Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4690K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-950 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4690K is 1826 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-950.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-950
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690K - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K
- Performs up to 4% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-950 - 163 vs 156 FPS
- Up to 12% cheaper than Core i7-950 - $73.19 vs $83.31
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-950 - 88 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-950 doesn't have integrated graphics
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-950 | vs | Intel Core i5-4690K |
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Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 88 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |