Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-9700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-9700K is 2794 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - CA$333.43 vs CA$405.88
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700K
- Performs up to 78% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-990X - 180 vs 101 FPS
- Up to 32% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i7-990X - CA$2.25 vs CA$3.3 per FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 14044 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
180
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.25/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$405.88
82%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$405.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 14045 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i7-9700K |
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Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Gulftown | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |