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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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Intel Core i5-14400

32,115 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

15,199 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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The Intel Core i5-14400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a desktop build that lands in the 70th combined percentile for all system configurations. This pairing offers a strong CPU foundation with a GPU that sits near the middle of the pack, creating a system that excels at productivity and 1080p gaming while showing clear limits at higher resolutions. The data shows a processor that outperforms its direct rivals in most multithreaded tasks, combined with a graphics card that trades blows with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 and the older GeForce RTX 2060. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, this build is a capable contender. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3741 places it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, ensuring that the processor will not be the limiting factor in most esports and competitive titles. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 11857, while only in the 57th percentile for all GPUs, is sufficient to drive high frame rates at lower settings in most games. The data suggests that for titles like Counter-Strike or Valorant, the system should push well past 144 FPS at 1080p with competitive settings, though the exact figures are not measured.

Streaming and content creation are where this build shows its strength. The i5-14400's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21315 puts it significantly ahead of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-12800H which scores 32121 on average benchmark score. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming, and the PassMark multithread score of 25080 indicates strong parallel processing capability. The RTX 3050 OEM's dedicated NVENC encoder, implied by its GeForce 30-series architecture, offloads the streaming workload from the CPU, though this is not explicitly measured in the provided benchmarks.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve benefits from the combination of a strong CPU and a GPU with DirectX 12 Ultimate support. The CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 16731 and extended instructions score of 19816 show robust processing power for codec-heavy workloads. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth provides enough capacity for 1080p and some 1440p editing timelines. The system's 70th combined percentile suggests it handles these tasks comfortably, though 4K editing with heavy effects would push the GPU to its limits.

3D rendering workloads favor the CPU heavily in this pairing. The i5-14400's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 8952 and R15 multicore score of 2148 indicate strong performance for CPU-based rendering engines like Blender's Cycles or V-Ray. The GPU's FP32 performance of 8.087 TFLOPS is modest for GPU rendering, placing it below dedicated workstation cards. For hobbyist 3D artists working on moderate complexity scenes, the CPU will carry the bulk of the rendering load, while the GPU handles viewport navigation and simple preview renders.

Software development is a clear strength for this build. The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 82017 and floating point math score of 61549 demonstrate fast compilation times and efficient code execution. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache provides quick access to frequently used data, speeding up iterative builds. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking means developer tools like IDEs, compilers, and virtual machines will run smoothly. The GPU is largely irrelevant for most development tasks, so its mid-tier performance does not hinder this use case.

Student and office work is handled with ease by this configuration. The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 1905 and multicore score of 9807 ensure snappy responsiveness in productivity suites like Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is ever disabled, though the RTX 3050 OEM will handle any light graphics work. For multitasking across dozens of browser tabs, spreadsheets, and document editors, the 16 threads and 65W TDP make this an efficient and capable workstation for academic or business environments.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks paint a picture of a processor that punches above its weight class. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21315 places the i5-14400 in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 32115 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, which scores 32121 with a 0% delta. The CPU also edges out the Intel Core i7-13705H, which has an average score of 32076 and a 0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i5-14450HX, which scores 32040 with a 0.2% delta. The only rival the i5-14400 trails is the Intel Core i9-11900, which scores 32226, a -0.3% delta, a negligible difference.

The GPU benchmarks show a more modest standing. The RTX 3050 OEM's PassMark G3D score of 11857 and average benchmark score of 15199 place it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600, which scores 15171 with a 0.2% delta, meaning the RTX 3050 OEM is essentially tied with a newer, more modern card. The GPU also matches the AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics, which scores 15270 with a -0.5% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which scores 15283 with a -0.5% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 scores 15290 with a -0.6% delta, so all four rivals are within a fraction of a percent of each other.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU is the dominant performer. The i5-14400 sits at the 82nd percentile while the GPU sits at the 57th percentile, and the combined system percentile is 70. This indicates that the CPU is significantly stronger than the GPU, and in most workloads the GPU will be the limiting factor. The data suggests that this is a CPU-first build, where the processor's capabilities outshine the graphics card's mid-range performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA106 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process with 12,000 million transistors on a 276 mm² die. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p gaming with high textures, but the 128-bit bus width limits performance at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth becomes critical.

