i5-14490F vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+118%
Core i5-14490F
2024
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
18.04

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i5-14490F by a whopping 118% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core i5-14490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking68339
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation56.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency31.0326.27
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)January 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate64K (per core)no data
L1 cache1024 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm10 nm
Die size71+71+122 mm215 mm2
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °C72 °C
Number of transistors13,140 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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)120 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core i5-14490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 9 7950X3D 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 9 7950X3D and Core i5-14490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Core i5-14490F.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2416

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 9 7950X3D 39.35
+118%
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.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62509
+118%
i5-14490F 28662

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.35 18.04
Physical cores 16 10
Threads 32 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 118.1% higher aggregate performance score, 60% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

i5-14490F, on the other hand, has 84.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-14490F in performance tests.


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