Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2700K 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 i7-2700K is 242 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Performs up to 3% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-990X - 148 vs 144 FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 95 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 i7-2700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
FPS
148
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.3/FPS
100%
Price, €
€191.93
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 115 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2700K | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
---|---|---|
Oct 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Gulftown |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |