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Core i5-4690 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i5-4690 vs Ryzen 7 5800X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Buy for 50.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Buy for 50.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5800X 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 Ryzen 7 5800X is 2380 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4690.

Advantages of Core i5-4690

  • Up to 69% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5800X - $45.45 vs $145.28
  • Up to 65% better value when playing Sea of Thieves than Ryzen 7 5800X - $0.22 vs $0.62 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 20% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 84 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 14% better in Sea of Thieves than Core i5-4690 - 260 vs 229 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690 - 16 vs 4 threads
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Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

229

88%

Value, €/FPS

€0.22/FPS

100%

Price, €

€50.45

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Buy for 50.45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

260

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.62/FPS

35%

Price, €

€161.26

31%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1191

55%

Multi-Core

3303

32%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo

Core i5-4690

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
HaswellCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
4Threads
16
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
84 W
TDP105 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
38.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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