The Core i5-4690K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-930 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $94.72 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-4690K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 64% cheaper – $54.00 vs $148.72
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 88 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-930
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-930 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-4690K
Jun 2nd, 2014
Average FPS
690
100%
Min 1% FPS
379
100%
Price, $
$54
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.07/FPS
100%
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Average FPS
648
94%
Min 1% FPS
365
96%
Price, $
$148.72
36%
Value, $/FPS
$0.22/FPS
32%
Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-930 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-930 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-930 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-4690K
Jun 2nd, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-930
Feb 28th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.06 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-4690K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 2nd, 2014 | Release Date | Feb 28th, 2010 |
| $243.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Haswell | Codename | Bloomfield |
88 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
