Key Differences
In short — Core i7-990X outperforms FX-4300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-990X is 607 days older than FX-4300.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Performs up to 0% better in Monster Hunter: World than FX-4300 - 251 vs 250 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD FX-4300 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of AMD FX-4300
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 95 vs 130 Watts
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FX-4300
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | AMD FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | FX |
| Gulftown | Codename | Vishera |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 19.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
