i5-14490F vs i9-13900HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900HK
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
19.85
+10%
Core i5-14490F
2024
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
18.04

Core i9-13900HK outperforms Core i5-14490F by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking281334
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAlder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency41.7526.27
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-H (2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)January 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$697no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm10 nm
Die size257 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F 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
SocketFCBGA17441700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes816

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.

i9-13900HK 19.85
+10%
i5-14490F 18.04

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.

i9-13900HK 31536
+10%
i5-14490F 28662

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.85 18.04
Physical cores 14 10
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i9-13900HK has a 10% higher aggregate performance score, 40% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-14490F in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-13900HK is a notebook processor while Core i5-14490F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900HK and Core i5-14490F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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