Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4370 outperforms Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4370 is 1243 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4370 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4370
- Performs up to 7% better in F1 22 than Core i7-990X - 272 vs 255 FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 54 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Core i3-4370
Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i3-4370 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 54 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
