The Core i7-12700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4690, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €184.10 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4690
- Up to 77% cheaper – €54.97 vs €239.07
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 33% less energy – 84 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-4690 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€239.07
22%
Value, €/FPS
€1.13/FPS
27%
Core i5-4690
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
86%
Min 1% FPS
121
87%
Price, €
€54.97
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.3/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-4690 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-4690 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-4690 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-4690
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
6 MB
24%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
