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Core i3-4130 vs Core i7-990X

Core i3-4130 vs Core i7-990X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4130 Logo
Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130

Buy for $41.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3491 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-990X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM

Buy for $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3489 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4130 Logo
Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130

Buy for $41.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3491 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-990X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM

Buy for $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3489 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-4130 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-4130 is 920 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130

  • Performs up to 1% better in Control than Core i7-990X - 201 vs 199 FPS
  • Up to 77% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $41.13 vs $178.02
  • Up to 78% better value when playing Control than Core i7-990X - $0.2 vs $0.89 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 54 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4130 - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Control.
Control

Control

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-4130 Logo
Core i3-4130

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


FPS

201

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.2/FPS

100%

Price, $

$41.13

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130

Buy for $41.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3491 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Core i7-990X

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

199

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.89/FPS

22%

Price, $

$178.02

23%

Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM

Buy for $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3489 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-4130 Logo
Core i3-4130

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Core i7-990X

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4130 Logo
Core i3-4130

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


Single-Core

995

100%

Multi-Core

1960

74%

Intel Core i7-990X Logo
Core i7-990X

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

56%

Multi-Core

2626

100%

Intel Core i3-4130 Logo

Intel Core i3-4130

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Intel Core i7-990X Logo

Intel Core i7-990X

Sep 1st, 2013
Release DateFeb 24th, 2011
Core i3CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameGulftown
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1366
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
54 W
TDP130 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
34.0x
Multiplier26.0x
Intel HD 4400
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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