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Core i3-4370 vs Core i7-990X

Core i3-4370 vs Core i7-990X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4370

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Intel BX80646I34370 Core i3-4370 Haswell Dual-Core 3.8GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor

Buy for $48.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 226 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 224 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4370

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Intel BX80646I34370 Core i3-4370 Haswell Dual-Core 3.8GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor

Buy for $48.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 226 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 224 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-4370 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 i3-4370 is 1243 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4370

  • Performs up to 9% better in Valorant than Core i7-990X - 756 vs 693 FPS
  • Up to 73% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $48.5 vs $178.02
  • Up to 77% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-990X - $0.06 vs $0.26 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 i3-4370 - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Valorant.
Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


FPS

756

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.06/FPS

100%

Price, $

$48.5

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel BX80646I34370 Core i3-4370 Haswell Dual-Core 3.8GHz LGA 1150 54W Desktop Processor

Buy for $48.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 226 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

693

91%

Value, $/FPS

$0.26/FPS

23%

Price, $

$178.02

27%

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 224 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo
Core i3-4370

Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014


Single-Core

1220

100%

Multi-Core

2407

91%

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

46%

Multi-Core

2626

100%

Intel Core i3-4370 Logo

Intel Core i3-4370

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Intel Core i7-990X Logo

Intel Core i7-990X

Jul 21st, 2014
Release DateFeb 24th, 2011
Core i3CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameGulftown
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1366
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
54 W
TDP130 W
22 nm
Process Size32 nm
38.0x
Multiplier26.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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