i7-14700HX vs i5-13490F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13490F
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
17.36
Core i7-14700HX
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 55 Watt
23.73
+36.7%

Core i7-14700HX outperforms Core i5-13490F by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13490F and Core i7-14700HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking366218
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation54.87no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency25.2940.86
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 i7-14700HX 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1628
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.4 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)33 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 i7-14700HX 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 i7-14700HX. 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++
vProno data+
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 i7-14700HX 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 i7-14700HX 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 i7-14700HX. 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 data1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13490F and Core i7-14700HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13490F and Core i7-14700HX 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 i7-14700HX 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 i7-14700HX.

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 17.36
i7-14700HX 23.73
+36.7%

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.

i5-13490F 27574
i7-14700HX 37696
+36.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.36 23.73
Recency 10 February 2023 8 January 2024
Physical cores 10 20
Threads 16 28
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i7-14700HX has a 36.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, 100% more physical cores and 75% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700HX 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 i7-14700HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13490F and Core i7-14700HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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