The Core i5-14500 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $50.43 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Up to 24% cheaper – $160.38 vs $210.81
Core i5-14500 vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€210.81
76%
Value, €/FPS
€1/FPS
94%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
80%
Min 1% FPS
113
82%
Price, €
€160.38
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.94/FPS
100%
Core i5-14500 vs Core i7-990X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14500 vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14500 vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
12 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $232.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
