Intel Core i7-6950X | MediaTek MT8163V/A | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-6950X or MediaTek MT8163V/A - 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 MediaTek MT8163V/A has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The MediaTek MT8163V/A was released in Q2/2015. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
Intel Core i 6000X (1) | CPU group | MediaTek MT816x (4) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Broadwell E | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
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 MediaTek MT8163V/A has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8163V/A |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.50 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.60 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | Midgard 3 |
Technology | 28nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-6950X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek MT8163V/A can connect up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8163V/A |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR3-800, DDR3-800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
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 MediaTek MT8163V/A is --. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8163V/A |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6950X has a 25.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek MT8163V/A cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8163V/A |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q2/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
ARM Mali-T720 MP2 @ 0.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6950X | MediaTek MT8163V/A |
Unknown | Unknown |