Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265T Comparison

Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265T: the database records 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T wins all 17. The Core i5-14490F does not record a single victory in any measured test. The Core Ultra 7 265T holds the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile. This is not a close contest; the newer Arrow Lake part delivers a decisive performance margin across every workload category measured.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T wins every benchmark category in the recorded data, making a use-case split largely one-sided. The largest advantage appears in prime number finding, where the Core Ultra 7 265T scores 322 versus 122 for the Core i5-14490F, a 62.1% lead. Floating point math also favors the Ultra 7 265T heavily, with a score of 129817 against 66558, a 48.7% gap. These results indicate the Ultra 7 265T is substantially stronger in compute-intensive and mathematical workloads.

The Core i5-14490F has no benchmark wins, but its closest relative performance is in integer math, where the Ultra 7 265T leads by only 16.3% (104943 versus 87844). Data compression is also relatively close, with the Ultra 7 265T ahead by 8.1% (370158 versus 340026). For users prioritizing integer-heavy tasks or data compression, the Core i5-14490F narrows the gap, though it still trails.

Single-thread performance shows a 10.7% advantage for the Ultra 7 265T in PassMark single-thread tests (4338 versus 3873), and a 27.1% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core (4455 versus 3247). The Ultra 7 265T also dominates multi-core workloads: Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 31558 versus 23000, a 27.1% advantage. The data indicates the Ultra 7 265T is the preferred choice for both lightly threaded and fully threaded applications, with no category where the Core i5-14490F takes the lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and foundries. The Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process node, with a die size of 215 mm². The Core Ultra 7 265T uses the Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm TSMC process node, with a 243 mm² die and 17,800 million transistors. The smaller process node gives the Ultra 7 265T a density advantage despite the larger die.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 265T has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Ultra 7 265T has no hyperthreading, so its thread count matches its core count, yet it still delivers far higher multi-core scores. Cache hierarchies also favor the Ultra 7 265T: it has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3, versus 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3 for the Core i5-14490F.

Clock speeds tell a nuanced story. The Core i5-14490F has a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The Core Ultra 7 265T has a much lower 1.50 GHz base clock but a higher 5.30 GHz boost clock. The power envelope also differs: the Core i5-14490F has a 65W TDP, while the Core Ultra 7 265T has a 35W TDP. The Ultra 7 265T delivers higher performance at lower rated power, a notable efficiency result in the recorded data.

Platform support differs as well. The Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 265T uses Intel Socket 1851 and supports DDR5 only. The Ultra 7 265T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i5-14490F. PCIe connectivity also differs, with the Core i5-14490F offering Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes and the Ultra 7 265T offering Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The Ultra 7 265T includes integrated graphics (Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU), while the Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The benchmark data gives a clear verdict: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is the stronger processor in every recorded test. It wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, holds a higher percentile rank among all CPUs (90th versus 86th), and has a higher average benchmark score (47697 versus 38149). The Ultra 7 265T also matches or beats the Core i5-14490F on efficiency, with a 35W TDP versus 65W, and includes integrated graphics, which the Core i5-14490F lacks.

The Core i5-14490F does have a place in the data for users on Intel Socket 1700 platforms or those needing DDR4 memory support. It also draws closer to the Ultra 7 265T in integer math and data compression, reducing the gap to 16.3% and 8.1% respectively. However, no benchmark category favors the Core i5-14490F, and its lower thread count, smaller cache, and larger process node all point to the Ultra 7 265T as the superior choice from the recorded measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T has 20 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 7 265T support DDR4 memory?

A: No. The Core Ultra 7 265T supports DDR5 only, while the Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which CPU has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics.

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

A: The Core Ultra 7 265T scores 4455 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 3247 for the Core i5-14490F, a 27.1% advantage.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Core Ultra 7 265T?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. No bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i5-14490F.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T boosts to 5.30 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 7 265T dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 3180 versus 2318, a 27.1% lead. Single-core in R15 shows 449 versus 327, a 27.2% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core records 13254 versus 9660, again 27.1%, and single-core records 1871 versus 1363, a 27.2% gap. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 31558 versus 23000, and single-core shows 4455 versus 3247, both at 27.1%. These consistent margins indicate the Ultra 7 265T has a uniform advantage across all Cinebench versions tested.

PassMark results show the largest single delta in the entire comparison. Find prime numbers scores 322 for the Ultra 7 265T versus 122 for the Core i5-14490F, a 62.1% difference. Floating point math also shows a major gap: 129817 versus 66558, a 48.7% lead. Data encryption follows at 29687 versus 18225, a 38.6% advantage. Extended instructions show 28609 versus 21731, a 24% gap.

The smaller deltas still favor the Ultra 7 265T. PassMark multi-thread scores 37084 versus 28662, a 22.7% lead. Random string sorting records 44400 versus 35608, a 19.8% gap. Integer math shows 104943 versus 87844, a 16.3% lead. Physics scores 2391 versus 2093, a 12.5% gap. Single-thread PassMark records 4338 versus 3873, a 10.7% lead. Data compression shows the smallest margin at 370158 versus 340026, an 8.1% gap. Every recorded test, from compression to prime numbers, confirms the Ultra 7 265T as the faster processor.