Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690S outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-4690S is 899 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690S - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690S
- Performs up to 7% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-3930K - 127 vs 119 FPS
- Up to 50% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - $140.78 vs $280.0
- Up to 53% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-3930K - $1.11 vs $2.35 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
127
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.11/FPS
100%
Price, $
$140.78
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3930K | vs | Intel Core i5-4690S |
---|---|---|
Nov 14th, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |