Intel Core 5 221TE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both the Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Core i5-14490F have 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both CPUs use the same socket?

A: Yes, both processors use the Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz. Their boost clocks are identical at 5.00 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has a TDP of 45 watts, whereas the Intel Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which CPU includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has an average score of 17860. The i5-14490F sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the 221TE sits in the 71st percentile.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 221TE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel’s foundry, and both have a die size of 215 mm².

The cache layout is identical: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The 221TE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14490F does not have a recorded bandwidth figure.

A key architectural difference is ECC memory support. The 221TE supports ECC memory, while the i5-14490F does not. The 221TE also integrates UHD Graphics 730, whereas the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics unit. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and both have locked multipliers.

The release dates differ: the 221TE launched on 2025-01-12, while the i5-14490F launched on 2023-12-31. The 221TE carries the part number SRVQS and has a launch MSRP of $232. The i5-14490F carries the part number SRN35 and has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 221TE does not win a single test. The margin is consistently large, typically around 50% or more.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i5-14490F scores 23000 against 11305 for the 221TE, a delta of -50.8% for the 221TE. Single-core R23 shows 3247 versus 1596, again a -50.8% delta. Cinebench R20 multicore is 9660 versus 4748 (-50.8%), and R20 single-core is 1363 versus 670 (-50.8%). Cinebench R15 follows the same pattern: multicore 2318 versus 1139 (-50.9%), single-core 327 versus 160 (-51.1%).

PassMark tests show similar or slightly larger gaps. Data compression scores 340026 for the i5-14490F versus 156682 for the 221TE, a -53.9% delta. Data encryption is 18225 versus 8963 (-50.8%). Extended instructions show 21731 versus 9655, a -55.6% delta, the largest margin in the set. Find prime numbers is 122 versus 59 (-51.6%). Floating point math is 66558 versus 31661 (-52.4%). Integer math is 87844 versus 42303 (-51.8%). Multithread scores 28662 versus 13301 (-53.6%). Physics is 2093 versus 977 (-53.3%). Random string sorting is 35608 versus 16929 (-52.5%). Single-thread tests show 3873 versus 1734, a -55.2% delta, recorded identically in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread.

Every benchmark result indicates the i5-14490F delivers roughly double the performance of the 221TE. The smallest deltas are around -50.8%, and the largest reach -55.6%. The 221TE never comes within 49% of the i5-14490F in any recorded test.

The Verdict

The data supports only one choice for performance-sensitive workloads: the Intel Core i5-14490F. It wins every benchmark by a wide margin, with an average benchmark score of 38149 versus 17860 for the Intel Core 5 221TE. The percentile ranking confirms this: the i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the 221TE sits at the 71st percentile.

The 221TE is not competitive in raw throughput. Its highest recorded win deficit is -55.6% in extended instructions, and its narrowest deficit is -50.8% in several Cinebench and PassMark tests. There is no scenario in the benchmark data where the 221TE matches or exceeds the i5-14490F.

The 221TE does offer two advantages in specification: integrated UHD Graphics 730 and ECC memory support. These are functional differences, not performance differences. For a system that needs a display output without a discrete GPU, or requires ECC memory for data integrity, the 221TE has a role. For any user prioritizing compute performance, the i5-14490F is the clear choice, and the benchmark scores confirm it without exception.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded fields:

• Base clock: 1.80 GHz (221TE) versus 2.50 GHz (i5-14490F)
• TDP: 45 watts (221TE) versus 65 watts (i5-14490F)
• Codename: Bartlett Lake (221TE) versus Raptor Lake-R (i5-14490F)
• Series: None listed (221TE) versus Core 14th Gen (i5-14490F)
• Generation: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s (221TE) versus not recorded (i5-14490F)
• ECC memory: Supported (221TE) versus not supported (i5-14490F)
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 (221TE) versus N/A (i5-14490F)
• Release date: 2025-01-12 (221TE) versus 2023-12-31 (i5-14490F)
• Launch MSRP: $232 (221TE) versus not recorded (i5-14490F)
• Part number: SRVQS (221TE) versus SRN35 (i5-14490F)

Both share: 10 cores, 16 threads, 5.00 GHz boost clock, Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process, Intel foundry, 215 mm² die size, identical L1/L2/L3 cache sizes, DDR4/DDR5 support, dual-channel memory bus, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), locked multiplier, and Active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every benchmark category. The largest margins are in PassMark extended instructions (-55.6%) and single-thread tests (-55.2%). The smallest margins are in the Cinebench suite, where deltas cluster around -50.8%. This pattern holds across all workload types: multicore rendering, single-core tasks, data compression, encryption, integer and floating point math, prime number finding, physics simulation, and random string sorting.

The Intel Core 5 221TE has no benchmark wins. Its only advantages are functional. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 allows a display output without a discrete GPU, which the i5-14490F cannot provide. ECC memory support enables error-correcting memory configurations, a feature absent on the i5-14490F. The lower 45-watt TDP also indicates a lower power envelope than the 65-watt i5-14490F, though the database records no power draw measurements.

For workloads that rely purely on CPU computation, the i5-14490F is the only option between the two. For a system requiring integrated graphics or ECC memory, the 221TE is the only option, but it sacrifices substantial performance to get those features. The data shows no overlap in their performance profiles: the i5-14490F is roughly twice as fast in every recorded test.