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90%
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91%
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Intel Core i5-14400

32,115 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc B570

20,556 Benchmark Score
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The Intel Core i5-14400 and Intel Arc B570 pairing represents a balanced mid-range desktop configuration that targets 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming, productivity, and content creation. The CPU holds an 82nd percentile rank among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all graphics cards, resulting in a combined 74th percentile build. Benchmark data indicates a well-matched duo where the processor's strong multi-threaded performance complements the graphics card's capable rasterization and compute throughput. Notably, there are no measured FPS rows in the database for this exact combination; all frame rate discussions are therefore estimates derived from synthetic benchmark scores and component percentiles.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core i5-14400?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: What is the memory configuration and interface of the Intel Arc B570?

A: The Intel Arc B570 comes with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It connects via a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400 compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-14400 has an average benchmark score of 32115, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32121, showing a delta of 0 percent. It edges out the Intel Core i7-13705H by 0.1 percent and trails the Intel Core i9-11900 by 0.3 percent.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and its closest competitor?

A: The Intel Arc B570 holds a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with the Arc B570 scoring 20556 versus 20534, a delta of 0.1 percent.

Q: What is the process node and die size for each component?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die. The Intel Arc B570 uses TSMC's 5 nm process and has a die size of 272 mm².

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory, and what is its TDP?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14400 supports ECC memory. Its thermal design power (TDP) is rated at 65 W.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for the GPU?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has a TDP of 150 W, and the suggested PSU for a system with this card is 450 W.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14400 and Intel Arc B570 reveal a pairing that is strong in CPU-centric tasks and respectable in GPU-bound workloads. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32115 places it in the 82nd percentile of all processors, a figure that underscores its capability in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications. In Cinebench R23, the processor achieves a multi-core score of 21315 and a single-core score of 3009, indicating robust scaling across its 10 cores and 16 threads. The Geekbench scores of 9807 (multi-core) and 1905 (single-core) confirm this trend, with the multi-core result showing a roughly 5.1x improvement over the single-core score, which points to efficient utilization of its hybrid architecture.

The GPU, meanwhile, posts an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile. In 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), the Arc B570 scores 2649, while its Geekbench Vulkan score is 96844 and OpenCL score is 83514. These figures suggest that the GPU is better optimized for Vulkan and compute workloads than for pure DX12 rasterization, a pattern that is common in Intel's graphics architecture. The PassMark G3D score of 14195 and GPU Compute score of 7281 further illustrate that the card's raw rendering power is solid but not exceptional, aligning with its mid-tier percentile ranking.

The combined percentile for this build is 74, which positions it ahead of many entry-level systems but below high-end configurations. Relative to rivals, the i5-14400's performance is virtually indistinguishable from the Intel Core i7-12800H, with a delta of 0 percent, and it is only 0.1 percent behind the Intel Core i7-13705H. On the GPU side, the Arc B570 sits within a narrow band of competitors: it is 0.1 percent faster than the RTX 3070 Mobile, 0.1 percent slower than the Intel Arc A750, and 0.5 percent faster than the AMD Radeon R9 M390X. This indicates that the pairing delivers a cohesive level of performance where neither component drastically outclasses the other.

Gaming Performance

The database contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i5-14400 combined with the Intel Arc B570, so the following frame rate expectations are estimated from the benchmark scores and component percentiles. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking in single-core tasks (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3009) ensures that it will not bottleneck most games at standard resolutions, as modern titles typically rely on 1-4 high-frequency cores. The GPU's 65th percentile, however, will be the primary determinant of frame rates, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2649 suggests it is suited for 1080p high-settings gaming and entry-level 1440p.

Given the GPU's PassMark DirectX 11 score of 118 and DirectX 12 score of 72, the Arc B570 is likely to perform better in older DX11 titles relative to DX12 ones, though the Vulkan API (Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844) appears to be a strength. For esports titles like Fortnite or Valorant, which are CPU-bound and light on GPU, the i5-14400's high single-thread performance should enable frame rates well above 144 FPS at 1080p. For AAA games, the 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p ultra settings, but at 1440p, the 160-bit bus and 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput may require lowering some settings to maintain 60 FPS.

The GPU's pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are modest figures that align with its mid-range positioning. In practice, this means that games with heavy post-processing or high-resolution textures will see frame rates drop more precipitously than those with simpler rendering loads. The 18 RT cores provide some ray tracing capability, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad score suggests that fully ray-traced scenes will be challenging at high resolutions. Users targeting 1080p with medium-to-high settings can expect a smooth experience, while 1440p users should focus on high settings with upscaling or reduced shadows and reflections.

