Intel Core i5-4690 vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700 is the faster chip for gaming by roughly 3%. Here is the full spec-by-spec breakdown.
| Specification | Intel Core i5-4690 | AMD Ryzen 7 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming score | 40/100 | 41/100 |
| Tier | D | D |
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 84 W | 65 W |
| Release year | 2014 | 2017 |
Which should you buy?
For gaming specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 is the better buy — it holds a 3% lead in our index, which shows up most at 1080p and in CPU-bound titles like strategy and simulation games. The AMD Ryzen 7 1700 has more cores (8 vs 4), which helps if you stream, compile or render alongside playing. The AMD Ryzen 7 1700 runs 19W cooler, meaning a cheaper cooler and less case heat. Either way, pair it with a graphics card of similar standing — check the bottleneck calculator before you buy.