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

Core i7-3930K and Core i5-4690K perform almost the same in games (4K · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-4690K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-3930K

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

Specifications

Core i7-3930KCore i5-4690K
Cores64
Max boost3.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Power (TDP)130 W88 W
Socket—LGA1150
Memory—DDR3
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20112014
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-3930KCore i5-4690K
129average FPS
129average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · competitive settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
282◆
282◆
Counter-Strike 2
193◆
193◆
League of Legends
242◆
242◆
Fortnite
129◆
129◆
Apex Legends
121◆
121◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
209◆
209◆
Overwatch 2
217◆
217◆
Rocket League
181◆
181◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
101◆
101◆
Marvel Rivals
81◆
81◆
Dota 2
129◆
129◆

Other games

GTA V
75◆
75◆
Minecraft
161◆
161◆
Cyberpunk 2077
64◆
64◆
EA SPORTS FC
89◆
89◆
Roblox
181◆
181◆
Elden Ring
50◆
50◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
47◆
47◆
Rust
56◆
56◆