The Core i7-990X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700T. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 73% less energy – 35 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7700T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
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Core i7-7700T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7700T 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 i7-990X vs Core i7-7700T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7700T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
98%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-7700T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
