Intel Core i7-6950X vs Intel Core i7-8700
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i7-6950X and the Intel Core i7-8700. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W | 65W |
| Cores | 10 | 6 |
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB | 12 MB |
| Threads | 10 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Broadwell | Coffee Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Intel Core i7-6950X
2
specs won
Intel Core i7-8700
4
specs won
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