Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-8600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-8600 is 2547 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600 - 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600
- Performs up to 11% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-990X - 250 vs 226 FPS
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i7-990X - CA$222.5 vs CA$326.63
- Up to 39% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-990X - CA$0.89 vs CA$1.45 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
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Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
FPS
250
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.89/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$222.5
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i5-8600 |
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Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Gulftown | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |