Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 236V 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 236V records an average of 21952, placing it in the 75th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core Cinebench tests?

A: The Core i5-14490F leads by 47.3% in Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 327 versus 222 for the Ultra 5 236V. The R20 single-core test shows the same 47.2% gap, with scores of 1363 versus 926.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the Ultra 5 236V wins?

A: Yes, the Ultra 5 236V wins in three recorded tests: PassMark find prime numbers (171 versus 122, a 28.7% advantage) and PassMark single-thread tests (3893 versus 3873, a 0.5% edge, recorded twice under separate test names).

Q: What is the process node difference between these chips?

A: The Core i5-14490F uses Intel's 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 5 236V uses TSMC's 3 nm process. The die size for the 14490F is 215 mm², while the die size for the 236V is not recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The Core i5-14490F supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Core Ultra 5 236V supports Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only).

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

A: The Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². The Core Ultra 5 236V belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, using the Lunar Lake architecture and codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process node. The die size for the Lunar Lake part is not recorded in the database.

The 14490F is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, with a 65 W TDP. The 236V is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2833, with a 17 W TDP. This power envelope difference is substantial, with the desktop chip drawing nearly four times the power budget of the mobile chip.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The 14490F provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The 236V provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Lunar Lake part reflect its newer design, but the shared L3 is three times smaller.

The 14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid layout with performance and efficiency cores. The 236V has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The 14490F's base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz. The 236V's base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost of 4.70 GHz.

Memory support differs: the 14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the 236V's memory support is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The 14490F has no integrated graphics, while the 236V includes Arc 130V integrated graphics.

The 14490F was released on 2023-12-31, and the 236V was released on 2024-09-23. Both processors are active in production and have locked multipliers. The 14490F has a part number of SRN35, while the 236V has part numbers SRPN2 and SRPN3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner: the Core i5-14490F wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Core Ultra 5 236V wins 3.

The Cinebench suite delivers consistent results across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the 14490F scores 2318 versus 1575, a 47.2% lead. The R15 single-core test shows 327 versus 222, a 47.3% advantage. The R20 multicore test records 9660 versus 6563, another 47.2% gap. The R20 single-core test shows 1363 versus 926, again 47.2%. Cinebench R23 multicore produces 23000 versus 15628, and R23 single-core produces 3247 versus 2206. Every Cinebench test lands within a narrow 47.2% to 47.3% band, indicating that the architectural advantages of the 14490F scale uniformly across both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark integer math shows the largest delta in favor of the 14490F. The desktop chip scores 87844 versus 38765, a 126.6% advantage. This is more than double the performance of the mobile chip in integer arithmetic operations. Data compression follows with 340026 versus 176554, a 92.6% lead. Random string sorting shows 35608 versus 21628, a 64.6% gap. The multithread test records 28662 versus 18375, a 56% edge. Data encryption delivers 18225 versus 13049, a 39.7% lead. Extended instructions show 21731 versus 15451, a 40.6% advantage. Floating point math produces 66558 versus 52774, a 26.1% gap. Physics scores 2093 versus 1503, a 39.3% lead.

The Ultra 5 236V secures its wins in specific workloads. PassMark find prime numbers shows 171 versus 122, a 28.7% advantage for the Lunar Lake chip. This suggests the newer 3 nm process and revised core design handle prime number generation more efficiently. The single-thread tests show a narrow 3893 versus 3873 result, a 0.5% margin in favor of the 236V. This is a minimal difference, recorded identically for both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread.

The pattern indicates that the 14490F dominates in most throughput-oriented workloads, especially those that benefit from its 10 cores, 16 threads, and larger 24 MB L3 cache. The 236V's wins are confined to a prime number test and near-tied single-thread results, where its higher per-core L1 and L2 caches (192 KB and 2.5 MB per core) provide an edge.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger performer in the vast majority of recorded benchmarks. Its 86th percentile ranking versus the 236V's 75th percentile, combined with an average score of 38149 versus 21952, shows a substantial overall performance gap. The desktop chip wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, with leads ranging from 26.1% in floating point math to 126.6% in integer math.

The Core Ultra 5 236V is a mobile processor with a 17 W TDP, designed for efficiency in portable devices. Its 3 nm TSMC process node, 8 MB shared L3 cache, and integrated Arc 130V graphics position it for a different market segment than the desktop 14490F. The 236V's nearest rivals include the Core Ultra 5 238V and Core i7-11700F, with average scores around 21981 to 21988, confirming it competes in a lower performance tier.

For workloads that emphasize rendering, compression, encryption, sorting, and general multithreaded throughput, the 14490F is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements. Its nearest rival, the Core i5-13600KF, scores 38103 (0.1% behind), and the Core Ultra 5 245T scores 38194 (0.1% ahead), placing the 14490F in a tight competitive cluster at the top of its tier.

For mobile systems where the 17 W TDP and integrated graphics matter, the 236V delivers competitive single-thread performance (3893 versus 3873) and superior prime number finding, but its overall average score is 42.5% lower than the 14490F. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the 14490F for desktop compute performance, the 236V for mobile efficiency with its significantly lower power envelope.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14490F | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V |

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 17 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Lunar Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | Unknown, depends on motherboard |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Arc 130V |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2023-12-31 | 2024-09-23 |

| Part Number | SRN35 | SRPN2, SRPN3 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 86 | 75 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 38149 | 21952 |