Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive sweep: the Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i5-14500T. The most striking margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the 14490F scores 23,000 versus 11,790, a 95.1% advantage. That near-doubling of output suggests the 14490F sustains high performance under sustained multi-threaded load, while the 14500T falls back sharply.

Single-core results tell a similar story, though with less extreme gaps. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the 14490F records 3,247 against 1,838 for the 14500T, a 76.7% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 29.8% difference (327 versus 252), and R20 single-core shows 18.1% (1,363 versus 1,154). The PassMark single-thread test narrows the gap considerably: 3,873 versus 3,736, only 3.7% apart. This pattern indicates that the 14490F has a clear clock-speed advantage in lightly threaded workloads, but the 14500T is not far behind when both are limited to a single core.

The multi-core deltas vary widely across test suites. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows an 18.1% lead (9,660 versus 8,177), while Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 14.6% (2,318 versus 2,022). PassMark multi-thread records a 25.1% edge (28,662 versus 22,910). The outlier is Cinebench R23 multi-core at 95.1%, which is inconsistent with the other multi-core tests. This suggests the 14500T may throttle heavily in that specific workload, or that the 14490F benefits from a more favorable power delivery profile during extended rendering tasks.

In specialized PassMark subtests, the 14490F leads by varying margins. Data compression shows a 29.6% advantage (340,026 versus 262,417). Data encryption shows 18.3% (18,225 versus 15,410). Extended instructions show 35.5% (21,731 versus 16,043). Prime number finding shows a 50.6% gap (122 versus 81). Floating-point math shows 13.1% (66,558 versus 58,869). Integer math shows the smallest multi-core gap at 8.6% (87,844 versus 80,922). Physics simulation shows a 62.5% lead (2,093 versus 1,288). Random string sorting shows 25.1% (35,608 versus 28,462).

The overall average benchmark score reflects this dominance: the 14490F averages 38,149, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the 14500T averages 28,065, placing it in the 80th percentile. The nearest rivals for the 14490F include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38,194, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38,103, delta +0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (38,221, delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38,261, delta -0.3%). The 14500T sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28,054, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28,032, delta +0.1%), the Intel Core i9-12900H (28,003, delta +0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28,128, delta -0.2%).

Where Each One Wins

The 14490F wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is not about which processor wins a category, but rather how large the margin is in each category. The largest relative wins for the 14490F appear in Cinebench R23 multi-core (95.1%), physics simulation (62.5%), and prime number finding (50.6%). These tests stress sustained multi-core throughput and integer-heavy calculations, areas where the 14490F clearly dominates.

The 14500T comes closest in PassMark single-thread (3.7% gap) and integer math (8.6% gap). These results indicate that in short, lightly threaded bursts, the 14500T is nearly competitive. The 14500T also shows relatively smaller gaps in floating-point math (13.1%) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (14.6%), suggesting that its efficiency-oriented design can handle moderate parallel workloads without falling too far behind.

For users prioritizing raw single-core response, the 14490F still leads, but the margin is small enough that the difference may be imperceptible in everyday applications. For sustained multi-core rendering, compilation, or simulation, the 14490F offers a massive advantage, particularly in Cinebench R23 where the gap exceeds 95%. The 14500T, with its 35W TDP, appears designed for thermally constrained environments where the 14490F's 65W TDP might be less suitable, but the benchmark data cannot quantify that tradeoff beyond the power figures.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same underlying architecture: Raptor Lake-R on a 10 nm Intel process, with a 215 mm² die size. Both use Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and provide Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 24 MB shared for both.

The core counts differ substantially. The 14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the 14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. This means the 14500T has 4 more cores and 4 more threads. Despite this hardware advantage, the 14500T loses every benchmark. The explanation lies in clock speeds and power limits. The 14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the 14500T has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The 14490F also has a 65W TDP versus the 14500T's 35W TDP.

The integrated graphics differ: the 14500T includes UHD Graphics 770, while the 14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A). This makes the 14490F dependent on a discrete GPU, while the 14500T can drive a display without one. ECC memory support also differs: the 14500T supports ECC memory (true), while the 14490F does not (false). This makes the 14500T more suitable for error-sensitive workloads such as file servers or data integrity tasks.

The release dates show the 14490F appeared earlier (2023-12-31) than the 14500T (2024-01-07). Both are listed as Active production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The process node, foundry, and die size are identical, so the performance delta stems entirely from core configuration, clock speeds, and power envelope.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Why does the 14490F win all benchmarks despite having fewer cores?

A: The 14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to the 14500T's 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The 14490F also has a 65W TDP versus 35W for the 14500T, allowing higher sustained clocks.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The 14500T supports ECC memory (true), while the 14490F does not (false).

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

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the 14490F scores 23,000 versus 11,790, a 95.1% difference.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread, where the 14490F scores 3,873 versus 3,736, a 3.7% difference.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the Intel Core i5-14490F as the clear performance leader across all 17 benchmark comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 38,149 places it in the 86th percentile, while the 14500T's 28,065 places it in the 80th percentile. For any workload measured in this database, the 14490F delivers higher scores, with margins ranging from 3.7% to 95.1%.

The 14500T's advantages are not in performance but in features and power. It offers ECC memory support, which the 14490F lacks, and it includes integrated graphics, making it a more self-contained solution for systems without a discrete GPU. Its 35W TDP is significantly lower than the 14490F's 65W, which may suit compact or passively cooled builds, though the benchmark data does not include thermal or noise measurements.

Users who prioritize raw compute performance, especially in multi-threaded rendering or physics simulations, should select the 14490F based on the data. Users who need ECC memory, integrated graphics, or a lower power envelope should select the 14500T, accepting the substantial performance tradeoff as documented in the benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14490F | Intel Core i5-14500T |

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

| Cores | 10 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| ECC Memory | false | true |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2023-12-31 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | null | $232 |

| Part Number | SRN35 | SRN3P |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 86 | 80 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 38149 | 28065 |