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In short — Core i7-2960XM outperforms Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-2960XM is 192 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 55 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2960XM - 12 vs 8 threads
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FPS
186
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.78/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$330.26
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-2960XM
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2960XM | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Gulftown |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 130 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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