Product Comparison: Intel Xeon W3690 vs Intel Core i7-990X


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Xeon W3690
Core i7-990X
Origin
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
About the Product
The Intel Xeon W3690 was a server/workstation processor with 6 cores. It is part of the Xeon lineup, using the Gulftown architecture with Socket 1366. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 12 threads.
Intel Core i7-990C is a six-core processor based on the 32 nm Gulftown core and supports 12 computational threads. The processor is clocked at 3.46GHz, and in Turbo Boost mode, it can accelerate to 3.6GHz. L3 cache is 12MB, the CPU supports DDR3 memory type.
Package Size
Height
4.7 in.
4.9 in.
Width
3.9 in.
3.3 in.
Depth
2.8 in.
1.5 in.
Weight
1.4 lbs.
1 lbs.

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Core i7-990X

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Core i7-990X

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Core i7-990X

Details
Socket
FCLGA1366
FCLGA1366
Lithography
32 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Server
Desktop
Code Name
Gulftown
Gulftown
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Xeon W3690 CPU Processor
  • Works well. Easy to install. As advertised.
  • I'm running this CPU in an ASUS mobo.
  • Worked perfectly! Installation was easy.
  • Fast best CPU out for my motherboard.
  • It's just a monster of a CPU. Easy to install.
Intel Core i7-990X CPU Processor
  • It worked as soon as I easy installed it and I couldn't be happier!
  • I installed in my motherboard without problem, and everything is fast and smooth.
  • Nice processor with easy installation, I recommend it.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
6
6
CPU Threads
12
12
Clock Speed
3.46 GHz
3.46 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.73 GHz
3.73 GHz
Max TDP
130 W
130 W
Max Temperature
67.9 °C
67.9 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Core i7-990X

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Core i7-990X

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Core i7-990X

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Core i7-990X

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Core i7-990X

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Xeon W3690 CPU Processor
  • All works realiable and very fast with this processor.
  • Very fast, running smooth. Perfect.
  • It is blazingly fast for my needs.
  • Lightening fast. I recommend this CPU.
  • Works super fast. Good CPU for my tasks.
Intel Core i7-990X CPU Processor
  • Super fast and capable. Best processor out there.
  • It's very dependable and handles any task you throw at it.
  • Extremely fast. Unlocked multiplier eases overclocking.
  • This 990X really fast. I can play any games freely.
  • The processor gets very hot, so you'll need a good fan.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
384 kB
384 kB
L2 Cache Size
1500 kB
1536 kB
L3 Cache Size
12000 kB
12000 kB
Max Memory Size
24 GB
24 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
3
3
Max Memory Bandwidth
32 GB/s
25.6 GB/s

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Core i7-990X

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Core i7-990X

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Xeon W3690 CPU Processor
  • Had no issues with it. Good memory support.
  • I purchased this processor with Asus motherboard. Works with my memory. Happy!
  • A beast processor. Has great support memory.
  • This is the best CPU out in the market. Works fine with my DDR3 memory. Highly recommend.
  • Shows missing some GB of RAM when I installed this CPU.
Intel Core i7-990X CPU Processor
  • I installed this processor for my 24GB of RAM. The CPU works without problems.
  • Worked perfectly. The processor works stably with the DDR3 memory type.
  • Now I can use all my 24GB of RAM. Great upgrade on my system.
  • Incredible cache size. This processor can perform any task.
  • Good throughput. Installed it with DDR3 and everything is fine.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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