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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400 + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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System Balance Analysis

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90%

GPU

99%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14400

32,115 Benchmark Score

Top 10% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

135,218 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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The Intel Core i5-14400 and NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation form a desktop pairing built around an 82nd-percentile CPU and a 95th-percentile GPU, with a combined percentile of 89. The data set contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all FPS references below are estimates based on benchmark scores. The core shape of the system is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake CPU with a 4.70 GHz boost clock matched to a 20 GB Ada Lovelace workstation GPU with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark profile is asymmetrical. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 95th percentile against all GPUs. That gap means the GPU is the stronger half of the pairing relative to its own market. In GPU-heavy workloads, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is the clear driver, with Geekbench OpenCL 146593 and Vulkan 123842. In CPU-heavy workloads, the i5-14400 sets the ceiling with Cinebench R23 multi-core 21315 and single-core 3009. Since no measured FPS data exists, scaling behavior has to be inferred from these positions.

Lowering the graphics load would shift the limiting factor toward the CPU, because the 82nd-percentile CPU is the lower-ranked component in the build. Raising the graphics load would allow the 95th-percentile GPU to dominate, with 20 GB GDDR6 and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth providing substantial memory headroom. The nearest rival data supports the same conclusion. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 32115, and its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, scores 32121 with a deltaPct of 0. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 135218, and its closest rival, the NVIDIA A10M, scores 135230 with a deltaPct of 0. Neither component is far from its nearest competitor, but the GPU’s 95th percentile places it far higher in the overall GPU field than the CPU’s 82nd percentile places it in the CPU field.

The combined percentile of 89 shows that the two components are still well matched for a desktop system. The CPU is near the upper part of the desktop CPU pool, and the GPU is near the top of the GPU pool. In practical terms, this is a build where the GPU can be used to its full potential in graphics-heavy tasks, while the CPU is more likely to be the first limiting factor in lightly threaded or CPU-bound scenarios. The narrow deltaPct values against nearest rivals, all within -0.3 to 0.2 for the CPU and -0.9 to 0 for the GPU, reinforce that this is not an extreme out-of-class pairing, but a high-end desktop combination with the GPU carrying the larger relative performance weight.

Benchmark Performance

CPU benchmark results are consistent across rendering and synthetic tests. Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 2148 and single-core scores 303. Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 8952 and single-core scores 1263. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 21315 and single-core scores 3009. Geekbench multi-core scores 9807 and single-core scores 1905. PassMark multithread scores 25080, and PassMark single-thread scores 3741. Additional PassMark results include data compression 314995, data encryption 16731, extended instructions 19816, floating point math 61549, integer math 82017, physics 1396, random string sorting 32346, and find prime numbers 80. The average CPU benchmark score is 32115.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show how tightly grouped this performance is. The Intel Core i7-12800H has an average score of 32121 with deltaPct 0. The Intel Core i7-13705H scores 32076 with deltaPct 0.1. The Intel Core i5-14450HX scores 32040 with deltaPct 0.2. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226 with deltaPct -0.3. These results indicate that the i5-14400 is competitive with those CPUs, but it is not a meaningful step ahead of any of them. It is an upper-tier desktop CPU that trades places with similar mobile and desktop parts depending on the workload.

GPU benchmark results are more one-sided. Geekbench OpenCL scores 146593, and Geekbench Vulkan scores 123842. The average GPU benchmark score is 135218. That places the RTX 4000 Ada Generation at the 95th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA A10M at 135230 with deltaPct 0, the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 at 135396 with deltaPct -0.1, the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo at 135774 with deltaPct -0.4, and the AMD Radeon PRO V620 at 136472 with deltaPct -0.9. The delta values are small, so the GPU is effectively tied with these workstation cards in average benchmark score, but its 95th percentile position shows that the field as a whole is not far ahead.

