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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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93%

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Intel Core i5-14400

32,115 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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The Intel Core i5-14400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 form a desktop pairing that lands in the 78th combined percentile among all CPU+GPU combinations, indicating a system that sits comfortably above the median but below the absolute top tier. The CPU itself ranks in the 82nd percentile against all processors, while the GPU holds the 73rd percentile against all graphics cards, creating a pairing where the processor is proportionally stronger than the graphics card in their respective fields. This combination represents a high-end workstation or enthusiast gaming desktop where the 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake CPU provides ample compute throughput, and the 24 GB Ampere GPU offers massive memory capacity and rendering muscle, though the data shows no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400 is a desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². It contains 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 shared 20 MB L3 cache. This is not an unlocked multiplier part, so overclocking headroom is limited, but the stock clocks are already positioned for strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. The chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, and it includes ECC memory support, which makes it a viable option for reliability-sensitive workloads. Integrated UHD Graphics 730 is present, providing a basic display output fallback, but the system relies on the discrete RTX 3090 for any serious graphical work.

Benchmark data places this CPU at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32115. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 21315, while the single-core score is 3009, showing a ratio of roughly 7:1 between multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. This indicates the processor scales well with thread count, but it also maintains strong per-core efficiency, which matters for lightly threaded applications. Geekbench results show a multicore score of 9807 and a single-core score of 1905, reinforcing the same pattern. In Passmark tests, the multithread score is 25080, while single-thread scores reach 3741, with integer math at 82017, floating-point math at 61549, and extended instructions at 19816. Data compression scores 314995, while data encryption hits 16731, suggesting the chip handles encryption and compression workloads competently but not exceptionally. Prime number finding scores just 80, which is a low absolute number but reflects the nature of that test rather than a weakness. Random string sorting scores 32346, and physics simulation scores 1396.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i5-14400 sits within a tight cluster. It is exactly 0% away from the Intel Core i7-12800H (avg score 32121), meaning the two perform statistically identically on average. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13705H (avg score 32076), and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14450HX (avg score 32040). It trails the Intel Core i9-11900 by 0.3% (avg score 32226). These deltas are minuscule, so in real-world terms the i5-14400 matches or slightly edges out several higher-numbered laptop and desktop parts from previous generations, but it does not decisively beat them. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.70 GHz boost clock is well-suited for content creation workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, where the multicore scores translate directly into faster completion times. For gaming, the single-core score of 3009 in Cinebench R23 is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking most graphics cards, though the balance between CPU and GPU in this specific build requires closer examination.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s aggregate benchmark score of 32115 places it in the 82nd percentile, while the GPU’s average benchmark score of 27565 places it in the 73rd percentile. The combined system percentile is 78, which reflects a build that outperforms roughly three-quarters of all tracked configurations but falls short of the top quarter. The CPU’s strongest results come in multi-threaded tests, with Cinebench R23 multicore at 21315, Cinebench R20 multicore at 8952, and Cinebench R15 multicore at 2148. Single-thread scores are also respectable, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3009, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1263, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 303. In Geekbench, the multicore score of 9807 is notably higher than the single-core score of 1905, again confirming the multi-threaded strength.

The GPU side shows more variance across test types. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 3090 scores 5118, which is a modern DirectX 12 benchmark result. Geekbench OpenCL scores 172758, while Vulkan scores 53927, showing a large gap between compute-oriented and graphics-oriented APIs. Passmark G3D scores 26645, while G2D scores 1063. DirectX 12 Passmark scores 110, DirectX 11 scores 220, DirectX 10 scores 182, and DirectX 9 scores 268. GPU compute in Passmark registers 15356. The GPU’s nearest rivals illustrate its position: it is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (avg score 27435) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (avg score 27425), while trailing the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 by 1% (avg score 27839) and the AMD Radeon RX 7800M by 1.1% (avg score 27883). This means the RTX 3090’s average score is essentially level with mobile and mid-range desktop parts from newer generations, despite its much larger memory pool and higher power envelope.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is the stronger component relative to its own field. The CPU’s 82nd percentile versus the GPU’s 73rd percentile suggests that in CPU-bound workloads, this system will perform above its GPU-bound capabilities. For productivity tasks like rendering, compiling, or data processing, the i5-14400 will carry the system to a higher tier than the RTX 3090 would in pure graphics tasks. In GPU-bound scenarios, however, the RTX 3090 still delivers strong absolute performance, but its percentile position indicates it is not at the modern compared to newer GPUs.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Intel Core i5-14400 and the RTX 3090 is skewed toward the CPU, based on percentile data. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile, while the GPU sits at the 73rd percentile, a 9-point gap that indicates the processor is relatively stronger. In CPU-intensive workloads—such as physics simulation, data compression, or single-threaded applications—the i5-14400 will not be the limiting factor; its Passmark physics score of 1396 and single-thread score of 3741 are robust. Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios like high-resolution gaming or heavy graphics rendering, the RTX 3090’s lower percentile means it will be the component that caps performance before the CPU does.

Looking at FPS scaling, the lack of measured FPS data means estimates must be derived from benchmark scores. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3009 is high enough to feed the GPU in most games, especially at 1080p where CPU load is proportionally higher. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 and Passmark G3D score of 26645 suggest it can handle modern titles at high settings, but the GPU’s 73rd percentile relative to all GPUs means that newer cards like the RTX 4070 Mobile or RX 6700 XT (both within 0.5% in average score) would perform similarly despite having less memory or lower power draw. The bottleneck analysis points to the GPU as the limiting component in graphically demanding workloads, while the CPU will rarely be the constraint. In mixed workloads, such as gaming while streaming or rendering in the background, the 10-core, 16-thread CPU provides enough parallel headroom to avoid major stutters, but the GPU’s rendering throughput will still dictate overall frame delivery.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not from direct testing. The RTX 3090’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, while its Passmark G3D score of 26645 and DirectX 11 score of 220 point to solid DirectX 11 capability. The GPU’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth are far above what most games require at typical resolutions, so memory capacity will not be a limiting factor even in texture-heavy titles. The CPU’s single-core score of 3009 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the exact FPS will depend on the game engine and resolution.

At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread strength will be more prominent, and the system should deliver high frame rates in most titles, but the GPU’s 73rd percentile means it may trail newer GPUs in the same class. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and its performance should remain strong but not top-tier. At 4K, the RTX 3090’s massive memory bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM will allow high settings without memory overflow, but raw compute performance—35.58 TFLOPS FP32—is what determines frame rates, and that is below newer flagship cards. The data indicates this system is capable of high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p gaming, with playable 4K in less demanding titles, but these are estimates and should be treated as such. The lack of measured FPS data means no specific frame rate numbers can be cited, only the qualitative expectation based on the benchmark scores.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need both strong CPU compute and large GPU memory without chasing the absolute top tier. The i5-14400’s 82nd percentile CPU performance makes it suitable for content creators who run multi-threaded rendering tasks, such as video editors using software like Premiere or DaVinci Resolve, where the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21315 will accelerate exports and effects. The 10 cores and 16 threads also benefit software developers compiling large codebases, with the Passmark integer math score of 82017 indicating strong integer throughput. Data analysts and scientists working with large datasets will appreciate the ECC memory support and the CPU’s Passmark data compression score of 314995, which speeds up data processing pipelines.

