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Core i5-4690 vs Core i5-3470

Core i5-4690 vs Core i5-3470: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Buy for $51.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2141 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-3470

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2140 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Buy for $51.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2141 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-3470

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2140 minutes ago

Availability

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Availability
MSRP in USD: $184

Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3470 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-4690 is 699 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3470.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690

Performs up to 6% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-3470 - 119 vs 112 FPS
Up to 13% cheaper than Core i5-3470 - $51.43 vs $59.0
Up to 19% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i5-3470 - $0.43 vs $0.53 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470

Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690 - 77 vs 84 Watts

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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

FPS

119

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.43/FPS

100%

Price, $

$51.43

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, 3.5 GHz upto 3.90 GHz) BX80646I54690, CPU Only

Buy for $51.43 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2141 minutes ago

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012

FPS

112

94%

Value, $/FPS

$0.53/FPS

81%

Price, $

$59

87%

Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470

Buy for $59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2140 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012

110

FPS

124

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

258

FPS

335

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

73

FPS

136

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

215

FPS

223

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

698

FPS

753

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Single-Core

1191

100%

Multi-Core

3303

100%

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012

Single-Core

622

52%

Multi-Core

1840

55%

Intel Core i5-4690	vs	Intel Core i5-3470
May 1st, 2014	Release Date	Jun 1st, 2012
Core i5	Collection	Core i5
Haswell	Codename	Ivy Bridge
Intel Socket 1150	Socket	Intel Socket 1155
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
4	Cores	4
4	Threads	4
3.5 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.2 GHz
3.9 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	3.6 GHz
84 W	TDP	77 W
22 nm	Process Size	22 nm
34.0x	Multiplier	32.0x
Intel HD 4600	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 2500
No	Overclockable	No

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