Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-13100 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 i3-13100 is 4332 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-13100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-13100
- Performs up to 18% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-990X - 380 vs 322 FPS
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-990X - $147.99 vs $178.02
- Up to 29% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-990X - $0.39 vs $0.55 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 60 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
380
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.39/FPS
100%
Price, $
$147.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-990X | vs | Intel Core i3-13100 |
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Feb 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Gulftown | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 60 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |