AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

# AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core i5-14490F

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and the Intel Core i5-14490F. Across 15 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel processor wins every single test, with margins ranging from 5.1% to 49.4%. The AMD part, a 6-core Zen 4 mobile chip, trails the Intel desktop part, a 10-core Raptor Lake Refresh design, in every workload category measured. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i5-14490F is 38,149, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 averages 33,542 and sits in the 84th percentile. The following analysis breaks down where each processor wins, the scale of the Intel advantage, and what the architecture data suggests about these results.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 records zero wins across all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. There is no workload category in the database where the AMD processor outperforms the Intel Core i5-14490F. The closest margin is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the Intel part leads by 5.1% (3,873 versus 3,675). The AMD processor's best relative showing also appears in extended instructions, where it trails by 7%, and random string sorting, where it trails by 9.1%. These are the smallest deltas in the dataset, indicating that the AMD chip is most competitive in lightly threaded and instruction-level tasks, but it still does not secure a win.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every test outright. Its largest advantages appear in heavily multithreaded and physics-based workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel processor scores 23,000 against the AMD's 13,013, a 43.4% lead. In PassMark physics, the Intel chip scores 2,093 versus 1,060, a 49.4% margin. The Intel processor also leads by 42.6% in find prime numbers (122 versus 70), 31.9% in floating point math (66,558 versus 45,301), and 21.2% in data compression (340,026 versus 267,963). Single-core Cinebench results show a 46.4% Intel advantage in R23 (3,247 versus 1,742) and a 17.4% lead in R15 (327 versus 270). The Intel chip is also ahead by 20.9% in PassMark multithread (28,662 versus 22,658), 16.7% in integer math (87,844 versus 73,189), 13% in data encryption (18,225 versus 15,849), and 9.1% in random string sorting (35,608 versus 32,385).

The data presents a clear use-case split: the AMD Ryzen 5 240 is not the winning choice in any benchmark category recorded. The Intel Core i5-14490F dominates both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, as well as specialized instruction tests. The AMD processor's lower TDP of 45 watts against the Intel's 65 watts suggests a power efficiency orientation, but no efficiency measurements appear in the database, so any such conclusion remains qualitative.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the superior processor in every measurable aspect. Its 86th percentile ranking versus the AMD's 84th percentile underscores the overall performance gap. The Intel chip's average benchmark score of 38,149 is 13.7% higher than the AMD's 33,542. For any workload represented in the database, including Cinebench rendering, PassMark math, encryption, compression, physics, and single-thread tests, the Intel processor delivers higher scores.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the appropriate choice only in contexts where its platform characteristics matter more than raw benchmark performance. It is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8 with integrated Radeon 760M graphics, whereas the Intel part is a desktop processor with no integrated graphics (N/A). The AMD chip uses DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD processor draws 45 watts TDP against the Intel's 65 watts, and it uses a 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm node. The AMD chip carries 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads.

For users prioritizing the highest benchmark scores in the database, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear pick. The data shows no scenario where the AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600KF at a 0.1% delta and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at a -0.2% delta, placing it in strong company. The AMD Ryzen 5 240's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H at a 0% delta and the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS at a -0.4% delta, indicating it competes at a lower performance tier entirely.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the head-to-head data is PassMark physics, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 2,093 against the AMD's 1,060, a 49.4% advantage. This nearly doubles the AMD processor's physics output. Cinebench R23 single-core shows the second-largest gap at 46.4%, with Intel at 3,247 and AMD at 1,742. The R23 multi-core test shows a 43.4% Intel lead (23,000 versus 13,013), and find prime numbers shows a 42.6% gap (122 versus 70). These four tests represent the most lopsided results in the dataset.

Floating point math shows a 31.9% Intel advantage (66,558 versus 45,301), while multithread performance is 20.9% higher on the Intel side (28,662 versus 22,658). Data compression favors Intel by 21.2% (340,026 versus 267,963). Integer math shows a 16.7% gap (87,844 versus 73,189), and data encryption shows a 13% gap (18,225 versus 15,849). The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 10.4% Intel lead (2,318 versus 2,078), and R15 single-core shows 17.4% (327 versus 270). Extended instructions are 7% higher on Intel (21,731 versus 20,201), and random string sorting is 9.1% higher (35,608 versus 32,385). The narrowest margin is single-thread PassMark at 5.1% (3,873 versus 3,675).

The pattern across all 15 tests is consistent: the Intel Core i5-14490F maintains a lead in every category, with multithreaded and physics-heavy workloads showing the widest gaps. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is closest in single-thread PassMark, but still loses. The Cinebench R23 single-core result is notable because it shows a 46.4% gap despite the AMD chip having a higher base clock (4.30 GHz versus 2.50 GHz) and an identical boost clock (5.00 GHz). The Intel processor's superior single-core score likely stems from its architecture and cache configuration, though the data does not isolate the cause.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 records zero wins.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark physics, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 2,093 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 240's 1,060, a 49.4% difference.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23,000, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 scores 13,013. The Intel processor leads by 43.4%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 includes Radeon 760M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3,873 and the AMD Ryzen 5 240 scores 3,675, a 5.1% difference.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, though no bandwidth figure is recorded.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is a mobile processor using the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD processor's base clock is 4.30 GHz with a 5.00 GHz boost, while the Intel processor has a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost. The Intel chip's higher core count and thread count likely contribute to its multi-threaded benchmark lead. Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, giving it a larger cache footprint at every level.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is not supported by either processor. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor includes integrated Radeon 760M graphics, whereas the Intel chip has no integrated graphics. Socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD chip and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel chip. TDP ratings are 45 watts for the AMD and 65 watts for the Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's market segment is mobile, while the Intel part is desktop. Both are listed as active production parts. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel Core i5-14490F was released on 2023-12-31. The AMD part number is 100-000001727, and the Intel part number is SRN35.