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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K 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 i3-7350K is 2140 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 6% better in Fortnite than Core i7-990X - 227 vs 214 FPS
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $51.6 vs $178.02
- Up to 72% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-990X - $0.23 vs $0.83 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 60 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 i3-7350K - 12 vs 4 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
227
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)
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Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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