Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i5-6600K
24.4Single-core29
23.3Multi-core24
23.8Gamingspec-based23.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-6600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 25.4 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+5) and multi-core (+1). 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 i5-4690K
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- Stronger single-core score: 29 vs 24
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,300 vs 1,160
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,350 vs 3,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 88 W+3% | 91 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,160Bottom 12% | 1,300+12%Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 7% | 3,350+12%Bottom 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,020Bottom 12% | 1,110+9%Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,700Bottom 7% | 4,050+9%Bottom 9% |
| PassMark | 6,100Bottom 7% | 6,400+5%Bottom 8% |
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