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Core i7-990X vs Ryzen 3 3300X

Core i7-990X vs Ryzen 3 3300X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel 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 144.49 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

3.8 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 121.75 on Amazon

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Updated 3739 minutes ago

Intel 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 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3738 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

3.8 GHz | 4-core

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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 121.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3739 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 3 3300X 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 3 3300X is 3347 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 3 3300X - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

  • Performs up to 5% better in Dishonored 2 than Core i7-990X - 268 vs 256 FPS
  • Up to 16% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $109.68 vs $130.17
  • Up to 20% better value when playing Dishonored 2 than Core i7-990X - $0.45 vs $0.56 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
This is a free version of Dishonored 2.
Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

256

95%

Value, €/FPS

€0.56/FPS

80%

Price, €

€144.49

84%

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

Buy for 144.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3738 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
Ryzen 3 3300X

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020


FPS

268

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.45/FPS

100%

Price, €

€121.75

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4-Core, 8-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 121.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3739 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
Ryzen 3 3300X

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

33%

Multi-Core

2626

45%

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo
Ryzen 3 3300X

Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020


Single-Core

1670

100%

Multi-Core

5793

100%

Intel Core i7-990X Logo

Intel Core i7-990X

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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Logo

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

Feb 24th, 2011Release Date
Apr 24th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 3
GulftownCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1366SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
26.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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