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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 1700X vs Core i5-4690

The Ryzen 7 1700X is same performance as the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $396.41 more expensive!

  • Is 2 years and 11 months newer
  • Available for $445.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 1700X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 1700X has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 1700X has 10 MB more L3 cache.

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Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Core i5-4690 draws 11W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4690 is $396.41 cheaper.

AM4
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LGA1150
Summit Ridge
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Haswell
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 4600
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 1700X or Core i5-4690?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 7 1700X or Core i5-4690?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 1700X and Core i5-4690?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 1700X scores 23/100, Core i5-4690 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 1700X 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 Ryzen 7 1700X or Core i5-4690?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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