Key Differences
In short — Core i3-560 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 i3-560 is 179 days older than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-560
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 73 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-560 - 12 vs 4 threads
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-560
Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-560 | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29th, 2010 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Gulftown |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 130 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
