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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 356H vs Core i5-4690

The Core Ultra 7 356H is much faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 105% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core Ultra 7 356H

722FPS

Core i5-4690

494FPS

Dota 22013

Core Ultra 7 356H

284FPS

Core i5-4690

181FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 7 356H

222FPS

Core i5-4690

200FPS

League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 7 356H

386FPS

Core i5-4690

190FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 7 356H

763FPS

Core i5-4690

571FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 7 356H

257FPS

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 7 356H

799FPS

Core i5-4690

599FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 7 356H

327FPS

Core i5-4690

325FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 7 356H

72%

Core i5-4690

23%

Core Ultra 7 356H ranks 49 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 7 356H

Core i5-4690

Core Ultra 7 356H has 12 more cores.

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Core Ultra 7 356H

Core i5-4690

Core Ultra 7 356H has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 356H

18 MB

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Core Ultra 7 356H has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 356H

1.9 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 79% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 356H

4.7 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Core Ultra 7 356H boosts 24% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 7 356H

25W

Core i5-4690

84W

Core Ultra 7 356H draws 59W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 7 356H

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core Ultra 7 356HCore i5-4690

Intel BGA 2540

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LGA1150

Panther Lake

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel Xe3 Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

7200 MHz (DDR5), 8533 MHz (LPDDR5X)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 356H or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 356H. It's 213% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 356H than Core i5-4690?expand_more

213% 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 Ultra 7 356H or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 356H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 356H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 356H and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 7 356H scores 72/100, Core i5-4690 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 7 356H 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 Ultra 7 356H or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 356H is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.