The Core i7-990X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-7800X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7800X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
91%
Min 1% FPS
113
92%
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Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
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Out of Stock
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Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7800X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7800X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs Core i7-7800X 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
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
69%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7800X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $383.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
130 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
