Intel Core i5-4670K vs Intel Core i5-4690K

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Intel Core i5-4670K or Intel Core i5-4670K – 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 Intel Core i5-4670K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4670K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 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.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000
4 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4670K Name Intel Core i5-4690K
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4670K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4670K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 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
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.8 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 Intel Core i5-4670K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4670K 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.
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
160 Shaders 160
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.1 Direct X 11.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 20
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7.5 Generation 7.5
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600 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.
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 84 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.
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 88 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4670K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 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.
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 245 $
Haswell S Architecture Devils Canyon S
6.0 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 --
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
11339
11339
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
11033
11033

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3864
3864
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3545
3545

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3723
3723
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3217
3217

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3597
3597
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3504
3504

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1618
1618
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1553
1553

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1383
1383
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1281
1281

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
581
581
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
561.1
561.1

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
534
534
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
520
520

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
152
152
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
148
148