Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 2140 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 4% better in World of Tanks than Core i7-990X - 528 vs 507 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
