Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i9-10850K
24.4Single-core40.7
23.3Multi-core47
23.8Gamingspec-based54
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K15 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.8 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+24) and single-core (+16). 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
- 30% lower Base TDP: 88 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- Stronger single-core score: 41 vs 24
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 23
- 400% higher threads: 20 vs 4
- 324% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,700 vs 3,700
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 88 W+30% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 20+400% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+33% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,160Bottom 12% | 1,700+47%Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 7% | 10,100+237%Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,020Bottom 12% | 1,310+28%Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,700Bottom 7% | 15,700+324%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 6,100Bottom 7% | 22,700+272%Bottom 41% |
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