The Core i9-14900 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $344.13 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-14900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Up to 68% cheaper – $160.37 vs $504.50
Core i9-14900 vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
239
100%
Min 1% FPS
164
100%
Price, €
€504.5
31%
Value, €/FPS
€2.11/FPS
40%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
189
79%
Min 1% FPS
133
81%
Price, €
€160.37
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.84/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900 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 i9-14900 vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900 vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
58%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.466 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.733 GHz
64%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $5.49 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Gulftown |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
