i9-13700HX vs i7-6950X

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and Core i9-13700HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking707not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.85no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency7.39no data
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Raptor Lake
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,723no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and Core i9-13700HX 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/s / QPIno data
L1 cache32K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache25 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and Core i9-13700HX 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA2011no data
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i9-13700HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-6950X and Core i9-13700HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i9-13700HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i9-13700HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and Core i9-13700HX.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes40no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 10 16
Threads 20 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 125 Watt

i9-13700HX has 60% more physical cores and 20% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 12% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-6950X and Core i9-13700HX. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i7-6950X is a desktop processor while Core i9-13700HX is a notebook one.


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