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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 7840U vs Core i5-4690

The Ryzen 7 7840U is much 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 76% 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 7 7840U

664FPS

Core i5-4690

494FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 7 7840U

245FPS

Core i5-4690

181FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 7 7840U

217FPS

Core i5-4690

200FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 7 7840U

327FPS

Core i5-4690

190FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 7 7840U

697FPS

Core i5-4690

571FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 7 7840U

243FPS

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 7 7840U

731FPS

Core i5-4690

599FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 7 7840U

332FPS

Core i5-4690

325FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 7840U

60%

Core i5-4690

23%

Ryzen 7 7840U ranks 37 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 7840U

Core i5-4690

Ryzen 7 7840U has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 7840U

Core i5-4690

Ryzen 7 7840U has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7840U

16 MB

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Ryzen 7 7840U has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7840U

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 3% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 7 7840U

5.1 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 7840U boosts 34% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 7840U

28W

Core i5-4690

84W

Ryzen 7 7840U draws 56W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 7 7840U

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Ryzen 7 7840UCore i5-4690

FP8

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LGA1150

Phoenix

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon 780M

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Intel HD 4600

5600 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 7840U or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7840U. It's 161% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7840U than Core i5-4690?expand_more

161% 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 7 7840U or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7840U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7840U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 7840U and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 7 7840U scores 60/100, 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 7 7840U 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 7 7840U or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7840U is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.