Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The Intel Core 5 320 and Intel Core i5-14490F occupy opposite ends of the performance spectrum, with the desktop part winning 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks. The Core 5 320’s only victories come in single-threaded PassMark tests, where it leads by 4.4%. However, the i5-14490F dominates every multi-threaded workload, with deltas ranging from 9.8% to 73.1%. The data shows a clear split: the Core 5 320 is a mobile efficiency part, while the i5-14490F is a desktop workhorse.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 320 wins exclusively in single-threaded PassMark benchmarks. It scores 4045 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, compared to 3873 for the i5-14490F, a 4.4% advantage. This suggests the Core 5 320’s higher IPC per core, enabled by its 3 nm process and Wildcat Lake architecture, gives it a slight edge in lightly threaded workloads that do not scale with core count.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins everything else. Its largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 23000 against 6197, a 73.1% lead. In integer math, it scores 87844 versus 32323, a 63.2% advantage. The i5-14490F also leads in data compression (340026 vs 148779, 56.2% ahead), random string sorting (35608 vs 18038, 49.3% ahead), and multithreaded PassMark (28662 vs 15450, 46.1% ahead). These results indicate the i5-14490F is designed for heavy parallel workloads, while the Core 5 320 targets low-power mobile use with modest single-thread performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The Core 5 320 is built on Intel’s 3 nm process with the Wildcat Lake codename, while the i5-14490F uses the 10 nm Raptor Lake-R architecture. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading, whereas the i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid layout with performance and efficiency cores.

Cache configurations diverge sharply. The Core 5 320 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i5-14490F has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The i5-14490F’s larger L3 cache, four times the shared capacity, contributes to its multi-threaded advantage. The die size for the i5-14490F is 215 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 5 320.

Memory support also differs. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, though no bandwidth figure is recorded. PCIe capability favors the i5-14490F: Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The Core 5 320 integrates Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

Socket and market segment reinforce the split. The Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516 and is a mobile part, while the i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The Core 5 320 has a 15 W TDP, the i5-14490F a 65 W TDP. Clock speeds: the Core 5 320 runs at 1.50 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, while the i5-14490F runs at 2.50 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i5-14490F wins all Cinebench tests. In R15 multi-core, it scores 2318 versus 1054, a 54.5% lead. In R15 single-core, it scores 327 versus 276, a 15.6% lead. R20 multi-core shows 9660 versus 5462, a 43.5% lead, and R20 single-core shows 1363 versus 771, a 43.4% lead. R23 multi-core is the largest gap: 23000 versus 6197, a 73.1% lead. R23 single-core shows 3247 versus 1926, a 40.7% lead.

PassMark results follow a similar pattern. Data compression: 340026 versus 148779, 56.2% ahead. Data encryption: 18225 versus 10984, 39.7% ahead. Extended instructions: 21731 versus 13262, 39% ahead. Prime number finding: 122 versus 110, 9.8% ahead. Floating point math: 66558 versus 42440, 36.2% ahead. Integer math: 87844 versus 32323, 63.2% ahead. Multithread: 28662 versus 15450, 46.1% ahead. Physics: 2093 versus 1221, 41.7% ahead. Random string sorting: 35608 versus 18038, 49.3% ahead.

The Core 5 320’s sole wins come in PassMark single-thread tests. It scores 4045 versus 3873, a 4.4% lead. This is the only benchmark category where the Core 5 320 outperforms, indicating that its Wildcat Lake cores provide better per-thread efficiency despite lower base and boost clocks. The i5-14490F’s larger core count and higher clocks dominate all parallel workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, while the Intel Core 5 320 has an average score of 18023. The i5-14490F also sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core 5 320.

Q: How do their core and thread counts compare?

A: The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, providing more than double the thread count.

Q: What is the single-threaded performance difference?

A: In PassMark single-thread tests, the Core 5 320 scores 4045, which is 4.4% higher than the i5-14490F’s 3873. This is the only benchmark category where the Core 5 320 leads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 320 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14490F’s L3 is four times larger.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Core 5 320 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by "N/A".

Q: What are the memory bus configurations?

A: The Core 5 320 uses a single-channel memory bus and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The i5-14490F uses a dual-channel bus and supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 6 | 16 |

| Base clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Die size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 192 KB | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2.5 MB | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-04-15 | 2023-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | $340 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SAE3H | SRN35 |