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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-4690

The Core i7-7820X is faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $261.91 more expensive!

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$349.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 2 months newer
Available for $349.99

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$88.08View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-7820X

205FPS

Core i5-4690

200FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-7820X

223FPS

Core i5-4690

189FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i7-7820X

153FPS

Core i5-4690

149FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-7820X

366FPS

Core i5-4690

366FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-7820X

192FPS

Core i5-4690

181FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-7820X

327FPS

Core i5-4690

325FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-7820X

221FPS

Core i5-4690

215FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-7820X

625FPS

Core i5-4690

598FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-7820X

31%

Core i5-4690

22%

Core i7-7820X ranks 9 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-7820X

Core i5-4690

Core i7-7820X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-7820X

Core i5-4690

Core i7-7820X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-7820X

11 MB

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Core i7-7820X has 5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i7-7820X has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-7820X

4.5 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Core i7-7820X boosts 18% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-7820X

140W

Core i5-4690

84W

Core i5-4690 draws 56W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-7820X

$349.99

Core i5-4690

$88.08

Core i5-4690 is $261.91 cheaper.

Core i7-7820XCore i5-4690

LGA2066

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LGA1150

Skylake-X

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-7820X or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i7-7820X. It's 41% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-7820X than Core i5-4690?expand_more

41% 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 i7-7820X or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i7-7820X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-7820X 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 i7-7820X and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-7820X scores 31/100, Core i5-4690 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-7820X or Core i5-4690 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 i7-7820X or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i7-7820X is the stronger pick at 31/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.