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Core i5-4690K vs Ryzen 5 2600

Core i5-4690K vs Ryzen 5 2600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for $144.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for $144.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 2600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-4690K is 1417 days older than the more expensive Ryzen 5 2600.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K

  • Performs up to 3% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Ryzen 5 2600 - 127 vs 123 FPS
  • Up to 63% cheaper than Ryzen 5 2600 - $53.0 vs $144.95
  • Up to 64% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Ryzen 5 2600 - $0.42 vs $1.18 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  • Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i5-4690K - 65 vs 88 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690K - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Grand Theft Auto V.
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


FPS

127

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.42/FPS

100%

Price, $

$53

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

123

96%

Value, $/FPS

$1.18/FPS

35%

Price, $

$144.95

36%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for $144.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

1287

100%

Multi-Core

3631

75%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1152

89%

Multi-Core

4841

100%

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo

Intel Core i5-4690K

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Jun 2nd, 2014Release Date
Apr 19th, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
HaswellCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
88 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
12 nm
35.0x
Multiplier34.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-4690K or Ryzen 5 2600

Grand Theft Auto V, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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