The Core i7-9700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$221.63 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A 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
- Up to 61% cheaper – CA$143.37 vs CA$365.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$365
39%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.9/FPS
44%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
89%
Price, CA$
CA$143.37
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.84/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $385.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
95 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
