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A square ceramic desktop CPU in matte green with gold contacts and a silver metal heat spreader, model i5-4690

Intel

Intel i5-4690Product desktop processor

SKU CH-8YK5-1QM4G MPN i5-4690Product

Quad-core desktop CPU running at 3.5 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache and 84 W TDP for LGA 1150 motherboards

  • CPU socketSocket 603
  • TDP rating84 W
  • Processor classServer
  • Quad-core design handles multi-threaded workloads efficiently
  • 50 GHz base clock provides responsive everyday performance
  • 90 GHz turbo frequency accelerates demanding tasks automatically
  • 6 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for smoother operation
  • 84 W TDP balances performance with manageable cooling requirements

Compatibility Check

This quad-core processor fits the LGA 1150 socket and works with Z87 and Z97 motherboards. Z87 boards may require a BIOS update before installation. The part is not compatible with Intel-branded motherboards. Verify your board model and firmware version before ordering.

Sustained-Load Behaviour

The chip carries an 84 W thermal design power and a base clock of 3.50 GHz with a turbo peak of 3.90 GHz. Under continuous load the processor will run at or near the base frequency while the cooler dissipates up to 84 W. Ensure your cooling solution is rated for that sustained heat output.

Core Configuration

Four cores share 6 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache on a 22 nm process. The integrated HD 4600 graphics controller supports Quick Sync Video for hardware-accelerated transcoding. Intel Rapid Storage Technology is also included for RAID management.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $41.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
TDP rating 84 W
Typical for this category: the median of 320 items is 95 W.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model nameBX80646I54690
Processor
CPU socketSocket 603
TDP rating84 W
Processor classServer

Questions about this item

Does the i5-4690 box include a cooler or must one be purchased separately?

The retail BX80646I54690 package ships with Intel's stock cooler attached; no separate cooler is required for standard 84 W operation.

Should I pick the 3.50 GHz base model or wait for a higher-clocked version of the same i5-4690?

Only one specification exists for the i5-4690 — 3.50 GHz base with 3.90 GHz turbo — so there is no alternative clock version to choose between.

What does the 3.90 GHz turbo figure actually deliver inside a Z87 or Z97 system?

When the motherboard BIOS is up to date, the processor can lift all four cores to 3.90 GHz for burst workloads while staying within the 84 W thermal envelope.

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