Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-6100 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 i3-6100 is 1650 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 8% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-990X - 197 vs 183 FPS
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $100.0 vs $178.02
- Up to 47% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-990X - $0.51 vs $0.97 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
197
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
100%
Price, $
$100
100%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
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Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Gulftown | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |