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Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Core i5-14500T: Comparison
Core i5-14490F vs Core i5-14500T: the total cores difference
There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Core i5-14490F 10 against Core i5-14500T 14. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-14490F versus 1.7 GHz on the Core i5-14500T. There is a split on tdp as well, 65 W on the Core i5-14490F versus 35 W on the Core i5-14500T. They differ on integrated graphics too, No on the Core i5-14490F versus Yes on the Core i5-14500T. Igpu is not the same on both, None on the Core i5-14490F versus Intel UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i5-14500T.
Core i5-14490F vs Core i5-14500T: which one fits your build
The Core i5-14490F is the one to take for desktop gaming with a discrete GPU and budget-conscious builds, though it is not the pick for systems without a discrete GPU and HTPCs needing video output. Buy the Core i5-14500T for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not built for gaming desktops and overclocking. Our rating of the Core i5-14490F (7.4/10): the Intel Core i5-14490F trims integrated graphics for a lower price, aimed at builds already running a discrete GPU. Our rating of the Core i5-14500T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14500T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.
What Core i5-14490F and Core i5-14500T have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, performance cores, l3 cache, socket, socket status and form factor included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 15 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-14490F and Core i5-14500T differ on efficiency cores?
Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 4 on the Core i5-14490F versus 8 on the Core i5-14500T.
Is the Release Year the same on the Core i5-14490F and Core i5-14500T?
It is. Both are listed at 2024, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- Desktop
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Desktop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 2024
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 65 W
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 35 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- None
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- Desktop
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- Raptor Lake Refresh
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- FCLGA1700
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- FCLGA1700
Socket Status
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- Mature
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Mature
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 10
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 14Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 6
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 4
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 16
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 20Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 2.8 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 1.7 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 4.9 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 4.8 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 3.7 GHz
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 3.4 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- No
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- No
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 24 MB
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 24 MB
3D Stacked Cache
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- No
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- No
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 65 W
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 35 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 148 W
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 92 W
Max Operating Temp
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 100 C
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 100 C
Bundled Cooler
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- None
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- None
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 4800 MT/s
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 4800 MT/s
Memory Channels
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 2
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 192 GB
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 192 GB
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- No
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Yes
Copilot Plus Certified
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- No
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- No
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, up to 20 lanes
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 5.0
PCIe Lanes
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- 20
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- 20
Retail Availability
- Intel Core i5-14490F
- Boxed Retail
- Intel Core i5-14500T
- Boxed Retail
Which one should you pick?
Choose 14490F if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 24 MB), the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).
Choose 14500T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Intel Core i5-14490F | Intel Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $232.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Intel Core i5-14490F
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-14490F trims integrated graphics for a lower price, aimed at builds already running a discrete GPU.
Intel Core i5-14500T
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-14500T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.