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Core i5-4690 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i5-4690 vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690

Buy for CA$151.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690

Buy for CA$151.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-4690 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-4690 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 2380 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4690.

Advantages of Core i5-4690

  • Up to 28% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600X - CA$151.33 vs CA$209.00
  • Up to 23% better value when playing Mass Effect: Andromeda than Ryzen 5 5600X - CA$0.71 vs CA$0.92 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 7% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i5-4690 - 228 vs 213 FPS
  • Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690 - 65 vs 84 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690 - 12 vs 4 threads
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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

213

93%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.71/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$151.33

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690

Buy for CA$151.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 191 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

228

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.92/FPS

77%

Price, CA$

CA$209

72%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 190 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1191

57%

Multi-Core

3303

38%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo

Core i5-4690

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
HaswellCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
84 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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