Core i5-14490F vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Core i5-14490F
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14490F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-14490F | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($190) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-14490F | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($190) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14490F and Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
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 5 PRO 7645
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,565 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-14490F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-14490F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i5-14490F versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (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 5 PRO 7645 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14490F scores 27,621 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645's 27,565 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-14490F. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14490F vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645.
| Feature | Core i5-14490F | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 27,621 | 27,565 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2,510 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,600 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-14490F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-14490F | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14490F) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 7645). Primary use case: Core i5-14490F targets Mid-Range. Direct competitor: Core i5-14490F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Core i5-14490F | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mid-Range | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-14490F launched at $209 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 debuted at $229. At current prices ($190 vs $192), the Core i5-14490F is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-14490F delivers 145.4 pts/$ vs 143.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 — making the Core i5-14490F the 1.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-14490F | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $209-9% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $190-1% | $192 |
| Performance per Dollar | 145.4+1% | 143.6 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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