i5-6440EQ vs i7-6950X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6950X
2016
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
11.36
+219%

Core i7-6950X outperforms Core i5-6440EQ by a whopping 219% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and Core i5-6440EQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7031540
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.890.54
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Intel Core i5
Power efficiency7.407.21
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)12 October 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,723$250

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-6950X has 65% better value for money than i5-6440EQ.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and Core i5-6440EQ 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate9.6 GT/s / QPI4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache32K (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache25 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size246 mm2122 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and Core i5-6440EQ 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)
SocketFCLGA2011no data
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i5-6440EQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6950X and Core i5-6440EQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i5-6440EQ 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 Core i5-6440EQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4LPDDR3-1866
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidthno data34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 530

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i5-6440EQ.

PCIe version3.03.0
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
+219%
i5-6440EQ 3.56

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
+219%
i5-6440EQ 5445

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.36 3.56
Recency 31 May 2016 12 October 2015
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 4
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 45 Watt

i7-6950X has a 219.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, and 150% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

i5-6440EQ, on the other hand, has 211.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6440EQ in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6950X is a desktop processor while Core i5-6440EQ is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6950X and Core i5-6440EQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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