Intel Core i5-4690K PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-4690K is a processor belonging to Intel's fourth generation Core family, based on the Haswell architecture. Launched in the second quarter of 2014, the i5-4690K quickly became popular among enthusiasts and computer builders seeking high performance and overclocking capabilities.

This processor is equipped with four physical cores and four threads, which means it does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Despite this, it has the capacity to handle a variety of workloads, from everyday tasks to moderately demanding applications and games.

What set the i5-4690K apart from many other processors of its time was its locked multiplier, meaning it couldn't be overclocked as freely as other "K"-branded processors. However, it still allowed for a certain degree of overclocking, making it a popular choice for enthusiasts looking to fine-tune their computer's performance.

With a base frequency of 3.5 GHz and the ability to reach up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the i5-4690K offers reliable performance for a variety of tasks. It also features a 6 MB L3 cache, which helps speed up data access and improve performance in many applications.

Thanks to its integrated graphics, the i5-4690K can also handle some less demanding graphics tasks. However, it is primarily aimed at users who have a separate dedicated graphics card unit for more demanding games and graphics-intensive applications.

Although it's been a few years since the i5-4690K was first launched, it can still be a reliable choice for users who don't require the latest and most powerful components. It offers stable and reliable performance for a variety of uses, and many users still have a working i5-4690K-based computer in operation today.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: Intel
• Model: Core™ i5-4690K
• Speed: 3.5 GHz, (Max turbo 3.9 GHz)
• Number of cores: 4 pcs
• L3 Cache: 6MB
• Manufacturing process: 22nm
• TDP: 88w
• Integrated graphics: Yes, (Intel HD Graphics 4600)
• Processor socket: Intel 1150