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Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-990X

Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-990X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for $124.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3690 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 3689 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for $124.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3690 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 3689 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10400 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 i5-10400 is 3353 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400

  • Performs up to 5% better in Dead Space than Core i7-990X - 152 vs 145 FPS
  • Up to 30% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $124.5 vs $178.02
  • Up to 33% better value when playing Dead Space than Core i7-990X - $0.82 vs $1.23 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Dead Space.
Dead Space

Dead Space

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

152

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.82/FPS

100%

Price, $

$124.5

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for $124.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3690 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

145

95%

Value, $/FPS

$1.23/FPS

66%

Price, $

$178.02

69%

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 3689 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1430

100%

Multi-Core

5489

100%

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

39%

Multi-Core

2626

47%

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo

Intel Core i5-10400

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Intel Core i7-990X Logo

Intel Core i7-990X

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateFeb 24th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameGulftown
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1366
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
65 W
TDP130 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
29.0x
Multiplier26.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-10400 or Core i7-990X

Dead Space, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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