The Core i5-3450 is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X and it's also a better value for money, as it's CA$145.19 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 42% cheaper – CA$199.59 vs CA$344.78
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 41% less energy – 77 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Core i5-3450 vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, CA$
CA$199.59
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, CA$
CA$344.78
57%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.04/FPS
57%
Core i5-3450 vs Core i7-990X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3450 vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3450 vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
94%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-3450 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $174.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Gulftown |
77 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
