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 i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Performs up to 1% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-990X - 190 vs 189 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
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
FPS
190
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.37/FPS
100%
Price, €
€259.49
100%
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i7-2700K |
---|---|---|
Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Gulftown | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |