Many individuals familiar with Intel’s product line know that in its recent processor generations, Intel has introduced several series tailored to the Chinese market. These provide good value for money, including the “Core i5-XX490F.”
For instance, the Core i5-12490F and Core i5-13490F are both quite popular. The packaging box for this processor series is typically black, hence it’s commonly referred to as the “Black Box” version.
With the release of Intel’s 14th-generation Core processors, the question arises: Will Intel continue this strategy? Will there be a Core i5-14490F? This question is of interest to many.
Good news has arrived! The answer is affirmative. The rumored processor, Core i5-14490F, has been exposed recently. Please refer to the above Image.
Firstly, let’s delve into the specifications of Core i5-14490F. However, to understand this processor more comprehensively, it is essential to explore its differences and its related sibling models, including Core i5-14400F and the previous generation Core i5-13490F. The details are outlined below.
Core i5-14400F, yet to be released, adopts a 10-nanometer process, featuring 6 large cores and 4 small cores, totaling 10 cores and 16 threads. It has an L2 cache of 9.5MB and a smart cache of 20 MB. The standard operating frequency is 2.5 GHz, with a maximum operating frequency of 4.7 GHz, and a power consumption of 65W.
Core i5-14490F, also unreleased, utilizes a 10-nanometer process, with 6 large cores and 4 small cores, totaling 10 cores and 16 threads. It has an L2 cache of 9.5MB and a smart cache of 20 MB. The standard operating frequency is 2.5 GHz, with a maximum operating frequency of 5.0 GHz, and a power consumption of 65W. The suggested retail price is currently unknown.
Core i5-13490F was released on February 10, 2023. It employs a 10-nanometer process, featuring 6 large cores and 4 small cores, totaling 10 cores and 16 threads. It has an L2 cache of 9.5MB and a smart cache of 24 MB. The standard operating frequency is 2.5 GHz, with a maximum operating frequency of 4.8 GHz, and a power consumption of 65W. The suggested retail price is $235.
The main difference between Core i5-14490F and Core i5-14400F is a 0.3GHz higher maximum operating frequency compared to the previous generation Core i5-13490F, and a 0.2GHz increase over Core i5-13490F. The smart cache is 4MB lower, with no significant differences in other aspects, making the comparison somewhat awkward.
Certainly, in this scenario, expecting Core i5-14490F’s performance to be exceptionally impressive is not feasible. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that Core i5-14490F’s performance should meet the needs of most users for daily applications.
Therefore, evaluating Core i5-14490F and whether it’s worth purchasing will depend on the price. If the price is right and offers good value for money, other concerns can be overlooked.
There is currently no leaked information regarding the price of this processor. Based on experience, it is expected that the price of Core i5-14490F will be slightly higher than that of Core i5-14400F.
As for the official and complete specifications and the final price of the Core i5-14490F, there is no need to wait long. In the coming days, it will be released alongside several other 14th-generation Core processors, revealing the ultimate answers soon.
It’s worth adding that Intel’s customized versions for the Chinese market extend beyond the “Core i5-XX490F,” including a higher-performance “Core i7-XX790F” series, such as Core i7-13790F (Image 4). The question of whether there will be a Core i7-14790F is also noteworthy.
There are currently no relevant leaks in the market, but the possibility is significant. The latest updates will be shared promptly, so stay tuned for further developments.
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