Processor 300 vs i5-4690S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4690S
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.48
Processor 300
2024
2 cores / 4 threads, 46 Watt
4.51
+29.6%

Processor 300 outperforms Core i5-4690S by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4690S and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15481319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.68no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.079.28
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$224$82

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4690S and Processor 300 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size177 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4690S and Processor 300 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4690S and Processor 300. 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
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-4690S and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4690S and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4690S and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel UHD Graphics 710
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4690S and Processor 300 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4690S and Processor 300 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4690S and Processor 300 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4690S and Processor 300.

PCIe versionUp to 3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-4690S 3.48
Processor 300 4.51
+29.6%

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.

i5-4690S 5527
Processor 300 7160
+29.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.48 4.51
Integrated graphics card 1.84 2.85
Recency 1 May 2014 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 46 Watt

i5-4690S has 100% more physical cores.

Processor 300, on the other hand, has a 29.6% higher aggregate performance score, 54.9% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, and 41.3% lower power consumption.

The Processor 300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4690S in performance tests.


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