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Core i5-14490F

10 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on 1700.

4.4 · 9 votes

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Cores
10
Threads
16
Boost
5.0 GHz
L3 cache
24 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming16
Productivity15
Single-core16
Multi-core42
Power efficiency14

Lab scores

Performance score16
Cores10
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p35 fps
1440p28 fps
4K19 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Raptor Lake-R
Process node
10 nm
Socket
1700
Release year
2024
Total cores
10
Threads
16
Clocks & cache
Base clock
2.5 GHz
Boost clock
5.0 GHz
L1 cache
800 KB
L2 cache
12.5 MB
L3 cache
24 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4
Base power (TDP)
65W
Max temperature
72°C
PCIe
PCIe 5.0
Technologies
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the fast single-core speed and low power draw for gaming. The usual gripe is it runs hot with the stock cooler, needing a better one to stay quiet.

Pros
  • Gets you great single-threaded game performance
  • Stays cool on a basic air cooler
  • Handles everyday tasks without breaking a sweat
  • Won't need a new motherboard for upgrades
Cons
  • No native DDR5 support
  • Lackluster integrated graphics performance
  • Limited upgrade path on socket
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-14490F

A China-only special edition that's essentially a slightly higher-clocked Core i5-14400F, but only if you can actually buy one.

Get it if you want a solid midrange gaming CPU that runs cool and quiet for a budget-friendly build. Skip it if you need top-tier multi-core performance for heavy video editing or rendering tasks.

Buy it if…

  • You want strong single-threaded game performance without a huge power bill.
  • You need a fast mid-range chip for a new LGA1700 build.
  • You are upgrading from an older Intel rig and want a simple drop-in boost.
4.4

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