Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The Intel Core 7 350 and Intel Core i5-14490F occupy different corners of the Intel lineup, and the benchmark data reflects that split clearly. The Core 7 350 is a mobile-focused, power-lean processor built on a modern node, while the Core i5-14490F is a desktop part with more cores and higher clocks. The recorded results show a decisive performance gap in favor of the desktop chip across nearly every workload, with one notable exception in single-threaded PassMark testing. This analysis breaks down the data from the database to show where each processor stands.

Where Each One Wins

The data presents a one-sided matchup. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 350 wins only 2. The Core i5-14490F dominates in all multi-threaded and most single-threaded tests, including every Cinebench iteration and nearly all PassMark subtests. Its largest victories come in heavily parallel workloads, where the extra cores and threads deliver massive advantages.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in the PassMark single-thread test and its duplicate PassMark singlethread test, with a score of 4100 against 3873 for the Core i5-14490F, a 5.9% advantage. This indicates that in a specific, narrowly defined single-thread scenario, the newer mobile chip has an edge. However, this is the only area where it leads. In all other recorded benchmarks, including Cinebench single-core tests, the Core i5-14490F is ahead, which suggests the Core 7 350's PassMark win does not translate to broader single-thread superiority.

The use-case split is therefore clear. The Core i5-14490F is the choice for compute-heavy tasks such as rendering, physics simulation, data compression, and integer math. The Core 7 350's only demonstrated strength lies in the specific PassMark single-thread metric, making it relevant only for workloads that mirror that exact test pattern. For general productivity, the data heavily favors the desktop part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is fabricated on a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process difference explains much of the efficiency and clock behavior.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with performance and efficiency cores. The desktop chip also boosts higher, reaching 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the mobile part, and has a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Cache layouts are also distinct. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14490F has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The desktop chip's larger shared L3 cache is a significant advantage in many workloads. The Core i5-14490F also has a larger die size at 215 mm², while the Core 7 350's die size is not recorded.

The platform differences are stark. The Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket, and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus. PCIe support also differs: the Core 7 350 offers Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Core i5-14490F offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, whereas the Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. The mobile part has a 15 W TDP, while the desktop part has a 65 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the Intel Core i5-14490F comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 23000 against 8030, a 65.1% difference. This is the biggest delta in the entire dataset and underscores the impact of having 16 threads versus 6. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows a 44.4% gap, with scores of 9660 versus 5373. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 47.4% difference, 2318 versus 1220.

The single-core Cinebench results also favor the Core i5-14490F, though by smaller margins. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the desktop chip scores 3247 against 2046, a 37% difference. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1363 versus 758, again a 44.4% difference. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 327 versus 292, a 10.7% difference. These results indicate that despite the Core 7 350's PassMark single-thread win, Cinebench single-threaded workloads run significantly faster on the Core i5-14490F.

PassMark tests show consistent dominance for the desktop part. Integer math scores 87844 versus 33734, a 61.6% difference. Data compression scores 340026 versus 143123, a 57.9% difference. Random string sorting scores 35608 versus 17238, a 51.6% difference. Multi-thread scores 28662 versus 15170, a 47.1% difference. Extended instructions score 21731 versus 12045, a 44.6% difference. Physics scores 2093 versus 1173, a 44% difference. Data encryption scores 18225 versus 10933, a 40% difference. Floating point math scores 66558 versus 42809, a 35.7% difference. Find prime numbers scores 122 versus 107, a 12.3% difference.

The only wins for the Core 7 350 are in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 4100 versus 3873, a 5.9% advantage in both recorded instances of that test. This is an isolated result and does not appear in any other workload.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every multi-core benchmark. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 23000 versus 8030, a 65.1% difference. PassMark multi-thread shows 28662 versus 15170, a 47.1% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark single-thread test and the duplicate PassMark singlethread test, scoring 4100 versus 3873, a 5.9% advantage.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 is built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i5-14490F is built on a 10 nm process node.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the superior processor in almost every measurable way. Its 65.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 61.6% lead in PassMark integer math make it the obvious choice for rendering, scientific computing, and heavy multitasking. The desktop part also wins all three Cinebench single-core tests, so even lightly threaded applications generally run faster on it.

The Intel Core 7 350 is only competitive in the PassMark single-thread metric, where its 5.9% lead suggests a narrow niche. Its lower TDP of 15 W versus 65 W indicates it is designed for power-constrained environments, and its integrated graphics and mobile socket confirm this positioning. For a user prioritizing the specific PassMark single-thread workload, the Core 7 350 is the data-backed pick. For every other workload in the database, the Core i5-14490F is the clear winner.

The percentile ranking reinforces this. The Core i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core i5-14490F is 38149, compared to 17779 for the Core 7 350. The nearest rivals for the Core i5-14490F include the Intel Core i5-13600KF and AMD Ryzen 7 250, all within 0.3% of its average score. The Core 7 350's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel Core 5 120U, all within 0.7% of its average score. The data places these processors in different performance tiers, and the benchmark results confirm that distinction.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 6 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 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 (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 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 | $469 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | SAE3F | SRN35 |