Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data presents an unusually one-sided comparison. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 head-to-head tests against the Intel Core 5 210H. There is no single workload category in the database where the Core 5 210H comes out ahead. This includes every Cinebench rendering test, all PassMark math and encryption workloads, and the PassMark multithreaded and single-threaded aggregate scores.

The Core 5 210H is a mobile processor, designed for the Intel BGA 1744 socket, with a 45 TDP. The Core i5-14490F is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 TDP. That platform distinction matters. The desktop chip has more physical resources: 10 cores and 16 threads versus 8 cores and 12 threads. It also carries a larger shared L3 cache, 24 MB versus 12 MB. These structural differences show up consistently across the benchmark suite.

Looking at the margin of victory, the smallest gap appears in single-threaded PassMark scores. The Core i5-14490F scores 3873 in passmark_single_thread, while the Core 5 210H scores 3539, a delta of 8.6%. That is the closest result in the entire comparison. The largest gap appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Core i5-14490F scores 122 against 53, a 56.6% difference. This suggests the desktop chip gains disproportionately more in integer-heavy prime number search workloads than in basic single-thread activity.

In rendering workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore test shows the Core i5-14490F at 23000 versus 11830 for the Core 5 210H, a 48.6% advantage. The R23 single-core test shows 3247 versus 1771, a 45.5% gap. These are large margins that point to both core count and clock speed advantages. The Core i5-14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Core 5 210H runs at 2.20 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost.

The data also shows the Core i5-14490F sitting in a higher performance percentile overall. The Core 5 210H has a percentileVsAllCpus of 77, while the Core i5-14490F reaches 86. The average benchmark score confirms this: 38149 for the desktop chip versus 24872 for the mobile chip. The Core i5-14490F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 (-0.2% delta). The Core 5 210H sits near the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (-0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24822 (0.2% delta). These nearest-rival positions indicate that the Core 5 210H is competitive within its mobile class, but the Core i5-14490F operates in a distinctly higher performance tier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger processor in every measured category. If the use case is rendering, compilation, encryption, or any multithreaded workload, the Core i5-14490F delivers results that are often 30% to 50% higher. Even in single-threaded work, where the mobile chip is closest, the desktop part still holds an 8.6% edge.

The Intel Core 5 210H does have one differentiating factor beyond raw performance: it includes integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. The Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, marked as N/A in the database. For a system that requires a discrete GPU anyway, this is irrelevant. For a compact or power-sensitive mobile platform where an iGPU is necessary, the Core 5 210H provides that functionality. However, the benchmark scores do not include any graphics tests, so the comparison here is purely CPU compute.

The Core 5 210H also carries a launch MSRP of $342, which is recorded in the database. The Core i5-14490F has no launch MSRP listed. The desktop chip also uses a larger die size, 215 mm², while the mobile chip has no die size recorded. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and use the Raptor Lake architecture, with the Core 5 210H being Raptor Lake-H and the Core i5-14490F being Raptor Lake-R.

For a user constrained to a mobile platform, the Core 5 210H is a reasonable option within its class, sitting near the Intel Core i7-13620H and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX in average score. For anyone building a desktop system and comparing these two specifically, the data gives no reason to choose the Core 5 210H on performance grounds. The Core i5-14490F wins every recorded test, often by wide margins.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the Core i5-14490F comes in passmark_find_prime_numbers. The desktop chip scores 122, the mobile chip scores 53, a 56.6% difference. This workload relies heavily on integer arithmetic and cache efficiency, and the 24 MB L3 cache versus 12 MB likely plays a role. The extra 2 cores and 4 threads also help sustain parallel prime searching.

The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows the second-largest gap at 48.6%. The Core i5-14490F reaches 23000, while the Core 5 210H stops at 11830. This is a rendering workload that scales with core count and sustained boost clocks. The desktop chip's 5.00 GHz boost and 10 cores produce a result nearly double that of the mobile chip. The R23 single-core test follows at 45.5%, with scores of 3247 and 1771 respectively. This narrower but still large margin indicates that the desktop chip's per-core performance is also substantially higher, not just its core count.

In passmark_physics, the Core i5-14490F scores 2093 versus 1040, a 50.3% advantage. Physics simulations often stress floating-point throughput and memory latency. The desktop chip also leads passmark_extended_instructions by 38.5%, with 21731 against 13370. This test measures SIMD and extended instruction set efficiency. The passmark_multithread score shows a 36.3% gap, 28662 versus 18252, which reflects the combined effect of more cores and higher clocks.

The passmark_data_compression test shows a 35.9% difference, 340026 versus 217805. Compression workloads are sensitive to memory bandwidth and cache size. The Core i5-14490F's larger L3 and dual-channel memory support on a desktop platform help here. The passmark_data_encryption test shows a 33.1% gap, 18225 versus 12187. Encryption is typically latency-bound and benefits from higher single-thread performance. The passmark_integer_math test shows a 30% difference, 87844 versus 61503. Floating-point math shows a 32.3% gap, 66558 versus 45057.

The passmark_random_string_sorting test shows a 34.1% difference, 35608 versus 23451. Sorting is memory-access heavy, again favoring the desktop chip's cache configuration. The Cinebench R20 tests show a 32.7% multicore gap (9660 versus 6504) and a 32.6% single-core gap (1363 versus 918). The Cinebench R15 tests show a 24.2% multicore gap (2318 versus 1757) and a 24.5% single-core gap (327 versus 247). The smallest margin is in passmark_single_thread at 8.6%, with scores of 3873 and 3539. This is the only test where the Core 5 210H comes within 10% of the desktop chip.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 210H. The winsA field shows 0 for the Core 5 210H and winsB shows 17 for the Core i5-14490F.

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

A: The largest gap is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Core i5-14490F scores 122 versus 53 for the Core 5 210H, a 56.6% difference.

Q: Is the Core 5 210H competitive in single-threaded tasks?

A: In passmark_single_thread, the Core 5 210H scores 3539 against 3873 for the Core i5-14490F, an 8.6% gap. This is the closest result in the entire comparison, but the desktop chip still wins.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 210H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A in the database.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, while the Core 5 210H has an average score of 24872. The Core i5-14490F also sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 77th percentile for the Core 5 210H.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and are manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The Core 5 210H carries the codename Raptor Lake-H and belongs to the Core 5 generation under Raptor Lake Refresh. The Core i5-14490F carries the codename Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, also under Raptor Lake Refresh. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers.

The socket and platform differ completely. The Core 5 210H uses Intel BGA 1744, a mobile socket, while the Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop. This affects upgradability and cooling options. The mobile chip has a TDP of 45, the desktop chip has a TDP of 65. The desktop chip also has a larger die size of 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the mobile chip.

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Core 5 210H has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core i5-14490F has 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is where the bigger difference appears: 12 MB for the Core 5 210H versus 24 MB for the Core i5-14490F. This doubling of L3 cache directly impacts workloads that benefit from larger working sets.

PCIe support also differs. The Core 5 210H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core i5-14490F provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the desktop chip more direct bandwidth for GPUs and NVMe storage.

The integrated graphics situation is a key architectural difference. The Core 5 210H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. The Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics at all. For a desktop system with a discrete GPU, this is irrelevant. For a mobile system, the iGPU is necessary for display output.

Specification Differences

The table below summarizes only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Field | Intel Core 5 210H | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Series | null | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.20 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 | 65 |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | null | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-12-17 | 2023-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | $342 | null |

| Part Number | SRQ6RQ5MN | SRN35 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 77 | 86 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 24872 | 38149 |

The release dates differ by roughly one year, with the Core 5 210H released in December 2024 and the Core i5-14490F in December 2023. The memory support is identical: DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus. ECC memory is not supported by either. The process node, foundry, L1 cache, memory bus, and multiplier-unlocked status are also the same.