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Core i7-990X vs Core i5-9500

Core i7-990X vs Core i5-9500: 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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Updated 3731 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-9500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9500 Logo
Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I59500)

Buy for 81.15 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3737 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 3731 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-9500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9500 Logo
Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I59500)

Buy for 81.15 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3737 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-9500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-9500 is 2794 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9500 - 12 vs 6 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9500

  • Performs up to 4% better in Stray than Core i7-990X - 184 vs 177 FPS
  • Up to 44% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $73.11 vs $130.17
  • Up to 46% better value when playing Stray than Core i7-990X - $0.44 vs $0.82 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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Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

177

96.19565217391305%

Value, €/FPS

€0.82/FPS

53.65853658536586%

Price, €

€144.49

56%

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 3731 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9500 Logo
Core i5-9500

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

184

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.44/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.15

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I59500)

Buy for 81.15 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3737 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

Intel Core i5-9500 Logo
Core i5-9500

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

38.48773841961853%

Multi-Core

2626

52.62525050100201%

Intel Core i5-9500 Logo
Core i5-9500

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1468

100%

Multi-Core

4990

100%

Intel Core i7-990X

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Intel Core i5-9500

Feb 24th, 2011Release Date
Oct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i5
GulftownCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1366SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12
Threads6
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
26.0xMultiplier
30.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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