Intel Core i5-4690
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.5 - 3.9 GHz
Socket: LGA1150
TDP: 84W
Price: $48.59 from Amazon
Intel Core i5-4690
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.5 - 3.9 GHz
Socket
LGA1150
TDP
84W
Best price from Amazon
$48.59
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-4690 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.5GHz base to 3.9GHz boost.
It drops into the LGA1150 socket with a 84W TDP — about 21W per core. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Expect to pay around $48.59, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 84 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1150 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Haswell Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
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