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Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-3930K: which is better?

Core i5-4690K and Core i7-3930K perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-4690K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-4690K

23%of the fastest CPU
≈ $24 (used)Part score 36/100
VS
Intel

Core i7-3930K

23%of the fastest CPU
≈ $40 (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
91 FPS
Average FPS
91 FPS
≈ $24 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
100/100
Value for money
60/100

Specifications

Core i5-4690KCore i7-3930K
Cores46
Max boost3.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Power (TDP)88 W130 W
SocketLGA1150—
MemoryDDR3—
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20142011
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-4690KCore i7-3930K
91average FPS
91average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
209◆
209◆
League of Legends
181◆
181◆
Fortnite
46
46
Rainbow Six Siege X
161◆
161◆
Overwatch 2
106
106
Rocket League
141◆
141◆
Dota 2
105◆
105◆

Other games

GTA V
68◆
68◆
Minecraft
133◆
133◆
Roblox
145
145
Rust
41
41