The Core i7-2600K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's CA$165.90 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 48% cheaper – CA$178.88 vs CA$344.78
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, CA$
CA$178.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.04/FPS
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
98%
Price, CA$
CA$344.78
51%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.04/FPS
51%
Core i7-2600K 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 i7-2600K vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
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
98%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $317.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Gulftown |
95 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
