Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700 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 i7-8700 is 2503 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 9% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-990X - 493 vs 454 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
FPS
493
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
100%
Price, €
€169.97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 2222 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Single-Core
565
37.343027098479844%
Multi-Core
2626
44.470787468247245%
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
---|---|---|
Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Gulftown | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |