The Core i7-4712MQ is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-4712MQ
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 72% less energy – 37 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 8 threads
Core i7-4712MQ vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4712MQ
Apr 14th, 2013
Average FPS
177
100%
Min 1% FPS
118
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
95%
Min 1% FPS
113
96%
Price, $
$178.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.05/FPS
100%
Core i7-4712MQ vs Core i7-990X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4712MQ vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4712MQ vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4712MQ
Apr 14th, 2013
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
66%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
88%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4712MQ | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 14th, 2013 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $378.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Haswell | Codename | Gulftown |
37 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
