Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i3-4370

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 i3-4370 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4370, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i5-4690K Name Intel Core i3-4370
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 i3-4370 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4370 is 3.8 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
4 Threads 4
 
 

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 i3-4370 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4370 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.1 Direct X 11.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 20
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
160 Shaders 160
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7.5 Generation 7.5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 54 W watts.
88 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 i3-4370 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2014
245 $ Release price 147 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1150
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Devils Canyon S Architecture Haswell S
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
11339
11339
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
8501
8501

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
4051
4051
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
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
2450
2450

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3723
3723
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
2071
2071

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1383
1383
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1190
1190

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
534
534
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
387
387