The Core i7-990X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-14600K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
The Core i5-14600K is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-990X vs Core i5-14600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
78%
Min 1% FPS
113
80%
Price, CA$
CA$344.78
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.04/FPS
100%
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-990X vs Core i5-14600K 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 i7-990X vs Core i5-14600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs Core i5-14600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
12 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
99%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
70%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $319.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 14 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
