Core i7-6950X @ 3.00GHz
 17,177
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 21st of January 2021 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
 16.85
Intel Core i7-6950X @ 3.00GHz
 13.21
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 21st of January 2021 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
 2,580
Intel Core i7-6950X @ 3.00GHz
 2,368
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per dayAverage CPU Utilization (0-100%)1Power cost, $ per kWh2
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
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Max TDP165W140W
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Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.