AMD Ryzen 3 1300X vs Intel Core i5-4690K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-4690K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4690K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Core i 4000
1 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Name Intel Core i5-4690K
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-4690K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4690K is 3.5 GHz
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4690K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4690K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 160
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 20
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 88 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 88 W
95 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4690K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2014
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
135 $ Release price 245 $
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Devils Canyon S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1150
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
11339
11339
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10602
10602

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3916
3916
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3597
3597

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3864
3864
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3202
3202

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3723
3723
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2975
2975

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1618
1618
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1594
1594

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1383
1383
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1120
1120

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1082
1082
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
896
896

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
553
553
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
534
534