Intel Core 7 240H vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison
Intel Core 7 240H
Core i5-14490F
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 7 240H vs Intel Core i5-14490F
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The head-to-head benchmark data is decisive. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 16 of the 17 recorded comparisons, leaving the Intel Core 7 240H with a single victory. That lone win comes in Cinebench R15 multicore, where the 240H scores 2360 against 2318 for the i5-14490F, a margin of 1.8%. In every other test, the desktop i5-14490F delivers higher scores, often by substantial margins.
The biggest gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core. The i5-14490F scores 3247, while the 240H manages 1719, a deficit of 47.1% for the mobile part. That is a massive single-thread advantage for the desktop chip. The R23 multi-core test shows a similar pattern in magnitude: the i5-14490F scores 23000, versus 15764 for the 240H, a 31.5% shortfall. In Cinebench R20, the i5-14490F leads by 11.4% in both single-core (1363 vs 1208) and multi-core (9660 vs 8562).
PassMark results follow the same trend. The i5-14490F leads in data compression by 20.1% (340026 vs 271774), in extended instructions by 22.2% (21731 vs 16897), and in random string sorting by 18.9% (35608 vs 28866). The multi-thread PassMark score favors the i5-14490F by 16.4% (28662 vs 23975), and the floating point math test shows an 11.5% advantage (66558 vs 58905). The smallest PassMark gap is in single-thread performance, where the i5-14490F leads by 2.3% (3873 vs 3782). The data encryption test shows a 16.8% lead for the desktop part (18225 vs 15155), and integer math comes in at 8.5% ahead (87844 vs 80396). Physics and prime number tests also favor the i5-14490F, with margins of 17.7% and 16.4%, respectively.
The overall benchmark average tells the same story. The i5-14490F posts an average score of 38149, while the 240H averages 31483. That places the i5-14490F in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 82nd percentile for the 240H. The nearest rivals for the i5-14490F include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (average 38194, 0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38103, 0.1% ahead). The 240H sits close to the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 (31473, 0% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31495, 0% difference).
Architecture Differences
Both processors are built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and use the same 10 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. Both feature 10 cores and 16 threads, with identical base clocks of 2.50 GHz. They also share the same 80 KB L1 cache per core and 24 MB shared L3 cache. The key architectural differences lie elsewhere.
The Core 7 240H is a mobile part, using the Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the Core i5-14490F is a desktop chip on Intel Socket 1700. The 240H boosts higher, reaching 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the i5-14490F. The mobile chip also carries a 45 W TDP, while the desktop part is rated at 65 W. The L2 cache differs: the 240H has 2 MB per core, the i5-14490F has 1.25 MB per core, giving the mobile chip a larger L2 allocation. The i5-14490F has a listed die size of 215 mm², while the 240H does not have a recorded die size.
The most visible feature difference is the integrated graphics. The Core 7 240H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units, while the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A). This is a direct consequence of their intended markets: the 240H targets laptops where a discrete GPU may not always be present, while the i5-14490F expects a dedicated graphics card in a desktop build.
PCIe lane counts also diverge. The 240H supports Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the i5-14490F offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). That doubles the available CPU-attached PCIe bandwidth for the desktop chip. Memory support is identical on paper: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and neither supports ECC memory. Both are locked multipliers, so neither offers overclocking headroom.
Release dates differ. The Core 7 240H was released on 2024-12-17, while the Core i5-14490F appeared earlier, on 2023-12-31. The 240H has a launch MSRP of $502, while the i5-14490F has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are marked as Active in production status.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?
A: The Intel Core 7 240H boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14490F reaches 5.00 GHz. The mobile chip has the higher maximum frequency.
Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14490F have integrated graphics?
A: No. The i5-14490F lists integrated graphics as N/A. The Core 7 240H, by contrast, includes Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units.
Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?
A: The i5-14490F scores 23000, while the 240H scores 15764. That gives the desktop chip a 31.5% lead in this test.
Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?
A: The Core 7 240H is rated at 45 W, and the Core i5-14490F is rated at 65 W. The desktop part has a higher thermal design power.
Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?
A: The i5-14490F supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the 240H supports Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The desktop chip has double the CPU-attached lanes.
Q: Are the two processors from the same architecture generation?
A: Both use Raptor Lake architecture and are listed under the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The 240H uses the Raptor Lake-H codename, while the i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake-R.
The Verdict
The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i5-14490F outperforms the Intel Core 7 240H in nearly every recorded test. The desktop chip leads by double-digit percentages in most multi-threaded workloads, and its single-core advantage in Cinebench R23 is enormous at 47.1%. The only test the 240H wins is Cinebench R15 multicore, and that margin is a slim 1.8%.
For users who prioritize raw compute performance, the i5-14490F is the clear choice. Its higher average benchmark score (38149 vs 31483) and higher percentile ranking (86th vs 82nd) confirm that. The desktop part also offers more PCIe lanes and a larger power budget, which can support more demanding configurations.
The Core 7 240H has its own reasons to exist. It includes integrated graphics, which the i5-14490F lacks entirely. It also fits a mobile socket (BGA 1744), making it suitable for laptops where the i5-14490F cannot be installed. Its higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz and larger L2 cache per core (2 MB vs 1.25 MB) do not translate into benchmark wins, but they are architectural differentiators.
The i5-14490F is the performance leader across the board. The 240H is the only option for a mobile platform with integrated graphics. The data does not suggest any other conclusion.
Specification Differences
| Specification | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i5-14490F |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.00 GHz |
| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |
| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Raptor Lake-R |
| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |
| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 64EU | N/A |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | 2024-12-17 | 2023-12-31 |
| Launch MSRP | $502 | Not recorded |
| Part Number | SRQ6TQ5ML | SRN35 |
| Average Benchmark Score | 31483 | 38149 |
| Percentile vs All CPUs | 82 | 86 |