For gamers, this system is best suited to those playing at 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rate monitors, where the CPU’s single-thread score of 3009 can avoid bottlenecks and the GPU’s 24 GB memory ensures texture quality is not compromised. The RTX 3090’s 73rd percentile means it is not the fastest GPU available, but it is still a capable performer for modern titles at high settings. Small business workstations that run virtual machines, database servers, or financial modeling software will benefit from the CPU’s multi-threading and the GPU’s compute capability for tasks like machine learning inference. Students in engineering or computer science fields who need a dual-purpose machine for coursework and gaming will find this build adequate, but the high power draw and physical size (336 mm length, triple-slot) mean it requires a full tower case and robust cooling. The GPU’s end-of-life production status also suggests buyers should consider this a used or refurbished option, but the performance metrics remain relevant for several more years.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA102 chip, manufactured by Samsung on an 8 nm process node with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The transistor density is 45.1 million per mm². It features 10496 shading units, 328 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation units, along with 82 ray tracing cores and 328 tensor cores. The base clock is 1395 MHz, with a boost clock of 1695 MHz, and memory runs at 1219 MHz, translating to 19.5 Gbps effective. Memory capacity is 24 GB of GDDR6X across a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 936.2 GB/s. Pixel rate is 189.8 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 556.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute performance is 35.58 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 35.58 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). This GPU draws 350 W TDP and requires a 750 W suggested PSU, with a single 12-pin power connector. It is triple-slot wide, measures 336 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, and outputs via 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The benchmark scores place the RTX 3090 in the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 27565. Its nearest rivals are the RTX 4070 Mobile, RX 6700 XT, Radeon Pro Vega 20, and RX 7800M, all within 1.1% of its average score. This means the RTX 3090’s raw compute is roughly equivalent to these newer or mobile parts, despite having triple the memory of some of them. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 reflects modern DirectX 12 gaming performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758 and Vulkan score of 53927 show strong compute capability for general-purpose GPGPU tasks. The Passmark G3D score of 26645 indicates solid rasterization performance, and the DirectX 11 score of 220 suggests it handles older APIs well. For rendering workloads like Blender or Octane, the 82 RT cores accelerate ray tracing, and the 328 tensor cores provide AI acceleration for features like DLSS, though the specific frame rate gains are not measured here. The 24 GB VRAM is the standout feature, enabling large 3D scenes, high-resolution textures, and machine learning models that exceed 12 GB or 16 GB memory limits found on other GPUs.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 78, meaning it outperforms 78% of all tracked CPU+GPU combinations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H?

A: The i5-14400 has an average benchmark score of 32115, which is 0% different from the i7-12800H’s score of 32121, indicating statistically identical performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 384-bit bus and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14400 supports ECC memory, which is useful for error-sensitive workstation workloads.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile rank and its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 3090 is in the 73rd percentile, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which is 0.5% higher in average score.

Q: Are there measured FPS figures for this build?

A: No, the data contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 4.70 GHz, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14400 uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is tied to the Raptor Lake platform. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, giving builders flexibility in memory choice. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is forward-looking for storage or GPU upgrades, though the current RTX 3090 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The TDP is 65 W, which is modest for a 10-core processor, but the RTX 3090 has a TDP of 350 W, and the suggested PSU for the GPU is 750 W, so any system build must account for that power draw. The CPU’s ECC memory support is an advantage for workstation use, but it requires a motherboard chipset that supports ECC, which is not guaranteed across all Socket 1700 boards.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the GPU with a newer generation card, as the RTX 3090 is end-of-life and its 73rd percentile sits below the CPU’s 82nd percentile. Moving to a GeForce 40-series GPU would better match the CPU’s relative strength, though no specific performance numbers for such a pairing are provided. The CPU itself is not unlocked, so overclocking is not a viable path to more performance, but the existing boost clock of 4.70 GHz is already high. Memory upgrades from DDR4 to DDR5 would require a motherboard change, but the dual-channel support means the platform can handle both. The PCIe Gen 5 lane support on the CPU ensures that future high-bandwidth devices, such as NVMe SSDs, will not be bottlenecked. Given the CPU’s active production status and the GPU’s end-of-life status, the platform is more future-proof on the CPU side than the GPU side.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-14400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. The CPU is from the Core 14th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake, and is currently in active production, while the GPU is from the GeForce 30-series, based on Ampere, and is end-of-life. The combined percentile of 78 places this system in the upper-middle tier of all tracked builds, with the CPU at the 82nd percentile being the stronger component and the GPU at the 73rd percentile being the relative weak point. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 32115 and the GPU’s average score of 27565 together produce a system that excels in multi-threaded productivity tasks and offers solid, if not class-leading, gaming performance. The RTX 3090’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth are its defining features, making it suitable for high-resolution texture loading and large compute workloads, but its raw compute is matched by newer mobile and mid-range desktop GPUs within a 1% margin. The i5-14400’s 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 4.70 GHz boost clock, provide strong single-thread and multi-thread performance that will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. This build is best described as a high-end workstation with gaming capability, where the CPU’s percentile advantage over the GPU means it is more optimized for CPU-heavy tasks than for pure GPU-bound gaming at the highest settings. The lack of measured FPS data means all gaming conclusions are estimates, but the benchmark scores indicate a system that can handle modern games at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, and 4K with adjusted settings, while excelling in rendering, compilation, and data processing workloads.

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