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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 3 N355 vs Core i5-4690

The Core 3 N355 is slightly faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core 3 N355

215FPS

Core i5-4690

215FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core 3 N355

149FPS

Core i5-4690

149FPS

League of Legends2009

Core 3 N355

188FPS

Core i5-4690

184FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 3 N355

200FPS

Core i5-4690

199FPS

Valorant2020

Core 3 N355

569FPS

Core i5-4690

567FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core 3 N355

366FPS

Core i5-4690

366FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 3 N355

325FPS

Core i5-4690

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 3 N355

517FPS

Core i5-4690

517FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core 3 N355

30%

Core i5-4690

24%

Core 3 N355 ranks 6 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 3 N355

Core i5-4690

Core 3 N355 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core 3 N355

Core i5-4690

Core 3 N355 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 3 N355

6 MB

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 3 N355

1.9 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 79% higher base clock.

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Core 3 N355

3.9 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Core 3 N355 boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 3 N355

15W

Core i5-4690

84W

Core 3 N355 draws 69W less power.

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Core 3 N355

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core 3 N355Core i5-4690

Intel BGA 1264

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LGA1150

Twin Lake

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Intel HD 4600

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5), 4800 MHz (LPDDR5)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 3 N355 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core 3 N355. It's 25% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core 3 N355 than Core i5-4690?expand_more

25% 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, Core 3 N355 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core 3 N355 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core 3 N355 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 30/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 3 N355 and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Core 3 N355 scores 30/100, Core i5-4690 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 Core 3 N355 or Core i5-4690 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 Core 3 N355 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core 3 N355 is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.