Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Processor N250 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14490F and the Intel Processor N250 occupy entirely different segments of the desktop and mobile markets, and the benchmark data reflects this divide. The i5-14490F, a 10-core desktop part, delivers scores that dwarf those of the 4-core N250. However, the N250 has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, which means a direct score-by-score comparison is impossible. The available data instead shows the i5-14490F's standing against its nearest rivals and its absolute performance levels, while the N250's profile remains defined by its specifications rather than measured results.

The i5-14490F produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and a single-core score of 3247. The Cinebench R20 results sit at 9660 multi-core and 1363 single-core, while the older R15 test yields 2318 multi-core and 327 single-core. These scores place the chip in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, indicating strong performance relative to the broader processor landscape.

PassMark tests reinforce this picture. The i5-14490F scores 28662 in multithreaded performance, 3873 in single-thread performance, 87844 in integer math, 66558 in floating-point math, and 21731 in extended instructions. Data compression reaches 340026, data encryption hits 18225, and random string sorting scores 35608. The physics test produces 2093, and the prime number search yields 122.

The nearest rivals for the i5-14490F are closely matched. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T averages 38194, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-14490F's average of 38149. The Intel Core i5-13600KF averages 38103, 0.1% higher than the i5-14490F. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 averages 38221, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i5-13600HX averages 38261, 0.3% higher. All four rivals sit within a narrow band around the i5-14490F, meaning the desktop chip is effectively tied with these alternatives in aggregate performance.

The N250, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of zero and no entries in its benchmark array. Its percentile rank of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs, but that figure likely derives from its specification profile rather than measured tests. The database shows no head-to-head benchmark results between the two processors, and neither chip records a win count in direct comparisons.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear segmentation. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor with 10 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, designed for workloads that scale across multiple threads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and PassMark multithread score of 28662 indicate substantial throughput for productivity, content creation, and multitasking. Its 86th percentile ranking confirms that it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database.

The Intel Processor N250 is a mobile part with 4 cores and 4 threads, a boost clock of 3.80 GHz, and a 6 W TDP. It has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. Its 50th percentile ranking, if taken at face value, suggests median performance among all CPUs, but the absence of measured results leaves that figure unverified.

For users prioritizing multi-core throughput, the i5-14490F is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For low-power mobile applications, the N250 offers integrated graphics and a significantly lower thermal envelope, but no benchmark evidence exists to support a performance claim. The database does not support a head-to-head performance verdict because the N250 lacks test results.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14490F compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-14490F averages 38149. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T averages 38194, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i5-13600KF averages 38103, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 averages 38221, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i5-13600HX averages 38261, which is 0.3% higher. All four rivals are within 0.3% of the i5-14490F.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the i5-14490F?

A: The i5-14490F scores 3247 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1363 in Cinebench R20 single-core, 327 in Cinebench R15 single-core, and 3873 in PassMark single-thread tests.

Q: Does the Intel Processor N250 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database lists an empty benchmark array for the N250, and its average benchmark score is zero. There are no measured results to analyze.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Intel Processor N250?

A: The N250 supports 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is tied to its single-channel memory bus.

Q: What percentile does the i5-14490F rank in among all CPUs?

A: The i5-14490F is in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, indicating it performs better than the large majority of processors.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Processor N250 has a TDP of 6 W.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field.

The i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The i5-14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The N250 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz.

The i5-14490F runs at 65 W TDP, while the N250 runs at 6 W TDP. The i5-14490F uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the N250 uses Intel BGA 1264. The i5-14490F has a die size of 215 mm², while the N250 has no recorded die size.

The i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. The N250 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

The i5-14490F has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the N250 has PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes. The i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, while the N250 includes UHD Graphics 730.

The i5-14490F is a desktop-market part released on 2023-12-31, while the N250 is a mobile-market part released on 2025-01-06. Both are active production parts and both lack an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SRN35 for the i5-14490F and SRPNS for the N250.

Architecture Differences

The i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of Core 14th Gen. The N250 uses the Twin Lake architecture with the Twin Lake codename, listed under the Intel Processor generation tied to Alder Lake-N.

Both processors are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, but their core designs diverge significantly. The i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning the N250 lacks hyper-threading while the i5-14490F supports it.

Cache allocations differ substantially. 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 N250 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L1 and L2 figures favor the N250, but the total L3 cache is four times larger on the i5-14490F.

The memory architecture also differs. The i5-14490F uses a dual-channel memory bus, while the N250 uses a single-channel bus. The N250 supports LPDDR5 in addition to DDR4 and DDR5, which the i5-14490F does not. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, while the N250 includes UHD Graphics 730. The i5-14490F uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the N250 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes. The N250's low 6 W TDP and mobile socket indicate a design focused on power efficiency, whereas the i5-14490F's 65 W TDP and desktop socket target sustained multi-core performance. The architecture differences explain the performance gap: the i5-14490F provides more cores, more threads, larger L3 cache, and a higher boost clock, while the N250 offers lower power consumption and integrated graphics in a compact mobile package.