i9-14900HX vs i5-13490F

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13490F
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
17.41
Core i9-14900HX
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
28.92
+66.1%

Core i9-14900HX outperforms Core i5-13490F by an impressive 66% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking360156
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation51.77no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency25.2449.55
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date10 February 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$235no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data157 MHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX 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
Socket1700FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5
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/AIntel® UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-13490F 17.41
i9-14900HX 28.92
+66.1%

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.

i5-13490F 27559
i9-14900HX 45763
+66.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.41 28.92
Recency 10 February 2023 8 January 2024
Physical cores 10 24
Threads 16 32
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i9-14900HX has a 66.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, 140% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13490F in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13490F is a desktop processor while Core i9-14900HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13490F and Core i9-14900HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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