Core i7-6950X

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameCore i7-6950X
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)
Market segmentDesktop processor
DesignerIntel
ManufacturerIntel
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,723

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking758
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.92
Power efficiency7.48

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)
Chip lithography14 nm
Die size246 mm2
Number of transistors3,800 million
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)
Threads20
Number of CPUs in a configuration1

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz
Unlocked multiplier+

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache32K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

SocketFCLGA2011
PCIe version3
PCI Express lanes40

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

AES-NI+
AVX+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
Turbo Boost Technology2
Hyper-Threading Technology+
TXT+
EDB+