Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

The Intel Core i5-14490F and Intel Core i5-14600T are both 14th Gen desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but they are engineered for different priorities. The recorded data shows that the i5-14490F is the faster processor in the majority of tests, while the i5-14600T counters with higher core counts, a lower power envelope, and integrated graphics. The i5-14490F wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the i5-14600T taking two wins, one of which is a statistical tie.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking pattern in the benchmark data is the consistency of the Intel Core i5-14490F’s lead across nearly every test category. In the Cinebench suite, the i5-14490F wins all six tests by a uniform margin of 2.5%. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i5-14490F scores 23000 against 22447 for the i5-14600T. The same 2.5% delta appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, with scores of 3247 and 3169 respectively. The Cinebench R20 results follow the same pattern: 9660 versus 9427 in multicore, and 1363 versus 1330 in single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 2318 versus 2262 in multicore and 327 versus 319 in single-core.

The Passmark suite reveals where the i5-14490F has its largest advantages. The biggest gap is in Passmark extended instructions, where the i5-14490F scores 21731 against 16985, a lead of 27.9%. This is a substantial difference in workloads that use advanced instruction sets. Passmark data compression also shows a major gap: 340026 versus 301827, a 12.7% advantage for the i5-14490F. Passmark physics favors the i5-14490F by 11.7%, with scores of 2093 versus 1873. Passmark multithread shows an 8.5% lead for the i5-14490F (28662 versus 26409). Smaller but consistent wins for the i5-14490F appear in Passmark random string sorting (35608 versus 34310, a 3.8% lead), Passmark single-thread (3873 versus 3744, a 3.4% lead), Passmark floating point math (66558 versus 64726, a 2.8% lead), and Passmark find prime numbers (122 versus 121, a 0.8% lead).

The Intel Core i5-14600T does secure wins in two Passmark tests. In Passmark integer math, the i5-14600T scores 95112 against 87844 for the i5-14490F, a 7.6% advantage. This is the only multi-point win for the i5-14600T in the entire comparison. In Passmark data encryption, the i5-14600T scores 18226 versus 18225, a difference of one point, which is effectively a tie. The database records the i5-14600T as the winner of that test, but the delta is 0%. The i5-14490F holds a higher average benchmark score of 38149 compared to 32707 for the i5-14600T.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is decisive for raw performance: the Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger processor in 15 of 17 comparisons. Its wins are not clustered in one type of workload; they span Cinebench rendering tests, Passmark multithread, compression, physics, extended instructions, and single-thread performance. The i5-14490F also ranks higher in the overall percentile, sitting at the 86th percentile versus the 83rd percentile for the i5-14600T. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i5-13600KF, which scores 38103 and trails by 0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, which scores 38194 and leads by 0.1%. The i5-14600T, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750, -0.1% delta).

The i5-14600T is the choice for scenarios where its specific feature set matters more than peak benchmark scores. It has 4 additional cores and 4 additional threads, a lower 35W TDP versus 65W, and includes UHD Graphics 770, while the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. The i5-14600T also supports ECC memory, which the i5-14490F does not. The i5-14490F is the choice for users who prioritize compute performance across the broadest range of tests, provided a discrete graphics card is already present.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and both are built on Intel’s 10 nm process node. The die sizes differ: the i5-14490F has a die size of 215 mm², while the i5-14600T has a larger die at 257 mm². The core configuration is a major differentiator. The i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: the i5-14490F has 1.25 MB per core, while the i5-14600T has 2 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is the same on both, at 24 MB. Neither processor has a 3D V-Cache option.

The i5-14600T includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, while the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, indicated as N/A in the database. This is a functional difference that affects system requirements, as the i5-14490F requires a discrete GPU for display output. The i5-14600T also enables ECC memory support, a feature absent on the i5-14490F. Both processors use the same PCIe configuration: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The production status for both is Active.

Specification Differences

The base clock speeds differ substantially. The i5-14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz, while the i5-14600T has a base clock of 1.80 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: the i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz, and the i5-14600T boosts to 5.10 GHz. The TDP difference is significant: the i5-14490F is rated at 65W, while the i5-14600T is rated at 35W. The i5-14600T also has a launch MSRP of $255, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i5-14490F.

The memory support is identical: both accept DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The socket is the same, Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ by a small margin: the i5-14490F was released on 2023-12-31, and the i5-14600T was released on 2024-01-07. The part numbers are SRN35 for the i5-14490F and SRN46 for the i5-14600T. Both processors are in the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, while the Intel Core i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32707.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core i5-14600T show its largest advantage?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T wins Passmark integer math with a score of 95112 versus 87844, a 7.6% advantage.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest gap is in Passmark extended instructions, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 21731 against 16985, a 27.9% lead.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14600T includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What are the TDP ratings of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65W, and the Intel Core i5-14600T has a TDP of 35W.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in the majority of measured workloads. Its largest margins are in Passmark extended instructions (27.9% ahead), Passmark data compression (12.7% ahead), and Passmark physics (11.7% ahead). It also leads in Passmark multithread by 8.5%, in Passmark random string sorting by 3.8%, in Passmark single-thread by 3.4%, in Passmark floating point math by 2.8%, and in all six Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests by 2.5%. It wins Passmark find prime numbers by 0.8%. This makes it the stronger pick for rendering, compression, physics simulation, and general single-threaded and multi-threaded compute tasks.

The Intel Core i5-14600T wins in Passmark integer math by 7.6%, a notable result for integer-heavy workloads. It also edges out the i5-14490F in Passmark data encryption by a single point (18226 versus 18225), though the delta is 0%. Its advantages outside of raw benchmark scores are structural: 14 cores and 20 threads versus 10 cores and 16 threads, a 35W TDP versus 65W, ECC memory support, and the presence of UHD Graphics 770. The i5-14600T is the better fit for systems that need integrated display output, lower power draw, or ECC memory support. The i5-14490F is the better fit for maximum benchmark performance, especially in workloads that rely on extended instructions, compression, and physics.