Intel Core 5 130HL vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Intel Core 5 130HL and Intel Core i5-14490F are both desktop processors built for the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but they occupy different positions in the current lineup. The Core 5 130HL is a Raptor Lake-PS part with 12 cores, 16 threads, a 2.60 GHz base clock, and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Core i5-14490F is a Raptor Lake Refresh part with 10 cores, 16 threads, a 2.50 GHz base clock, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, so the analysis relies on the available benchmark scores for the Core i5-14490F and the architectural specifications of both.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full suite of benchmark results for the Core i5-14490F, while the Core 5 130HL has no recorded benchmark scores. This asymmetry means the comparison must focus on what the recorded data shows for the Core i5-14490F and how the Core 5 130HL specification sheet suggests it would position itself.

The Core i5-14490F delivers strong multithreaded performance in the recorded tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 23000 points. In Cinebench R20 multicore, it scores 9660 points, and in Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2318 points. The PassMark multithread result is 28662 points. These numbers indicate a processor that handles heavily threaded workloads with substantial headroom, consistent with its 10-core, 16-thread configuration and 65 W TDP.

Single-thread performance for the Core i5-14490F is also well documented. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3247 points, the Cinebench R20 single-core score is 1363 points, and the Cinebench R15 single-core score is 327 points. The PassMark single-thread score is 3873 points. A 5.00 GHz boost clock drives these results, making the chip responsive in lightly threaded tasks such as everyday desktop use and older applications that rely on one or two cores.

The Core 5 130HL has no benchmark entries in the database, so no direct score comparisons are possible. Its 12 cores and 16 threads match the Core i5-14490F in thread count, but the Core 5 130HL has a lower 4.80 GHz boost clock and a reduced 45 W TDP. The lower power envelope will likely limit sustained performance under load, even though the core count is higher. The recorded data for the Core i5-14490F shows a processor that maintains high multithreaded throughput, and the Core 5 130HL specification does not include any recorded numbers that would challenge that position.

The Core i5-14490F also has a strong overall standing in the database. Its percentile rank among all CPUs is 86, and its average benchmark score is 38149 points. The nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T with an average score of 38194 points, a difference of -0.1 percent relative to the Core i5-14490F. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38103 points, which is 0.1 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221 points, 0.2 percent ahead, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261 points, 0.3 percent ahead. These margins are small, indicating that the Core i5-14490F sits in a tightly contested performance band where no single rival holds a decisive edge.

In specific PassMark subtests, the Core i5-14490F shows varied strengths. The data compression score is 340026 points, the data encryption score is 18225 points, and the extended instructions score is 21731 points. Floating point math scores 66558 points, integer math scores 87844 points, and random string sorting scores 35608 points. The find prime numbers test scores 122 points, and the physics test scores 2093 points. These results paint a picture of a balanced processor that performs well across different workload types, with the multithreaded tests showing the highest absolute numbers.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same underlying Raptor Lake architecture family, but they belong to different subfamilies. The Core 5 130HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel, so the transistor-level foundation is identical.

Core configuration differs between the two. The Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both processors support the same thread count, but the Core 5 130HL achieves it with more physical cores. The Core i5-14490F likely relies on a mix of performance and efficiency cores to reach 16 threads, though the database does not specify the core type breakdown for either part.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core for both processors. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core for the Core 5 130HL and 1.25 MB per core for the Core i5-14490F. The L3 cache is 18 MB shared for the Core 5 130HL and 24 MB shared for the Core i5-14490F. The Core i5-14490F has more total L3 cache, which can help with workloads that repeatedly access a large working set. The Core 5 130HL has a larger per-core L2 allocation, which may benefit certain latency-sensitive tasks.

Clock speeds separate the two parts. The Core 5 130HL has a 2.60 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Core i5-14490F has a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The Core i5-14490F boosts higher, which directly contributes to its strong single-thread benchmark scores. The Core 5 130HL has a higher base clock, but the lower boost ceiling limits its peak performance.

Power and thermal characteristics differ as well. The Core 5 130HL has a 45 W TDP, while the Core i5-14490F has a 65 W TDP. The Core 5 130HL is designed for a more constrained power envelope, which will reduce sustained multithreaded performance compared to the higher-power Core i5-14490F. The die size is recorded for the Core i5-14490F at 215 mm², while the Core 5 130HL has no die size recorded.

Memory support is identical on paper. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The PCIe capabilities differ, with the Core 5 130HL providing Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU and the Core i5-14490F providing Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core i5-14490F offers a more capable PCIe interface for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics separate the two clearly. The Core 5 130HL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the N/A designation. Systems built around the Core i5-14490F require a discrete graphics card, while the Core 5 130HL can operate with a display output from the motherboard.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Core i5-14490F as the stronger performer in absolute terms. Its benchmark scores are fully documented, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23000 points and a single-core score of 3247 points. Its 86th percentile rank among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 38149 points place it in the upper tier of desktop processors. The nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent in average score, confirming that the Core i5-14490F is competitively positioned.

The Core 5 130HL has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance must be inferred from its specifications. The 12-core, 16-thread configuration matches the Core i5-14490F in thread count, but the 4.80 GHz boost clock and 45 W TDP suggest lower peak and sustained performance. The Core 5 130HL also lacks the PCIe Gen 5 support that the Core i5-14490F offers, and it carries a smaller 18 MB L3 cache compared to the 24 MB L3 cache on the Core i5-14490F.

The one clear advantage for the Core 5 130HL is the integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Core i5-14490F requires a discrete GPU, so the Core 5 130HL is the only one of the two that can run a system without an add-in graphics card. For a system that needs basic display output, the Core 5 130HL is the functional choice. For raw compute performance, the Core i5-14490F is the better option based on the recorded data.

The Core i5-14490F also benefits from a higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and a more capable PCIe interface. These features translate directly into better single-thread performance, more cache for demanding workloads, and faster data transfer to GPUs and storage devices. The Core 5 130HL counters with more cores, a higher base clock, a larger per-core L2 cache, and integrated graphics, but these advantages do not offset the lower boost clock and reduced power budget in performance-sensitive scenarios.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | Intel Core 5 130HL | Intel Core i5-14490F |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Base clock | 2.60 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 18 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | N/A |

| Release date | 2024-04-07 | 2023-12-31 |

| Part number | unknown | SRN35 |

| Series | null | Core 14th Gen |

Both processors share the same socket, architecture family, process node, foundry, L1 cache size, memory support, memory bus, ECC status, market segment, production status, and unlocked multiplier status. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores. Both processors have 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Core i5-14490F has a 200 MHz higher boost ceiling.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 130HL include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 130HL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

Q: How does the Core i5-14490F compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149 points. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T scores 38194 points, 0.1 percent higher in absolute terms. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38103 points, 0.1 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221 points, 0.2 percent higher. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261 points, 0.3 percent higher.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 130HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.