Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 6950X (6th Gen) vs. Intel Core i9 7920X X-series (7th Gen)

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Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 6950X (6th Gen) and Intel Core i9 7920X X-series (7th Gen). Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 6950X (6th Gen) vs. Intel Core i9 7920X X-series (7th Gen) Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 6950X (6th Gen) Intel Core i9 7920X X-series (7th Gen)
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 6950X (6th Gen) Intel Core i9 7920X X-series (7th Gen)
Type Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 6950X (6th Gen) Intel Core i9 7920X X-series (7th Gen)
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA2011-v3 Socket LGA2066 Socket
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 14 nm
Thermal Design Power 140 W 140 W
PCI Express Revision - 3.0
PCI Express Lanes Qty - 44
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Smart Response Technology Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Optane Memory Supported, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512)
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores 10-core 12-core
Number of Threads 20 threads 24 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3 GHz 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.3 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 25 MB 16.5 MB
Cache Memory Details 25 MB L3 - 16.5 MB
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