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Intel Core i7-6950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-6950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X was released in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 6000X (1) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
6 | Generation | 3 |
Broadwell E | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
10 | Cores | 24 |
20 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-6950X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
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 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 280 W. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6950X has a 25.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X cache has a total of 140.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | 1435 $ |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
Unknown | Unknown |