Intel Core 7 160HL vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The Verdict

The data in this comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core i5-14490F holds a percentile ranking of 86 against all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 7 160HL sits at the 50th percentile. The Core i5-14490F has a recorded average benchmark score of 38149, while the Core 7 160HL has a score of 0 in the database, meaning no benchmark results are available for it. The nearest rivals for the Core i5-14490F include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T with an average score of 38194 and a delta of -0.1% relative to the Core i5, the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103 with a +0.1% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 with a -0.2% delta, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261 with a -0.3% delta. These deltas show the Core i5-14490F performs effectively on par with a set of strong contemporary processors, with all differences within 0.3%.

The Core 7 160HL offers more cores (14 versus 10), more threads (20 versus 16), and a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz), along with an integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU unit. However, without benchmark scores in the database for the Core 7 160HL, its actual performance cannot be quantified relative to the Core i5-14490F. From the recorded data, the Core i5-14490F is the only one of the two with measured performance, and that measured performance places it in the upper tier of the database. The Core 7 160HL is a lower-power part with a 45 W TDP and a smaller PCIe lane configuration (Gen 4, 8 lanes) versus the Core i5's Gen 5, 16 lanes. For any workload where measured performance matters, the Core i5-14490F is the justified choice based on available data.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node, but they belong to different variants. The Core 7 160HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename and is listed under the Core 7 generation, while the Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and is part of the Core 14th Gen series, specifically a Raptor Lake Refresh part. Both use the Intel Socket 1700.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 7 160HL has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The L2 cache also differs: the Core 7 160HL carries 2 MB per core, whereas the Core i5-14490F carries 1.25 MB per core. Both share an identical L3 cache of 24 MB shared and the same L1 cache of 80 KB per core.

The integrated graphics situation is a major differentiator. The Core 7 160HL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A). The PCIe interface also diverges: the Core 7 160HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i5-14490F provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core i5-14490F has a documented die size of 215 mm², while the Core 7 160HL has no die size recorded.

Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and neither supports ECC memory. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 160HL has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Core i5-14490F has the same 2.50 GHz base clock but a lower 5.00 GHz boost clock. The TDP differs: 45 W for the Core 7 160HL versus 65 W for the Core i5-14490F. The release dates are close, with the Core 7 160HL listed as 2024-04-07 and the Core i5-14490F as 2023-12-31. The Core i5-14490F has a part number of SRN35, while the Core 7 160HL has an unknown part number in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array between these two processors is empty in the database. However, the Core i5-14490F has a full set of individual benchmark scores, while the Core 7 160HL has none. The recorded data for the Core i5-14490F shows multicore strength in Cinebench: 2318 in Cinebench R15 multicore, 9660 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 23000 in Cinebench R23 multicore. Single-core scores are 327 in R15, 1363 in R20, and 3247 in R23.

PassMark results for the Core i5-14490F include a multithread score of 28662, a single-thread score of 3873, integer math at 87844, floating point math at 66558, extended instructions at 21731, data compression at 340026, data encryption at 18225, find prime numbers at 122, random string sorting at 35608, and physics at 2093. The average benchmark score of 38149 ranks it near the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194, -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38103, +0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (38221, -0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38261, -0.3%). The Core i5-14490F is within a fraction of a percent of each of these rivals, meaning its performance profile is tightly clustered with that group.

Because the Core 7 160HL has no benchmark entries in the database, no direct wins or losses can be assigned. The wins counter shows 0 for the Core 7 160HL and 0 for the Core i5-14490F, reflecting the empty head-to-head array. The only measurable performance data in this comparison belongs to the Core i5-14490F.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14490F have integrated graphics?

A: No. The database lists integrated graphics as N/A for the Core i5-14490F, while the Core 7 160HL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units.

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

A: The Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103 (+0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 (-0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261 (-0.3%). All deltas are within 0.3%.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core 7 160HL is rated at 45 W TDP, while the Core i5-14490F is rated at 65 W TDP.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes. Both the Core 7 160HL and the Core i5-14490F use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for both?

A: Both processors share 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache differs: 2 MB per core for the Core 7 160HL versus 1.25 MB per core for the Core i5-14490F.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 7 160HL has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Core i5-14490F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Both have a base clock of 2.50 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every measurable performance category in this database comparison. Its benchmark scores cover Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multicore and single-core tests, plus a wide range of PassMark workloads. The average benchmark score of 38149 and the 86th percentile ranking place it firmly among high-performing desktop CPUs. Its nearest rival deltas, all under 0.3%, confirm it trades blows with processors like the Intel Core i5-13600KF and the AMD Ryzen 7 250. The Core i5-14490F also provides a Gen 5 PCIe interface with 16 lanes, which is a substantial connectivity advantage for desktop expansion.

The Intel Core 7 160HL has no benchmark scores in the database, so it cannot be said to win any measured performance category here. Its advantages are structural rather than measured. It offers more cores (14 versus 10), more threads (20 versus 16), a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz), a larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1.25 MB), and integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. It also draws less power at 45 W TDP versus 65 W TDP. These specifications point to a part designed for lower-power systems that still need a capable integrated GPU, but the lack of recorded benchmark data means its real-world standing cannot be established from this database.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 7 160HL | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 14 | 10 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

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

| Generation | Core 7 (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 | 24 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | N/A |

| Part Number | unknown | SRN35 |

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

| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

Both processors share the same L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel), ECC support (false), socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), and foundry (Intel). Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 160HL has a null launch MSRP in the database, and the Core i5-14490F also has a null launch MSRP. The Core 7 160HL has no benchmark entries and no nearest rivals listed, while the Core i5-14490F has 17 benchmark entries and four nearest rivals. The percentile rankings are 50 for the Core 7 160HL and 86 for the Core i5-14490F, and the average benchmark scores are 0 and 38149 respectively.