The Core i7-990X is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3550
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 41% less energy – 77 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-990X vs Core i5-3550 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
169
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, $
$178.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.05/FPS
100%
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-990X vs Core i5-3550 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 i5-3550 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs Core i5-3550 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.73 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
99%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $194.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
