i5-4690K vs i7-14700HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14700HX
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 55 Watt
23.60
+559%
Core i5-4690K
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 88 Watt
3.58

Core i7-14700HX outperforms Core i5-4690K by a whopping 559% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2211520
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.54
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesRaptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency40.583.85
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)2 June 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$300

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads284
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate157 MHz5 GT/s
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache33 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm22 nm
Die size257 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt88 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K. 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++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
FDIno data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
OS Guard++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR3
Maximum memory size192 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHz1.2 GHz
Execution Units3220
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz3840x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.111.2/12
OpenGL4.64.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.03.0
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.

i7-14700HX 23.60
+559%
i5-4690K 3.58

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.

i7-14700HX 37482
+559%
i5-4690K 5690

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.

i7-14700HX 2522
+93.1%
i5-4690K 1306

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.

i7-14700HX 13736
+275%
i5-4690K 3663

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 23.60 3.58
Integrated graphics card 5.58 1.84
Recency 8 January 2024 2 June 2014
Physical cores 20 4
Threads 28 4
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 88 Watt

i7-14700HX has a 559.2% higher aggregate performance score, 203.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, 400% more physical cores and 600% more threads, and 60% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4690K in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-14700HX is a notebook processor while Core i5-4690K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-14700HX and Core i5-4690K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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