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Core i5-4690 vs Core i7-12700F

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

Intel Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-4690 CPU Verwendeter 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,5 GHz 6M 84W LGA1150

Buy for 79.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 119 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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Generic CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2,1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for 273 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 118 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Intel Core i5-4690 CPU Verwendeter 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,5 GHz 6M 84W LGA1150

Buy for 79.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 119 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Generic CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2,1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for 273 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 118 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700F 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 Core i7-12700F is 2805 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4690.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690

  • Up to 71% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - €79.81 vs €273.0
  • Up to 69% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-12700F - €0.26 vs €0.83 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 7% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-4690 - 330 vs 307 FPS
  • Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690 - 65 vs 84 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690 - 20 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Forza Horizon 4.
Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

307

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.26/FPS

100%

Price, €

€79.81

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690 CPU Verwendeter 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,5 GHz 6M 84W LGA1150

Buy for 79.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 119 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

330

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.83/FPS

31%

Price, €

€273

29%

FPS Winner

Generic CPU Core i7-12700F / 12/20 / 2,1GHz / 6xxChipset / BX8071512700F

Buy for 273 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 118 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1191

50%

Multi-Core

3303

28%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo

Intel Core i5-4690

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Intel Core i7-12700F Logo

Intel Core i7-12700F

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
4Threads
20
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.1 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
84 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier21.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-4690 or Core i7-12700F

Forza Horizon 4, 1920 x 1080, Max

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