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92%
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Intel Core i5-14490F

38,149 Benchmark Score
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24,442 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i5-14490F + AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT: Database Analysis

This pairing combines a 10-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor with an RDNA 2.0 mid-range graphics card, creating a desktop build that sits at the 78th combined percentile across all CPU-GPU pairings in the benchmark database. The CPU holds an 86th percentile position among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 70th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a system where the processor is the stronger component relative to its peer group. The data for this specific combination includes no measured FPS rows, meaning all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimated from the individual component benchmark scores rather than direct testing of this exact pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F features 10 cores and 16 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6600 XT have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile compared to all processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F ranks at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38149. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600KF, scores 38103, a delta of 0.1 percent.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to all graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks at the 70th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24442. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a near rival at 24170, representing a 1.1 percent delta.

Q: Does this CPU include integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A), meaning a discrete GPU is required for any display output. The system must rely entirely on the RX 6600 XT for video output.

Q: What memory types does this CPU support?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the GPU's suggested power supply requirement?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has a TDP of 160 W and a suggested PSU rating of 450 W. It requires a single 8-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot width.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the Navi 23 chip using the RDNA 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The GPU contains 11,060 million transistors on a 237 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 46.7 million per square millimeter. The graphics card operates with a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz, providing substantial headroom for sustained workloads.

Memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, producing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This amount of VRAM is adequate for 1080p gaming with high detail settings and moderate texture loads, though the 128-bit bus limits memory bandwidth compared to wider-memory designs. The GPU's 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units deliver a pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance reaches 10.60 TFLOPS for FP32 and 21.21 TFLOPS for FP16 with a 2:1 ratio.

Ray tracing hardware is present in the form of 32 RT cores, enabling DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) features. The GPU supports Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6, making it compatible with modern graphics APIs. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 1804 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 88720 in Geekbench Metal, 80503 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 72417 in Geekbench Vulkan. The PassMark G3D score is 16461, with a GPU compute score of 7520.

The RX 6600 XT's 70th percentile ranking places it above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (24277, delta 0.7 percent) and the GTX 780 Ti (24236, delta 0.8 percent), while trailing the Intel Arc A350M (24647, delta -0.8 percent) and closely matching the RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, delta 1.1 percent). For rendering workloads, the 32 RT cores provide entry-level ray tracing capability, but the 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth may become limiting factors at higher resolutions or with heavy texture packs. The 10.60 TFLOPS FP32 performance positions this GPU as a capable 1080p rendering solution, with the 165.7 GPixel/s fill rate supporting high pixel throughput in rasterized scenes.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-14490F demonstrates strong multi-core capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and a single-core score of 3247. In Cinebench R20, the processor scores 9660 multi-core and 1363 single-core, while Cinebench R15 yields 2318 multi-core and 327 single-core. These results indicate balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads, consistent with its 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

The GPU's benchmark results show a less dominant position, with the RX 6600 XT achieving a PassMark G3D score of 16461 and a PassMark GPU compute score of 7520. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1804 reflects modern API performance, while Geekbench scores of 88720 (Metal), 80503 (OpenCL), and 72417 (Vulkan) demonstrate cross-platform compute capabilities. The GPU's 70th percentile ranking places it below the CPU's standing, creating an imbalance where the processor outperforms the graphics card relative to their respective peer groups.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 78, indicating that the system as a whole performs better than 78 percent of all tracked CPU-GPU combinations. The CPU's average benchmark score of 38149 sits nearly identically to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 (delta -0.1 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 (delta -0.2 percent). This tight clustering suggests the i5-14490F is precisely positioned in a competitive mid-range CPU segment.

When viewing the combined picture, the data shows a processor that leads its performance class while the GPU trails slightly behind its own rivals. The CPU's 23000 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 28662 PassMark multithread score indicate substantial processing headroom, while the GPU's 16461 PassMark G3D score suggests the graphics card will be the limiting factor in gaming scenarios. This configuration is best understood as a CPU-dominant pairing where the processor can comfortably drive the GPU to its limits without bottlenecking.

Who Should Build It

This pairing suits users who prioritize processor-heavy workloads while maintaining solid 1080p gaming capability. Gamers at 1080p resolution will benefit from the CPU's 3247 Cinebench R23 single-core score, which ensures high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound titles, while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth handle graphical loads at that resolution effectively. The system's 78th combined percentile indicates it outperforms most desktop configurations in the database.

Content creators working with video editing software will find the CPU's 23000 Cinebench R23 multi-core score advantageous for export and rendering tasks, while the GPU's 80503 Geekbench OpenCL score accelerates effects and preview rendering. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 threads and 340026 PassMark data compression score, which speeds up build times and archive operations. The 18225 PassMark data encryption score supports secure development workflows.

Students and small business workstations benefit from the 65 W CPU TDP, which enables efficient operation in compact desktop cases, paired with the GPU's 160 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU, keeping overall system power requirements modest. The dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory support provides flexibility in system building, accommodating either older or newer memory platforms. The lack of integrated graphics means this build requires the discrete GPU at all times, which is acceptable for users who always intend to run a graphics card.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a clear imbalance favoring the CPU. The i5-14490F's 86th percentile CPU ranking substantially exceeds the RX 6600 XT's 70th percentile GPU ranking, indicating the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. In CPU-bound workloads such as data compression (340026 PassMark score), encryption (18225), and integer math (87844), the processor operates with ample headroom, and the GPU's involvement is minimal.

In gaming workloads, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The RX 6600 XT's 16461 PassMark G3D score and 1804 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score suggest it will saturate before the CPU reaches its performance ceiling in most graphically intensive scenes. The CPU's 28662 PassMark multithread score and 3873 single-thread score are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, but at higher resolutions, the GPU's 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM will constrain frame rates.

The FPS scaling is estimated from these benchmark scores, as no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3247 Cinebench R23) supports high frame rates in esports titles, but the GPU's fill rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s will set the upper bound in demanding AAA games. For productivity workloads, the CPU drives performance almost entirely, with the GPU contributing through OpenCL compute where its 7520 PassMark GPU compute score becomes relevant. The system's overall balance favors compute and productivity tasks over pure gaming throughput.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores. The RX 6600 XT's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth suggest it is optimized for 1080p gaming, where its 2048 shading units and 10.60 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide sufficient raw compute for high detail settings. The GPU's 32 RT cores offer ray tracing capability, but the 128-bit memory bus may limit ray-traced performance in demanding titles.

At 1080p, the estimated frame rates are expected to be solid for competitive and esports games, driven by the CPU's 3247 Cinebench R23 single-core score and the GPU's 165.7 GPixel/s pixel rate. For AAA titles, the GPU's 331.4 GTexel/s texture rate and 10.60 TFLOPS compute should maintain playable frame rates at high settings, though the 8 GB VRAM could necessitate texture quality reductions in titles with large texture caches. At 1440p, the estimated performance drops as the GPU's 256.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a bottleneck, and users should expect to lower settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

The CPU's 23000 Cinebench R23 multi-core score ensures that frame pacing remains consistent, with minimal CPU-induced stuttering in open-world games. The 16 threads handle background tasks and game logic efficiently, while the GPU focuses on rendering. For users aiming for high-refresh-rate monitors, the CPU's 3873 PassMark single-thread score supports high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU's performance will cap maximum FPS in most titles. These estimates align with the GPU's 70th percentile ranking, indicating performance below the top tier of graphics cards but above the majority of the database.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh codename. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm², and it fits the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The processor runs at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps power consumption modest for a desktop part. The multiplier is locked, limiting overclocking potential.

Cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration supports the processor's strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by the 3247 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 3873 PassMark single-thread score. The 1363 Cinebench R20 single-core score reinforces this position, placing the CPU among the top tier for lightly threaded workloads.

Multi-threaded performance is equally robust, with a 23000 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 9660 Cinebench R20 multi-core score. PassMark tests show 28662 for multithread, 87844 for integer math, 66558 for floating-point math, and 21731 for extended instructions. The processor's 18225 data encryption and 340026 data compression scores indicate strong throughput for data-intensive tasks, while the 2093 physics score and 122 prime number finding score reflect specific workload characteristics.

The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for modern GPUs and NVMe drives. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though ECC is not available. The processor has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU. Benchmark comparisons show the i5-14490F is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38103, delta 0.1 percent) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194, delta -0.1 percent), confirming its competitive position in the mid-range desktop segment.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the LGA 1700 socket, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory depending on the motherboard chosen. This flexibility allows builders to select either memory standard based on budget and availability, though the dual-channel memory bus means performance scales with memory speed. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, ensuring compatibility with the latest GPUs and storage devices.

The RX 6600 XT uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots, though it will operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds. The GPU's 160 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU leave headroom for a more powerful graphics card in the future, as the CPU's 65 W TDP keeps total system power low. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU with more VRAM and bandwidth, as the CPU's 86th percentile ranking indicates it can drive significantly more powerful graphics hardware without bottlenecking.

The platform's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can upgrade memory independently of the CPU, though moving to DDR5 requires a compatible motherboard. The 24 MB L3 cache and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide headroom for future GPU upgrades, while the locked multiplier limits CPU overclocking potential. The production status for the CPU is Active, while the GPU is End-of-life, suggesting the graphics card may be the first component to consider replacing, particularly for users seeking higher resolutions or ray-traced performance beyond the RX 6600 XT's capabilities.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i5-14490F with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, creating a system that ranks at the 78th combined percentile among all tracked CPU-GPU pairings. The CPU's 86th percentile and the GPU's 70th percentile indicate a processor-led configuration, where the CPU outperforms the GPU relative to their respective markets. The i5-14490F's 10 cores and 16 threads provide substantial multi-threaded capability, while the RX 6600 XT's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth target 1080p gaming.

The build class is desktop, confirming this is a stationary system rather than a laptop configuration. The CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 160 W TDP combine for a modest total power draw, making this a relatively efficient pairing. The GPU's dual-slot design and 190 mm length (7.5 inches) allow it to fit in most mid-tower cases, while the CPU's Socket 1700 compatibility supports a wide range of motherboards from entry-level to high-end.

The overall tier is mid-range, with the CPU performing at the high end of its class and the GPU at the middle of its class. The combined percentile of 78 places this system above the majority of configurations in the database, though below top-tier pairings. The data shows a balanced system for 1080p gaming and productivity, with the CPU providing headroom for future GPU upgrades without requiring a platform change.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, this pairing leverages the CPU's 3873 PassMark single-thread score to maintain high frame rates in competitive titles, while the GPU's 10.60 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 165.7 GPixel/s pixel rate support smooth rendering. The estimated FPS is expected to exceed 60 in most esports titles, though demanding AAA games may require medium settings to sustain high refresh rates.

Streaming benefits from the CPU's 16 threads and 23000 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, which handle encoding workloads alongside gaming without significant frame rate drops. The GPU's 7520 PassMark GPU compute score assists with hardware-accelerated encoding and effects, while the 8 GB VRAM accommodates streaming software overlays and game capture buffers.

Video editing workflows are accelerated by the CPU's 66558 floating-point math score and 28662 multithread score, enabling faster export times and smoother timeline scrubbing. The GPU's 80503 Geekbench OpenCL score accelerates effects rendering and color grading, while the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth handles large video files in memory.

3D rendering tasks benefit from the CPU's 23000 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, which reduces render times in CPU-based render engines, while the GPU's 21.21 TFLOPS FP16 performance supports GPU-accelerated rendering in compatible software. The 32 RT cores provide ray-traced rendering capability, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity.

Software development is well-served by the CPU's 340026 data compression score for build archives and the 18225 encryption score for secure communications. The 21731 extended instructions score accelerates SIMD-heavy code, while the 16 threads parallelize compilation tasks effectively.

Student and office work sees strong performance from the CPU's 3873 single-thread score for everyday applications, while the GPU's 912 PassMark G2D score handles desktop compositing and 2D acceleration. The system's 78th combined percentile ensures it exceeds the performance of typical office machines, with the 65 W CPU TDP keeping operational costs low.