Core i5-4690

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-4690

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-4690 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,234 Rank: 676
Rank Name Score Visual
672 Core i5-9400 5,237
+0.1%
673 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 5,236
+0%
674 Xeon E3-1230 V5 5,236
+0%
675 Xeon E5-2667 v4 5,235
+0%
676 Core i5-4690 5,234
677 Core i7-4960X 5,233
+-0%
678 Core i7-4770T 5,229
-0.1%
679 Ryzen 5 5500U 5,229
-0.1%
680 Ryzen 3 4300U 5,227
-0.1%
681 Core i7-7820EQ 5,226
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-4690 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,876 Rank: 759
Rank Name Score Visual
755 Core i3-1115G4 4,878
+0%
756 Core i5-6600 4,877
+0%
757 Core i5-4690K 4,877
+0%
758 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,877
+0%
759 Core i5-4690 4,876
760 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,875
+-0%
761 Core i7-7740X 4,874
+-0%
762 Core i7-3840QM 4,874
+-0%
763 Core i7-1185GRE 4,874
+-0%
764 Ryzen 7 3750H 4,871
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-4690 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,473 Rank: 573
Rank Name Score Visual
569 EPYC 7742 5,476
+0.1%
570 Ryzen 7 1700 5,475
+0%
571 Core i7-9850H 5,473
+0%
572 Core i5-9400 5,473
+0%
573 Core i5-4690 5,473
574 Xeon E3-1220 v5 5,472
+-0%
575 Core i7-7660U 5,471
+-0%
576 Core i7-5960X 5,470
-0.1%
577 Core i3-8109U 5,469
-0.1%
578 Core i5-1135G7 5,469
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-4690 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,660 Rank: 791
Rank Name Score Visual
787 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,661
+0%
788 Xeon E3-1220 v5 4,660
+0%
789 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,660
+0%
790 Core i7-8650U 4,660
+0%
791 Core i5-4690 4,660
792 Core i7-5700HQ 4,660
+0%
793 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,659
+-0%
794 Core i5-4670K 4,659
+-0%
795 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,658
+-0%
796 Core i7-6700TE 4,658
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-4690 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,620 Rank: 855
Rank Name Score Visual
851 Core i5-8365U 4,621
+0%
852 Core i7-3635QM 4,621
+0%
853 Pentium Gold G7400 4,621
+0%
854 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,620
+0%
855 Core i5-4690 4,620
856 Core i7-8565U 4,620
+0%
857 Core i7-2600S 4,620
+0%
858 Core i5-5675C 4,619
+-0%
859 Xeon L5640 4,619
+-0%
860 Core i5-4670K 4,618
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-4690 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,691 Rank: 751
Rank Name Score Visual
747 Ryzen 5 1500X 4,694
+0.1%
748 Core i5-4570R 4,694
+0.1%
749 Core i5-6402P 4,693
+0%
750 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,692
+0%
751 Core i5-4690 4,691
752 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,690
+-0%
753 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,690
+-0%
754 Core i3-8100T 4,689
+-0%
755 Core i5-7440EQ 4,688
-0.1%
756 Xeon E3-1220 v3 4,688
-0.1%

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Core i5-4690 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-4690 remains a notable processor from the Haswell era, released in May 2014. While significantly outdated by modern standards, it still holds relevance in legacy systems and budget builds due to its balanced performance and integrated graphics. Designed for the desktop market, the i5-4690 is built on Intel’s 22 nm process and features a 4-core, 4-thread configuration with a base clock of 3.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.9 GHz. The processor operates on the FCLGA1150 socket and supports dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 memory with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Its 84 W TDP reflects moderate power consumption, requiring adequate cooling for sustained workloads.

The Core i5-4690 includes Intel’s HD Graphics 4600, offering integrated GPU capabilities with a base frequency of 350 MHz and a burst frequency of up to 1.2 GHz. It supports up to three displays and provides sufficient graphical performance for basic tasks and light gaming. The processor supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, enabling virtualization, encryption, and secure computing features. However, it lacks simultaneous multithreading, meaning no Hyper-Threading, which limits its multitasking efficiency compared to modern counterparts.

In benchmark evaluations, the Core i5-4690 achieves an overall score of 5234, placing it at #676 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5473, ranking #571, indicating strong performance in legacy and single-threaded applications. The multicore score of 4876 places it at #759, showing it can handle moderately parallel workloads but trails significantly behind modern multi-core CPUs. Comparisons reveal it is outpaced by newer processors such as the Core i5-6600 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, yet it remains competitive with some older chips like the Core i7-7740X and Core i7-3840QM.

When placed in the broader context of the top 50 processors, the i5-4690 falls far behind current high-end offerings like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K. Its single-core score, while respectable for its time, is now surpassed by nearly every modern CPU. The processor’s strongest category is single-core performance, where it competes with high-end mobile and desktop chips from the late 2010s. However, its multicore performance and overall score reveal its limitations in modern computing environments.

In conclusion, the Core i5-4690 is best suited for legacy systems, office workstations, or entry-level gaming rigs where integrated graphics and moderate performance are sufficient. While it lacks the power of contemporary processors, its stability, compatibility, and affordability make it a viable option in specific use cases. For users seeking modern performance, upgrading to a newer generation CPU is strongly advised, but for those maintaining older hardware, the i5-4690 still provides functional computing capabilities.
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Intel Core i5-4690

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-4690
Model Number: i5-4690
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: FCLGA1150
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 84 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 177 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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