Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-4690 is 899 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690
- Performs up to 7% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-3930K - 404 vs 377 FPS
- Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - €108.66 vs €546.05
- Up to 81% better value when playing Battlefield IV than Core i7-3930K - €0.27 vs €1.45 per FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 84 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
404
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.27/FPS
100%
Price, €
€108.66
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-4690 |
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Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 84 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |