Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i3-13100E

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Intel Core i5-4690K or Intel Core i5-4690K – 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 i5-4690K 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.
The Intel Core i3-13100E features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-13100E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4690K Name Intel Core i3-13100E
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
4 Generation 13
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i3-13100E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.3 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
None None 4x Golden Cove
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.5 GHz Frequency None
4 Threads 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores None
 
 

Internal 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.
The Intel Core i3-13100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-13100E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2021
11.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
22 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
20 Execution units 24
7.5 Generation 12
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 88 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
88 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
None TDP down 60 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4690K 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 i3-13100E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 5.0 MB
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, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Devils Canyon S Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
22 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
245 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB