Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
1440p@165Hz·06:29 played
GhostAF97·11m ago
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Core i5-4690K vs Ryzen 3 4100
The Core i5-4690K is slightly slower than the Ryzen 3 4100 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $28.53 more expensive!
Core i5-4690K25% Score
- Up to 145% more expensive – $126.74 vs $98.21
Ryzen 3 410031% Score
- Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 7 years and 11 months newer
- Up to 145% cheaper – $98.21 vs $126.74
- Up to 181% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1150
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AM4Haswell
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RenoirDesktop
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DesktopIntel HD 4600
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No Integrated Graphics1600 MHz (DDR3)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4690K or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 4100. It's 24% faster than the Core i5-4690K on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 3 4100 than Core i5-4690K?expand_more
24% 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 i5-4690K or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 4100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 3 4100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 31/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4690K and Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-4690K scores 25/100, Ryzen 3 4100 scores 31/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-4690K or Ryzen 3 4100 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 i5-4690K or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 4100 is the stronger pick at 31/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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