Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i7-6700K
24.4Single-core30.7
23.3Multi-core27
23.8Gamingspec-based25.6
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-6700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 27.8 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6) 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 i5-4690K
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- Stronger single-core score: 31 vs 24
- Stronger multi-core score: 27 vs 23
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,650 vs 3,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,160Bottom 12% | 1,420+22%Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 7% | 4,650+55%Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,020Bottom 12% | 1,090+7%Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,700Bottom 7% | 5,000+35%Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 6,100Bottom 7% | 8,900+46%Bottom 13% |
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