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Intel Core i5-14400

32,115 Benchmark Score

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# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i5-14400 and AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT pairing presents a system where the CPU and GPU occupy different performance tiers, creating a distinct bottleneck profile. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 86th percentile among all graphics cards. This 4-percentage-point gap indicates that the graphics card is marginally stronger relative to its own competitive field than the processor is relative to its field, suggesting that in most gaming scenarios the CPU will be the limiting factor at lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes the constraint at higher resolutions.

The CPU's multi-threaded throughput is substantial for a mainstream desktop part, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 and a single-core score of 3009. The single-core performance is particularly relevant for gaming, as many game engines rely heavily on single-threaded execution. The Geekbench single-core score of 1905 further confirms that the i5-14400 delivers strong per-thread performance, which helps mitigate CPU bottlenecks in titles that are not well-optimized for many cores. However, the PassMark single-thread score of 3741 and the PassMark physics score of 1396 suggest that the processor's peak per-core capability, while solid, is not in the top tier of desktop CPUs.

The GPU's raw compute resources are extensive, with 5120 shading units and 128 ROPs delivering a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 720.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 23.04 TFLOPS places the RX 6900 XT firmly in the high-end graphics segment. The 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth over a 256-bit bus provides ample data throughput for 1440p and 4K gaming, where the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the dominant factors. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance will frequently be the bottleneck, particularly in esports titles that can generate very high frame rates; at 4K, the GPU's compute and memory subsystem will be the primary limiter, and the CPU will have sufficient headroom.

The combined percentile of 84 for this pairing indicates that, as a system, it outperforms roughly 84% of all desktop configurations in the database. The FPS scaling between the CPU and GPU is not directly measured for this exact combination, as the data pack contains no measured FPS rows for this pairing. Based on the benchmark scores, however, the balance is reasonably even: the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads can feed the GPU's 5120 shaders adequately in most modern titles, but in CPU-intensive simulations or heavily threaded games, the i5-14400's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory bus may become limiting factors.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-14400 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 and a single-core score of 3009. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 8952 and single-core is 1263. The R15 results show a multi-core score of 2148 and single-core of 303. These Cinebench figures indicate that the processor scales well with thread count, achieving roughly a 7x improvement from single-core to multi-core in R23, which is consistent with its 10-core, 16-thread configuration. The Geekbench multi-core score of 9807 and single-core score of 1905 reinforce the CPU's balanced performance profile.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into specialized workloads. The data compression score of 314995 and data encryption score of 16731 show strong integer throughput, while the floating point math score of 61549 and integer math score of 82017 indicate robust arithmetic capability. The extended instructions score of 19816 suggests that the CPU handles SIMD workloads efficiently. The find prime numbers score of 80 is notably low, which is typical for this benchmark and not indicative of a weakness. The multithread score of 25080 and single-thread score of 3741 place the i5-14400 in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32115.

The GPU's benchmark results are equally revealing. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4079 places the RX 6900 XT in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The Geekbench compute scores are strong: OpenCL 187673, Vulkan 148525, and Metal 177021. The PassMark G3D score of 26732 and G2D score of 1055 show that the GPU excels in 3D rendering while maintaining adequate 2D performance. The PassMark GPU compute score of 14547 indicates strong general-purpose compute capability, which benefits non-gaming workloads such as video encoding and machine learning inference.

The nearest rival data places the CPU within a narrow band. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121 (0% delta), the Core i7-13705H scores 32076 (0.1% delta), the Core i5-14450HX scores 32040 (0.2% delta), and the Core i9-11900 scores 32226 (-0.3% delta). This clustering shows that the i5-14400 performs essentially at parity with these mobile and older desktop parts, despite being a lower-tier desktop SKU. For the GPU, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX scores 51790 (-1.6% delta), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001 (1.9% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957 (2% delta), and the Intel Arc A550M scores 49737 (2.4% delta). The RX 6900 XT's average benchmark score of 50951 sits between these rivals, demonstrating that it remains competitive with newer and older hardware alike.

The combined picture shows a system that is well above average but not at the extreme high end. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile combine to a system percentile of 84, which is a strong result for a desktop build. The CPU is not the fastest available, but it is fast enough to avoid severely limiting the GPU in most workloads.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14400 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU itself, which is forward-looking for storage and GPU connectivity. The processor's TDP is 65 watts, making it a power-efficient choice that does not require an aggressive cooling solution. The socket and platform are mature, with the Raptor Lake architecture being a refresh of the earlier Raptor Lake design.

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT has a TDP of 300 watts and requires a suggested power supply of 700 watts. The card uses two 8-pin power connectors and occupies a triple-slot width. Its dimensions are 267 mm in length, 120 mm in height, and 50 mm in width, which requires a case with adequate clearance. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though the GPU will operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds. The power supply requirement of 700 watts combined with the CPU's 65-watt TDP leaves substantial headroom for the rest of the system, including drives, fans, and peripherals.

