The Core i7-990X is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-6600T and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $128.03 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-6600T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 72% cheaper – $49.99 vs $178.02
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 73% less energy – 35 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-990X vs Core i5-6600T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
189
94%
Min 1% FPS
133
95%
Price, $
$178.02
28%
Value, $/FPS
$0.94/FPS
26%
Core i5-6600T
Jul 2nd, 2015
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$49.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
100%
Core i7-990X vs Core i5-6600T 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
Very High
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Ultra
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-990X vs Core i5-6600T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs Core i5-6600T in core CPU performance specifications
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
Core i5-6600T
Jul 2nd, 2015
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6600T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Skylake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
