Core i5-4690S vs Atom x7425E

Core i5-4690S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Atom x7425E

4 Cores4 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4690S

4 / 4

5,476

+0.9%

5,427

0.0%

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4690S is positioned at rank 845 and the Atom x7425E is on rank 213, so the Atom x7425E 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 i5-4690S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17414%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16455%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11947%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3599%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2851%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2494%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1428%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1410%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1284%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1284%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1269%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1235%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1218%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1213%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1202%

#845

Core i5-4690S

MSRP: $306|Avg: $189

100%

#846

Core i3-3250

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

100%

#847

Core i3-3240

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

100%

#848

Pentium G640T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

99%

#849

Core i7-5930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $410

99%

#851

Core i3-3240T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $8

99%

#852

Athlon II X2 240

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#854

Core i5-2500S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $61

98%

#856

Athlon X2 BE-2400

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

98%

#857

Core i3-2102

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

97%

#858

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

97%

#859

Core i5-3475S

MSRP: $249|Avg: $42

97%

#860

Core i7-2600K

MSRP: $317|Avg: $109

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7425E

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#201

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

378%

#202

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

373%

#203

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

342%

#204

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

341%

#205

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

338%

#207

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

326%

#208

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

313%

#209

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

312%

#210

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

304%

#213

Atom x7425E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7425E (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-4690S	Atom x7425E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Gracemont (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4690S (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4690S	Atom x7425E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)	✅ 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 i5-4690S Benchmark Check

Atom x7425E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4690S and Atom x7425E

Core i5-4690S

The Core i5-4690S 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 3.2 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,476 points. Launch price was $224.

Atom x7425E

The Atom x7425E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Gracemont (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,427 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4690S and Atom x7425E share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-4690S versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7425E — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-4690S (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i5-4690S uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x7425E uses Gracemont (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4690S scores 5,476 against the Atom x7425E's 5,427 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-4690S. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-4690S	Atom x7425E
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+15%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+113%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Gracemont (2023)
PassMark	5,476	5,427

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4690S uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7425E uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4690S	Atom x7425E
Socket	LGA1150	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	9