A sensible next upgrade path depends on the user's priorities. For gaming, the GPU could be replaced with a newer model when available, but the RX 6900 XT's 86th percentile standing means it will remain relevant for several years. For CPU-bound workloads, upgrading to a higher-core-count Socket 1700 processor would be straightforward, as the platform supports the full Raptor Lake range. The DDR4/DDR5 memory support means that users can choose their memory technology based on budget and availability, though the dual-channel bus limits memory bandwidth compared to high-end platforms. The ECC memory support is a notable feature for workstation use, as it allows error correction in memory-intensive applications. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback display output and hardware video decoding, which is useful for troubleshooting or office tasks when the discrete GPU is not needed.

The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support is a significant advantage for future storage upgrades, as NVMe SSDs using PCIe Gen 5 can achieve higher sequential read and write speeds than PCIe Gen 4 drives. However, the GPU's PCIe 4.0 interface does not bottleneck the RX 6900 XT, as the card's bandwidth requirements are well within PCIe 4.0 x16 capabilities. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache on the CPU is adequate for gaming and productivity, though it is smaller than the cache on higher-end Raptor Lake parts.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The combination of the i5-14400's single-core score of 3009 in Cinebench R23 and the RX 6900 XT's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4079 suggests strong performance at 1080p and 1440p with high refresh rates. The CPU's single-thread performance will support frame rates above 144 FPS in many titles, while the GPU's 23.04 TFLOPS of FP32 compute ensures that graphical settings can be set to high or ultra without significant frame rate drops.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads provide enough parallelism to handle game encoding and streaming software simultaneously, though the lack of dedicated hardware encoding on the GPU (the RX 6900 XT has no tensor cores or dedicated encoder units listed) means that software encoding via the CPU will be the primary option. The PassMark multithread score of 25080 indicates that the CPU can handle encoding workloads while gaming, but users may need to adjust quality settings to avoid frame drops.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 9807 show that the CPU can handle video editing timelines with multiple tracks and effects. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are beneficial for GPU-accelerated effects and rendering, while the PassMark GPU compute score of 14547 supports hardware-accelerated processing in compatible software.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-core performance is adequate for CPU-based rendering, with the PassMark floating point math score of 61549 indicating strong FP32 throughput. The GPU's FP32 compute of 23.04 TFLOPS and its 5120 shading units make it a capable GPU renderer for applications that support RDNA 2.0 architecture, though the lack of RT cores (the card has 80 RT cores, but no tensor cores) means ray-traced workloads will rely on the RT cores present.

Software development: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with the PassMark data compression score of 314995 and integer math score of 82017, provide solid compilation and code analysis performance. The ECC memory support is a plus for long-running build servers or development workstations where data integrity is critical.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-core performance of 3741 in PassMark single-thread and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 provide a responsive experience for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The GPU's 2D performance (PassMark G2D score of 1055) is sufficient for multiple monitors, though the triple-slot cooler and 300-watt TDP are overkill for this use case. The system is far more powerful than needed for office tasks, but it will handle any student workload without issue.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 84, meaning this system outperforms approximately 84% of all desktop configurations in the database.

Q: How does the Core i5-14400 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-14400 has an average benchmark score of 32115. It is 0% behind the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121), 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13705H (32076), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14450HX (32040), and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226).

Q: How does the Radeon RX 6900 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6900 XT has an average benchmark score of 50951. It is 1.6% behind the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (51790), 1.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001), 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (49957), and 2.4% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (49737).

Q: What memory types does the Core i5-14400 support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. It also supports ECC memory, which is unusual for a mainstream desktop processor.

Q: What is the power supply requirement for this build?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 300 watts and requires a suggested power supply of 700 watts. The CPU has a TDP of 65 watts, so the total system power draw is well within the 700-watt recommendation.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RX 6900 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the i5-14400 includes Intel UHD Graphics 730, which provides a fallback display output and basic 2D acceleration when the discrete GPU is not installed or is disabled.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i5-14400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, so all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4079 and the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3009, the system should deliver high frame rates in most modern titles at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 23.04 TFLOPS and its pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s indicate strong rasterization performance, which translates to high FPS in traditional rasterized games. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance will be the primary factor in achieving frame rates above 200 FPS in esports titles, while the GPU will be the limiting factor in graphically intensive AAA games.

At 1440p, the GPU's 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB of VRAM will support high texture quality and anti-aliasing settings without exceeding memory capacity. The CPU's 20 MB of L3 cache and 10 cores will handle game logic and physics adequately, though heavily threaded titles may see some CPU limitation. At 4K, the GPU will be the dominant bottleneck, and the CPU will have sufficient headroom to avoid constraining performance. The RX 6900 XT's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it can handle 4K gaming at medium to high settings in most titles, with lower frame rates in the most demanding games.

Ray-traced performance will depend on the game's implementation and the GPU's 80 RT cores. The RX 6900 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing features, but the lack of tensor cores means that DLSS-style upscaling is not available. FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) may be used in compatible games to boost frame rates, but the data pack does not specify FSR support. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 113 and DirectX 11 score of 279 indicate that the GPU is well-optimized for modern graphics APIs.

