Intel Core i7-6950X | AMD FX-7600P | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-6950X or AMD FX-7600P - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-6950X has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-6950X was released in Q2/2016. The AMD FX-7600P has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-7600P was released in Q2/2014. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
Intel Core i 6000X (1) | CPU group | AMD FX-7000 (2) |
6 | Generation | 3 |
Broadwell E | Architecture | Kaveri (Steamroller) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-6950X is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (3.50 GHz). The AMD FX-7600P has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz (3.60 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | AMD FX-7600P |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.70 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) |
GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-6950X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD FX-7600P can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | AMD FX-7600P |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR3-2133 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
40 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-6950X has a TDP of 140 W, that of the AMD FX-7600P is 35 W. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | AMD FX-7600P |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6950X has a 25.00 MB cache, while the AMD FX-7600P cache has a total of 4.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | AMD FX-7600P |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | FM2+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) @ 0.72 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-7600P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | AMD FX-7600P |
Unknown | Unknown |