Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6400 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 i5-6400 is 1589 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6400 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6400
- Performs up to 17% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-990X - 133 vs 114 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
133
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
100%
Price, €
€97.95
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i5-6400 |
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Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Gulftown | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |