Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14490F and the Intel Processor U301L both use the Raptor Lake architecture, but they are distinctly different implementations. The i5-14490F is a Raptor Lake-R part, built on Intel's 10 nm process, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen desktop lineup. The U301L is a Raptor Lake-PS part, also on Intel's 10 nm process, and is classified as an Intel Processor, a mobile-segment chip.

The most significant architectural split is in core configuration. The i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads. This represents a fundamental difference in parallel execution capability. The i5-14490F also uses a 215 mm² die, whereas the die size for the U301L is not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Both processors share the same per-core L1 cache at 80 KB and L2 cache at 1.25 MB per core. However, the shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the i5-14490F versus 8 MB on the U301L. That is a 16 MB difference in the last-level cache, which directly impacts how much data can be held close to the cores during multi-threaded workloads.

Clock speeds also set the two apart. The i5-14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The U301L operates at a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.20 GHz. The boost clock advantage for the i5-14490F is 2.80 GHz, which is a massive gap for single-threaded responsiveness.

Power envelopes differ by design intent. The i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts, while the U301L has a TDP of 15 watts. The U301L is clearly engineered for low-power mobile applications, while the i5-14490F targets desktop performance.

PCIe connectivity is another distinguishing feature. The i5-14490F supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The U301L supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The bandwidth and lane count advantage belongs entirely to the i5-14490F.

Integrated graphics present a notable difference. The i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, marked as N/A. The U301L includes UHD Graphics 64EU, making it a self-contained solution for systems without a discrete GPU.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. Neither supports ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14490F uses Socket 1700 and the U301L also uses Socket 1700, though the market segments differ: desktop for the i5-14490F, mobile for the U301L.

The release dates differ as well. The i5-14490F appeared at the end of 2023, while the U301L launched in April 2024. Both remain in active production according to the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads. That gives the i5-14490F double the core count and nearly triple the thread count.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the U301L reaches only 2.20 GHz. The i5-14490F also has a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 1.20 GHz for the U301L.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The U301L has 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14490F holds three times the L3 capacity.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. The U301L includes UHD Graphics 64EU, so it can output video without a separate graphics card.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts. The U301L has a TDP of 15 watts. The U301L consumes far less power by design.

Q: Which processor has a higher database percentile ranking?

A: The i5-14490F ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs. The U301L ranks in the 50th percentile. The i5-14490F sits well above the median, while the U301L sits exactly at it.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full set of benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14490F, but no recorded benchmarks for the Intel Processor U301L. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This means a direct comparison of measured scores is not possible from the recorded data.

What the data does show is the i5-14490F's absolute performance profile. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-14490F scores 23,000 points. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3,247 points. The R20 multi-core score is 9,660, and the R20 single-core score is 1,363. In R15, the multi-core score is 2,318 and the single-core score is 327.

PassMark results for the i5-14490F cover several workload types. The multi-thread score is 28,662, and the single-thread score is 3,873. Integer math scores 87,844, and floating-point math scores 66,558. Data compression scores 340,026, while data encryption scores 18,225. Extended instructions score 21,731. Find prime numbers scores 122, and random string sorting scores 35,608. Physics scores 2,093.

The average benchmark score for the i5-14490F is 38,149. Its nearest rivals in the database provide context. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has an average score of 38,194, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-14490F. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38,103, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38,221, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38,261, which is 0.3% higher.

These delta values are all within a fraction of a percent. The i5-14490F sits in a tight cluster with these four rivals, meaning its average performance is effectively indistinguishable from them in aggregate terms. The i5-14490F's percentile rank of 86 places it above the vast majority of all CPUs in the database.

Since the U301L has no benchmark scores recorded, its average benchmark score is zero, and it has no nearest rivals. The database cannot confirm any performance relationship between the two processors beyond their architectural specifications.

The specification gap suggests a large performance differential. The i5-14490F has more cores, more threads, higher clocks, and triple the L3 cache. The U301L has a much lower TDP and integrated graphics, but those features trade away compute headroom. Without U301L scores, the exact magnitude of the performance gap remains unquantified.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Core i5-14490F and the Intel Processor U301L:

• Cores: 10 versus 5
• Threads: 16 versus 6
• Base clock: 2.50 GHz versus 1.20 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.00 GHz versus 2.20 GHz
• TDP: 65 watts versus 15 watts
• Architecture codename: Raptor Lake-R versus Raptor Lake-PS
• Generation: Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Intel Processor (Raptor Lake)
• Die size: 215 mm² versus not recorded
• L3 cache: 24 MB shared versus 8 MB shared
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes versus Gen 4, 8 lanes
• Integrated graphics: N/A versus UHD Graphics 64EU
• Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile
• Release date: end of 2023 versus April 2024
• Part number: SRN35 versus SRPKFQ5CW
• Launch MSRP: not recorded versus $107 (stated once as launch MSRP, no further pricing commentary)
• Percentile vs all CPUs: 86 versus 50
• Average benchmark score: 38,149 versus 0
• Nearest rivals: four listed versus none listed

Fields that are the same: manufacturer (Intel), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (1.25 MB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support (false), multiplier lock (false), and socket (Intel Socket 1700).

The Verdict

The data points to a clear separation in intended use. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor with substantial compute resources: 10 cores, 16 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache, and a 65-watt TDP. It ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, and its average benchmark score of 38,149 places it alongside the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, Intel Core i5-13600KF, AMD Ryzen 7 250, and Intel Core i5-13600HX, all within 0.3% of each other.

The Intel Processor U301L is a mobile processor with 5 cores, 6 threads, a 2.20 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache, and a 15-watt TDP. It includes UHD Graphics 64EU, which the i5-14490F lacks entirely. The U301L ranks in the 50th percentile, exactly at the median of all CPUs. It has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals in the database.

The choice between these two depends entirely on workload and platform requirements. The i5-14490F is the only option for users who need high multi-threaded throughput, given its double core count, higher clocks, larger cache, and superior PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. It also requires a discrete graphics solution, since it has no integrated GPU.

The U301L is the appropriate pick for systems that prioritize low power consumption, as indicated by its 15-watt TDP, and that need integrated graphics for display output. Its PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes is sufficient for mobile-class peripherals. Its 50th percentile ranking indicates average performance among all CPUs, but its architectural limits are clear from the specification sheet.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking headroom is not a differentiator. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, so memory flexibility is equal. Both use the same Socket 1700, though the market segments differ.

For a desktop build where compute performance is the priority, the i5-14490F is the only defensible choice based on the recorded data. For a low-power mobile system with integrated graphics, the U301L fits that niche. The database shows no benchmark overlap, so any direct performance comparison between the two must rest on the specification differences, which overwhelmingly favor the i5-14490F in compute capability.