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Core i7-990X vs Ryzen 5 5600GT

Core i7-990X vs Ryzen 5 5600GT: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-990X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM

Buy for 160.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 255 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600GT

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Core i7-990X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM

Buy for 160.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 255 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600GT

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600GT outperforms the more expensive Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600GT is 4701 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600GT

  • Performs up to 41% better in Rust than Core i7-990X - 224 vs 159 FPS
  • Up to 27% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $105.50 vs $144.49
  • Up to 49% better value when playing Rust than Core i7-990X - $0.52 vs $1.01 per 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
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Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Core i7-990X

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

159

71%

Value, €/FPS

€1.01/FPS

51%

Price, €

€160.38

73%

Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM

Buy for 160.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 255 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

224

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.52/FPS

100%

Price, €

€117.11

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Core i7-990X

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Core i7-990X

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

28%

Multi-Core

2626

32%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2047

100%

Multi-Core

8256

100%

Intel Core i7-990X Logo

Core i7-990X

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo

Ryzen 5 5600GT

Feb 24th, 2011Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
GulftownCodenameNot Available
Intel Socket 1366SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
26.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 7
YesOverclockableYes

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