Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3470S 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 i5-3470S is 463 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470S - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470S
- Performs up to 0% better in Lost Ark than Core i7-990X - 228 vs 227 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FPS
227
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.44/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$326.63
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$326.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10969 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i5-3470S |
---|---|---|
Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Gulftown | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |