Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i5-6500
24.4Single-core25.6
23.3Multi-core22.9
23.8Gamingspec-based21.9
5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-4690K scores 23.7 against 23.5 for Intel Core i5-6500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-4690K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4690K
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 26% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $242
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 88 W | 65 W+26% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,160Bottom 12% | 1,180+2%Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 7% | 3,050+2%Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,020Bottom 12% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,700+6%Bottom 7% | 3,500Bottom 4% |
| PassMark | 6,100+9%Bottom 7% | 5,600Bottom 4% |
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