Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i5-14490F and the Intel Core i5-14501E. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, with zero wins recorded for either processor. This absence of direct comparison data means the analysis must rely on the individual benchmark suites available for the i5-14490F and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The i5-14490F has a substantial set of measured results. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23000 in multi-core and 3247 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 9660 multi-core and 1363 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2318 multi-core and 327 single-core. PassMark results for the i5-14490F include a multi-thread score of 28662, a single-thread score of 3873, integer math at 87844, floating-point math at 66558, and data compression at 340026. The average benchmark score for the i5-14490F is 38149, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The i5-14501E has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it sits in the 50th percentile. The nearest rivals array for the i5-14501E is empty, providing no comparative deltas. For the i5-14490F, the nearest competitors include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T with an average score of 38194 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103 with a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 with a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261 with a delta of -0.3%. The i5-14490F essentially matches these rivals, with deltas within a fraction of a percent.

Given the lack of head-to-head data, the biggest wins each way cannot be quantified from direct comparisons. The i5-14490F demonstrates clearly measurable performance in every listed test, while the i5-14501E shows no recorded scores. The benchmark data indicates that the i5-14490F holds a decisive advantage in measured output, simply because it has been tested and the other has not.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Core 14th Gen series, use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and share a die size of 215 mm². The L1 cache is 80 KB per core for both, L2 is 1.25 MB per core for both, and L3 is 24 MB shared for both. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus for both. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) for both. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core and thread counts differ substantially. The i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock of the i5-14490F is 2.50 GHz, while the i5-14501E runs at 3.30 GHz. The boost clock of the i5-14490F is 5.00 GHz, while the i5-14501E reaches 5.20 GHz. The i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, while the i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770. The i5-14490F does not support ECC memory, while the i5-14501E does support ECC memory. The release dates differ, with the i5-14490F released on 2023-12-31 and the i5-14501E released on 2024-06-30. The part numbers are SRN35 for the i5-14490F and Q49HSRNJM for the i5-14501E. Both are marked as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

The higher boost clock on the i5-14501E suggests a potential single-thread advantage, but no benchmark data confirms this. The core count difference, with the i5-14490F offering four more cores and four more threads, indicates a structural advantage for multi-threaded workloads. The presence of integrated graphics and ECC support on the i5-14501E points toward different use-case priorities, with the i5-14501E better equipped for systems requiring graphics output or error-correcting memory, while the i5-14490F focuses purely on compute.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The i5-14490F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and the i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A), while the i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Is ECC memory supported by either processor?

A: The i5-14490F does not support ECC memory (false), while the i5-14501E does support ECC memory (true).

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, while the i5-14501E has an average benchmark score of 0 due to no recorded benchmarks.

Q: What are the release dates for these processors?

A: The i5-14490F was released on 2023-12-31, and the i5-14501E was released on 2024-06-30.

The Verdict

The data in the database presents a clear split between measured performance and specification-based capability. The i5-14490F has an extensive benchmark record, with an average score of 38149 and a percentile rank of 86 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, Intel Core i5-13600KF, AMD Ryzen 7 250, and Intel Core i5-13600HX, all sit within a 0.3% delta of its average score. This places the i5-14490F in a well-established performance tier.

The i5-14501E lacks any benchmark entries. Its average score of 0 and 50th percentile rank reflect the absence of data, not a measured performance level. For workloads requiring measured multi-threaded or single-threaded output, the i5-14490F is the only option with recorded evidence. The i5-14501E offers a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz compared to 5.00 GHz, which could theoretically benefit lightly threaded tasks, but no test results confirm this.

The i5-14501E includes integrated graphics and ECC memory support, features absent from the i5-14490F. The i5-14490F provides more cores and threads, 10 and 16 respectively, versus 6 and 12 for the i5-14501E. For users who need error-correcting memory or a built-in graphics solution, the i5-14501E is the only choice between the two. For users who prioritize raw computing throughput as demonstrated by benchmark scores, the i5-14490F is the only processor with data to support that claim. The database records no head-to-head results, so the verdict rests on the availability of measured performance: the i5-14490F delivers it, the i5-14501E does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The core count is 10 for the i5-14490F and 6 for the i5-14501E. The thread count is 16 for the i5-14490F and 12 for the i5-14501E. The base clock is 2.50 GHz for the i5-14490F and 3.30 GHz for the i5-14501E. The boost clock is 5.00 GHz for the i5-14490F and 5.20 GHz for the i5-14501E.

The integrated graphics field shows N/A for the i5-14490F and UHD Graphics 770 for the i5-14501E. The ECC memory support is false for the i5-14490F and true for the i5-14501E. The release date is 2023-12-31 for the i5-14490F and 2024-06-30 for the i5-14501E. The part number is SRN35 for the i5-14490F and Q49HSRNJM for the i5-14501E.

The remaining fields are identical: both use the Intel Socket 1700, both use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, both are on the 10 nm process node, both have a 215 mm² die size, both have 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus, both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), both are in the Desktop market segment, both are Active in production status, both have a TDP of 65, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the i5-14490F wins in every measured benchmark category due to the presence of scores. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28662, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000, and the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9660 all demonstrate strong multi-threaded performance. The single-thread scores, such as PassMark single-thread at 3873 and Cinebench R23 single-core at 3247, confirm capable single-core output as well. The i5-14490F also shows strength in specialized tasks like data compression at 340026, integer math at 87844, and floating-point math at 66558.

The i5-14501E wins in areas that are not measured by benchmarks but are present in its specifications. It includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, which the i5-14490F lacks entirely. It supports ECC memory, a feature the i5-14490F does not offer. It has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, and a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, which could imply better responsiveness in scenarios where clock speed dominates. The i5-14501E also has a later release date, 2024-06-30 versus 2023-12-31, indicating a more recent introduction to the market.

The use-case split is therefore clear from the data. For compute-intensive workloads where benchmark scores serve as the primary indicator, the i5-14490F is the only processor with evidence of capability. For systems requiring integrated graphics output, error-correcting memory, or the highest clock speeds among the two, the i5-14501E holds the specification advantage. The database does not contain any measured results for the i5-14501E, so any assertion of its performance superiority remains unverified. The i5-14490F, with its full benchmark suite and 86th percentile rank, represents the tested and quantified option.