Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3960X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-990X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-3960X is 263 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i7-3960X - CA$333.43 vs CA$1045.69
- Up to 68% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i7-3960X - CA$2.1 vs CA$6.49 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3960X
- Performs up to 1% better in No Man's Sky than Core i7-990X - 161 vs 159 FPS
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FPS
159
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.1/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$333.43
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$333.43 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 155 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
FPS
161
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$6.49/FPS
32%
Price, CA$
CA$1045.69
31%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$1,045.69 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 155 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i7-3960X |
---|---|---|
Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Gulftown | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |