The Core i7-990X is a faster gaming CPU than the FX-6300. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the FX-6300
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-990X vs FX-6300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, £
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Core i7-990X vs FX-6300 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 FX-6300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs FX-6300 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
99%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
FX-6300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6300 |
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General | ||
Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
Not Available | MSRP | $132.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Gulftown | Codename | Vishera |
130 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |