Intel Core i7-950

Intel Core i7-950
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i7-950 processor was a remarkable component for high-performance desktop computers in its time. It utilized the then-advanced Bloomfield architecture and was manufactured using a 45nm process. This combination enabled solid computing power for a variety of demanding tasks. We still remember well how this generation redefined expectations for desktop processors.

A key feature was the initial integration of the memory controller directly into the processor. This significantly improved system response times. The Intel Core i7-950 had a generous 8 MB Level 3 cache and 1 MB Level 2 cache. This contributed significantly to fast data access. The maximum memory bandwidth of 26 GB/s also underscored its suitability for the high-end systems of that time.

For its era, this processor offered a reliable base for demanding users. It was well suited for parallel tasks thanks to Hyper-Threading, which enabled the simultaneous processing of up to eight threads. This made the Intel Core i7-950 a respectable option for anyone who needed high multithreaded performance.
  • Advanced Bloomfield Architecture
  • Generous Level 3 Cache (8 MB)
  • Hyper-Threading Support

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 783 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 681 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-2400
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
598
Intel Celeron G4900T
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
594
Intel Core i7-950
4C / 8T · 3.33 GHz
590
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C / 20T · 3.00 GHz
588
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
588
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Athlon 300GE
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,972
Intel Core i5-3450
4C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,966
Intel Core i7-950
4C / 8T · 3.06 GHz
1,965
Intel Core i5-3350P
4C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,962
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,948
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD FX-8350
AMD FX-8350 101 %
8C / 8T · 4.20 GHz
573
Intel Core i5-760
4C / 4T · 3.33 GHz
571
Intel Core i7-950
4C / 8T · 3.33 GHz
569
Intel Celeron G1830
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
568
Intel Core i3-4330TE
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
565
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-880
4C / 8T · 3.06 GHz
2,328
Intel Core i3-7300
2C / 4T · 4.00 GHz
2,325
Intel Core i7-950
4C / 8T · 3.06 GHz
2,313
AMD FX-8300
AMD FX-8300 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
2,311
Intel Core i5-2320
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
2,304
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-3570K
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,447
Intel Core i5-7400
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,444
Intel Core i7-950
4C / 8T · 3.06 GHz
1,442
Intel Core i5-3570
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,436
Intel Core i5-4590S
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,419

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i7 (300)
CPU groupIntel Core i7 900 (7)
ArchitectureBloomfield
Technology45 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1366
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.06 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.33 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache1.00 MB
L3-Cache8.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1066
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory24 GB
Memory channels3
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP130 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release dateQ2/2009
Release price305 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i7-950
Intel Core i7-950
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