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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225F vs Core i5-4690

The Core Ultra 5 225F is much faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $119.50 more expensive!

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CPU

$168.09View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 101% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 10 months newer
Available for $168.09

CPU

$48.59View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Dota 22013

Core Ultra 5 225F

285FPS

Core i5-4690

182FPS

League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 5 225F

387FPS

Core i5-4690

194FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 5 225F

257FPS

Core i5-4690

216FPS

Overwatch 22023

565FPS

517FPS

723FPS

499FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core Ultra 5 225F

386FPS

Core i5-4690

366FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 5 225F

763FPS

Core i5-4690

573FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 5 225F

222FPS

Core i5-4690

201FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

64%

Core i5-4690

22%

Core Ultra 5 225F ranks 42 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

Core i5-4690

Core Ultra 5 225F has 6 more cores.

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Core Ultra 5 225F

Core i5-4690

Core Ultra 5 225F has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

20 MB

Core i5-4690

6 MB

Core Ultra 5 225F has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

3.3 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.4 GHz

Core i5-4690 has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core Ultra 5 225F

4.9 GHz

Core i5-4690

3.8 GHz

Core Ultra 5 225F boosts 29% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

65W

Core i5-4690

84W

Core Ultra 5 225F draws 19W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F

$168.09

Core i5-4690

$48.59

Core i5-4690 is $119.50 cheaper.

Core Ultra 5 225FCore i5-4690

LGA1851

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LGA1150

Arrow Lake-S

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 4600

6400 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225F or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 191% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Core i5-4690?expand_more

191% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 5 225F or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 225F and Core i5-4690?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 5 225F scores 64/100, Core i5-4690 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 5 225F 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 Ultra 5 225F or Core i5-4690?expand_more

The Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.