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Core i5-4690 vs Ryzen 9 5950X

Core i5-4690 vs Ryzen 9 5950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for CA$151.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$499 on Amazon

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Updated 6 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 7 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5950X 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 9 5950X is 2380 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4690.

Advantages of Core i5-4690

  • Up to 70% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5950X - CA$151.33 vs CA$499.00
  • Up to 62% better value when playing Rust than Ryzen 9 5950X - CA$0.81 vs CA$2.16 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 20% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - 84 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5950X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 24% better in Rust than Core i5-4690 - 231 vs 186 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690 - 32 vs 4 threads
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Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

186

81%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.81/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 7 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

231

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.16/FPS

38%

Price, CA$

CA$499

30%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1191

54%

Multi-Core

3303

27%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo

Core i5-4690

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

Ryzen 9 5950X

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
HaswellCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
4Threads
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
TDP105 W
22 nmProcess Size
34.0xMultiplier34.0x
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable

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