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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4690 vs Core i9-10850K

The Core i5-4690 is quite a bit slower than the Core i9-10850K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 41% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 4 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-4690

498FPS

Core i9-10850K

595FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4690

182FPS

Core i9-10850K

211FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-4690

193FPS

Core i9-10850K

265FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4690

200FPS

Core i9-10850K

211FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4690

573FPS

Core i9-10850K

634FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Core i9-10850K

230FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4690

325FPS

Core i9-10850K

330FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-4690

366FPS

Core i9-10850K

368FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-4690

22%

Core i9-10850K

39%

Core i9-10850K ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-4690

Core i9-10850K

Core i9-10850K has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-4690

Core i9-10850K

Core i9-10850K has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Core i9-10850K

20 MB

Core i9-10850K has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i9-10850K

3.6 GHz

Core i9-10850K has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Core i9-10850K

5.2 GHz

Core i9-10850K boosts 37% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4690

84W

Core i9-10850K

125W

Core i5-4690 draws 41W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core i9-10850K

Core i5-4690Core i9-10850K

LGA1150

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LGA1200

Haswell

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Comet Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4600

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UHD Graphics 630

DDR3

RAMhelp

2933 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4690 or Core i9-10850K?expand_more

The Core i9-10850K. It's 77% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 39/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-10850K than Core i5-4690?expand_more

77% 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 i9-10850K?expand_more

The Core i9-10850K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-10850K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 39/100 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 i9-10850K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4690 scores 22/100, Core i9-10850K scores 39/100. 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 i9-10850K 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 i9-10850K?expand_more

The Core i9-10850K is the stronger pick at 39/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.