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Core i3-8100T vs Core i5-4690K: which is better?

Core i3-8100T and Core i5-4690K perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-4690K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i3-8100T

23%of the fastest CPU
≈ $29 (used)Part score 36/100
VS
Intel

Core i5-4690K

23%of the fastest CPU
≈ $24 (used)Part score 36/100
Cheaper: Core i5-4690KValue: Core i5-4690K

Head to head

23%
Gaming performance
23%
36/100
Part score
36/100
105 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $29 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $24 (used)
84/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i3-8100TCore i5-4690K
Cores44
Max boost3.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Power (TDP)35 W88 W
SocketLGA1151LGA1150
MemoryDDR4DDR3
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20182014
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i3-8100TCore i5-4690K
105average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
213◆
209◆
Counter-Strike 2
156◆
153◆
League of Legends
185◆
181◆
Fortnite
94◆
93◆
Apex Legends
107◆
105◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
164◆
161◆
Overwatch 2
176◆
173◆
Rocket League
144◆
141◆
Marvel Rivals
66◆
64◆
Dota 2
107◆
105◆

Other games

GTA V
70◆
68◆
Minecraft
135◆
133◆
Cyberpunk 2077
53◆
52◆
EA SPORTS FC
82◆
81◆
Roblox
156◆
153◆
Elden Ring
45◆
44◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
41◆
40◆
Rust
47◆
46◆