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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron G3900 vs Core i5-4690K

The Celeron G3900 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-4690K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 1 year and 3 months newer
  • Up to 71% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $243

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-4690K ranks 18 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-4690K has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-4690K has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4690K has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4690K has a 25% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Celeron G3900 draws 37W less power.

LGA1151
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LGA1150
Skylake
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Haswell
Desktop
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Desktop
Intel HD 510
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 4600
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
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1600 MHz (DDR3)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron G3900 or Core i5-4690K?expand_more
The Core i5-4690K. It's 300% faster than the Celeron G3900 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 6/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-4690K than Celeron G3900?expand_more
300% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Celeron G3900 or Core i5-4690K?expand_more
The Core i5-4690K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-4690K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 24/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron G3900 and Core i5-4690K?expand_more
Performance: Celeron G3900 scores 6/100, Core i5-4690K scores 24/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron G3900 or Core i5-4690K bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Celeron G3900 or Core i5-4690K?expand_more
The Core i5-4690K is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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