Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401TE and the Intel Core i5-14490F occupy very different corners of the same Raptor Lake Refresh family. The database records no benchmark wins for the i5-14401TE, as it carries no recorded benchmark entries. Every measured performance result belongs to the i5-14490F, which holds an average benchmark score of 38,149 and sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. The i5-14401TE registers at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, meaning it has no verified performance data in the database.

For workloads that stress multi-threaded throughput, the i5-14490F is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,000 and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9,660 indicate strong parallel processing capability. PassMark multi-thread results reinforce this, with a score of 28,662. Integer math and floating-point math scores of 87,844 and 66,558 respectively show balanced arithmetic performance across both integer and floating-point operations.

Single-threaded tasks also favor the i5-14490F. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,247 and R20 single-core score of 1,363 indicate solid per-core performance. PassMark single-thread score of 3,873 confirms this. The i5-14490F also handles data-centric workloads well: PassMark data compression at 340,026, data encryption at 18,225, extended instructions at 21,731, and random string sorting at 35,608.

The i5-14401TE, by contrast, offers no recorded scores to analyze. It is a 45 W part with 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i5-14490F uses 65 W with 10 cores and 16 threads. The use-case split is therefore straightforward: the i5-14490F delivers the measured performance, while the i5-14401TE exists in the database without validated results.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the only processor with demonstrable performance. It delivers a multi-core score of 23,000 in Cinebench R23 and 9,660 in Cinebench R20, placing it near the top of its peer group. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T with an average score of 38,194, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38,221, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38,261. The i5-14490F trails these by margins of 0.1% to 0.3%, while edging out the Intel Core i5-13600KF by 0.1% (38,103). This places it in a tight competitive cluster where no single processor holds a decisive lead.

The i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its 50th percentile ranking reflects an absence of data rather than a measured performance level. Any selection between the two must rely on the only verified information available: the i5-14490F's complete benchmark suite. Users seeking a desktop processor with confirmed multi-core and single-core results should choose the i5-14490F. The i5-14401TE offers no recorded evidence of capability, so the data cannot support choosing it for performance-critical applications.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the i5-14401TE and the i5-14490F. All recorded results come from the i5-14490F's individual benchmark suite. The largest multi-core win for the i5-14490F appears in Cinebench R23, where it scores 23,000, a figure that aligns with its 86th percentile standing. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score of 9,660 supports this positioning. The i5-14490F's PassMark multi-thread score of 28,662 further confirms its parallel workload strength.

On the single-core side, the i5-14490F records a Cinebench R23 score of 3,247 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3,873. These numbers indicate that per-core efficiency is competitive within its segment. Data-heavy operations also show strong results: the data compression score of 340,026 is the highest single recorded value in its suite, while encryption at 18,225 and extended instructions at 21,731 round out its capabilities. The i5-14401TE contributes no comparable numbers, so no head-to-head comparison in individual tests is possible. The recorded data therefore shows a one-sided picture, with all measurable performance attributed to the i5-14490F.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 W, and the i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor holds a higher percentile ranking?

A: The i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The die size is identical at 215 mm² for each. The core configurations differ substantially: the i5-14401TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i5-14490F uses 10 cores and 16 threads. This accounts for the i5-14490F's higher multi-threaded scores.

Cache hierarchies are similar in per-core structure. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache differs: the i5-14401TE has 20 MB, while the i5-14490F has 24 MB. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The i5-14401TE includes ECC memory support, while the i5-14490F does not. The i5-14401TE also features integrated UHD Graphics 730, whereas the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors:

• Base clock: i5-14401TE at 2.00 GHz, i5-14490F at 2.50 GHz
• Boost clock: i5-14401TE at 4.50 GHz, i5-14490F at 5.00 GHz
• TDP: i5-14401TE at 45 W, i5-14490F at 65 W
• Cores: 6 versus 10
• Threads: 12 versus 16
• L3 cache: 20 MB versus 24 MB
• ECC memory: supported on i5-14401TE, not on i5-14490F
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 on i5-14401TE, N/A on i5-14490F
• Release date: i5-14401TE on 2024-06-30, i5-14490F on 2023-12-31
• Part number: Q4T4SRNJP for i5-14401TE, SRN35 for i5-14490F

Both use the Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, use dual-channel memory bus, and offer PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both are active production parts in the Desktop market segment. No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor. The i5-14490F has a complete benchmark record, while the i5-14401TE has none, which remains the decisive factor in any data-driven comparison.