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Intel i7-990X vs i3-1210U

The Intel Core i3-1210U is newer than Intel Core i7-990X @ 3.47GHz also around 32% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing and is significantly faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i3-1210U uses substantially less power. The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Desktop, Laptop. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison.The values below were tabulated from a combined 468 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i7-990X @ 3.47GHz×Intel Core i3-1210U+ ADD
Price $178.02 - BUY Search Online
Socket TypeLGA1366BGA1781
CPU ClassDesktopLaptop
Clockspeed3.5 GHz1.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.7 GHzUp to 4.4 GHz
# of Physical Cores6 (Threads: 12)6 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 384KB, L2: 1.5MB, L3: 12MBL1: 544KB, L2: 4.5MB, L3: 10MB
TDP130W9W
Yearly Running Cost$23.73$1.64
OtherIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
First Seen on ChartQ1 2011Q2 2022
# of Samples4617
CPU Value40.00.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1574(-53.3%)3367(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)7119(-32.3%)10513(0.0%)

CPU Mark Rating
As of 12th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-990X @ 3.47GHz
7,119
Intel Core i3-1210U
10,513
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 12th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i7-990X @ 3.47GHz
40.0
Intel Core i3-1210U
NA
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 12th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-990X @ 3.47GHz
1,574
Intel Core i3-1210U
3,367
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i7-990X @ 3.47GHz Intel Core i3-1210U
Max TDP130W9W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.