The Core i7-10700K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4690, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $411.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4690
- Up to 89% cheaper – $52.00 vs $463.98
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 33% less energy – 84 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-10700K vs Core i5-4690 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, $
$463.98
11%
Value, $/FPS
$2.41/FPS
12%
Core i7-10700K vs Core i5-4690 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
163
Average FPS
152
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
223
Average FPS
161
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
318
Average FPS
293
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
800
Average FPS
745
Average FPS
Extreme
1920x1080
+1
192
Average FPS
182
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-10700K vs Core i5-4690 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700K vs Core i5-4690 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-4690
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
