Intel Core i5-4690K | AMD Phenom II X3 740 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-4690K or AMD Phenom II X3 740 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-4690K has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-4690K was released in Q2/2014. The AMD Phenom II X3 740 has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 740 was released in Q3/2010. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i 4000 (DC) (2) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 700 (9) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Devils Canyon S | Architecture | Heka (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-4690K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz). The AMD Phenom II X3 740 has 3 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. |
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Intel Core i5-4690K | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 740 |
4 | Cores | 3 |
4 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
20 | Compute units | -- |
160 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-4690K supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 740 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-4690K | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 740 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-4690K has a TDP of 88 W, that of the AMD Phenom II X3 740 is 95 W. |
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Intel Core i5-4690K | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 740 |
88 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-4690K has a 6.00 MB cache, while the AMD Phenom II X3 740 cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-4690K | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 740 |
22 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 1150 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q3/2010 |
245 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4690K
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4690K
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 740
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-4690K | AMD Phenom II X3 740 |
Unknown | Unknown |