The Core i7-990X is a bottom-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Feb 24, 2011. It's currently in stock for $178.02, so it's a lower value for money.
| Feb 24th, 2011 | 130 W | 6/12 | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Release Date | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i7-990X Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Codename | Gulftown |
| Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR3 |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Overclockable | Yes |
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