Intel Core i7-6950X | Intel Atom x6425RE | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-6950X or Intel Atom x6425RE - 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 Intel Atom x6425RE has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Atom x6425RE was released in Q1/2021. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Intel Atom (101) |
Intel Core i 6000X (1) | CPU group | Intel Atom x6000 (10) |
6 | Generation | 6 |
Broadwell E | Architecture | Elkhart Lake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 Intel Atom x6425RE has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.90 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | Intel Atom x6425RE |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.90 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 Intel Atom x6425RE can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | Intel Atom x6425RE |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 136.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 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 Intel Atom x6425RE is 12 W. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | Intel Atom x6425RE |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6950X has a 25.00 MB cache, while the Intel Atom x6425RE cache has a total of 1.50 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | Intel Atom x6425RE |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | BGA 1493 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) @ 0.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6425RE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Intel Atom x6425RE |
Unknown | Unknown |