Intel Broadwell-E Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-5960X Benchmark Results Leaked - Overclocked Performance at 4.5 GHz Detailed

The beginning benchmarks results of Intel's flagship Core i7-6950X Broadwell-E processor accept been unveiled. The performance results of Intel'south top, high-cease desktop chip provide usa a detailed expect at how the bit performs with stock and overclocked configurations. These performance results aren't the first to leak ahead of launch since we got to see the benchmarks of the Core i7-6850K and Cadre i7-6900K a few days ago too.

Intel'southward Core i7-6950X is the elevation dog of the Broadwell-E HEDT family!

Intel Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-5960X Processor Bencnmarks Unveiled - Clocks Up To four.5 GHz

The Intel Core i7-6950X is the top gun of the Broadwell-Due east family which is launching at Computex 2022. Intel is going 1 step ahead with this SKU, offering consumers x cores and 20 threads. The scrap was tested against the terminal flagship offering from Intel, the Core i7-5960X (Haswell-Due east) which is a 8 core, sixteen thread chip. The CPUs based on Broadwell utilise the mod 14nm process node while the Haswell CPUs utilize the 22nm process node.

The testing was performed by Silicon Lottery at overclock.internet forums. Their site has already listed the Cadre i7-6950X sample on their main page with a price tag of $2099 US. The flake is a engineering sample but does run and tin can be used on any X99 motherboard.

"This is an pre-release engineering sample (ES) processor. Considering Broadwell-E has not yet launched, you may come up across various issues if your motherboard bios is not however uniform.

Returns are NOT Accustomed for this processor, all sales are final." via Silicon Lottery

Intel Core i7-6950X and Cadre i7-5960X Processor Specifications Comparison:

While the Core i7-6850K and Core i7-5820K comparison was technically justified, the Cadre i7-6950X to Core i7-5960X comparison is kind of not the same as both processors characteristic dissimilar specs and different cost range. The Core i7-6950X is Intel's latest processor with x cores and twenty threads. The processor will run at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a 3.50 GHz boost clock. The processor will come up in an unlocked parcel to allow overclocking support to enthusiasts. The processor rocks 25 MB of L3 cache (ii.5 MB per core) and will be compatible with current generation X99 motherboards that feature the LGA 2022-v3 socket.

Intel Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-5960X Specifications (Image Credits: Silicon Lottery)

The Intel Core i7-5960X is based on the older Haswell compages and features 8 cores with xvi threads. The fleck is clocked at 3.00 GHz base of operations and three.50 GHz boost clocks which are identical to the Core i7-6950X just the difference is within the cadre count with Broadwell-East featuring an extra two cores. The Core i7-5960X also has full of 20 MB L3 cache but does characteristic the same 140W package as the Core i7-5960X. Since at that place isn't whatever deca cadre processor available on the market, Intel is rumored to bump the price of their Broadwell chip up to 1500 USD which is 500 bucks more than compared to the Haswell-E scrap.

Intel HEDT Processor Families:

Intel HEDT Family	Sapphire Rapids-X?	Cascade Lake-X	Skylake-10	Skylake-X	Skylake-X	Broadwell-East	Haswell-E	Ivy Span-East	Sandy Bridge-E	Gulftown
Process Node	10nm ESF	14nm++	14nm+	14nm+	14nm+	14nm	22nm	22nm	32nm	32nm
Flagship SKU	TBA	Core i9-10980XE	Xeon W-3175X	Core i9-9980XE	Core i9-7980XE	Core i7-6950X	Core i7-5960X	Core i7-4960X	Core i7-3960X	Core i7-980X
Max Cores/Threads	56/112?	18/36	28/56	18/36	18/36	10/20	8/16	6/12	6/12	6/12
Clock Speeds	TBA	3.00 / 4.80 GHz	3.10/4.30 GHz	3.00/4.50 GHz	ii.60/4.20 GHz	three.00/three.l GHz	3.00/iii.50 GHz	3.lx/4.00 GHz	3.30/three.90 GHz	three.33/3,threescore GHz
Max Cache	TBA	24.75 MB L3	38.5 MB L3	24.75 MB L3	24.75 MB L3	25 MB L3	20 MB L3	fifteen MB L3	15 MB L3	12 MB L3
Max PCI-Express Lanes (CPU)	112 Gen5?	44 Gen3	44 Gen3	44 Gen3	44 Gen3	40 Gen3	twoscore Gen3	xl Gen3	xl Gen2	32 Gen2
Chipset Compatiblity	W790?	X299	C612E	X299	X299	X99 Chipset	X99 Chipset	X79 Chipset	X79 Chipset	X58 Chipset
Socket Compatiblity	LGA 4677?	LGA 2066	LGA 3647	LGA 2066	LGA 2066	LGA 2022-3	LGA 2022-iii	LGA 2022	LGA 2022	LGA 1366
Memory Compatiblity	DDR5-4800?	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2800	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2400	DDR4-2133	DDR3-1866	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1066
Max TDP	TBA	165W	255W	165W	165W	140W	140W	130W	130W	130W
Launch	Q3 2022?	Q4 2022	Q4 2022	Q4 2022	Q3 2022	Q2 2022	Q3 2022	Q3 2022	Q4 2022	Q1 2022
Launch Price	TBA	$979 Us	~$4000 US	$1979 US	$1999 The states	$1700 US	$1059 US	$999 Us	$999 U.s.	$999 U.s.a.

