Intel · Core

Core i5-4690K

Released June 2014

An unlocked four-core Devil's Canyon desktop processor with a 3.9 GHz maximum turbo clock on the LGA1150 platform.

Model history · 4 models, 2011–2014

Cores: 4/4
Boost: 3.9 GHz
L3: 6 MB
Power: 88 W
Socket: LGA1150

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What reviewers say

Reviews found only small stock-speed gains over the 4670K, making it a weak upgrade for existing owners. Bit-tech's retail sample reached 4.8 GHz with improved cooling behaviour, while HEXUS's engineering sample disappointed at 4.4 GHz; neither result guarantees the overclock of another chip.

From bit-tech.net and hexus.net

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base clock: 3.5 GHz
Boost clock: 3.9 GHz
L3 cache: 6 MB
Cores: Devil's Canyon refresh of Haswell; four cores without Hyper-Threading; unlocked multiplier confirmed by Bit-tech and HEXUS

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: Yes
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4600; 20 execution units; 350 MHz base and 1.2 GHz maximum dynamic clock

Platform

Socket: LGA1150
Base power: 88 W
Unlocked: Yes
Memory support: Up to 32 GB; two channels; DDR3 or DDR3L-1333/1600 at 1.5 V; no ECC support
PCIe: 16 CPU lanes; PCIe 3.0
Chipsets: LGA1150 platform; June release month uses contemporary shipping coverage and HEXUS retail availability. Intel ARK lists Q2 2014; the 3 June announcement does not establish first sale.
Process: 22 nm

Pros and cons

Pros

Unlocked clock multiplier
Integrated HD Graphics 4600
Supports dual-channel DDR3 memory

Cons

Four threads without Hyper-Threading
Uses the older LGA1150 platform
No DDR4 memory support

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore i7-4790K	4/8	4.4 GHz	8 MB	88 W	LGA1150	Jun 2014
IntelCore i5-6600K	4/4	3.9 GHz	6 MB	91 W	LGA1151	Aug 2015
IntelCore i7-6700K	4/8	4.2 GHz	8 MB	91 W	LGA1151	Aug 2015

Previous model: Core i5-4670K. Newer model: Core i5-6600K.

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