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Core i7-990X vs Core i5-10400F

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

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

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Updated 3954 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-10400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10400F (Base Clock: 2.90 GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box

Buy for $104.99 on Amazon

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Updated 3962 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-990X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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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 3954 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-10400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Intel Core i5-10400F (Base Clock: 2.90 GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box

Buy for $104.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3962 minutes ago

Key Differences

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

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400F

  • Performs up to 16% better in New World than Core i7-990X - 115 vs 99 FPS
  • Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $104.99 vs $178.02
  • Up to 49% better value when playing New World than Core i7-990X - $0.91 vs $1.8 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 65 vs 130 Watts
This is a free version of New World.
New World

New World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


FPS

99

86.08695652173914%

Value, $/FPS

$1.8/FPS

50.55555555555556%

Price, $

$178.02

58%

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 3954 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

115

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.91/FPS

100%

Price, $

$104.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10400F (Base Clock: 2.90 GHz; Socket: LGA1200; 65 Watt) Box

Buy for $104.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3962 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011


Single-Core

565

39.29068150208623%

Multi-Core

2626

45.66162406537993%

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1438

100%

Multi-Core

5751

100%

Intel Core i7-990X

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Intel Core i5-10400F

Feb 24th, 2011Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i5
GulftownCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1366SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
26.0xMultiplier
29.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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

New World, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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