Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900X 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 i9-9900X is 2794 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i9-9900X - CA$333.43 vs CA$774.0
- Up to 54% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i9-9900X - CA$0.73 vs CA$1.57 per FPS
- Consumes up to 21% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900X - 130 vs 165 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900X
- Performs up to 8% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-990X - 492 vs 454 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-990X - 20 vs 12 threads
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FPS
454
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.73/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$333.43
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$333.43 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18607 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
492
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.57/FPS
46%
Price, CA$
CA$774
43%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$774 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18608 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i9-9900X |
---|---|---|
Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Gulftown | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 165 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |