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Core i7-990X vs Ryzen 5 5600GT

Core i7-990X vs Ryzen 5 5600GT: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-990X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM

Buy for CA$349 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 162 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600GT

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 24-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for CA$183.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 161 minutes ago

Core i7-990X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM

Buy for CA$349 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 162 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600GT

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 24-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for CA$183.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 161 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600GT outperforms the more expensive Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600GT is 4701 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600GT

  • Performs up to 8% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-990X - 169 vs 157 FPS
  • Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-990X - CA$183.98 vs CA$349.00
  • Up to 51% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-990X - CA$1.09 vs CA$2.22 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Core i7-990X

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

157

93%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.22/FPS

49%

Price, CA$

CA$349

52%

Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM

Buy for CA$349 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 162 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

169

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.09/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$183.98

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 24-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for CA$183.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 161 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Core i7-990X

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Core i7-990X

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

28%

Multi-Core

2626

32%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2047

100%

Multi-Core

8256

100%

Intel Core i7-990X Logo

Core i7-990X

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo

Ryzen 5 5600GT

Feb 24th, 2011Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
GulftownCodenameNot Available
Intel Socket 1366SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
26.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 7
YesOverclockableYes

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