Core i7-6950X vs Xeon E5-4669 v4

Core i7-6950X

10 Cores20 Thrd140 WWMax: 4 GHz2016

Xeon E5-4669 v4

22 Cores44 Thrd135 WWMax: 3 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6950X

10 / 20

17,580

+0.2%

17,547

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6950X

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

649%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

649%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

205%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

649%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

649%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

648%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

192%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

647%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

178%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

647%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

645%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

641%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

162%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

636%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

636%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

145%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

633%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

632%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

132%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

632%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

131%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

628%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

100%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

626%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

624%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

617%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

616%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

602%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

602%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

601%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

592%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4669 v4

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

290%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

272%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

256%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

251%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

246%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

242%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

242%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

240%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

228%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

226%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

153%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

150%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

147%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

126%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($300) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-4669 v4 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-6950X	Xeon E5-4669 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-E (2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6950X ($180), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($120 less, 40% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-6950X	Xeon E5-4669 v4
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+67%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-6950X Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4669 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6950X and Xeon E5-4669 v4

Core i7-6950X

The Core i7-6950X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-E (2016) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,580 points. Launch price was $1,723.

Xeon E5-4669 v4

The Xeon E5-4669 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,547 points. Launch price was $7,007.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-6950X packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E5-4669 v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-4669 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-6950X versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4669 v4 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-6950X (base: 3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-6950X uses the Broadwell-E (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4669 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6950X scores 17,580 against the Xeon E5-4669 v4's 17,547 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-6950X. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-6950X vs 55 MB on the Xeon E5-4669 v4.

Feature	Core i7-6950X	Xeon E5-4669 v4
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	22 / 44+120%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+33%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+36%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)	55 MB+120%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	5.5 MB+2100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-E (2016)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	17,580	17,547
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,730
Geekbench 6 Single	—	825
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,882

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA2011 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-6950X	Xeon E5-4669 v4
Socket	LGA2011	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	1536 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-6950X) / Yes (Xeon E5-4669 v4).

Feature	Core i7-6950X	Xeon E5-4669 v4
Integrated GPU	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-6950X launched at $1723 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4669 v4 debuted at $7007. At current prices ($180 vs $300), the Core i7-6950X is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-6950X delivers 97.7 pts/$ vs 58.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4669 v4 — making the Core i7-6950X the 50.2% better value option.