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Core i7-990X: Destiny 2

Name: Intel Core i7-990X
Brand: Intel

$178.02

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In Destiny 2, the Core i7-990X outperforms 15% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $178.02. You should consider the faster Ryzen 5 9600X.

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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 i7-990X in Destiny 2

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Core i7-990X's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Feb 24th, 2011
Current Price	$178.02
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Gulftown
Socket	LGA1366
Power Consumption	130W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 436 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	6 / 12
Base Frequency	3.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	No Integrated Graphics
RAM	DDR3
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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