Intel Core i7-6950X and Cadre i7-5960X Processor Performance Comparison:

We are aware that our readers dearest performance numbers and so nosotros volition be providing you with those. The fleck tested against the Core i7-6950X is technically not the 5960X simply its the Xeon equivalent which provides almost the same performance with a difference nether one% at almost. Both processors were tested on a ASUS Binge Five Extreme motherboard which features an X99 socket. Equally indicated previously, Broadwell-E lineup is uniform with the existing and upcoming X99 motherboards. Libation used was a Corsair H105 which tired its all-time to continue the chip cool during the tests and nether overclocks.

The Core i7-6950X was tested on ASUS'southward flagship X99 Rampage V Extreme motherboard.

The performance results bear witness us a good increase in performance. A clock-to-clock comparison of four.00 GHz on both chips yields scores of 1904 (Multi-Threading) and 151 (Single Threaded) on the Cadre i7-6950X while the Core i7-5960X should score 1592 (Multi-Threading) and 160 (Single Threaded) points. In XTU Benchmark, the 6950X scores 2354 marks against the 2001 marks of the 5960X. The Aida64 numbers show an across the board leverage in memory transfer rates. The tester used 16 GB of DDR4 retentiveness clocked at three.two GHz.

Intel Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-5960X Stock Benchmarks (Prototype Credits: Silicon Lottery)

We also take overclocked numbers for the chip where the 6950X score 2299 points in Cinebench R15 multi-threading test at 4.37 GHz and 2327 points at 4.5 GHz. The tester reports that he managed to go a stable OC effectually 4.3-4.4 GHz which is pretty impressive given that this is still an applied science sample. You lot tin read the benchmark results in detail below:

Intel Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-5960X Overclocked Benchmarks (Paradigm Credits: Silicon Lottery)

Intel Cadre i7-6950X vs Core i7-5960X Cinebench:

CineBench R15 Benchmark	Single Threaded	Multi-Threaded
Intel Core i7-6950X (4.50 GHz)	Not run	2327 Points
Intel Core i7-6950X (4.00 GHz)	151 Points	1904 Points
Intel Core i7-5960X (4.00 GHz)	160 Points	1592 Points
Intel Cadre i7-6900K (3.60 GHz)	Not run	1471 Points
Intel Cadre i7-6850K (iv.20 GHz)	Not run	1311 Points
Intel Core i7-5820K (4.xx GHz)	Non run	1191 Points

Intel Core i7-6950X vs Cadre i7-5960X Aida64:

Processor Name	Retentivity Read	Memory Write	Memory Copy	Memory Latency
Intel Core i7-6950X	71865 MB/s	73505 MB/due south	65429 MB/s	55.8 ns
Intel Cadre i7-5960X	70158 MB/s	53557 MB/s	73098 MB/s	55.0 ns

MSI, Gigabyte, ASUS, EVGA Set New X99 Motherboards For Broadwell-E

Nosotros also would like you lot to know that motherboard makers are already prepping up new X99 products for the Broadwell-Due east launch. We have seen three brand new motherboards from Gigabyte, EVGA has as well teased their X99 FTW G motherboard but now nosotros know that ASUS and MSI are also in the bandwagon. MSI is ready with a all new X99 Gaming Pro motherboard that comes with a revised pattern while ASUS will exist deploying the latest X99 A Two, X99 Deluxe 2 and X99 STRIX Gaming series.

Following is the full list of Broadwell-Eastward processors that will exist launching at Computex in a matter of weeks:

Intel Broadwell-E Family

Processor Proper noun	Intel Core i7-6950X	Intel Core i7-6900K	Intel Core i7-6850K	Intel Core i7-6800K
Process Node	14nm	14nm	14nm	14nm
Cores/Threads	10/xx	8/16	six/12	6/12
Core Clock	3.00 GHz	3.20 GHz	iii.60 GHz	3.40 GHz
Boost Clock	iii.fifty GHz	iii.lxx GHz	iii.80 GHz	3.sixty GHz
L3 Cache	25 MB L3 Cache	twenty MB L3 Enshroud	15 MB L3 Cache	15 MB L3 Enshroud
Unlocked Multiplier (BCLK OC)	Yes, Total Range OC	Aye, Total Range OC	Yes, Full Range OC	Aye, Total Range OC
Chipset	X99	X99	X99	X99
Socket	LGA 2022-3	LGA 2022-3	LGA 2022-three	LGA 2022-3
PCI-E Lanes	xl	forty	40	28
Retention Back up	DDR4-2400 MHz	DDR4-2400 MHz	DDR4-2400 MHz	DDR4-2400 MHz
TDP	140W	140W	140W	140W
Launch Price	$1723 US	$1089 The states	$617 The states	$434 The states