Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
66 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Intel Core i9-7820X is a powerhouse for enthusiasts, delivering exceptional overclocking and single-core performance, but it comes with a hefty price tag and a notable flaw: lack of SGX support for 4K Blu-ray playback. While some users praise its raw power and low temperatures, others point out that AMD offers better value for most buyers. Overall, it's a niche product for those who demand top-tier performance and are willing to pay for it.
Pros
- Exceptional overclocking capability
- High single-core performance
- Great for gaming and rendering
- Low temperatures with good cooling
- Powerful for heavy workloads
Cons
- High price
- No SGX support for 4K Blu-ray
- Requires delidding for extreme overclocking
- Not recommended for stock users
Performance 7
Overclocking 5
Value for money 4
Temperature 3
Sgx support 1
Recommendation 3
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 7960X | 6526Y |
| Codename | Skylake X | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 22 | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 44 | 80★ |
| TDP | 165★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ai (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong multi thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 20660.150score per dollar
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 46770.037score per dollar
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7960X 16-core LGA 2066 offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.
