Core i5-4690K vs Core i5-6400
The Core i5-6400 is about 4% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-6400 is 4% faster (24 vs 23).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-4690K 88 W, Core i5-6400 65 W; the Core i5-6400 delivers 41% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-6400 is 1 year newer (2015 vs 2014).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1150 vs LGA1151), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-4690K | Core i5-6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 23 | 24 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 4th Gen | Intel Core 6th Gen |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 88 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |