The Core i7-990X is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $154.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 87% cheaper – $24.00 vs $178.02
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 51 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-990X vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
654
95%
Min 1% FPS
368
97%
Price, $
$178.02
13%
Value, $/FPS
$0.27/FPS
11%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
688
100%
Min 1% FPS
379
100%
Price, $
$24
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.03/FPS
100%
Core i7-990X vs Core i3-7100 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 i7-990X vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.47 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
