Intel Core i5 4690S (4th Gen) vs. Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen)

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Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i5 4690S (4th Gen) and Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen). Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i5 4690S (4th Gen) vs. Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i5 4690S (4th Gen) Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen)
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i5 4690S (4th Gen) Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen)
Type Intel Core i5 4690S (4th Gen) Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen)
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1150 Socket LGA1440 Socket
Manufacturing Process 22 nm 14 nm
Thermal Design Power 65 W 45 W
Thermal Specification 71.35 °C 100 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 3.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 16
Architecture Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel vPro Technology Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel OS Guard, Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Small Business Advantage, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX), Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX)
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Number of Threads 4 threads 8 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3.2 GHz 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
Cache Memory Details L3 - Smart Cache - 6 MB Smart Cache - 8 MB
Installed Size 6 MB -
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i5 4690S (4th Gen) Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen)
Type Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel HD Graphics 580
Base Frequency 350 MHz 350 MHz
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.2 GHz 1.05 GHz
Max Supported Memory Size 2 GB 64 GB
Max Supported Resolution 4096x2304@24Hz (HDMI), 3840x2160@60Hz (DP), 3840x2160@60Hz (eDP), 1920x1200@60Hz (VGA) 4096x2304@24Hz (HDMI), 4096x2304@60Hz (eDP), 4096x2304@60Hz (DP)
Features Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Intel Insider, Triple Display Capable Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Triple Display Capable
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i5 4690S (4th Gen) Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen)
Included Accessories Thermal compound -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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