i7-14700KF vs i5-12490F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12490F
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.72
Core i7-14700KF
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.81
+166%

Core i7-14700KF outperforms Core i5-12490F by a whopping 166% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12490F and Core i7-14700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking610115
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data84.23
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.5125.58
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date2022 (2 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12490F and Core i7-14700KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1228
Base clock speed3 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size163 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12490F and Core i7-14700KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12490F and Core i7-14700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-12490F and Core i7-14700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12490F and Core i7-14700KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12490F and Core i7-14700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12490F and Core i7-14700KF.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-12490F 12.72
i7-14700KF 33.81
+166%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-12490F 20201
i7-14700KF 53699
+166%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.72 33.81
Physical cores 6 20
Threads 12 28
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

i5-12490F has 92.3% lower power consumption.

i7-14700KF, on the other hand, has a 165.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 233.3% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

The Core i7-14700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12490F in performance tests.


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