The Core i5-1235U is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-1235U
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 88% less energy – 15 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
The Core i5-1235U is better in every way
Core i5-1235U vs Core i7-990X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-1235U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
183
86%
Min 1% FPS
127
88%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-1235U vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-1235U vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-1235U
Feb 23rd, 2022
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.3 GHz
37%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
85%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-1235U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 23rd, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1744 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
15 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 1.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Iris Xe 80EU | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
