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The Core i5-8600T 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 $78.03 cheaper!

Advantages of the Core i5-8600T

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Up to 44% cheaper$99.99 vs $178.02
  • A much better value for money for gaming
  • Consumes up to 73% less energy35 vs 130 Watts
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Advantages of the Core i7-990X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads

Core i5-8600T vs Core i7-990X for Gaming

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i5-8600T vs Core i7-990X in My Games

The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it

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Very High

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

High

1920x1080

+1

Average FPS

Average FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Epic

1920x1080

+4

Average FPS

Average FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

High

1920x1080

+3

Average FPS

Average FPS

Minecraft

Minecraft

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i5-8600T vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-8600T Logo

Core i5-8600T

Apr 2nd, 2018


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1254

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

4506

100%

Intel Core i7-990X Logo

Core i7-990X

Feb 24th, 2011


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

574

46%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

2688

60%

Performance Specifications

The Core i5-8600T vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i5-8600T Logo

Core i5-8600T

Apr 2nd, 2018


Cores

6-core

100%

L3 Cache

9 MB

75%


Base Frequency

2.3 GHz

66%

Turbo Frequency

3.7 GHz

99%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

100%

Intel Core i7-990X Logo

Core i7-990X

Feb 24th, 2011


Cores

6-core

100%

L3 Cache

12 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.466 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

3.733 GHz

100%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

MHz

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-8600T Logo

Core i5-8600T

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-990X Logo

Core i7-990X

General
Apr 2nd, 2018
Release DateFeb 24th, 2011
$213.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1366
Coffee LakeCodenameGulftown
35 W
Power Consumption130 W
Performance
6Cores6
6Threads
12
2.3 GHzBase Frequency
3.5 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
9 MBL3 Cache
12 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2666 MHzRAMDDR3
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNo
NoOverclockable
Yes

Core i5-8600T and Core i7-990X vs Other CPUs

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