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Core i5-4690

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @3.50 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≈ Q3 2016.

Average Bench: 52% (763rd of 1468)

Based on 25 user benchmarks.  Device: 0F8BFBFF000306C3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4690 CPU @ 3.50GHz
Poor: 16%Average: 52% Great: 78%
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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-4690 averaged 47.9% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 69.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 94.1Pts

Poor consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-4690 is 62.3%. This is a particularly wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-4690 performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 206Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 201Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 25 samples)
Rank 76352%
Min Avg Max
12.6 Memory 69.6 84.6
35.3 1-Core 94.1 114
62.7 2-Core 144 228
60.8% 102 Pts
Min Avg Max
59 4-Core 202 432
75 8-Core 201 434
27% 201 Pts
Min Avg Max
76.4 64-Core 206 429
12.8% 206 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
65.6% Good
Memory 76
1-Core 94.2
2-Core 209
70% 126 Pts
4-Core 320
8-Core 320
43% 320 Pts
64-Core 305
19% 305 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
47.2% Average
Memory 78.3
1-Core 87.8
2-Core 80.1
55% 82.1 Pts
4-Core 98.2
8-Core 92.3
13% 95.2 Pts
64-Core 93.6
6% 93.6 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
46.3% Average
Memory 78.8
1-Core 77.1
2-Core 84.6
53% 80.2 Pts
4-Core 83.8
8-Core 84.7
11% 84.2 Pts
64-Core 76.4
5% 76.4 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
46.2% Average
Memory 75.9
1-Core 111
2-Core 95.2
61% 93.9 Pts
4-Core 99.6
8-Core 98.8
13% 99.2 Pts
64-Core 95
6% 95 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
45.5% Average
Memory 74
1-Core 111
2-Core 96.8
61% 93.9 Pts
4-Core 102
8-Core 99
14% 100 Pts
64-Core 97.6
6% 97.6 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
42.5% Average
Memory 70.1
1-Core 99.4
2-Core 93.9
56% 87.8 Pts
4-Core 89.1
8-Core 91
12% 90.1 Pts
64-Core 81.3
5% 81.3 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
41.1% Average
Memory 68
1-Core 87.9
2-Core 91.1
53% 82.3 Pts
4-Core 84
8-Core 90.7
12% 87.3 Pts
64-Core 85.5
5% 85.5 Pts
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ2'14
Processor Numberi5-4690
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$213.00 - $224.00
Clock Speed3.50 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.90 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP84 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/VGA
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.20 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express RevisionUp to 3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1150

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

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