Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4690K outperforms Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4690K is 1194 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K
- Performs up to 14% better in Minecraft than Core i7-990X - 694 vs 610 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 88 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690K - 12 vs 4 threads
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-4690K
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-4690K | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
Jun 2nd, 2014 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Haswell | Codename | Gulftown |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
88 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
