Ultra 7 265KF vs i7-6950X

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Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking705not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.89no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency7.39no data
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)24 October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,723$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed3 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/s / QPIno data
L1 cache32K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size246 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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
SocketFCLGA20111851
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and Core Ultra 7 265KF. 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
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6950X and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4020

Pros & cons summary


Recency 31 May 2016 24 October 2024
Physical cores 10 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 125 Watt

Ultra 7 265KF has an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 12% lower power consumption.

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