Recently, photos and details of the Intel Core i5-14490F processor were disclosed by @wxnod, highlighting its technical specifications. This processor features a 10-core, 16-thread configuration (6 Performance cores and 4 Efficiency cores) and achieves a maximum frequency of 5.1 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14490F is part of Intel's exclusive "black box" product line, primarily aimed at the Chinese market. This model appears to be a successor to the Intel Core i5-13490F, currently priced at roughly $190
In terms of basic specifications, the i5-14490F has a base frequency of 2.5 GHz and a maximum core frequency of 5.0 GHz, with a base Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 65W. This represents a slight increase over the i5-14400's specifications. The processor shows a 300 MHz frequency enhancement compared to the i5-14400F and a 400 MHz increase over the Core i5-13490F, suggesting a notable improvement in performance. It's currently unclear whether the i5-14490F will be released globally or remain exclusive to the Asia-Pacific region. Intel's "black box" CPUs are typically marketed in China and are known for their cost-effectiveness compared to equivalent i5/i7 models in other markets.
