Core i5-4690S vs FX-8320
Core i5-4690S
FX-8320
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
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 FX-8320 is on rank 566, so the FX-8320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4690S
Performance Per Dollar FX-8320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4690S | FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4690S | FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+278%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 i5-4690S and FX-8320
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.
FX-8320
The FX-8320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,472 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4690S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-8320 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8320 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-4690S versus 4 GHz on the FX-8320 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the FX-8320 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-4690S uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-8320 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4690S scores 5,476 against the FX-8320's 5,472 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-4690S.
| Feature | Core i5-4690S | FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 8192 kB+3100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,476 | 5,472 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 458 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,791 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4690S uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-8320 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4690S | FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4690S) / AMD-V (FX-8320). Primary use case: FX-8320 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: FX-8320 rivals Core i5-3570.
| Feature | Core i5-4690S | FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-4690S launched at $306 MSRP, while the FX-8320 debuted at $169. At current prices ($189 vs $50), the FX-8320 is $139 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4690S delivers 29.0 pts/$ vs 109.4 pts/$ for the FX-8320 — making the FX-8320 the 116.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-4690S | FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $306 | $169-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $189 | $50-74% |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.0 | 109.4+277% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
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