Atom x7213RE vs i7-6950X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6950X
2016
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
10.92
+788%
Atom x7213RE
2024
2 cores / 2 threads, 9 Watt
1.23

Core i7-6950X outperforms Atom x7213RE by a whopping 788% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and Atom x7213RE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7182321
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.89no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency7.3812.93
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Amston Lake (2024)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)8 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,723$42

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and Atom x7213RE 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads202
Base clock speed3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/s / QPIno data
L1 cache32K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
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 Atom x7213RE 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
SocketFCLGA2011Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and Atom x7213RE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
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 Atom x7213RE 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 Atom x7213RE 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 Atom x7213RE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 16EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and Atom x7213RE.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes409

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
+788%
Atom x7213RE 1.23

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
+786%
Atom x7213RE 1957

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.92 1.23
Recency 31 May 2016 8 April 2024
Physical cores 10 2
Threads 20 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 9 Watt

i7-6950X has a 787.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 400% more physical cores and 900% more threads.

Atom x7213RE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 1455.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x7213RE in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6950X is a desktop processor while Atom x7213RE is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6950X and Atom x7213RE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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