Core i5-4690 vs Core i7-4710HQ

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4690 is positioned at rank 786 and the Core i7-4710HQ is on rank 677, so the Core i7-4710HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4690

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15183%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14347%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10417%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3138%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2486%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2175%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1245%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1229%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1119%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1119%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1107%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1077%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1062%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1057%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1048%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

96%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#786

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

100%

#787

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

100%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

100%

#789

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#791

Core i7-3820

MSRP: $286|Avg: $30

99%

#792

Athlon II X3 425

MSRP: $79|Avg: $5

98%

#793

Athlon II X2 255

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#794

Core i3-3245

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

98%

#796

FX-4170

MSRP: $157|Avg: $23

97%

#798

Athlon II X3 415e

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

96%

#799

Core i5-2300

MSRP: $177|Avg: $17

96%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4710HQ

#665

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

936%

#666

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

922%

#667

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

847%

#668

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

843%

#669

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

835%

#671

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

806%

#672

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

773%

#673

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

772%

#674

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

751%

#677

Core i7-4710HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4690 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-4710HQ in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4690	Core i7-4710HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4690	Core i7-4710HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-4690 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4690 and Core i7-4710HQ

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.

Core i7-4710HQ

The Core i7-4710HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,549 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4690 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4710HQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-4690 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710HQ — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4690 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-4690 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-4710HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4690 scores 5,584 against the Core i7-4710HQ's 5,549 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-4690. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4690 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710HQ.

Feature	Core i5-4690	Core i7-4710HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+11%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+40%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,584	5,549

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4690 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4710HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4690	Core i7-4710HQ
Socket	LGA1150	BGA1364
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4690) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4710HQ). The Core i7-4710HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i5-4690 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710HQ targets Mobile.