The combined picture is a desktop system whose GPU is its strongest component. The CPU’s average score is close to its nearest rivals, and the GPU’s average score is close to its nearest rivals, but the GPU’s percentile rank is higher. Benchmark results indicate a system that can handle both multi-threaded CPU work and high-end GPU compute, with the GPU providing the larger share of standout performance.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination. The data set has no game-by-game rows, so every gaming expectation here is an estimate derived from benchmark scores rather than a recorded result. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is clearly the gaming centerpiece. Its 95th percentile, 20 GB GDDR6 memory, 360.0 GB/s bandwidth, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores point to strong rasterized and ray-traced performance headroom. The CPU side is also healthy for gaming. The i5-14400’s 4.70 GHz boost clock, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3009, and PassMark single-thread score of 3741 suggest that it can keep up with high-frame-rate gaming without becoming an obvious bottleneck in most situations.

Because there are no measured FPS values, no specific game can be assigned a frame rate, and no resolution can be singled out. The qualitative picture from the scores is that the GPU is the high-end component in the pairing, and the CPU is strong enough to feed it in a balanced way. The 20 GB frame buffer is far beyond typical memory pressure for gaming, while the 82nd-percentile CPU and 16 threads provide a solid base for modern game threads and background tasks. In CPU-bound games, the i5-14400’s single-core performance will be the relevant number. In GPU-bound games, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation’s 95th-percentile standing should be the more important factor.

Who Should Build It

This system is for users who want one desktop that can handle both serious compute workloads and demanding graphics. The 89th combined percentile places the whole system near the high end of the database’s desktop pool. Gamers who want high frame rates and high detail are well served by the GPU’s 95th percentile and the CPU’s 82nd percentile. Content creators who work with large assets will benefit from the 20 GB VRAM, 360.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 16 CPU threads. Software developers can use the 10 cores, 16 threads, ECC memory support, and DDR4/DDR5 flexibility. Students and small-business users get a practical workstation shape from the single-slot GPU, 65 W CPU, and integrated UHD Graphics 730 fallback. The four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs also support multi-monitor professional setups.

The CPU is not unlocked, so this is not a build aimed at manual overclocking. Instead, it is a build for users who want a high-end workstation GPU with a capable mainstream CPU behind it. The 65 W CPU and 130 W GPU keep the power envelope modest, and the 300 W suggested PSU means the whole system does not require an oversized power supply. For professional users, the 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores make the GPU relevant for ray-traced rendering and AI-oriented workloads, while the CPU’s multi-core scores support compilation, rendering, and data processing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400 is a Raptor Lake desktop CPU from the Core 14th Gen family. It is built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The TDP is 65 W. Cache is configured as 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and ECC memory is supported. The CPU also includes UHD Graphics 730 and exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier is unlocked. The launch MSRP is $221.

Benchmark results show a well-rounded processor. Cinebench R23 multi-core 21315 and single-core 3009 indicate strong parallel and lightly threaded performance. PassMark multithread 25080 and single-thread 3741 point to good everyday responsiveness. Integer math 82017, data encryption 16731, and extended instructions 19816 give a sense of the CPU’s strength in data-processing tasks. Floating point math 61549 and physics 1396 round out the compute picture. The average benchmark score of 32115 places it near the i7-12800H, i7-13705H, i5-14450HX, and i9-11900, all within a deltaPct range of -0.3 to 0.2.

For real workloads, the multi-core scores matter for parallel tasks like rendering, compiling, and large data operations. The single-core scores matter for snappy application response and older or lightly threaded software. The 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache give the CPU enough resources for a workstation-oriented build, but the locked multiplier means the CPU is not intended as an overclocking part. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 makes platform configuration flexible, and ECC support is useful for reliability-sensitive work.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is an Ada Lovelace workstation GPU built around the AD104 chip. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process and contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The base clock is 1500 MHz, the boost clock is 2175 MHz, and the memory clock is 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective throughput. Memory is 20 GB GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, producing 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores.

