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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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93 Score

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93 / 100

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Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

92%

GPU

94%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14490F

38,149 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

32,456 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14490F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. This configuration places the CPU in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, indicating a strong performer for its class.

The benchmark results paint a detailed picture of its capabilities. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 23,000 in multi-core and 3,247 in single-core. The multi-core result is particularly telling: it reflects strong sustained throughput across all 16 threads, which translates directly into faster video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation workloads. The single-core score of 3,247 is equally important for responsiveness in everyday tasks and for applications that rely on a few fast threads. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 9,660 multi-core and 1,363 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2,318 multi-core and 327 single-core. The progression across these versions is consistent, showing a processor that scales well with thread count.

PassMark results add another dimension. The multi-thread score is 28,662, while single-thread is 3,873. The integer math score of 87,844 and floating-point math of 66,558 indicate robust arithmetic performance. Data compression scores 340,026, which is a very high result and suggests strong performance in file archiving and compression tasks. Data encryption scores 18,225, and extended instructions score 21,731. The physics score of 2,093 and random string sorting of 35,608 round out the picture. The average benchmark score is 38,149, placing it nearly exactly between its nearest rivals. It sits 0.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, 0.1% above the Intel Core i5-13600KF, 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 7 250, and 0.3% below the Intel Core i5-13600HX. These deltas are minuscule, meaning the i5-14490F is statistically tied with these competitors in overall performance.

For real workloads, the 5.00 GHz boost clock is the headline feature. It allows short bursts of very high single-thread performance, which is ideal for gaming and lightly-threaded applications. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration (a hybrid layout of performance and efficiency cores) ensures that background tasks like streaming encoding or Discord overlays do not cripple the main workload. The L3 cache of 24 MB is generous for a mid-range part, helping with gaming performance where cache hits reduce memory latency. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives builders flexibility in platform cost and performance tuning, though the memory bus is dual-channel. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) is supported, which future-proofs storage and GPU connectivity. The TDP is rated at 65 W, making it a power-efficient choice that is easy to cool. It is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking headroom is limited, but the stock boost behavior is already aggressive.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i5-14490F?

A: The average benchmark score is 38,149, placing the CPU in the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: How does the i5-14490F compare to the Intel Core i5-13600KF?

A: The i5-14490F scores 0.1% higher than the Core i5-13600KF, with an average score of 38,149 versus 38,103. The difference is negligible in real-world terms.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of this processor?

A: The maximum boost clock is 5.00 GHz, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz.

Q: Does this CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the TDP of the Core i5-14490F?

A: The thermal design power is 65 W, which is a modest figure for a 10-core processor.

Q: What is the L3 cache size?

A: The shared L3 cache is 24 MB, which is a substantial amount for a mid-range desktop processor.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked is false), so overclocking is not officially supported.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The combination of a 5.00 GHz boost clock and high single-thread performance (3,247 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures that the CPU will not be a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The 86th percentile standing among all CPUs indicates it can feed frames to high-end GPUs effectively, though the GPU will still be the primary determinant of frame rates.

Streaming: With 16 threads and a multi-core score of 23,000 in Cinebench R23, the CPU can handle game capture, encoding, and streaming overhead simultaneously. The data encryption score of 18,225 suggests adequate performance for stream encryption protocols, though dedicated encoding hardware is preferable for the highest quality streams.

Video Editing: The multi-core performance (9,660 in Cinebench R20, 23,000 in R23) is well-suited for timeline scrubbing, effect rendering, and export tasks. The floating-point math score of 66,558 helps with color grading and filter applications. This is a capable processor for 1080p and 1440p video editing workflows.

3D Rendering: Render engines that scale with thread count will benefit from the 16 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,000 is the key metric here, indicating solid performance for still-frame rendering and preview renders. It is not a workstation-class chip, but it will handle moderate rendering workloads without complaint.

Software Development: Compilation tasks are heavily multi-threaded, and the 28,662 PassMark multi-thread score supports faster build times. The integer math score of 87,844 is particularly relevant for code parsing and compilation. The 24 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases that exceed the cache size of smaller processors.

Student and Office Work: The single-thread score of 3,873 in PassMark ensures snappy responsiveness in web browsers, office suites, and coding IDEs. The 65 W TDP means it will run cool and quiet in a standard desktop chassis, making it a sensible choice for a dorm room or home office where noise is a concern.

Who Should Build It

The target user for the Intel Core i5-14490F is a gamer or content creator who wants strong multi-threaded performance without stepping up to a higher-core-count processor. The 86th percentile CPU standing means it outperforms the majority of installed processors, making it suitable for gamers at 1440p or 4K resolutions where the GPU is the primary bottleneck. Content creators working with 1080p or 1440p video, or doing occasional 3D renders, will find the 16 threads and 23,000 Cinebench R23 multi-core score sufficient for their needs. Software developers who compile large projects will benefit from the high integer math score of 87,844. Students and small business workstation users will find the 65 W TDP and strong single-thread performance ideal for daily productivity tasks, with headroom for occasional heavier workloads. The processor is not aimed at enthusiasts who demand unlocked overclocking, but rather at builders who want reliable, out-of-the-box performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

In this pairing, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the performance ceiling. The GPU has a TDP of 260 W and a suggested PSU of 600 W, which is the dominant power draw in the system. The CPU, with a 65 W TDP, will rarely become the limiting factor in gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads. The CPU's 86th percentile standing versus the GPU's 77th percentile suggests the CPU has more relative headroom than the GPU. In gaming, the GPU will be the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock will prevent it from being a limiting factor at 1080p in most titles. For productivity tasks like video editing or rendering, the CPU will be the primary bottleneck, as these workloads are not heavily GPU-accelerated. The 16 GB of VRAM on the GPU means that memory capacity will not be a bottleneck for textures or large datasets, but raw GPU compute throughput will cap frame rates and render times. The system is well-balanced for gaming, with the GPU being the expected limiting factor, and slightly less balanced for CPU-bound productivity tasks where the 10 cores are the ceiling.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, and the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Therefore, all frame rate expectations are estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,814 and PassMark G3D score of 27,089 indicate a very high level of rasterization performance. The 77th percentile standing among all GPUs suggests it will handle 1440p and 4K gaming at high settings in most titles. The CPU's high single-thread performance (3,247 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures it can feed the GPU adequately. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is ample for high-resolution textures. Expect very high frame rates at 1080p, high frame rates at 1440p, and playable frame rates at 4K with some settings adjustments. The GPU's 80 ray tracing cores will enable ray-traced effects, though the RDNA 3.0 architecture is not as strong in ray tracing as in rasterization. The FP32 performance of 45.98 TFLOPS is substantial for compute-heavy effects. These are estimates; actual game performance will vary by title and optimization.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The platform is mature, meaning a wide range of motherboards is available. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so upgrades within the same socket would be to a higher-end locked processor. The GPU, AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slot. The GPU has a TDP of 260 W and a suggested PSU of 600 W, so the power supply must be able to deliver that total system power. The dual-slot GPU with 2x 8-pin power connectors requires a case with adequate clearance (276 mm length, 110 mm height, 51 mm width). A sensible next upgrade would be to a higher-core-count CPU within the same socket, such as an unlocked K-series part, or to a more powerful GPU if the 16 GB of VRAM becomes insufficient. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5, so a future Gen 5 GPU or NVMe drive would be backward compatible. The 24 MB L3 cache and 16 threads provide a solid foundation that will not immediately need replacement.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-14490F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. The combined percentile is 82, indicating that this pairing sits in the top 18% of all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part, while the GPU is a Navi 31 chip with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The pairing is well-matched for high-refresh 1440p gaming and content creation. The CPU's 86th percentile standing is slightly higher than the GPU's 77th percentile, meaning the CPU has a bit more headroom relative to its class. The system is not entry-level; it is a mid-high range desktop that can handle demanding games and productivity tasks. The 65 W CPU TDP combined with the 260 W GPU TDP means the system requires a quality 600 W power supply. This is a balanced build that prioritizes gaming performance without neglecting multi-threaded workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU has an average benchmark score of 38,149, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, scores 38,194, a delta of -0.1%. The Core i5-13600KF scores 38,103, a delta of +0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38,221, a delta of -0.2%. The Core i5-13600HX scores 38,261, a delta of -0.3%. These sub-1% deltas mean the i5-14490F is effectively tied with these four rivals. The GPU has an average benchmark score of 32,456, placing it in the 77th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro S10000 at 32,388 (+0.2% delta), the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 at 32,540 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME at 32,601 (-0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro 570X at 32,176 (+0.9% delta). The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4,814, and the PassMark G3D score is 27,089. The combined percentile of 82 reflects a system that is stronger than its individual parts in isolation, suggesting good synergy between the CPU and GPU.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a RDNA 3.0 architecture GPU built on the Navi 31 chip, using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die, with a transistor density of 109.1 million per mm². The GPU features 5,120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 160 raster operation units. It has 80 ray tracing cores; tensor cores are not specified. The clock speeds are 1,287 MHz base, 1,880 MHz game, and 2,245 MHz boost. The memory is 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with an effective memory clock of 18 Gbps. The pixel rate is 359.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 718.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 45.98 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 91.96 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

The benchmark scores reveal a GPU that is strong in rasterization but more modest in compute and API-specific tests. The PassMark G3D score of 27,089 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,814 are the headline results, indicating excellent raw rendering performance. The GeekBench OpenCL score of 175,758 is very high, suggesting strong general-purpose compute capability. The Vulkan score of 99,850 is also robust. However, the PassMark DirectX 9 score of 310 and DirectX 10 score of 139 are comparatively low, indicating weaker performance in legacy API workloads, which is typical for modern architectures. The DirectX 11 score of 300 and DirectX 12 score of 107 show the GPU is better optimized for modern APIs. The GPU compute score of 15,016 is moderate, implying that compute-heavy tasks like physics simulation or certain rendering effects will be adequate but not class-leading. The 77th percentile standing among all GPUs confirms that this is a high-performance part, but not a top-tier flagship. The 16 GB of VRAM is a significant advantage for high-resolution textures and large datasets. The dual-slot cooler and 260 W TDP require a substantial power supply (600 W suggested) and adequate case airflow. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C, providing modern connectivity. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current and near-future games. The launch MSRP was 549 USD.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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Performance Tiers Explained

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CPU Analysis

FAQ

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Who Should Build It

Balance and Bottleneck

Gaming Performance

Upgrade Path and Platform

Build Overview

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4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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