The Core i7-990X is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790T and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $28.14 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 16% cheaper – $149.88 vs $178.02
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 65% less energy – 45 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-990X vs Core i7-4790T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-990X
Feb 24th, 2011
Average FPS
285
97%
Min 1% FPS
166
97%
Price, $
$178.02
84%
Value, $/FPS
$0.62/FPS
81%
Core i7-4790T
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
295
100%
Min 1% FPS
172
100%
Price, $
$149.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.5/FPS
100%
Core i7-990X vs Core i7-4790T 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 i7-4790T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-990X vs Core i7-4790T 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
96%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-4790T
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
78%
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 i7-4790T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Haswell |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
