Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records an average benchmark score of 38149, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V averages 21440, placing it in the 75th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Core i5-14490F scores 23000 versus 9932 for the Core Ultra 5 228V, a delta of 131.6% in favor of the desktop chip.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the Core Ultra 5 228V wins?

A: Yes, in the PassMark find prime numbers test, the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 168 against 122 for the Core i5-14490F, a 27.4% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 228V boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power?

A: The Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has a TDP of 17 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is heavily one-sided: the Intel Core i5-14490F takes 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V takes a single test. The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between the desktop and mobile parts.

The Core i5-14490F dominates in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 is more than double the Ultra 5 228V's 9932. The PassMark integer math test shows the same pattern: 87844 versus 39679, a 121.4% gap. Data compression also favors the desktop chip heavily, with scores of 340026 versus 173924, a 95.5% difference. Random string sorting delivers a 67.5% advantage (35608 versus 21254). The multi-thread PassMark score goes to the i5-14490F at 28662 versus 18227, a 57.3% delta.

Single-thread performance is closer but still favors the i5-14490F. In PassMark single-thread, the scores are 3873 versus 3836, a narrow 1% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger gap: 3247 versus 1758, an 84.7% advantage for the desktop part. Cinebench R15 single-core also favors the i5-14490F at 327 versus 267, a 22.5% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1363 versus 916, a 48.8% difference.

The Core Ultra 5 228V wins only the PassMark find prime numbers test, scoring 168 against 122. This indicates a specific strength in a particular algorithmic pattern, but it does not translate into broader performance wins. The data shows this is an isolated result within the tested workload suite.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures and target different market segments. The Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It is a desktop part built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. It is a mobile part built on TSMC's 3 nm process node.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Core i5-14490F has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 228V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The desktop chip has three times the L3 cache, while the mobile chip has more cache per core at the L1 and L2 levels.

The memory support also differs. The Core i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 5 228V has memory support listed as unknown, depending on the motherboard, but also uses dual-channel memory. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ significantly. The Core i5-14490F provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 228V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The desktop part has four times the PCIe lane count.

Integrated graphics are present only on the Core Ultra 5 228V, which features Arc 130V graphics. The Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. The Core Ultra 5 228V is a mobile processor using the Intel BGA 2833 socket, while the Core i5-14490F uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The recorded data shows clear specification differences between the two processors.

• Cores: The Core i5-14490F has 10 cores; the Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores.
• Threads: The Core i5-14490F has 16 threads; the Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 threads.
• Base clock: The Core i5-14490F runs at 2.50 GHz; the Core Ultra 5 228V runs at 2.10 GHz.
• Boost clock: The Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz; the Core Ultra 5 228V boosts to 4.50 GHz.
• TDP: The Core i5-14490F is rated at 65 watts; the Core Ultra 5 228V is rated at 17 watts.
• Socket: The Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700; the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833.
• Process node: The Core i5-14490F uses 10 nm; the Core Ultra 5 228V uses 3 nm.
• Foundry: The Core i5-14490F is made by Intel; the Core Ultra 5 228V is made by TSMC.
• L1 cache: The Core i5-14490F has 80 KB per core; the Core Ultra 5 228V has 192 KB per core.
• L2 cache: The Core i5-14490F has 1.25 MB per core; the Core Ultra 5 228V has 2.5 MB per core.
• L3 cache: The Core i5-14490F has 24 MB shared; the Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 MB shared.
• Memory support: The Core i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5; the Core Ultra 5 228V memory support depends on the motherboard.
• PCIe: The Core i5-14490F has Gen 5, 16 lanes; the Core Ultra 5 228V has Gen 5, 4 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: The Core i5-14490F has none; the Core Ultra 5 228V has Arc 130V.
• Market segment: The Core i5-14490F is desktop; the Core Ultra 5 228V is mobile.
• Release date: The Core i5-14490F released in 2023-12-31; the Core Ultra 5 228V released in 2024-09-23.
• Part number: The Core i5-14490F is SRN35; the Core Ultra 5 228V is SRPMVSRPMU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single benchmark gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Core i5-14490F scores 23000 against 9932 for the Core Ultra 5 228V, a 131.6% advantage. This result reflects the desktop chip's higher core count, thread count, and power envelope.

PassMark integer math shows a similarly large divide. The Core i5-14490F scores 87844, while the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 39679, a 121.4% delta. Data compression follows at 340026 versus 173924, a 95.5% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3247 versus 1758, an 84.7% gap. Random string sorting records 35608 versus 21254, a 67.5% delta. PassMark multi-thread shows 28662 versus 18227, a 57.3% difference.

Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 2318 versus 1502.5, a 54.3% advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 9660 versus 6491, a 48.8% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows the same 48.8% gap, with 1363 versus 916. PassMark extended instructions records 21731 versus 14801, a 46.8% delta. PassMark data encryption shows 18225 versus 13032, a 39.8% difference. PassMark physics scores 2093 versus 1538, a 36.1% gap. PassMark floating point math shows 66558 versus 53310, a 24.9% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core scores 327 versus 267, a 22.5% delta.

The narrowest win for the Core i5-14490F is in PassMark single-thread: 3873 versus 3836, a 1% margin. This near-tie indicates that the two processors have broadly similar single-thread capability in this particular test, despite the larger gaps in other single-core benchmarks.

The single win for the Core Ultra 5 228V comes in PassMark find prime numbers: 168 versus 122, a 27.4% advantage. This result stands apart from the rest of the data and suggests a specific algorithmic strength in prime number computation for the Lunar Lake architecture.

The overall benchmark record shows 16 wins for the Core i5-14490F and 1 win for the Core Ultra 5 228V. The average benchmark score of 38149 for the desktop chip versus 21440 for the mobile chip places them in different performance tiers, with the nearest rivals for the i5-14490F including the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 (-0.1%) and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103 (0.1%). The Core Ultra 5 228V sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 at 21484 (-0.2%) and the Intel Core i9-11900H at 21367 (0.3%).