Intel Core i5-4690

Intel Core i5-4690

About processor

The Intel Core i5-4690 processor is a reliable and powerful option for desktop computers. With its Haswell code name and 22 nm technology, this CPU offers a total of 4 cores and 4 threads, making it an efficient choice for multitasking and demanding applications. With 6 MB of L3 cache and a 84W TDP, the i5-4690 provides a good balance of speed and energy efficiency. It also features integrated Intel HD 4600 graphics, which is suitable for light gaming and multimedia tasks. In terms of performance, the Geekbench 6 scores for this processor are impressive, with a single-core score of 1209 and a multi-core score of 3298. This means the i5-4690 is more than capable of handling everyday computing tasks, as well as more intensive workloads such as photo and video editing. Overall, the Intel Core i5-4690 is a solid choice for users looking for a desktop processor that offers reliable performance and efficiency. Whether it's for work, entertainment, or creative projects, this CPU has the power to handle it all.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
May 2014
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Core i5-4690
Code Name
Haswell
Generation
Core i5 (Haswell)

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 3.8 GHz
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
256 KB (per core)
L3 Cache
6 MB (shared)
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
Multiplier
34.0x
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 1150
Multiplier Unlocked
No
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
22 nm
TDP
84 W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 3
Transistors
1,400 million

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
ECC Memory
No

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Intel HD 4600

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
1209
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
3298
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
964
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
3097
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
2195
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
5688

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
1289 +6.6%
1255 +3.8%
1174 -2.9%
1145 -5.3%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
3733 +13.2%
3524 +6.9%
3054 -7.4%
2868 -13%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
1007 +4.5%
987 +2.4%
942 -2.3%
927 -3.8%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
3346 +8%
3226 +4.2%
2972 -4%
2807 -9.4%
Passmark CPU Single Core
2247 +2.4%
2219 +1.1%
2164 -1.4%
2141 -2.5%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
6242 +9.7%
6009 +5.6%
5443 -4.3%
5100 -10.3%