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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4690 vs Core i9-13900KF

The Core i5-4690 is much slower than the Core i9-13900KF on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $351.40 cheaper!

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Up to 113% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 6 months newer
Available for $399.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-4690

192FPS

Core i9-13900KF

409FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4690

200FPS

Core i9-13900KF

224FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Core i9-13900KF

262FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4690

572FPS

Core i9-13900KF

788FPS

Rust2018

Core i5-4690

287FPS

Core i9-13900KF

358FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4690

325FPS

Core i9-13900KF

323FPS

Minecraft2011

600FPS

826FPS

496FPS

743FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-4690

22%

Core i9-13900KF

69%

Core i9-13900KF ranks 47 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-4690

Core i9-13900KF

Core i9-13900KF has 20 more cores.

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Core i5-4690

Core i9-13900KF

Core i9-13900KF has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Core i9-13900KF

36 MB

Core i9-13900KF has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i9-13900KF

3 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 13% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Core i9-13900KF

5.8 GHz

Core i9-13900KF boosts 53% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4690

84W

Core i9-13900KF

125W

Core i5-4690 draws 41W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core i9-13900KF

$399.99

Core i5-4690 is $351.40 cheaper.

Core i5-4690Core i9-13900KF

LGA1150

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LGA1700

Haswell

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Raptor Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4600

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4690 or Core i9-13900KF?expand_more

The Core i9-13900KF. It's 214% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-13900KF than Core i5-4690?expand_more

214% 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 i9-13900KF?expand_more

The Core i9-13900KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-13900KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 69/100 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 i9-13900KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4690 scores 22/100, Core i9-13900KF scores 69/100. 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 i9-13900KF 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 i9-13900KF?expand_more

The Core i9-13900KF is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.