Core i7-3689Y vs Core i5-3439Y

Core i7-3689Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Core i5-3439Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3689Y

2 / 4

1,967

+0.5%

1,957

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 i7-3689Y is positioned at rank 206 and the Core i5-3439Y is on rank 1077, so the Core i7-3689Y 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 i7-3689Y

#194

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

373%

#195

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

367%

#196

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

337%

#197

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

336%

#198

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

333%

#200

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

321%

#201

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

308%

#202

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

308%

#203

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

299%

#206

Core i7-3689Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3439Y

#1065

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2893%

#1066

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2851%

#1067

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2617%

#1068

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2606%

#1069

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2582%

#1071

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2493%

#1072

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2391%

#1073

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2387%

#1074

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2322%

#1077

Core i5-3439Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

99%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

98%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

95%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3689Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3439Y in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-3689Y	Core i5-3439Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-3689Y	Core i5-3439Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-3689Y Benchmark Check

Core i5-3439Y Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3689Y and Core i5-3439Y

Core i7-3689Y

The Core i7-3689Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,967 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-3439Y

The Core i5-3439Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,957 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3689Y and Core i5-3439Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i7-3689Y versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-3439Y — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-3689Y (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-3689Y scores 1,967 against the Core i5-3439Y's 1,957 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-3689Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 507 vs 472, a 7.2% lead for the Core i7-3689Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,100 vs 966 (13% advantage for the Core i7-3689Y). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3689Y vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3439Y.

Feature	Core i7-3689Y	Core i5-3439Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+13%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,967	1,957
Geekbench 6 Single	507+7%	472
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,100+14%	966

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1023 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM77,QM77 (Core i7-3689Y) and 7-series (Core i5-3439Y).

Feature	Core i7-3689Y	Core i5-3439Y
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3689Y) vs VT-x (Core i5-3439Y). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3689Y) and HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3439Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3689Y targets Ultra-Low Power Laptop, Core i5-3439Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-3689Y rivals AMD A10-4655M; Core i5-3439Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.

Feature	Core i7-3689Y	Core i5-3439Y
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 4000	HD Graphics 4000
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x
Target Use	Ultra-Low Power Laptop	Budget