Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-6850K 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 i7-6850K is 1923 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 130 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 26% better in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i7-990X - 116 vs 92 FPS
- Up to 13% cheaper than Core i7-990X - CA$288.62 vs CA$330.26
- Up to 31% better value when playing Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i7-990X - CA$2.49 vs CA$3.59 per FPS
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
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Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
116
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.49/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$288.62
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
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Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Gulftown | Codename | Broadwell E |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 140 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |