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Core i5-14490F
10 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on 1700.
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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.
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