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Core i7-990X vs Ryzen 5 5600

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

Intel 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$339.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1657 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$148.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1667 minutes ago

Intel 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$339.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1657 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$148.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1667 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600 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 5600 is 4073 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 5% better in Resident Evil Village than Core i7-990X - 308 vs 292 FPS
  • Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-990X - CA$148.98 vs CA$339.58
  • Up to 59% better value when playing Resident Evil Village than Core i7-990X - CA$0.48 vs CA$1.16 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
This is a free version of Resident Evil Village.
Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

292

94.8051948051948%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.16/FPS

41.37931034482759%

Price, CA$

CA$339.58

43%

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

Buy for CA$339.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1657 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

308

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.48/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$148.98

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$148.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1667 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

27.846229669788077%

Multi-Core

2626

30.753015575594333%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i7-990X

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600

Feb 24th, 2011Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
GulftownCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1366SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
26.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-990X or Ryzen 5 5600

Resident Evil Village, 1920 x 1080, Max

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