Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-4690 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-4690 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1152 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-4690.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 3% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-4690 - 282 vs 273 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $51.43 vs $234.99
- Up to 77% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-7740X - $0.19 vs $0.83 per FPS
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 84 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
282
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.83/FPS
22%
Price, $
$234.99
21%
FPS Winner
Buy for $234.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 141 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
273
96%
Value, $/FPS
$0.19/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.43
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $51.43 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 141 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-4690 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 84 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |