PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-14490F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($209 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 114.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 132.2 vs 61.7 PassMark/$ ($209 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,621 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14490F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.7 vs 132.2 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-14490F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-14490F.

Core i5-14490F

2024

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($209 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 114.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 132.2 vs 61.7 PassMark/$ ($209 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,621 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-14490F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 61.7 vs 132.2 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-14490F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-14490F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-14490F better than Ryzen 7 5800X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-14490F is ahead with a 16.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800X pulls ahead with 0.3% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 5800X also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800X is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-14490F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-14490F is $240 cheaper on MSRP at $209 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 5800X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.3% better PassMark. It is also 114.1% better value on MSRP (132.2 vs 61.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 7 5800X can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-14490F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-14490F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14490F	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	246 FPS	206 FPS
medium	231 FPS	178 FPS
high	196 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	215 FPS	170 FPS
medium	183 FPS	142 FPS
high	151 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	83 FPS
medium	127 FPS	74 FPS
high	98 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14490F	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	645 FPS	662 FPS
medium	549 FPS	558 FPS
high	464 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	417 FPS
1440p
low	555 FPS	563 FPS
medium	493 FPS	493 FPS
high	418 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	350 FPS
medium	293 FPS	308 FPS
high	279 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	250 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14490F	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	691 FPS	693 FPS
medium	691 FPS	651 FPS
high	691 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	691 FPS	464 FPS
1440p
low	691 FPS	693 FPS
medium	691 FPS	573 FPS
high	691 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	596 FPS	484 FPS
medium	502 FPS	410 FPS
high	447 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14490F	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	691 FPS	693 FPS
medium	691 FPS	693 FPS
high	691 FPS	693 FPS
ultra	691 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	691 FPS	693 FPS
medium	691 FPS	693 FPS
high	691 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	592 FPS	593 FPS
4K
low	661 FPS	604 FPS
medium	585 FPS	550 FPS
high	514 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	436 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14490F and Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i5-14490F

The Core i5-14490F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,621 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14490F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14490F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i5-14490F versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-14490F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14490F scores 27,621 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14490F vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Core i5-14490F	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz+6%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	27,621	27,712
Cinebench R23 Multi	2,510	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,600	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14490F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-14490F versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800X — the Core i5-14490F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-14490F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-14490F) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,Z690,B760,Z790 (Core i5-14490F) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X).

Feature	Core i5-14490F	Ryzen 7 5800X
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5800X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14490F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). Primary use case: Core i5-14490F targets Mid-Range, Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-14490F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-14490F	Ryzen 7 5800X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Mid-Range	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-14490F launched at $209 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5800X debuted at $449. On MSRP ($209 vs $449), the Core i5-14490F is $240 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-14490F delivers 132.2 pts/$ vs 61.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5800X — making the Core i5-14490F the 72.7% better value option.