HowManyFPS Desktop App v1.25.3Track Bottlenecks and Boost Your FPSOpen HowManyFPS.com on your PC to benchmark

CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1220 v3 vs Core i5-4690

The Xeon E3-1220 v3 is slightly slower than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

bar_chartBenchmarks groupCommunity calculateFPS Calculator compressBottleneck Calculator

CPU

View All CPUs

Available for $203

CPU

$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

View Compare All GPUs

Select GPU

Counter-Strike 22023

Xeon E3-1220 v3

482FPS

Core i5-4690

494FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E3-1220 v3

179FPS

Core i5-4690

181FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1220 v3

199FPS

Core i5-4690

200FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E3-1220 v3

183FPS

Core i5-4690

190FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E3-1220 v3

566FPS

Core i5-4690

571FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1220 v3

215FPS

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E3-1220 v3

594FPS

Core i5-4690

599FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E3-1220 v3

324FPS

Core i5-4690

325FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E3-1220 v3

30%

Core i5-4690

23%

Xeon E3-1220 v3 ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

L3 Cachehelp

8 MB

6 MB

Xeon E3-1220 v3 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1220 v3

3.1 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 10% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1220 v3

3.5 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Core i5-4690 boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1220 v3

80W

Core i5-4690

84W

Xeon E3-1220 v3 draws 4W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E3-1220 v3

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Xeon E3-1220 v3Core i5-4690

LGA1150

Sockethelp

LGA1150

Haswell-WS

Codenamehelp

Haswell

Server/Workstation

Segmenthelp

Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel HD 4600

1600 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1220 v3 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i5-4690. It's 30% faster than the Xeon E3-1220 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-4690 than Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more

30% 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, Xeon E3-1220 v3 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i5-4690 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-4690 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1220 v3 and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1220 v3 scores 30/100, 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 Xeon E3-1220 v3 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 Xeon E3-1220 v3 or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core i5-4690 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.