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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

FX-4350 vs Core i5-4690

The FX-4350 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $29.53 more expensive!

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$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 86% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

FX-4350

114FPS

Core i5-4690

188FPS

Dota 22013

169FPS

180FPS

343FPS

491FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

FX-4350

183FPS

Core i5-4690

200FPS

Overwatch 22023

FX-4350

529FPS

Core i5-4690

517FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

FX-4350

208FPS

Core i5-4690

215FPS

Valorant2020

FX-4350

538FPS

Core i5-4690

570FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

FX-4350

380FPS

Core i5-4690

366FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

FX-4350

Core i5-4690

23%

Core i5-4690 ranks 19 points higher.

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8 MB

6 MB

FX-4350 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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FX-4350

4.2 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

FX-4350 has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

FX-4350

4.3 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

FX-4350 boosts 13% higher.

TDPhelp

FX-4350

125W

Core i5-4690

84W

Core i5-4690 draws 41W less power.

Pricehelp

FX-4350

$78.12

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core i5-4690 is $29.53 cheaper.

FX-4350Core i5-4690

AM3+

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LGA1150

Vishera

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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Intel HD 4600

1866 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, FX-4350 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i5-4690. It's 475% faster than the FX-4350 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4690 than FX-4350?expand_more

475% 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, FX-4350 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i5-4690 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4690 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between FX-4350 and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: FX-4350 scores 4/100, 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 FX-4350 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 FX-4350 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i5-4690 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.