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Core i5-4690K vs Ryzen 5 5600X

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

Intel Core i5-4690K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-4690K Processor (6M Cache, Upto 3.9 GHz) FC-LGA12C

Buy for CA$350 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74977 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for CA$158.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74977 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-4690K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-4690K Processor (6M Cache, Upto 3.9 GHz) FC-LGA12C

Buy for CA$350 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74977 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for CA$158.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74977 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i5-4690K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 2348 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-4690K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 12% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i5-4690K - 192 vs 172 FPS
  • Up to 55% cheaper than Core i5-4690K - CA$158.98 vs CA$350.0
  • Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690K - 65 vs 88 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690K - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Horizon Zero Dawn.
Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


FPS

172

89.58333333333334%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$350

45%

Intel Core i5-4690K Processor (6M Cache, Upto 3.9 GHz) FC-LGA12C

Buy for CA$350 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74977 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

192

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$158.98

100%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for CA$158.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74977 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

1287

61.52007648183556%

Multi-Core

3631

41.933248643030375%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo

Intel Core i5-4690K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Jun 2nd, 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
88 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-4690K or Ryzen 5 5600X

Horizon Zero Dawn, 1920 x 1080, Ultimate

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