Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-4690K
33Single-core24.4
27.6Multi-core23.3
26.3Gamingspec-based23.8
12 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-10100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 28.9 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+9) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i5-4690K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F
- Stronger single-core score: 33 vs 24
- Stronger multi-core score: 28 vs 23
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 69% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,069 vs 3,000
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4690K
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+26% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8+100% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | — | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495+29%Bottom 29% | 1,160Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069+69%Bottom 23% | 3,000Bottom 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132+11%Bottom 21% | 1,020Bottom 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341+44%Bottom 16% | 3,700Bottom 7% |
| PassMark | 8,702+43%Bottom 12% | 6,100Bottom 7% |
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