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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4690 vs Core i7-1260P

The Core i5-4690 is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-1260P on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 64% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 11 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4690

201FPS

Core i7-1260P

214FPS

League of Legends2009

193FPS

297FPS

499FPS

632FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Core i7-1260P

237FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4690

573FPS

Core i7-1260P

667FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4690

601FPS

Core i7-1260P

698FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4690

182FPS

Core i7-1260P

228FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-4690

234FPS

Core i7-1260P

236FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-4690

22%

Core i7-1260P

52%

Core i7-1260P ranks 30 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-4690

Core i7-1260P

Core i7-1260P has 8 more cores.

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Core i5-4690

Core i7-1260P

Core i7-1260P has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Core i7-1260P

18 MB

Core i7-1260P has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i7-1260P

2.1 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 62% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Core i7-1260P

4.7 GHz

Core i7-1260P boosts 24% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4690

84W

Core i7-1260P

28W

Core i7-1260P draws 56W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core i7-1260P

Core i5-4690Core i7-1260P

LGA1150

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Intel BGA 1744

Haswell

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Alder Lake-P

Desktop

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Mobile

Intel HD 4600

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Iris Xe 96EU

DDR3

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4690 or Core i7-1260P?expand_more

The Core i7-1260P. It's 135% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-1260P than Core i5-4690?expand_more

135% 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 i5-4690 or Core i7-1260P?expand_more

The Core i7-1260P is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-1260P worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 54/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4690 and Core i7-1260P?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4690 scores 23/100, Core i7-1260P scores 54/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-4690 or Core i7-1260P 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 i5-4690 or Core i7-1260P?expand_more

The Core i7-1260P is the stronger pick at 54/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.