Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4690K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4170 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4690K is 32 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4170.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4170
- Up to 26% cheaper than Core i5-4690K - $41.6 vs $56.0
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690K - 54 vs 88 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K
- Performs up to 2% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i3-4170 - 139 vs 136 FPS
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1101
85.54778554778555%
Multi-Core
2130
58.66152575048196%
Intel Core i3-4170 | vs | Intel Core i5-4690K |
---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2014 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Haswell | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
54 W | TDP | 88 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |