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Intel Core i7-990X vs Intel Core i5-2415M
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Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Core i7-990X
100 %
6C / 12T · 3.73 GHz
Intel Core i5-2415M
78 %
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i7-990X
100 %
6C / 12T · 3.46 GHz
Intel Core i5-2415M
32 %
2C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Core i7-990X
100 %
6C / 12T · 3.73 GHz
Intel Core i5-2415M
90 %
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i7-990X
100 %
6C / 12T · 3.46 GHz
Intel Core i5-2415M
33 %
2C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
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Specifications
At a glance
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Intel Core i7-990X | Intel Core i5-2415M |
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| Family | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Intel Core i5 (336) |
| CPU group | Intel Core i7 900 (4) | Intel Core i 2000M (46) |
| Architecture | Gulftown | Sandy Bridge H |
| Technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Segment | Desktop | Notebook |
| Socket | LGA 1366 | BGA 1023 |
| Predecessor | ||
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Intel Core i7-990X | Intel Core i5-2415M |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 2 / 4 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ | ✓ |
| Core architecture | normal | normal |
| Cores: | 6x | 2x |
| Frequency: | 3.46 GHz | 2.30 GHz |
| Turbo (1 Core): | 3.73 GHz | 2.90 GHz |
| Turbo (All Cores): | ||
| L2-Cache | 1.50 MB | |
| L3-Cache | 12.00 MB | 3.00 MB |
| Overclocking | ✓ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Intel Core i7-990X | Intel Core i5-2415M |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | no iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| GPU frequency | 0.65 - 1.30 GHz | |
| CUs / Shader | / | 12 / 96 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 2 | |
| Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB | |
| Technology | 32 nm | |
| Release date | Q1/2011 |
NPU AI performance
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Intel Core i7-990X | Intel Core i5-2415M |
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| AI hardware | ||
| AI specifications | ||
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Intel Core i7-990X | Intel Core i5-2415M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | DDR3-1066 (25.6 GB/s) | DDR3-1333 (21.3 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 24 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory channels | 3 | 2 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 2.0 x 16 | |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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Intel Core i7-990X | Intel Core i5-2415M |
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| TDP | 130 W | 35 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | ||
| T. junction max. | 100 °C |
Technical details
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Intel Core i7-990X | Intel Core i5-2415M |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✗ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | Windows 10, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| Release date | Q1/2011 | Q1/2011 |
| Release price | 1059 $ | |
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
Your rating
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