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Core i5-4690K vs Core i5-12400F

Core i5-4690K vs Core i5-12400F: 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

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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INTEL CORE I5-12400F DESKTOP 6P+0E CORES UP to 4.4 GHZ-MM#99ARGP

Buy for CA$209.08 on Amazon

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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 74951 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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INTEL CORE I5-12400F DESKTOP 6P+0E CORES UP to 4.4 GHZ-MM#99ARGP

Buy for CA$209.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74951 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12400F 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 Core i5-12400F is 2773 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-4690K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 10% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i5-4690K - 378 vs 344 FPS
  • Up to 40% cheaper than Core i5-4690K - CA$209.08 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 Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


FPS

344

91.005291005291%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$350

59%

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

Buy for CA$350 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74951 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

378

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$209.08

100%

FPS Winner

INTEL CORE I5-12400F DESKTOP 6P+0E CORES UP to 4.4 GHZ-MM#99ARGP

Buy for CA$209.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74951 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

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Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

1287

58.74030123231401%

Multi-Core

3631

40.75196408529742%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

100%

Multi-Core

8910

100%

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo

Intel Core i5-4690K

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Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Intel Core i5-12400F

Jun 2nd, 2014Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i5
HaswellCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
88 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier25.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-4690K or Core i5-12400F

Overwatch 2, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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