Key Differences
In short — Core i7-990X outperforms Core i7-3517U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-990X is 465 days older than Core i7-3517U.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3517U
- Consumes up to 87% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 17 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Performs up to 7% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-3517U - 77 vs 72 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3517U - 12 vs 4 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FPS
77
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.24/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$326.63
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$326.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10738 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jun 3rd, 2012
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3517U | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
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Jun 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Gulftown |
Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
1.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
17 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
19.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |