Core i7-950

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-950

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-950 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,602 Rank: 1188
Rank Name Score Visual
1184 Core m5-6Y54 4,610
+0.2%
1185 Core i3-7020U 4,610
+0.2%
1186 Xeon X5687 4,607
+0.1%
1187 Xeon X3460 4,603
+0%
1188 Core i7-950 4,602
1189 Core i7 860 4,602
+0%
1190 Core i5-5200U 4,601
+-0%
1191 Xeon W3550 4,600
+-0%
1192 Xeon X5670 4,600
+-0%
1193 Core i3-3220 4,599
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-950 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,664 Rank: 1013
Rank Name Score Visual
1009 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,665
+0%
1010 Core i7-6660U 4,665
+0%
1011 Core i7-4712HQ 4,665
+0%
1012 Core i7-3632QM 4,665
+0%
1013 Core i7-950 4,664
1014 Core i7-7567U 4,663
+-0%
1015 Xeon X5570 4,663
+-0%
1016 Core i7-3635QM 4,661
-0.1%
1017 Xeon X5560 4,661
-0.1%
1018 Core i5 760 4,661
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-950 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,561 Rank: 1238
Rank Name Score Visual
1234 Core i5-L16G7 4,573
+0.3%
1235 Celeron 4305U 4,569
+0.2%
1236 Xeon W3580 4,567
+0.1%
1237 Core i3-2100 4,564
+0.1%
1238 Core i7-950 4,561
1239 A10-6800K 4,561
+0%
1240 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,560
+-0%
1241 Core i5-2300 4,559
+-0%
1242 Core i3-4000M 4,558
-0.1%
1243 Celeron G1630 4,558
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-950 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,606 Rank: 954
Rank Name Score Visual
950 Core i5-3330S 4,607
+0%
951 Xeon W3550 4,607
+0%
952 Xeon X5560 4,607
+0%
953 Core i5-2500K 4,606
+0%
954 Core i7-950 4,606
955 Core i7-2820QM 4,605
+-0%
956 Xeon E3-1220 4,605
+-0%
957 Core i3-9100TE 4,604
+-0%
958 Core i7-870 4,603
-0.1%
959 Xeon X5550 4,602
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-950 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,583 Rank: 951
Rank Name Score Visual
947 Xeon W3570 4,585
+0%
948 Core i3-1115G4E 4,584
+0%
949 Xeon W-2102 4,583
+0%
950 Core i5-2500K 4,583
+0%
951 Core i7-950 4,583
952 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,583
+0%
953 Pentium Gold G5620 4,582
+-0%
954 Core i5-4430 4,582
+-0%
955 Core i5-2500 4,581
+-0%
956 Core i5-4460S 4,581
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-950 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,584 Rank: 1004
Rank Name Score Visual
1000 Core i5-2310 4,585
+0%
1001 Xeon X3470 4,585
+0%
1002 Xeon W5590 4,585
+0%
1003 Core i3-6167U 4,584
+0%
1004 Core i7-950 4,584
1005 Core i7-875K 4,584
+0%
1006 Core i7-7600U 4,583
+-0%
1007 Core i7-7500U 4,583
+-0%
1008 Core i7-2710QE 4,583
+-0%
1009 Core i7-2670QM 4,583
+-0%

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Core i7-950 Details

The Intel Core i7-950, launched in June 2009, stands as a relic of the early Core i7 era, now more than 14 years old. Despite its age, it remains a benchmark reference point for processors from the Bloomfield generation. Built on a 45 nm process and featuring a 130 W TDP, the i7-950 was designed for high-performance desktop systems using the FCLGA1366 socket. With four cores and eight threads enabled via Hyper-Threading, it delivers a base clock of 3.06 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.33 GHz, supported by 8 MB of L3 cache and 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache. It supports triple-channel DDR3 memory up to 24 GB and offers a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

The Core i7-950 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output, and relies on a PCI Express 2.0 interface for connectivity. It supports a broad range of Intel technologies, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, HT, and Intel VT-x, making it a capable platform for its time. However, its performance today is modest compared to modern CPUs. In Passmark benchmarks, the i7-950 scores 4602 overall, placing it at #1188 among 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4561 (#1238) and a multicore score of 4664 (#1013).

In today’s context, the i7-950 is positioned far behind contemporary offerings. It trails slightly behind modern mainstream chips like the Core i3-7020U and the Core i5-5200U, both of which are more efficient and offer better single-thread performance despite lower clock speeds. The processor is outpaced in both single- and multicore performance by nearly every modern CPU, including those in the top 50 lists, where even entry-level Ryzen and Core models now dominate. Its strongest performance category is multicore, where it ranks just above the Xeon X5560 and Xeon X5570, but still falls short of the most capable modern processors.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-950 is not suitable for modern workloads such as gaming, content creation, or AI applications. Its high power consumption and lack of modern features limit its relevance. However, it remains a notable example of Intel’s early 2000s desktop performance strategy and may still serve in legacy systems or retro builds where compatibility with older hardware is required. For new systems, it is vastly outclassed by current-generation CPUs in both performance and efficiency.
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Intel Core i7-950

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-950
Model Number: i7-950
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3060 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Core Name: Bloomfield
Socket: FCLGA1366
Package: FC-LGA8
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 130 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels: 3
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1300 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 263 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX SMT Flex Memory FMA
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