The Core i7-12700KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4690 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only €106.67 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4690
- Up to 48% cheaper – €114.52 vs €221.19
- Consumes up to 33% less energy – 84 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-4690 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€221.19
51%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
59%
Core i5-4690
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
87%
Min 1% FPS
121
88%
Price, €
€114.52
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.62/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF vs Core i5-4690 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core i5-4690 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
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 i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $384.00 | 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 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
