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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100T 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 i3-7100T is 2140 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 i3-7100T - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100T
- Performs up to 7% better in Resident Evil 4 than Core i7-990X - 170 vs 159 FPS
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $48.1 vs $178.02
- Up to 75% better value when playing Resident Evil 4 than Core i7-990X - $0.28 vs $1.12 per FPS
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM
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Core i3-7100T
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
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170
100%
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$0.28/FPS
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$48.1
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3 i3-7100T Dual-Core (2 Core) 3.40 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151OEM Pack - 512 KB
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Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Core i3-7100T
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100T |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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