Balance and Bottleneck

Data from the benchmark scores indicates a well-balanced pairing, with the CPU being the stronger component relative to its peers. The i5-14400's 82nd percentile versus the Arc B570's 65th percentile means that in CPU-light workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor, while in compute-heavy or multi-threaded tasks, the CPU will pull ahead. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 25080 and floating-point math score of 61549 demonstrate significant headroom for non-gaming workloads, whereas the GPU's PassMark GPU compute score of 7281 is comparatively lower, suggesting that compute tasks like physics simulations or AI inference will be GPU-limited.

In gaming, the bottleneck will shift depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's single-core strength (Geekbench single-core score of 1905) is sufficient to feed the GPU, but the Arc B570's moderate rasterization power means it will likely be the bottleneck in most titles, especially those with high scene complexity. At 1440p, the GPU's 65th percentile becomes even more dominant as the limiting factor, with the CPU's 82nd percentile providing ample margin. Conversely, in productivity applications like video encoding or 3D rendering, the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads will be the workhorse, and the GPU's compute abilities (OpenCL score of 83514) will assist in GPU-accelerated tasks but not to the same degree as the CPU's multithreaded performance.

The FPS scaling evidence, though estimated, supports this analysis: the GPU's 3DMark score of 2649 is modest, and its nearest rival, the RTX 3070 Mobile, is a known 1440p-capable card, suggesting the Arc B570 will perform similarly but with less headroom. The CPU's nearest rival, the i7-12800H, is a mobile chip that often pairs with discrete GPUs in laptops, further indicating that the i5-14400 is not a bottleneck in this configuration. Overall, the build is balanced for its intended use case, with the CPU offering more headroom for future upgrades or productivity tasks than the GPU.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400 is built on the Raptor Lake architecture (codename Raptor Lake-R) using Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die. It features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a 20 MB shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a mid-range desktop chip. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it includes ECC memory support, a feature that is valuable for entry-level workstations. It interfaces via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and it includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, which provides a fallback for troubleshooting or office tasks without a discrete GPU.

Benchmark results highlight the i5-14400's strengths in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 is strong for a 65 W TDP part, and the PassMark multithread score of 25080 confirms its ability to handle parallel tasks. The single-core performance is also competitive, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1905 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3009, positioning it well for daily responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. The PassMark data compression score of 314995 and data encryption score of 16731 indicate that the CPU excels at archival and security tasks, while the floating-point math score of 61549 and integer math score of 82017 show robust arithmetic throughput for scientific and financial computing.

The CPU's percentile rank of 82 places it in the upper echelon of processors, and its nearest rivals include high-end mobile chips like the i7-12800H and i7-13705H, as well as the desktop i9-11900. The delta of 0 percent versus the i7-12800H suggests that the i5-14400 offers performance comparable to a previous-generation mobile i7, which confirms its efficiency. The PassMark single-thread score of 3741 is particularly notable, as it outpaces many older desktop CPUs and ensures that the i5-14400 will not feel sluggish in everyday use. For real workloads, this translates to fast compile times for software developers, smooth video editing timelines, and responsive multitasking.

Who Should Build It

This build is best suited for gamers who prioritize 1080p high-refresh-rate play and are willing to adjust settings for 1440p. The CPU's 82nd percentile and the GPU's 65th percentile mean that a user can expect strong performance in esports titles at 1080p, with the i5-14400's single-core score of 3741 (PassMark) ensuring high frame rates. For AAA games, the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p ultra, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2649 indicates that 1440p will require medium-high settings. Gamers on a budget who want to play at 1080p without compromising on quality will find this pairing adequate.

Content creators and software developers will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 and PassMark multithread score of 25080 make the i5-14400 suitable for video editing, 3D rendering, and code compilation, where the 10 cores and 16 threads can be fully utilized. The GPU's compute score of 7281 (PassMark) and OpenCL score of 83514 provide acceleration for GPU-accelerated effects in Adobe Premiere or Blender, though the CPU will handle most heavy lifting. Students and small business users will find the build capable for office productivity, with the CPU's single-thread performance ensuring snappy application launches and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 serving as a backup.

For those who do not game but need a workstation-class CPU, the i5-14400's ECC memory support and 65 W TDP make it an attractive option for entry-level servers or research workstations. The GPU, while not necessary for such tasks, can aid in parallel computing workloads like data analysis or machine learning inference, where its 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is useful. Overall, the build is a versatile mid-range option that prioritizes CPU performance, making it ideal for users who need a responsive system for both gaming and productivity without the cost of a high-end GPU.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the i5-14400's PassMark single-thread score of 3741 and Geekbench single-core score of 1905 will drive high frame rates in CPU-bound titles, while the Arc B570's 65th percentile should push well above 60 FPS in most games at high settings. The GPU's 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate helps maintain smooth rendering in fast-paced scenes, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2649 suggests that 1440p high-refresh gaming is out of reach for demanding titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315, provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming. The GPU's 18 RT cores and Vulkan score of 96844 may assist with hardware encoding, though the 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU limit overclocking headroom. Streamers can expect stable performance at 1080p60 using x264 encoding, with minor FPS impact on the GPU.

Video editing: In applications like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, the i5-14400's PassMark multithread score of 25080 and data compression score of 314995 will handle timeline scrubbing and export encoding efficiently. The Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K proxy editing, and its OpenCL score of 83514 supports GPU-accelerated effects. The CPU will be the primary workhorse, with the GPU assisting in rendering previews.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 is competitive for CPU-based rendering in Blender or V-Ray, where the 10 cores will scale well. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) provide acceleration for GPU renderers, though the 65th percentile means it is not a top-tier renderer. For production work, the CPU is the stronger component, with the GPU offering moderate acceleration.

Software development: The i5-14400's high single-thread score (Geekbench 1905) and multi-thread score (Geekbench 9807) make it ideal for code compilation and testing. The 20 MB L3 cache reduces latency for repeated builds, and the 65 W TDP keeps power draw low during long compile sessions. The GPU is less relevant here, but its Vulkan score of 96844 can aid in graphics debugging or running local AI models.

Student and office work: For productivity suites, web browsing, and spreadsheet tasks, the i5-14400's single-thread performance is more than adequate, and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 can handle basic display output if the Arc B570 is not needed. The CPU's 82nd percentile ensures smooth multitasking, while the 65 W TDP allows for compact cooling solutions. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM is overkill for office tasks but future-proofs the system for occasional media creation.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-14400 CPU with the Intel Arc B570 GPU. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake Refresh processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with a 65 W TDP and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. The GPU is Intel's Battlemage (Arc 5) generation card, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture with 2304 shading units, 18 RT cores, and 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus. The combined percentile of 74 indicates that this build outperforms roughly three-quarters of all possible configurations in the database, making it a solid mid-tier option.

The CPU's 82nd percentile is the standout feature, placing it in the top quintile of processors, while the GPU's 65th percentile is respectable but not exceptional. This asymmetry suggests that the build is CPU-heavy, which is advantageous for productivity but means that gaming performance will be capped by the GPU. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $221, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 219 USD, positioning this as a value-oriented pairing for users who want a capable desktop without premium component costs. The build's overall tier is upper-mid-range, suitable for 1080p gaming and moderate content creation.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14400 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support for workstation tasks. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, meaning the GPU will operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds, which is sufficient for its bandwidth needs. The 65 W TDP of the CPU and the 150 W TDP of the GPU, with a suggested PSU of 450 W, leave little headroom for overclocking or adding power-hungry peripherals, so a PSU upgrade is advisable before adding more components.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU's 82nd percentile provides ample headroom for a more powerful graphics card. The Arc B570's nearest rival, the RTX 3070 Mobile, suggests that a desktop RTX 4060 or similar would be a logical step up, but users must ensure the PSU can handle the additional power draw. Alternatively, adding more memory or faster DDR5 modules could improve performance in memory-sensitive tasks, given the CPU's dual-channel memory bus. The socket is likely at the end of its lifecycle with the 14th Gen series, so future CPU upgrades would require a new motherboard, but the current platform is sufficient for several years of use.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (generation Battlemage, Arc 5) using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with 18 RT cores for hardware ray tracing. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective), yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s across a 160-bit bus. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory is a notable capacity for this class, though the narrower bus limits bandwidth compared to higher-end cards.

Benchmark scores show that the Arc B570 is a capable mid-range GPU, with a PassMark G3D score of 14195 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 is significantly higher than the OpenCL score of 83514, indicating that the architecture is well-optimized for Vulkan games and compute workloads. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 118 is higher than the DirectX 12 score of 72, which is an unusual inversion and suggests that older DX11 titles may run better than newer DX12 ones, while the DirectX 9 score of 164 and DirectX 10 score of 65 reflect varying API efficiencies.

The GPU's 65th percentile and average benchmark score of 20556 place it in a tight cluster with the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, with deltas of 0.1 percent or less. This means that for rasterization, the Arc B570 is competitive with mid-range cards from previous generations. The 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) throughput are solid for compute tasks, and the 18 RT cores provide entry-level ray tracing, though the 3DMark Steel Nomad score suggests that heavy RT workloads will be limited. The 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU are modest, making this GPU easy to integrate into a variety of systems, and its dual-slot design with a 1x 8-pin connector is straightforward.