Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4690S outperforms the cheaper Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-540 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-4690S is 1575 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690S
- Performs up to 54% better in FIFA 23 than Core i3-540 - 140 vs 91 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i3-540 - 65 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i5-4690S - $43.86 vs $102.94
- Up to 34% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i5-4690S - $0.54 vs $0.82 per FPS
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-4690S | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
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May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Haswell | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 73 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
No | Overclockable | No |