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Core i7-990X vs Ryzen 5 5600G

Core i7-990X vs Ryzen 5 5600G: 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

In Stock

Updated 3849 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 113.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3859 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 3849 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 113.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3859 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600G 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 5600G is 3701 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

  • Performs up to 21% better in Valorant than Core i7-990X - 836 vs 693 FPS
  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $102.36 vs $130.17
  • Up to 33% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-990X - $0.14 vs $0.21 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
This is a free version of Valorant.
Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

693

82.89473684210526%

Value, €/FPS

€0.21/FPS

66.66666666666667%

Price, €

€144.49

78%

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 3849 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

836

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.14/FPS

100%

Price, €

€113.62

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 113.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3859 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

29.457768508863396%

Multi-Core

2626

34.25962165688193%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


Single-Core

1918

100%

Multi-Core

7665

100%

Intel Core i7-990X

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

Feb 24th, 2011Release Date
Apr 13th, 2021
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
GulftownCodenameCezanne
Intel Socket 1366SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
26.0xMultiplier
39.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 7
YesOverclockableYes

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