intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads2.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-11400
intel
Brand10/20
Cores/Threads3GHz
Base Clock140W
TDPIntel Core i7-6950X
Intel Core i5-11400
Intel Core i5-11400
$182 • Mar 2021
Intel Core i7-6950X
$1723 • May 2016
Intel Core i7-6950X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-6950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10 |
| Threads | 12 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 26 X | 30 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 140 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 25.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 730 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Rocket Lake-S) | Core i7 Extreme (Broadwell-E) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1200 | intel socket 2011-3 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 276 mm² | 246 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 40 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 3400 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11400
INTEL • 6/12 • 2.6GHz
Intel Core i7-6950X
INTEL • 10/20 • 3GHz
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