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    intel core i5 4690, best i5?

    like the title says
    is the intel i5 4690 the best i5 processor?
    I know you can get the k version but i believe this is more for overclocking.
    I have never overclocked a computer and wouldn't know how so im looking for the best non clocking i5

    my processor is ancient and I think its on its way out so im looking for a new one.
    I rarely edit videos and I used to be a big gamer but not so much anymore. I still like to game when I get the chance so im looking for a good all round processor

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    Re: intel core i5 4690, best i5?

    The 4690 was released this year I think, so its certainly the most up to date
    If this is the case then I suspect, ignoring the k version, that most likely the 4690 is the best i5 processor
    im getting the k version of the 4690 next month for my pc

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    Re: intel core i5 4690, best i5?

    The 4690 is the highest-clocked non-k desktop i5 from the newest line (Haswell). However, bear in mind that aside from some disabled features (most of which aren't really relevant to desktop use anyway) on the k CPUs for example, the 4xxx i5s only really differ in clock speed; there aren't any major differences between them as they're all based on the same die.

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    Re: intel core i5 4690, best i5?

    Thanks guys. I think il go for the i5 4690

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    Re: intel core i5 4690, best i5?

    Just make sure you shop around for the best deal. There is a big difference in prices between retailers on these with some serious price gouging going on.

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    Re: intel core i5 4690, best i5?

    Yeah go with the 4690, you'll be extremely pleased with the performance!

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