The Core i7-990X is a faster gaming CPU than the FX-4300, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $117.12 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the FX-4300
- Up to 73% cheaper – $43.26 vs $160.38
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-990X vs FX-4300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, €
€160.38
26%
Value, €/FPS
€0.94/FPS
27%
Core i7-990X vs FX-4300 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 FX-4300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs FX-4300 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
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
FX-4300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-4300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Gulftown | Codename | Vishera |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
