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Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i5-7500

Intel Core i5-4690K
23.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i5-7500
24.6Inno Score
23.7Single-core26.3
23.8Multi-core24.3
23.8Gamingspec-based23.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-4690K scores 23.7 against 24.6 for Intel Core i5-7500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-7500 edges ahead in single-core and 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 i5-7500

  • 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

General comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i5-7500
Announced20142017
SocketLGA1150LGA1151
Process22 nm14 nm+36%
Base TDP88 W65 W+26%
Unlocked multiplierYesNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i5-7500
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads44
Base clock3.5 GHz+3%3.4 GHz
Boost clock3.9 GHz+3%3.8 GHz
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i5-7500
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 630
iGPU clock1,200 MHz1,100 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i5-7500
Memory supportDDR3-1600DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory32 GB64 GB+100%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i5-7500
PCIe version33
CPU PCIe lanes1616

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K versus Intel Core i5-7500
SpecIntel Core i5-4690KIntel Core i5-7500
Cinebench R23 (single)1,020Bottom 13%1,070+5%Bottom 14%
Cinebench R23 (multi)3,700Bottom 5%3,950+7%Bottom 6%
PassMark5,680Bottom 5%6,041+6%Bottom 6%
PassMark (single thread)2,185Bottom 11%2,244+3%Bottom 13%
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