Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark averages?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, placing it in the 86th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has an average score of 20897, placing it in the 74th percentile. The i5-14490F sits among rivals such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194, -0.1%) and Intel Core i5-13600KF (38103, 0.1%), while the Ultra 7 268V is near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900, 0%) and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826, 0.3%).

Q: Which processor wins the majority of benchmark comparisons?

A: The i5-14490F wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Ultra 7 268V wins 3, which include passmark_find_prime_numbers, passmark_single_thread, and passmark_singlethread.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in either direction?

A: The largest gap favors the i5-14490F in cinebench_r23_multicore, where it scores 23000 versus 10653 for the Ultra 7 268V, a delta of 115.9%. The largest gap favoring the Ultra 7 268V is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where it scores 192 versus 122, a delta of -36.5%.

Q: How do the processors differ in core and thread counts?

A: The i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts. The Ultra 7 268V has a TDP of 17 watts, which is substantially lower.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: Both processors have a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The base clocks differ, with the i5-14490F at 2.50 GHz and the Ultra 7 268V at 2.20 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear split by market segment. The Intel Core i5-14490F, a desktop part with 10 cores and 16 threads, delivers decisively higher multi-threaded performance. Its average benchmark score of 38149 is 82.5% above the Ultra 7 268V's 20897. For workloads that scale across cores, the i5-14490F is the stronger choice by a wide margin.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V, a mobile processor with 8 cores and 8 threads, counters with a lower TDP of 17 watts versus 65 watts. It also wins the two single-thread PassMark tests, scoring 4051 against 3873 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, a 4.4% advantage. This makes it suitable for scenarios where energy efficiency and light single-thread tasks matter more than raw throughput.

The verdict from the data: pick the i5-14490F for desktop workloads that demand high multi-core output, such as rendering or heavy computation. Pick the Ultra 7 268V for mobile systems where the 17-watt TDP and integrated Arc 140V graphics are priorities, and where its single-thread PassMark edge can be exploited.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i5-14490F dominates the Cinebench suite. In cinebench_r15_multicore, it scores 2318 against 1616, a 43.4% lead. The gap widens in cinebench_r20_multicore, 9660 versus 6887, a 40.3% delta. The most extreme result is cinebench_r23_multicore, where the i5-14490F scores 23000 and the Ultra 7 268V scores 10653, a 115.9% advantage. Single-core Cinebench results also favor the i5-14490F, though by smaller margins: 327 versus 293 in r15 (11.6%), 1363 versus 972 in r20 (40.2%), and 3247 versus 1921 in r23 (69%).

In PassMark tests, the i5-14490F wins most categories. Data compression shows 340026 versus 181443, an 87.4% lead. Integer math scores 87844 against 42669, a 105.9% delta. Random string sorting favors the i5-14490F at 35608 versus 22416, a 58.9% gap. Extended instructions score 21731 versus 15323, a 41.8% lead. Multithread performance is 28662 versus 19297, a 48.5% advantage. Data encryption scores 18225 versus 13779, a 32.3% lead. Physics tests show 2093 versus 1617, a 29.4% gap. Floating point math is closer, with 66558 versus 57628, a 15.5% lead.

The Ultra 7 268V wins three tests. In passmark_find_prime_numbers, it scores 192 against 122, a 36.5% advantage. In both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, it scores 4051 against 3873, a 4.4% lead. These wins indicate a specific strength in prime number calculation and a modest edge in single-thread PassMark performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz for the i5-14490F and 2.20 GHz for the Ultra 7 268V, with both boosting to 5.00 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially: 65 watts for the i5-14490F, 17 watts for the Ultra 7 268V. The socket types are incompatible: the i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 268V uses Intel BGA 2833. The i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Ultra 7 268V's memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard.

PCIe lanes differ: the i5-14490F provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 7 268V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, while the Ultra 7 268V includes Arc 140V graphics.

The i5-14490F is a desktop-market part released on 2023-12-31, while the Ultra 7 268V is a mobile-market part released on 2024-09-23. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as Active in production. Part numbers are SRN35 for the i5-14490F and SRPMLSRPMX for the Ultra 7 268V.

Architecture Differences

The underlying architectures are distinct generations. The i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake architecture (codename Raptor Lake-R) from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The Ultra 7 268V uses Lunar Lake architecture from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with no die size recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The 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 Ultra 7 268V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the i5-14490F aligns with its multi-core advantage, while the Ultra 7 268V has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

The production process also differs. The i5-14490F is fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm node, while the Ultra 7 268V is fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm node. This process difference contributes to the Ultra 7 268V's lower TDP of 17 watts versus 65 watts.

Both processors support dual-channel memory and do not support ECC memory. Neither has v-cache. The integrated graphics situation is a major architectural divergence: the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, while the Ultra 7 268V includes Arc 140V.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14490F is the clear winner for multi-threaded, compute-heavy desktop workloads. Its Cinebench r23 multicore score of 23000 is more than double the Ultra 7 268V's 10653. Integer math, data compression, and random string sorting all show leads of 58.9% or greater. Users running rendering, video encoding, database compression, or scientific calculations would see substantial gains from the i5-14490F's 10 cores and 16 threads.

The Ultra 7 268V wins in specific niches. Its passmark_find_prime_numbers score of 192 against 122 indicates a 36.5% advantage in prime-number generation workloads. Its passmark_single_thread score of 4051 against 3873 gives it a 4.4% edge in single-thread PassMark tasks. These wins, combined with a TDP of 17 watts, make it suitable for mobile devices where battery life is critical and workloads do not scale across many cores.

The i5-14490F also wins in floating point math, scoring 66558 against 57628, a 15.5% lead. Data encryption shows a 32.3% advantage for the i5-14490F, and physics simulations favor it by 29.4%. The i5-14490F's average benchmark score of 38149 versus 20897 for the Ultra 7 268V confirms its overall performance dominance, while the Ultra 7 268V's 74th percentile ranking versus the i5-14490F's 86th percentile reflects this gap in aggregate terms.

For mobile users who need integrated graphics, the Ultra 7 268V's Arc 140V is the only option, as the i5-14490F has none. The BGA 2833 socket and 17-watt TDP position the Ultra 7 268V for thin-and-light laptops. The i5-14490F, with its Socket 1700 and 65-watt TDP, belongs in desktop builds where cooling and power are less constrained.