Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark record shows a decisive overall advantage for the Intel Core i5-14490F, which wins 15 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The Intel Core 5 330 claims only two wins, both in the same PassMark single-thread test. The average benchmark score gap is substantial: the Core i5-14490F records 38149 against 18345 for the Core 5 330, placing the former in the 86th percentile of all CPUs and the latter in the 72nd.

The largest margin comes in PassMark integer math, where the Core i5-14490F scores 87844 versus 33258, a 62.1% advantage. Data compression shows a 340026 to 145287 result, a 57.3% lead. Random string sorting favors the Core i5-14490F by 50.1%, with scores of 35608 and 17771. The multithread workload sees 28662 against 15471, a 46% difference. PassMark physics results show 2093 versus 1201, a 42.6% gap.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core i5-14490F scores 23000 against 13150, a 42.8% lead. The same delta percent appears in R23 singlecore (3247 versus 1856), R20 multicore (9660 versus 5523), R20 singlecore (1363 versus 779), R15 multicore (2318 versus 1325), and R15 singlecore (327 versus 186). Every Cinebench test shows the same 42.8% margin, indicating a uniform performance ratio across rendering workloads regardless of thread count.

Other PassMark tests show smaller but still clear advantages. Data encryption favors the Core i5-14490F by 39.2% (18225 versus 11076). Extended instructions show a 41.1% lead (21731 versus 12808). Floating point math lands at 66558 versus 43885, a 34.1% difference. Find prime numbers is the closest contest, 122 versus 114, a 6.6% edge for the Core i5-14490F.

The one area where the Core 5 330 pulls ahead is PassMark single-thread performance, scoring 4088 against 3873, a 5.6% advantage. This result appears twice in the data, under both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" labels, confirming the same measurement. It is the only benchmark where the Core 5 330 outperforms the Core i5-14490F.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 330 wins only the PassMark single-thread test, by 5.6%.

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

A: PassMark integer math shows the biggest difference, with the Core i5-14490F scoring 87844 versus 33258, a 62.1% advantage.

Q: How do the Cinebench scores compare?

A: In every Cinebench test (R15, R20, R23), the Core i5-14490F leads by exactly 42.8%. For example, R23 multicore is 23000 versus 13150.

Q: Is the Core 5 330 faster in any workload?

A: Yes, in PassMark single-thread performance it scores 4088 compared to 3873 for the Core i5-14490F, a 5.6% advantage.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result?

A: PassMark find prime numbers is the tightest margin, with the Core i5-14490F at 122 and the Core 5 330 at 114, a 6.6% difference.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall percentile ranking?

A: The Core i5-14490F sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 330 ranks in the 72nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from distinct design lineages. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node, built by Intel. It integrates Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, on a 10 nm process node. It has no integrated graphics, with the specification listed as N/A.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. The Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating 6 performance cores with hyperthreading and 4 efficiency cores without it. The Core i5-14490F's die size is recorded at 215 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 5 330.

Cache structures reflect the architectural split. The Core 5 330 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14490F lists L1 at 80 KB per core and L2 at 1.25 MB per core, with 24 MB of shared L3. The per-core L1 and L2 figures on the Core i5-14490F multiply across its 10 cores to 800 KB L1 and 12.5 MB L2, but the database records the per-core values only.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5, uses a dual-channel bus, and has no bandwidth figure recorded. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the Core 5 330 offers Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Core i5-14490F offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The market segments are different. The Core 5 330 is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1516 socket. The Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The Core 5 330 carries a TDP of 15 watts, while the Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts. Both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category recorded in the database.

Clock speeds: the Core 5 330 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost of 4.60 GHz. The Core i5-14490F has a base of 2.50 GHz and a boost of 5.00 GHz.

Cores and threads: 6 cores and 6 threads for the Core 5 330, versus 10 cores and 16 threads for the Core i5-14490F.

Process node: 3 nm for the Core 5 330, 10 nm for the Core i5-14490F. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Cache: the Core 5 330 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Core i5-14490F has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory: the Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure listed.

PCIe: the Core 5 330 has Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The Core i5-14490F has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics: the Core 5 330 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

Socket and segment: the Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516 and is a mobile part. The Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part.

TDP: 15 watts for the Core 5 330, 65 watts for the Core i5-14490F.

Release dates: the Core 5 330 was released on 2026-04-15. The Core i5-14490F was released on 2023-12-31.

Die size: 215 mm² for the Core i5-14490F, no figure for the Core 5 330.

Launch MSRP: the Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309. The Core i5-14490F has no launch MSRP recorded.

Both processors share the same manufacturer, support non-ECC memory, and have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the Intel Core i5-14490F as the stronger performer in nearly every workload. It holds a 42.8% lead across all Cinebench tests, and its PassMark wins range from 6.6% to 62.1%. Its average benchmark score of 38149 is more than double the 18345 of the Core 5 330. The percentile ranking confirms the separation: 86th versus 72nd.

The Core 5 330 does have one clear advantage: PassMark single-thread performance, where it beats the Core i5-14490F by 5.6%. That result, however, does not translate into wins in any other test. The Core i5-14490F wins the other 15 recorded comparisons, including all multi-threaded and rendering workloads.

The architecture differences explain the gap. The Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads, a substantial advantage in parallel workloads. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache dwarfs the 6 MB on the Core 5 330. Its dual-channel memory bus and Gen 5 PCIe further separate it on paper. The Core 5 330 compensates with a smaller 3 nm process, higher single-thread PassMark score, and integrated graphics.

The Core i5-14490F also has a higher boost clock, 5.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz, and a higher base clock, 2.50 GHz versus 1.50 GHz. Its TDP of 65 watts is more than four times the 15 watts of the Core 5 330, reflecting a desktop design versus a mobile one.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the choice for compute-heavy work. Cinebench rendering favors it by 42.8% in every version tested, from R15 to R23. PassMark integer math shows its largest margin at 62.1%. Data compression, random string sorting, multithread tasks, physics, data encryption, extended instructions, and floating point math all go to the Core i5-14490F with margins between 34.1% and 57.3%. Its 16 threads and 24 MB L3 cache support these results.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins only in PassMark single-thread performance, with a 5.6% edge. This indicates a strong single-core design, likely aided by the 3 nm process and higher efficiency. For workloads that depend on a single thread and do not scale with core count, the Core 5 330 delivers slightly better results.

The Core 5 330 also brings integrated graphics, which the Core i5-14490F lacks entirely. Systems using the Core 5 330 can operate without a discrete GPU. The Core i5-14490F requires a separate graphics card. The Core 5 330's mobile socket and 15 watt TDP make it suited to power-constrained environments, while the Core i5-14490F's desktop socket and 65 watt TDP target conventional tower systems.

The Core 5 330 supports LPDDR5X memory, which the Core i5-14490F does not. The Core i5-14490F supports DDR4, which the Core 5 330 does not. The Core i5-14490F offers dual-channel memory and Gen 5 PCIe, while the Core 5 330 has single-channel memory and Gen 4 PCIe.

For users prioritizing raw throughput, rendering, or memory bandwidth, the data supports the Core i5-14490F. For users who need a mobile processor with integrated graphics and the top single-thread PassMark score, the Core 5 330 is the recorded option.