The Core i9-10900K 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$355.06 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
- 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
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Up to 51% cheaper – CA$344.78 vs CA$699.84
Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, CA$
CA$699.84
49%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.6/FPS
57%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
87%
Min 1% FPS
113
88%
Price, CA$
CA$344.78
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.04/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
70%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
125 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
