The Core i7-7820X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-990X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $200.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Up to 53% cheaper – $178.02 vs $379.00
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-990X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$379
46%
Value, $/FPS
$2.03/FPS
52%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
91%
Min 1% FPS
113
92%
Price, $
$178.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.05/FPS
100%
Core i7-7820X 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 i7-7820X vs Core i7-990X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-990X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
11 MB
92%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7820X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Gulftown |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 11 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