Clock speeds are set at a base of 1515 MHz and a boost of 1755 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective. The GPU has 2304 shading units, 72 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation pipelines. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 56.16 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 126.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 8.087 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 8.087 TFLOPS (1:1) are modest by modern standards, placing this card firmly in the entry-level to mid-range segment.

For ray tracing, the RTX 3050 OEM includes 18 RT cores and 72 tensor cores. The RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes features like DirectX Raytracing and Variable Rate Shading. However, the low FP32 throughput of 8.087 TFLOPS means ray tracing performance will be limited, and users should expect to use DLSS or lower resolutions to maintain playable frame rates in ray-traced titles. The tensor cores provide DLSS support, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported games.

The benchmark scores reflect this mid-tier positioning. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 58 is notably lower than the DirectX 11 score of 86, suggesting that the GPU struggles with modern graphics APIs. The DirectX 10 score of 61 and DirectX 9 score of 137 show that older APIs run relatively better, but the low PassMark G3D score of 11857 indicates overall 3D performance is only average. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 60740 and Vulkan score of 57103 are more respectable, indicating the GPU handles compute workloads better than traditional graphics rendering.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p resolution with medium to high settings will find this build suitable. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking ensures no bottleneck in CPU-bound titles, while the GPU's 57th percentile ranking allows for smooth gameplay in most AAA games at 1080p. Esports enthusiasts playing competitive shooters will benefit from the high single-thread performance of the CPU, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in titles like CS:GO or Overwatch. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p textures, but users should not expect to max out every game.

Content creators working with video, photos, and audio will appreciate the CPU's strong multithreaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21315 and PassMark multithread score of 25080 indicate that rendering timelines, exporting videos, and batch processing images will be fast and efficient. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p video editing and moderate 1440p work, but 4K editing with multiple layers and effects will strain the system.

Software developers and programmers will find this build nearly ideal. The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 82017 and data compression score of 314995 demonstrate fast compilation and data processing capabilities. The 16 threads allow for running multiple virtual machines, containers, or build agents simultaneously. The GPU is less relevant for development, but the system's overall 70th combined percentile means it handles everything from embedded development to full-stack web development with ease.

Students and small business users running office applications, web browsing, and light multitasking will find this system more than capable. The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 1905 ensures responsive application launches and smooth UI interactions. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a backup display output if the discrete GPU encounters issues. For small business workstations running accounting software, CRM tools, or data analysis in spreadsheets, this build offers reliable performance without excessive power consumption, given the 65W CPU TDP and 130W GPU TDP.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows that the GPU is the limiting factor in most gaming and graphics workloads. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile while the GPU sits at the 57th percentile, a 25-point gap that indicates significant imbalance. In CPU-bound games at lower resolutions, the i5-14400's strong single-thread performance will push frame rates high, but the GPU will cap performance in GPU-bound scenarios. The PassMark G3D score of 11857 is roughly 37% of the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 25080, illustrating the disparity in raw processing power.

In productivity workloads that rely on the CPU, the GPU is largely irrelevant, and the system performs at the level of the CPU's 82nd percentile. However, in GPU-accelerated applications like video encoding or 3D rendering, the GPU's 57th percentile ranking becomes the bottleneck. The PassMark GPU compute score of 5779 is relatively low, meaning compute-heavy tasks like machine learning inference or physics simulations will be slow.

The FPS scaling in games, estimated from the benchmark scores, follows a predictable pattern. At 1080p, the CPU's 3741 PassMark single-thread score ensures high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU's 11857 G3D score limits overall FPS to what the GPU can render. At 1440p, the GPU becomes even more of a bottleneck, as the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are insufficient for high-resolution textures and effects. At 4K, the GPU is severely underpowered, and users would need to significantly lower settings to achieve playable frame rates.

The CPU's TDP of 65W and the GPU's TDP of 130W create a balanced power envelope, but the performance gap between the two components is the primary bottleneck. Users upgrading from a weaker CPU would see minimal gains in GPU-bound games, while users upgrading from a weaker GPU would see significant improvements in all graphics workloads. The system's 70th combined percentile reflects this imbalance, sitting between the CPU's 82nd and the GPU's 57th percentiles.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400 better than the Intel Core i7-12800H?

A: The i5-14400 has an average benchmark score of 32115, while the i7-12800H scores 32121 with a 0% delta. The two processors are essentially tied in overall performance, making them direct equivalents.

Q: How does the RTX 3050 OEM compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7600?

A: The RTX 3050 OEM has an average benchmark score of 15199, while the RX 7600 scores 15171 with a 0.2% delta. The RTX 3050 OEM is slightly ahead, though the difference is negligible.

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance?

A: The i5-14400 achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3009 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1905, placing it in the 82nd percentile for all CPUs.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 3050 OEM has 18 RT cores and 72 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Q: What is the total power draw of this build?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65W and the GPU has a TDP of 130W, with a suggested PSU of 300W for the GPU alone.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: No, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K gaming, and its 57th percentile ranking indicates it is best suited for 1080p.

Q: How much L3 cache does the CPU have?

A: The i5-14400 has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400 is a desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, representing the Core 14th Gen series. It features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm², and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support included.

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 fast access to frequently used data, which is critical for gaming and productivity tasks. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU, and it includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, providing a basic display output without a discrete GPU. The multiplier is locked, meaning overclocking is not supported, and the TDP is set at 65W.

Benchmark results show the i5-14400 excels in multithreaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21315 is particularly strong, and the PassMark multithread score of 25080 confirms its parallel processing capability. The PassMark data compression score of 314995 and data encryption score of 16731 indicate excellent performance for file archiving and security tasks. The PassMark floating point math score of 61549 and integer math score of 82017 demonstrate robust computational power for scientific and financial applications.

Single-thread performance is equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3009 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1905. The PassMark single-thread score of 3741 places the CPU in the 82nd percentile, ensuring snappy response in everyday tasks and high frame rates in games that rely on single-core performance. The PassMark physics score of 1396 and find prime numbers score of 80 are lower, indicating that the CPU is optimized for general-purpose workloads rather than specialized scientific computations.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-14400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, released in January 2024 with a launch MSRP of $221. The GPU is an 8 GB GDDR6 card based on the Ampere architecture, released in January 2022 and now end-of-life. The system occupies the 70th combined percentile, with the CPU at the 82nd percentile and the GPU at the 57th percentile.

The build represents a pairing of a high-mid-range CPU with an entry-level to mid-range GPU. This creates a system that is well-suited for productivity tasks, software development, and 1080p gaming, but it is not designed for high-resolution or high-refresh-rate gaming at maximum settings. The CPU's 65W TDP and the GPU's 130W TDP make this a relatively power-efficient configuration, suitable for standard desktop cases with adequate airflow.

The overall tier from the percentiles places this build in the upper-mid range of all systems, with the CPU providing the majority of the performance. The GPU's 57th percentile ranking is the weakest link, and users seeking higher gaming performance would need to upgrade the GPU first. The system is well-balanced for a general-purpose desktop, but it is not a gaming-focused powerhouse.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14400 uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This provides flexibility for users building on a budget, as they can choose between cheaper DDR4 memory or faster DDR5 memory. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU, ensuring compatibility with the latest high-speed storage and graphics cards. The 65W TDP means most standard air coolers and entry-level liquid coolers will suffice.

The RTX 3050 OEM uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots, though it will run at PCIe 4.0 speeds. The GPU has a 130W TDP and requires a 300W suggested PSU, which is easily met by most modern power supplies. The GPU uses a single 8-pin power connector and is a dual-slot design, measuring 242 mm in length and 112 mm in height, fitting into most mid-tower cases.

The most sensible next upgrade would be to replace the GPU with a higher-performing model. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking provides ample headroom for a more powerful graphics card, and the 65W TDP means the CPU will not bottleneck a mid-range or even high-end GPU. Users could also upgrade the CPU within the Socket 1700 platform, though the i5-14400's performance is already strong. Adding more RAM or faster DDR5 memory would also improve performance in memory-sensitive workloads, given the CPU's dual-channel memory support.

For storage, the PCIe Gen 5 support allows for the fastest NVMe SSDs, though PCIe 4.0 drives would also work without significant performance loss. The platform is mature and stable, with a wide range of compatible motherboards available. The end-of-life status of the RTX 3050 OEM means that driver support will eventually cease, so users planning for a long-term build should consider this when evaluating the upgrade path.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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