Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3470T 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 i5-3470T is 463 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470T - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470T
- Performs up to 0% better in Minecraft than Core i7-990X - 613 vs 610 FPS
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Core i5-3470T
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
