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Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-4690S

Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-4690S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $409

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Availability

MSRP in USD: $224

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i5-4690S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 2744 days newer than Core i5-4690S.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 14% better in Ready or Not than Core i5-4690S - 295 vs 258 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690S - 20 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690S

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Ready or Not.
Ready or Not

Ready or Not

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

295

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690S Logo
Core i5-4690S

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

258

87%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i5-4690S Logo
Core i5-4690S

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i5-4690S Logo
Core i5-4690S

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1122

44%

Multi-Core

3299

24%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i5-4690S Logo

Intel Core i5-4690S

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateMay 1st, 2014
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores4
20
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
36.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4600
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i5-4690S

Ready or Not, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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