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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core i5-4690

The Core Ultra 9 285K is much faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $490.41 more expensive!

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$539.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 127% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 8 months newer
Available for $539.00

CPU

$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 9 285K

439FPS

Core i5-4690

192FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 9 285K

226FPS

Core i5-4690

200FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 9 285K

269FPS

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 9 285K

822FPS

Core i5-4690

572FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core Ultra 9 285K

257FPS

Core i5-4690

196FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 9 285K

316FPS

Core i5-4690

325FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 9 285K

861FPS

Core i5-4690

600FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core Ultra 9 285K

255FPS

Core i5-4690

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

74%

Core i5-4690

22%

Core Ultra 9 285K ranks 52 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

Core i5-4690

Core Ultra 9 285K has 20 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

Core i5-4690

Core Ultra 9 285K has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

36 MB

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Core Ultra 9 285K has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

3.7 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

5.7 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Core Ultra 9 285K boosts 50% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

125W

Core i5-4690

84W

Core i5-4690 draws 41W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 9 285K

$539.00

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core i5-4690 is $490.41 cheaper.

Core Ultra 9 285KCore i5-4690

LGA1851

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LGA1150

Arrow Lake-S

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

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Intel HD 4600

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 9 285K or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K. It's 236% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 74/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 9 285K than Core i5-4690?expand_more

236% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 9 285K or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 9 285K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 74/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 9 285K and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 9 285K scores 74/100, Core i5-4690 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 9 285K or Core i5-4690 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 9 285K or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core Ultra 9 285K is the stronger pick at 74/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.