Xeon E5-2676 V3 vs i7-6950X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6950X
2016
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
10.92
+27.6%
Xeon E5-2676 V3
2015
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
8.56

Core i7-6950X outperforms Xeon E5-2676 V3 by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and Xeon E5-2676 V3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking719892
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.89no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency7.386.75
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)June 2015 (9 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 Xeon E5-2676 V3 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed3 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/s / QPIno data
L1 cache32K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size246 mm2356 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million2,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and Xeon E5-2676 V3 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 configuration12
SocketFCLGA20112011-3
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and Xeon E5-2676 V3. 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 Xeon E5-2676 V3 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 Xeon E5-2676 V3 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 Xeon E5-2676 V3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and Xeon E5-2676 V3.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4040

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
+27.6%
Xeon E5-2676 V3 8.56

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 17340
+27.5%
Xeon E5-2676 V3 13595

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
+109%
Xeon E5-2676 V3 629

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
+271%
Xeon E5-2676 V3 2308

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.92 8.56
Physical cores 10 12
Threads 20 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 120 Watt

i7-6950X has a 27.6% higher aggregate performance score, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon E5-2676 V3, on the other hand, has 20% more physical cores and 20% more threads, and 16.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2676 V3 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6950X is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2676 V3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6950X and Xeon E5-2676 V3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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