The Core i7-7820X is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4690, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $330.41 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4690
- Up to 87% cheaper – $48.59 vs $379.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 40% less energy – 84 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7820X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-4690 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$379
12%
Value, $/FPS
$2.03/FPS
13%
Core i5-4690
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
98%
Min 1% FPS
121
98%
Price, $
$48.59
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-4690 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-4690 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-4690 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
11 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-4690
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
55%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7820X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Haswell |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
11 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