The compute specifications are substantial. FP32 performance is 26.73 TFLOPS, and FP16 performance is also 26.73 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. Pixel rate is 139.2 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 417.6 GTexel/s. The card is single-slot, with a length of 245 mm or 9.6 inches and a height of 112 mm or 4.4 inches. It uses a single 16-pin power connector, has a 130 W TDP, and carries a suggested PSU rating of 300 W. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, and display output is provided through four DisplayPort 1.4a connections. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark results place the GPU at the 95th percentile against all GPUs. Geekbench OpenCL scores 146593, and Vulkan scores 123842, with an average score of 135218. The nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the A10M at 135230 with deltaPct 0, the Radeon PRO W6800 at 135396 with deltaPct -0.1, the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo at 135774 with deltaPct -0.4, and the Radeon PRO V620 at 136472 with deltaPct -0.9. For rendering work, the 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, 48 RT cores, and 20 GB memory capacity are the headline specifications. For display work, the four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and single-slot form factor make it a practical card for multi-monitor professional systems.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming. The estimated gaming performance is driven by the 95th-percentile GPU, 20 GB VRAM, and 48 RT cores, with the CPU’s 4.70 GHz boost and PassMark single-thread score of 3741 providing the single-thread speed. No measured FPS values are available for a specific frame-rate target.

Streaming. The 16-thread CPU and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 give headroom for CPU-side streaming workloads, while the GPU’s 192 tensor cores and 26.73 TFLOPS FP16 throughput support AI-focused processing.

Video editing. The 20 GB GDDR6 frame buffer and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth handle large assets, while 10 cores and 16 threads keep multitasking responsive. PassMark data compression 314995 and random string sorting 32346 support archival and preview workflows.

3D rendering. The GPU’s 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores are the primary render engines. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 supports viewport work, scene preparation, and other CPU-side tasks.

Software development. Integer math 82017, data encryption 16731, and extended instructions 19816 show strong CPU throughput for build and data-processing loads. ECC memory support and DDR4/DDR5 flexibility make this platform practical for a developer workstation.

Student and office work. The 65 W CPU, integrated UHD Graphics 730, 130 W GPU, and 300 W suggested PSU form an efficient desktop setup. The 82nd-percentile CPU keeps everyday application response strong, and the single-slot GPU leaves a compact footprint.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and is in Active production, so the platform remains a supported desktop socket. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The CPU exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so the existing CPU lanes are compatible with the card’s interface. Power requirements are modest: the GPU has a 130 W TDP and a 300 W suggested PSU, and the CPU has a 65 W TDP, leaving headroom in a 300 W design. The GPU uses one 16-pin power connector.

The GPU’s predecessor is Workstation Ampere, and its successor is Blackwell PRO W, so a future GPU upgrade path points toward the successor generation. The CPU multiplier is locked, so manual CPU overclocking is not a practical upgrade path. Instead, performance upgrades should come from platform or GPU changes. A sensible next step is a GPU replacement when workloads exceed the RTX 4000 Ada Generation’s 20 GB memory capacity or 360.0 GB/s bandwidth. Because the CPU remains in Active production and the platform supports current memory types, the existing system can be upgraded without replacing the whole platform.

FAQ

Q: What are the CPU’s core and thread counts?

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

Q: How much memory does the GPU have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4000 Ada Generation has 20 GB GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, with 360.0 GB/s bandwidth and 18 Gbps effective memory speed.

Q: Does the benchmark data include measured FPS for this system?

A: No. The data set has no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so any FPS statements are estimates derived from benchmark scores.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 135218. The NVIDIA A10M scores 135230 with deltaPct 0, the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 scores 135396 with deltaPct -0.1, the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo scores 135774 with deltaPct -0.4, and the AMD Radeon PRO V620 scores 136472 with deltaPct -0.9.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and ECC memory is supported.

Q: What PSU is suggested for the GPU?

A: The RTX 4000 Ada Generation has a 130 W TDP and uses a 1x 16-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 300 W.

Q: What is the CPU’s cache configuration?

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

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