i7-11600H vs i5-4690K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4690K
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 88 Watt
3.58
Core i7-11600H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
10.36
+189%

Core i7-11600H outperforms Core i5-4690K by a whopping 189% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1521755
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.54no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.8528.01
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Tiger Lake H45 (2021)
Release date2 June 2014 (10 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$300$395

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size177 mm2190 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)88 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Units2032
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@24Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4690K and Core i7-11600H.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4690K 3.58
i7-11600H 10.36
+189%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4690K 5688
i7-11600H 16452
+189%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-4690K 1306
i7-11600H 1919
+46.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-4690K 3662
i7-11600H 6544
+78.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.58 10.36
Integrated graphics card 1.84 5.58
Recency 2 June 2014 11 May 2021
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 88 Watt 35 Watt

i7-11600H has a 189.4% higher aggregate performance score, 203.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 151.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-11600H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4690K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4690K is a desktop processor while Core i7-11600H is a notebook one.


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