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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-4170 vs Core i5-4690

The Core i3-4170 is slightly slower than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $50.36 more expensive!

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$98.95View CPUAll CPUs

Available for $98.95

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$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-4170

479FPS

Core i5-4690

494FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-4170

178FPS

Core i5-4690

181FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-4170

198FPS

Core i5-4690

200FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-4170

181FPS

Core i5-4690

190FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-4170

565FPS

Core i5-4690

571FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-4170

214FPS

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-4170

593FPS

Core i5-4690

599FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-4170

324FPS

Core i5-4690

325FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-4170

21%

Core i5-4690

23%

Core i5-4690 ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-4170

Core i5-4690

Core i5-4690 has 2 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

3 MB

6 MB

Core i5-4690 has 3 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-4170

3.7 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i3-4170 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-4170

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i3-4170

54W

Core i5-4690

84W

Core i3-4170 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-4170

$98.95

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core i5-4690 is $50.36 cheaper.

Core i3-4170Core i5-4690

LGA1150

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LGA1150

Haswell

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4400

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Intel HD 4600

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-4170 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i5-4690. It's 10% faster than the Core i3-4170 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4690 than Core i3-4170?expand_more

10% 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 i3-4170 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i5-4690 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4690 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-4170 and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-4170 scores 21/100, Core i5-4690 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-4170 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 i3-4170 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i5-4690 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.