The Core i9-7900X 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 $132.41 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Up to 45% cheaper – $160.38 vs $292.79
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i9-7900X vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€292.79
54%
Value, €/FPS
€1.56/FPS
60%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
90%
Min 1% FPS
113
91%
Price, €
€160.38
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.94/FPS
100%
Core i9-7900X vs Core i7-990X 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 i9-7900X vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
14 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
86%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Gulftown |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
14 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
