Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison
Intel Core 3 201E
Core i5-14490F
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i5-14490F
The Verdict
The benchmark data presents a decisive outcome: the Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 3 201E. The Core i5-14490F delivers an average benchmark score of 38149, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056, sitting in the 73rd percentile. The i5-14490F doubles the overall average score of the Core 3 201E.
The Core i5-14490F is the clear choice for any workload where multi-threaded performance matters. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23000 is 82% higher than the Core 3 201E's 12613. The margin holds across every PassMark workload category, from integer math (87844 vs 43894) to floating-point operations (66558 vs 33260). The only area where the Core 3 201E comes close is single-threaded PassMark performance, where the i5-14490F leads by just 10.1% (3873 vs 3482).
Buyers who need the lower power envelope and integrated graphics should consider the Core 3 201E. It consumes 60 W TDP versus 65 W for the i5-14490F, and it includes UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. The Core 3 201E also supports ECC memory, which the i5-14490F does not. These features matter for specific use cases, but the performance data shows the i5-14490F is overwhelmingly superior in compute tasks.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has a higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?
A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3247 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 45.2% higher than the Core 3 201E's 1780.
Q: Does the Core 3 201E have integrated graphics?
A: Yes, the Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).
Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?
A: The Core 3 201E supports ECC memory. The Core i5-14490F does not support ECC memory.
Q: What is the difference in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?
A: The Core i5-14490F scores 23000 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Core 3 201E scores 12613, a 45.2% advantage for the i5-14490F.
Q: How do the two CPUs compare in PassMark single-thread performance?
A: The Core i5-14490F scores 3873 in PassMark single-thread, which is 10.1% higher than the Core 3 201E's 3482. This is the smallest performance gap between the two processors.
Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?
A: The Core i5-14490F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to 4.80 GHz for the Core 3 201E.
Architecture Differences
The two processors represent different Intel architectures. The Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both use a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel.
The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. This core count difference drives most of the multicore performance gap. The i5-14490F provides 6 additional cores and 8 additional threads for parallel workloads.
Cache hierarchy differs primarily at the L3 level. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-14490F doubles that to 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on the i5-14490F supports its additional cores and helps with data-heavy workloads.
Die size also differs: the Core 3 201E measures 163 mm², while the Core i5-14490F measures 215 mm². The larger die accommodates the additional cores and cache. Neither processor has a 3D V-Cache option in the recorded data.
Memory support is similar in broad terms: both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 3 201E lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14490F does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.
Power characteristics differ slightly. The Core 3 201E has a 60 W TDP, while the Core i5-14490F has a 65 W TDP. The i5-14490F achieves significantly higher performance with only 5 W additional thermal headroom.
Specification Differences
The recorded specifications show several distinct differences between the two processors. Core and thread counts differ: 4 cores and 8 threads on the Core 3 201E versus 10 cores and 16 threads on the Core i5-14490F.
Clock speeds differ in both directions. The Core 3 201E has a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 2.50 GHz on the Core i5-14490F. The i5-14490F counters with a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz on the Core 3 201E.
Cache capacity differs at the L3 level: 12 MB shared on the Core 3 201E versus 24 MB shared on the Core i5-14490F. L1 and L2 cache configurations are identical at 80 KB per core and 1.25 MB per core respectively.
Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 3 201E at 76.8 GB/s. The Core i5-14490F has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.
ECC memory support differs: the Core 3 201E supports ECC, the Core i5-14490F does not. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14490F has none.
Release dates differ. The Core 3 201E was released on January 12, 2025. The Core i5-14490F was released on December 31, 2023. The Core 3 201E carries a launch MSRP of $134, while the i5-14490F has no recorded launch MSRP.
Part numbers and production status: the Core 3 201E is SRVTR, the Core i5-14490F is SRN35. Both are listed as Active production, locked multipliers, desktop market segment, and use Intel Socket 1700.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The head-to-head benchmark data shows a complete sweep: the Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 comparisons, with zero wins for the Core 3 201E.
The Cinebench results reveal consistent margins. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i5-14490F scores 2318 versus 1271 for the Core 3 201E, a 45.2% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 327 versus 179, also 45.3% higher. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 9660 versus 5297, and Cinebench R20 single-core delivers 1363 versus 747. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 23000 versus 12613, and Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3247 versus 1780. All Cinebench deltas fall between 45.2% and 45.3%, indicating a consistent performance ratio across rendering workloads.
The PassMark suite shows wider variations. The smallest gap is in single-threaded tests: PassMark single-thread scores 3873 for the i5-14490F versus 3482 for the Core 3 201E, a 10.1% difference. This confirms that the Core 3 201E's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz helps narrow the single-thread gap, but the i5-14490F's 5.00 GHz boost clock still wins.
The largest margins appear in compute-heavy PassMark tests. Data compression shows 340026 versus 164160, a 51.7% advantage for the i5-14490F. Prime number finding scores 122 versus 57, a 53.3% gap. Floating-point math delivers 66558 versus 33260, exactly 50% higher. Integer math shows 87844 versus 43894, also exactly 50% higher. Random string sorting scores 35608 versus 17783, a 50.1% gap. Data encryption shows 18225 versus 8931, a 51% difference.
Other PassMark tests follow the same pattern. Extended instructions score 21731 versus 11035, a 49.2% gap. Multithread scores 28662 versus 14839, a 48.2% difference. Physics scores 2093 versus 1141, a 45.5% gap.
The percentile rankings reinforce the performance hierarchy. The Core i5-14490F sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 201E sits in the 73rd percentile. The i5-14490F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-13600KF (delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 250 (delta -0.2%), and Intel Core i5-13600HX (delta -0.3%). The Core 3 201E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (delta 0%), Intel Core i5-12400F (delta 0.1%), Intel Core i5-1335U (delta 0.4%), and AMD EPYC 7773X (delta 0.4%). Both processors compete within their respective performance tiers, but those tiers are far apart.