The Core i3-10300 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $1.97 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-10300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 50% less energy – 65 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Up to 1% cheaper – $178.02 vs $179.99
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-10300
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$179.99
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
89%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, $
$178.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.05/FPS
90%
Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-990X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-10300 vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-10300
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
85%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-10300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
65 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
