Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-6850K 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 i7-6850K is 1923 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 130 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 8% better in No Man's Sky than Core i7-990X - 172 vs 159 FPS
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $115.0 vs $178.02
- Up to 40% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i7-990X - $0.67 vs $1.12 per FPS
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 143 minutes ago
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
172
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/FPS
100%
Price, $
$115
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $115 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 144 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
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Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Gulftown | Codename | Broadwell E |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 140 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |