Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records an average benchmark score of 38149, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 34485. The i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, and the Ultra 5 336H sits at the 84th percentile.

Q: How does the Core i5-14490F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The database shows the i5-14490F is effectively tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, trailing by just 0.1%. It leads the Intel Core i5-13600KF by 0.1%, leads the AMD Ryzen 7 250 by 0.2%, and trails the Intel Core i5-13600HX by 0.3%.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to the Core Ultra 5 336H?

A: The Ultra 5 336H trails the Intel Core i7-13700HX by 0.2%, leads the Intel Core i5-13450HX by 0.4%, leads the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X by 0.7%, and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 by 0.8%.

Q: Which chip wins more head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Core Ultra 5 336H wins 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Core i5-14490F wins 4 tests.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core Ultra 5 336H scores 3387 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 4.1% ahead of the Core i5-14490F's 3247.

Q: What are the biggest performance deltas in either direction?

A: The Core i5-14490F leads by 41.5% in PassMark integer math (87844 vs 62070). The Core Ultra 5 336H leads by 59.2% in PassMark find prime numbers (299 vs 122).

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel's foundry. The die size is 215 mm². This is a desktop part using Intel Socket 1700.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 and uses the Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake codename. It is built on a 3 nm process node, also by Intel's foundry. This is a mobile part using Intel BGA 2540.

The core configuration differs significantly. The i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. Despite having more cores, the Ultra 5 336H does not gain additional threads, indicating a different core topology.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The i5-14490F provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 336H provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

The base clock for the i5-14490F is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Ultra 5 336H has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The desktop chip runs at a 65 W TDP, while the mobile chip is rated at 25 W TDP.

Memory support differs as well. The i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also in dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity shows the i5-14490F provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Ultra 5 336H provides Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. The Ultra 5 336H includes integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics, while the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

The release dates place the i5-14490F in early 2024 and the Ultra 5 336H in early 2026, based on the database records.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear split between workload types. For single-threaded and most multi-threaded rendering tasks, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H consistently holds a small but uniform 4.1% advantage across all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, both single-core and multi-core. This suggests the Panther Lake architecture delivers a broad efficiency improvement that shows up across the entire Cinebench suite.

For integer-heavy and compression workloads, the Intel Core i5-14490F takes the lead. Its 41.5% margin in PassMark integer math is the largest win recorded in either direction, and its 21.3% lead in data compression indicates that the older architecture handles these specific instruction patterns more efficiently.

The Core i5-14490F also wins the overall average benchmark score comparison, 38149 vs 34485, placing it in the 86th percentile versus the Ultra 5 336H's 84th percentile. The desktop part's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz likely contributes to its stronger showing in integer and compression work.

The Ultra 5 336H wins 13 of 17 head-to-head tests, including all six Cinebench tests, plus PassMark data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, physics, and single-thread tests. The i5-14490F wins PassMark data compression, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting.

The mobile segment processor delivers higher floating point math (82415 vs 66558), better physics scores (2682 vs 2093), and notably superior prime number finding (299 vs 122). The desktop processor counters with superior integer math (87844 vs 62070) and data compression (340026 vs 280340).

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i5-14490F | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 3 |

| Cores | 10 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.50 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 25 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Panther Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Panther Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| 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) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 12 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-01-01 | 2026-01-05 |

| Part number | SRN35 | SA4RD |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 5 336H scores 2418 versus 2318, a 4.1% advantage. Single-core R15 shows 341 versus 327, again 4.1%. Cinebench R20 multi-core gives 10076 versus 9660, and single-core gives 1422 versus 1363. Cinebench R23 multi-core gives 23991 versus 23000, and single-core gives 3387 versus 3247. Every Cinebench test produces the same 4.1% delta in favor of the Ultra 5 336H.

The PassMark suite reveals a more varied picture. The i5-14490F wins data compression decisively with 340026 versus 280340, a 21.3% margin. Integer math shows 87844 versus 62070, a 41.5% win for the desktop chip. Random string sorting goes to the i5-14490F at 35608 versus 34402, a 3.5% edge. The multithread test is nearly a tie: 28662 versus 28545, a 0.4% win for the i5-14490F.

The Ultra 5 336H dominates several PassMark tests. Data encryption shows 21291 versus 18225, a 14.4% lead. Extended instructions give 24542 versus 21731, an 11.5% lead. Find prime numbers shows 299 versus 122, a 59.2% margin, the largest single-test delta in the comparison. Floating point math gives 82415 versus 66558, a 19.2% lead. Physics shows 2682 versus 2093, a 22% lead. Single-thread tests give 4013 versus 3873, a 3.5% advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the choice for integer math workloads. Its 41.5% lead in that category is the strongest single result for either chip. Data compression also favors the desktop part by 21.3%, which matters for file archiving and database workloads. Random string sorting shows a modest 3.5% edge, and the multithread test is effectively a tie at 0.4%.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins every Cinebench test, which means rendering and 3D modeling tasks will see a uniform 4.1% improvement. The floating point math advantage of 19.2% suggests scientific computing and simulation workloads run faster on the mobile chip. Physics calculations show a 22% lead, and the find prime numbers test shows a 59.2% advantage, indicating dramatically better performance on certain algorithmic patterns.

The data encryption test favors the Ultra 5 336H by 14.4%, which matters for security-related workloads. Extended instructions show an 11.5% lead, and single-thread performance is 3.5% better.

The overall average benchmark score favors the i5-14490F at 38149 versus 34485, a consequence of the desktop chip's very large wins in integer math and data compression outweighing the Ultra 5 336H's many smaller wins elsewhere.

The i5-14490F targets desktop builds with its Socket 1700 platform, no integrated graphics, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Ultra 5 336H targets mobile systems with its BGA 2540 socket, integrated Xe3 graphics, LPDDR5X memory support, and much lower 25 W TDP.

The 10-core desktop chip with 16 threads and a 5.00 GHz boost clock suits integer-heavy server-side or workstation tasks. The 16-core mobile chip with 16 threads, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, and 3 nm process node suits rendering, floating point math, and encryption workloads while consuming 40 W less power.