Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into entirely different performance classes. The Intel Core i5-14490F carries a substantial lead across every recorded workload, while the Intel Processor 300T has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so all direct comparisons must be drawn from the i5-14490F's absolute performance figures and its position relative to other CPUs.

The i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, which places it ahead of roughly eight out of every ten processors measured. Its average benchmark score of 38,149 points places it within less than 1% of several notable rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38,194, a 0.1% edge for that chip), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (38,221, 0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38,261, 0.3% ahead). It also edges out the Intel Core i5-13600KF by 0.1% (38,103 for that chip). These are all extremely close margins, indicating that the i5-14490F competes directly with mid-range and upper-mid-range desktop and mobile processors.

The Processor 300T, by contrast, occupies the 50th percentile with no average score or rival comparisons in the database. Its role is fundamentally different, built around low power consumption and basic desktop duties rather than multi-threaded performance.

Architecture Differences

Both chips share the Raptor Lake architecture and Intel's 10 nm process node, but they diverge sharply in almost every other structural detail.

The Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake-R die, measures 215 mm², and packs 10 cores with 16 threads. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a fully featured desktop part with a 65 W TDP.

The Processor 300T uses the Raptor Lake-S die, measures 163 mm², and contains just 2 cores with 4 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, and there is no boost clock listed in the database. The cache configuration is much smaller: the same 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3. Its TDP is 35 W, a low-power design aimed at efficiency.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, use Intel Socket 1700, offer PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, lack ECC memory support, and have locked multipliers. The crucial difference beyond core count and cache is integrated graphics: the i5-14490F has no integrated GPU, while the Processor 300T includes UHD Graphics 710. That makes the 300T a self-contained solution for systems without a discrete graphics card.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct buyer profiles. The Core i5-14490F is the choice for anyone running multi-threaded workloads, compiling code, rendering, or gaming with a discrete GPU. Its 10 cores, 16 threads, and 24 MB of L3 cache drive performance that lands in the 86th percentile, and its benchmark scores reflect a chip that can handle demanding parallel tasks without breaking a sweat.

The Processor 300T is for lightweight desktop use where power draw matters more than throughput. Its 2 cores and 4 threads are sufficient for basic office work, web browsing, and light media consumption. The integrated UHD Graphics 710 removes the need for a separate graphics card, and the 35 W TDP makes it an easy fit for small form factor builds. The lack of any recorded benchmark scores in the database means its absolute performance level is not quantified here, but its position at the 50th percentile, right in the middle of all CPUs, suggests it is adequate for general use rather than demanding applications.

There is no scenario in the recorded data where the Processor 300T outperforms the i5-14490F. The choice comes down to whether the workload requires the i5-14490F's multi-core muscle or whether the 300T's low-power, integrated-graphics package is sufficient and preferable.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Processor 300T have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Processor 300T includes Intel UHD Graphics 710. The Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics at all, so it requires a discrete GPU.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i5-14490F has a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The Processor 300T lists only a 3.40 GHz base clock with no boost clock recorded in the database.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Core i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Processor 300T has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core i5-14490F has a 65 W TDP. The Processor 300T has a 35 W TDP, making it the lower-power option by a significant margin.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration.

Q: Where does the Core i5-14490F rank among all CPUs?

A: It sits at the 86th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 38,149. Its closest rivals are within 0.3% either way, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T and the AMD Ryzen 7 250.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, so a direct comparison of their recorded scores is impossible. The Processor 300T has no benchmark data at all. However, the Core i5-14490F's absolute scores across multiple test suites demonstrate its performance envelope, and its nearest rival comparisons give context.

In Cinebench R23, the i5-14490F scores 23,000 in multi-core and 3,247 in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results are 9,660 multi-core and 1,363 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 2,318 multi-core and 327 single-core. These numbers indicate a processor that scales exceptionally well with thread count, a direct result of its 10 cores and 16 threads.

PassMark results reinforce that picture. The multi-thread score is 28,662, with single-thread at 3,873. Integer math hits 87,844, floating-point math reaches 66,558, and extended instructions score 21,731. Data compression comes in at 340,026, data encryption at 18,225, and random string sorting at 35,608. Physics simulation scores 2,093, and finding prime numbers returns 122. The compression and encryption numbers are particularly strong, indicating good performance in file archiving and data security tasks.

The Processor 300T, with only 2 cores and 4 threads, would at best approach the i5-14490F's single-thread performance, but even that is not confirmed by any recorded data. The 3.40 GHz base clock without a boost clock suggests it cannot reach the i5-14490F's 5.00 GHz peak. The L3 cache disparity, 6 MB versus 24 MB, further separates the two in any workload that benefits from large cached working sets.

The nearest rival data for the i5-14490F shows how competitive it is within its own tier. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T scores an average of 38,194, just 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is 0.2% higher at 38,221. The Intel Core i5-13600HX leads by 0.3% at 38,261. The Intel Core i5-13600KF trails by 0.1% at 38,103. These margins are trivial in real-world terms, meaning the i5-14490F trades blows with some of the most popular mid-range chips on the market.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14490F | Intel Processor 300T |

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Not specified |

| Cores | 10 | 2 |

| Threads | 16 | 4 |

| Base clock | 2.50 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | Not specified |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Raptor Lake-S |

| Generation | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Die size | 215 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Release date | 2023-12-31 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $82 |

| Part number | SRN35 | SRN3K |

| Benchmark scores | Multiple recorded | None recorded |

| Percentile | 86th | 50th |

| Average score | 38,149 | 0 (no data) |

| Nearest rivals | 4 listed | None listed |

Both processors share the same socket, process node, memory support, PCIe configuration, and lack of ECC memory. Both have locked multipliers and are currently active in production. The Core i5-14490F carries the launch MSRP of the Processor 300T at $82, stated once here for reference. The performance gap between the two is enormous, driven primarily by the core count, cache size, and clock speed differences, while the 300T compensates with a lower power draw and built-in graphics.