Core i3-9100T vs Core i5-4690
Core i3-9100T
Core i5-4690
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4690
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9100T | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9100T | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+141%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-9100T and Core i5-4690
Core i3-9100T
The Core i3-9100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $122.
Core i5-4690
The Core i5-4690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,584 points. Launch price was $346.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-9100T and Core i5-4690 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-9100T versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-4690 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-4690 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-9100T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4690 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100T scores 5,600 against the Core i5-4690's 5,584 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-9100T. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i3-9100T | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,600 | 5,584 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9100T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4690 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-9100T | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9100T launched at $122 MSRP, while the Core i5-4690 debuted at $272. At current prices ($50 vs $120), the Core i3-9100T is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100T delivers 112.0 pts/$ vs 46.5 pts/$ for the Core i5-4690 — making the Core i3-9100T the 82.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9100T | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $122-55% | $272 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-58% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 112.0+141% | 46.5 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2014 |
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