Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs Core i5-4690
The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X38% Score
- Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 8 months newer
- Available for $1399
Core i5-469023% Score
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 122 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a 12% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X boosts 18% higher.
TRX4
Sockethelp
LGA1150Castle Peak
Codenamehelp
HaswellDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 46003200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
DDR3Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 3960X or Core i5-4690?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X. It's 65% faster than the Core i5-4690 on average across 100+ games, scoring 38/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper 3960X than Core i5-4690?expand_more
65% 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, Ryzen Threadripper 3960X or Core i5-4690?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 38/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i5-4690?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 3960X scores 38/100, 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X or Core i5-4690?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is the stronger pick at 38/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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