Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Pentium G4560 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Pentium G4560 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 Pentium G4560 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Pentium G4560
- Performs up to 5% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-990X - 64 vs 61 FPS
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $68.57 vs $178.02
- Up to 63% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-990X - $1.07 vs $2.92 per FPS
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 54 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FPS
61
95.3125%
Value, $/FPS
$2.92/FPS
36.64383561643836%
Price, $
$178.02
38%
Buy for $178.02 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2489 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
64
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.07/FPS
100%
Price, $
$68.57
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $68.57 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2494 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Pentium G4560 |
---|---|---|
Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Pentium |
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 | 3.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 54 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 610 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |