The Core i7-990X is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $2.84 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Up to 2% cheaper – $160.38 vs $163.22
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 91 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
89%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, €
€160.38
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.94/FPS
90%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€163.22
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
100%
Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
