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Core i5-4690 vs Core i5-12400F

Core i5-4690 vs Core i5-12400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F is 2805 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4690.

Advantages of Core i5-4690

  • Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-12400F - €54.97 vs €151.22
  • Up to 56% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-12400F - €0.28 vs €0.64 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Performs up to 21% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-4690 - 235 vs 195 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 - 12 vs 4 threads
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

195

83%

Value, €/FPS

€0.28/FPS

100%

Price, €

€54.97

275%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690, BX80646I54690 Processore

Buy for 54.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 244 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

235

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.64/FPS

44%

Price, €

€151.22

100%

FPS Winner

CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 151.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 521 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo
Core i5-4690

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1213

55%

Multi-Core

3342

37%

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2221

100%

Multi-Core

9125

100%

Intel Core i5-4690 Logo

Core i5-4690

vs
Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i5
HaswellCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
84 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
34.0x
Multiplier25.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

PCs Using Core i5-4690 or Core i5-12400F

With selected game settings

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