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Core i7-990X vs Core i7-3770K

Core i7-990X vs Core i7-3770K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-990X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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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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Intel Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155

Buy for 116.47 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-990X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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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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Intel Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155

Buy for 116.47 on Amazon

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-3770K 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 i7-3770K is 430 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 i7-3770K - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K

  • Performs up to 2% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-990X - 120 vs 118 FPS
  • Up to 19% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $104.93 vs $130.17
  • Up to 20% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-990X - $0.97 vs $1.22 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 41% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 77 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

118

98.33333333333333%

Value, €/FPS

€1.22/FPS

79.50819672131148%

Price, €

€144.49

80%

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 1804 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

120

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.97/FPS

100%

Price, €

€116.47

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155

Buy for 116.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1805 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

79.9151343705799%

Multi-Core

2626

100%

Intel Core i7-3770K Logo
Core i7-3770K

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

707

100%

Multi-Core

2469

94.02132520944402%

Intel Core i7-990X

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Intel Core i7-3770K

Feb 24th, 2011Release Date
Apr 29th, 2012
Core i7CollectionCore i7
GulftownCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1366SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
130 WTDP
77 W
32 nmProcess Size
22 nm
26.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4000
YesOverclockableYes

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