# Who Should Build It

This system is well-suited for gamers who play at 1440p or 4K and want high to ultra settings. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for high-resolution textures and modern game assets, while the CPU's single-core performance of 3009 in Cinebench R23 ensures that frame rates remain high in CPU-bound scenarios. Gamers who prioritize high refresh rates at 1080p will also benefit, though the CPU will be the limiting factor in the most CPU-intensive titles.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or graphic design will find this build capable. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 and the GPU's PassMark GPU compute score of 14547 support accelerated rendering and effects processing. The 16 GB of VRAM is particularly useful for large 3D scenes or high-resolution video timelines, as it reduces the need to swap data to system memory. The ECC memory support on the CPU is a bonus for professionals who require data integrity in long rendering jobs.

Software developers who compile large codebases will appreciate the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, as well as the PassMark integer math score of 82017, which indicates strong integer performance for code compilation and static analysis. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support allows for fast NVMe storage, reducing build and test times. Students and office workers will find the system vastly overqualified, but the integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is removed or fails. Small business workstations that run virtualization or database workloads will benefit from the CPU's multi-threading and the GPU's compute capability, though the 300-watt GPU TDP may be excessive for office environments.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-14400, a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, with the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, a high-end graphics card from the Radeon RX 6000 series. The CPU uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node from Intel, while the GPU uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture on a 7 nm process node from TSMC. The system's combined percentile is 84, placing it above the vast majority of desktop configurations in the database.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 32115 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 50951 together form a balanced system where neither component is severely mismatched. The CPU is a mainstream desktop part with a 65-watt TDP, while the GPU is a high-end part with a 300-watt TDP, making the GPU the dominant power consumer. The overall tier of this build is upper-midrange to high-end, with the GPU contributing more to the system's performance ranking than the CPU. The build is suitable for gaming, content creation, and productivity workloads, with the GPU providing the majority of the raw compute throughput and the CPU offering solid multi-threaded performance.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400 is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It operates on the Intel Socket 1700 platform and is manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, providing a wide frequency range for both idle and load scenarios. The TDP is 65 watts, making it a power-efficient choice for a desktop CPU.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration provides low-latency access to frequently used data, which is important for gaming and productivity workloads. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, as well as ECC memory, offering flexibility in memory selection. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes from the CPU enables high-bandwidth connections to GPUs and NVMe storage.

The benchmark scores reflect a well-rounded processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 and single-core score of 3009 show strong performance in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Geekbench multi-core score of 9807 and single-core score of 1905 are consistent with this profile. The PassMark scores reveal specific strengths: data compression (314995), data encryption (16731), extended instructions (19816), floating point math (61549), integer math (82017), multithread (25080), physics (1396), random string sorting (32346), and single-thread (3741). These results indicate that the CPU handles a wide range of tasks efficiently, from arithmetic-heavy scientific computing to data-intensive enterprise applications.

The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32115, places it in a competitive position. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, 0% delta), Intel Core i7-13705H (32076, 0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-14450HX (32040, 0.2% delta), and Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, -0.3% delta). This clustering shows that the i5-14400 delivers performance comparable to higher-tier mobile and older desktop parts, making it a strong value in the desktop market.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is a high-end graphics card based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, using the Navi 21 chip manufactured on a 7 nm process node by TSMC. The chip contains 26,800 million transistors on a die size of 520 mm², with a transistor density of 51.5M per mm². The GPU has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units, along with 80 ray tracing cores. It does not have tensor cores, as those are specific to NVIDIA's architecture.

The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 1825 MHz, with a boost clock of 2250 MHz and a game clock of 2015 MHz. The pixel rate is 288.0 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 720.0 GTexel/s, indicating high fill rates for rasterization. The FP32 performance is 23.04 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance of 46.08 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

The GPU's benchmark results show strong performance across various tests. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4079 and the Geekbench compute scores (OpenCL 187673, Vulkan 148525, Metal 177021) demonstrate robust compute capability. The PassMark G3D score of 26732 and G2D score of 1055 show excellent 3D rendering performance with adequate 2D acceleration. The PassMark GPU compute score of 14547 indicates strong general-purpose compute performance for non-gaming workloads. The DirectX scores (12: 113, 11: 279, 10: 167, 9: 268) confirm compatibility with a wide range of graphics APIs.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50951, places it in the high-end segment. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (51790, -1.6% delta), AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001, 1.9% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (49957, 2% delta), and Intel Arc A550M (49737, 2.4% delta). The RX 6900 XT outperforms the RX Vega 64 and RTX 5070 Ti, while trailing the CMP 50HX slightly. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern games and applications. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x USB Type-C, providing flexible monitor connectivity. The card's TDP is 300 watts, requiring a suggested power supply of 700 watts, and it uses two 8-pin power connectors with a triple-slot cooler design.

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