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In short — Core i5-4690K outperforms Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4690K is 578 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690K - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K
- Performs up to 4% better in Deathloop than Core i7-3970X - 176 vs 169 FPS
- Consumes up to 41% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 88 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-4690K
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014
FPS
176
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.57/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$99.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-4690K Processor (6M Cache, Upto 3.9 GHz) FC-LGA12C
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i5-4690K
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 88 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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