i5-14490F vs Ryzen 5 8500G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8500G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.70
Core i5-14490F
2024
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
18.04
+31.7%

Core i5-14490F outperforms Ryzen 5 8500G by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8500G and Core i5-14490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking547339
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency19.9526.27
Architecture codenamePhoenix2 (2024)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)January 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8500G 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm10 nm
Die size137 mm2215 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors20,900 millionno data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8500G 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
SocketAM51700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8500G and Core i5-14490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 8500G and Core i5-14490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8500G and Core i5-14490F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8500G and Core i5-14490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 740MN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8500G and Core i5-14490F.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1416

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.

Ryzen 5 8500G 13.70
i5-14490F 18.04
+31.7%

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.

Ryzen 5 8500G 21761
i5-14490F 28662
+31.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.70 18.04
Physical cores 6 10
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 4 nm 10 nm

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 150% more advanced lithography process.

i5-14490F, on the other hand, has a 31.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 66.7% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

The Core i5-14490F is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 8500G in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 5 8500G is a notebook processor while Core i5-14490F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 8500G and Core i5-14490F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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