i7-11600H vs i7-6950X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6950X
2016
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
10.92
+5.4%
Core i7-11600H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
10.36

Core i7-6950X outperforms Core i7-11600H by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking718754
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.89no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency7.3827.99
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Tiger Lake H45 (2021)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,723$395

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/s / QPI8 GT/s
L1 cache32K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size246 mm2190 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Keyno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4020

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 10.92
+5.4%
i7-11600H 10.36

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 17340
+5.4%
i7-11600H 16452

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 1316
i7-11600H 1919
+45.8%

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 8570
+31%
i7-11600H 6544

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.92 10.36
Recency 31 May 2016 11 May 2021
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 35 Watt

i7-6950X has a 5.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

i7-11600H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 300% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H.

Note that Core i7-6950X is a desktop processor while Core i7-11600H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6950X and Core i7-11600H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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