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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 5400U vs Core i5-4690

The Ryzen 3 5400U is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 26% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Ryzen 3 5400U

558FPS

Core i5-4690

494FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 3 5400U

197FPS

Core i5-4690

181FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 3 5400U

207FPS

Core i5-4690

200FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 3 5400U

235FPS

Core i5-4690

190FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 3 5400U

607FPS

Core i5-4690

571FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 3 5400U

224FPS

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 3 5400U

636FPS

Core i5-4690

599FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 3 5400U

328FPS

Core i5-4690

325FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Ryzen 3 5400U

39%

Core i5-4690

23%

Ryzen 3 5400U ranks 16 points higher.

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Ryzen 3 5400U has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 3 5400U

8 MB

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Ryzen 3 5400U has 2 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 3 5400U

2.6 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 31% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 3 5400U

4 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 3 5400U boosts 5% higher.

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Ryzen 3 5400U

15W

Core i5-4690

84W

Ryzen 3 5400U draws 69W less power.

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Ryzen 3 5400U

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Ryzen 3 5400UCore i5-4690

FP6

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LGA1150

Cezanne-U

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon Vega 6

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Intel HD 4600

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 5400U or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Ryzen 3 5400U. It's 70% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 39/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 3 5400U than Core i5-4690?expand_more

70% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 3 5400U or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Ryzen 3 5400U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 3 5400U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 39/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 3 5400U and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 3 5400U scores 39/100, Core i5-4690 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 3 5400U or Core i5-4690 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 3 5400U or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Ryzen 3 5400U is the stronger pick at 39/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.