The Core i7-990X is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-3960X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $144.14 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Up to 45% cheaper – $178.02 vs $322.16
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-3960X
- A faster CPU for gaming
Core i7-990X vs Core i7-3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
189
99%
Min 1% FPS
133
99%
Price, $
$178.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.94/FPS
100%
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$322.16
55%
Value, $/FPS
$1.68/FPS
56%
Core i7-990X vs Core i7-3960X 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
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-990X vs Core i7-3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs Core i7-3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.466 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.733 GHz
96%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-3960X
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
