Intel Core i5-6500 vs Intel Core i5-4690K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-6500 and Intel Core i5-4690K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

Intel Core i5-6500

Intel Core i5-4690K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6500

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 2 month(s) later
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Around 35% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 88 Watt
Around 19% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1575 vs 1321
Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3075 vs 2335
Around 30% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 5455 vs 4198
Around 19% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1575 vs 1321
Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3075 vs 2335
Around 30% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 5455 vs 4198

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	5 August 2015 vs June 2014
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm vs 22 nm
Maximum memory size	64 GB vs 32 GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 88 Watt
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1575 vs 1321
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3075 vs 2335
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	5455 vs 4198
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1575 vs 1321
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3075 vs 2335
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	5455 vs 4198

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4690K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 8% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
Around 2% higher maximum core temperature: 72.72°C vs 71°C
Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2193 vs 2100
Around 2% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5704 vs 5618
Around 10% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 990 vs 899
Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3195 vs 2938
Around 1% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2134 vs 2112
Around 14% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.009 vs 3.525
Around 9% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 81.973 vs 75.209
Around 6% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.462 vs 0.436
Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.25 vs 2.188
Around 11% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.449 vs 5.811

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	3.90 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
Maximum core temperature	72.72°C vs 71°C
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2193 vs 2100
PassMark - CPU mark	5704 vs 5618
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	990 vs 899
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3195 vs 2938
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	2134 vs 2112
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	4.009 vs 3.525
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	81.973 vs 75.209
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.462 vs 0.436
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.25 vs 2.188
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	6.449 vs 5.811

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-6500
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-4690K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2100

2193

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

5618

5704

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

899

990

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

2938

3195

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

2112

2134

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.525

4.009

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

75.209

81.973

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.436

0.462

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.188

2.25

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5.811

6.449

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1575

1321

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3075

2335

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5455

4198

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1575

1321

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3075

2335

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5455

4198

Name	Intel Core i5-6500	Intel Core i5-4690K
PassMark - Single thread mark	2100	2193
PassMark - CPU mark	5618	5704
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	899	990
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	2938	3195
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	2112	2134
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	3.525	4.009
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	75.209	81.973
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.436	0.462
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.188	2.25
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	5.811	6.449
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1575	1321
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3075	2335
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	5455	4198
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1575	1321
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3075	2335
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	5455	4198

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-6500	Intel Core i5-4690K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Skylake	Devil's Canyon
Launch date	5 August 2015	June 2014
Launch price (MSRP)	$192	$300
Place in performance rating	1430	1611
Price now	$234.38	$199.99
Processor Number	i5-6500	i5-4690K
Series	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors
Status	Launched	Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)	9.10	11.48
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.20 GHz	3.50 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3	5 GT/s DMI2
Die size	177 mm	177 mm
L1 cache	256 KB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	6 MB	6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	72 °C
Maximum core temperature	71°C	72.72°C
Maximum frequency	3.60 GHz	3.90 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	4	4
Transistor count		1400 million
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.1 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	64 GB	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Graphics
Device ID	0x1912	0x412
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.05 GHz	1.20 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.05 GHz	1.2 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB	2 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Execution Units		20
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3	3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
VGA
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz	3840x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA	N / A	1920x1200@60Hz
Max resolution over WiDi	1080p
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	11.2/12
OpenGL	4.5	4.3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1151	FCLGA1150
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	88 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2015C (65W)	PCG 2013D
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Anti-Theft technology
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Intel® My WiFi technology
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)