The Core i9-13900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-13900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 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
The Core i9-13900K is better in every way
Core i9-13900K vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
76%
Min 1% FPS
113
78%
Price, CA$
CA$143.37
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.84/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900K 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 i9-13900K vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900K vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
64%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
125 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
