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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-7700HQ vs Core i5-4690

The Core i7-7700HQ is slightly faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 9 months newer
Available for $378

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i7-7700HQ

190FPS

Core i5-4690

188FPS

Dota 22013

181FPS

180FPS

494FPS

491FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-7700HQ

200FPS

Core i5-4690

200FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-7700HQ

517FPS

Core i5-4690

517FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-7700HQ

216FPS

Core i5-4690

215FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-7700HQ

571FPS

Core i5-4690

570FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

Core i7-7700HQ

366FPS

Core i5-4690

366FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-7700HQ

28%

Core i5-4690

23%

Core i7-7700HQ ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Core i7-7700HQ has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-7700HQ

6 MB

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-7700HQ

2.8 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 21% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-7700HQ

3.8 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i7-7700HQ

45W

Core i5-4690

84W

Core i7-7700HQ draws 39W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-7700HQ

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core i7-7700HQCore i5-4690

Intel BGA 1440

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LGA1150

Kaby Lake-H

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Haswell

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD Graphics 630

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Intel HD 4600

DDR3, 2400 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-7700HQ or Core i5-4690?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-7700HQ or Core i5-4690?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-7700HQ and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-7700HQ scores 28/100, Core i5-4690 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-7700HQ or Core i5-4690 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-7700HQ or Core i5-4690?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.