Celeron B840 vs i7-6950X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6950X
2016
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
11.36
+1703%

Core i7-6950X outperforms Celeron B840 by a whopping 1703% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and Celeron B840 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7032779
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.89no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Intel Celeron
Power efficiency7.401.64
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)1 July 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,723$86

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and Celeron B840 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads202
Base clock speed3 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz1.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate9.6 GT/s / QPI4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data19
L1 cache32K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache25 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size246 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and Celeron B840 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2011FCPGA988,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and Celeron B840. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA-+
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-6950X and Celeron B840 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6950X and Celeron B840 are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6950X and Celeron B840. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GB16 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel® Processors
Graphics max frequencyno data1 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6950X and Celeron B840 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and Celeron B840.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes4016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-6950X 11.36
+1703%
Celeron B840 0.63

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-6950X 17388
+1698%
Celeron B840 967

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-6950X 1315
+301%
Celeron B840 328

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-6950X 8586
+1338%
Celeron B840 597

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.36 0.63
Recency 31 May 2016 1 July 2011
Physical cores 10 2
Threads 20 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 35 Watt

i7-6950X has a 1703.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 400% more physical cores and 900% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

Celeron B840, on the other hand, has 300% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron B840 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6950X is a desktop processor while Celeron B840 is a notebook one.


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