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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
90%
VS
GPU
94%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14400F

32,279 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

29,945 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

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

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is an Ampere-architecture part built on Samsung's 8 nm process, with a die size of 392 mm² and 17,400 million transistors. Its memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth—a figure that positions it comfortably for high-resolution texture streaming in most titles, though the 8 GB capacity can become a limiting factor in VRAM-hungry scenarios at 4K. The GPU's base clock is 1575 MHz with a boost of 1770 MHz, while memory runs at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). Shading units number 6144, paired with 192 texture mapping units and 96 raster operations pipelines.

Ray tracing hardware is substantial: 48 dedicated RT cores handle acceleration for real-time ray-traced effects, while 192 tensor cores provide the foundation for DLSS and other AI-accelerated features. The compute throughput is rated at 21.75 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1), with pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s. These specifications translate into benchmark scores that matter for rendering: the GPU posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3478, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 119718, and a Vulkan score of 139541. In PassMark, the G3D score is 23356, with GPU compute at 11601.

The RTX 3070 Ti sits at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29945. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, which scores 29928—a delta of just 0.1%—meaning the desktop 3070 Ti effectively trades blows with that mobile part. Against the AMD Radeon RX 6800, the 3070 Ti trails by 0.5% (30095 vs 29945), while it leads the RTX 2080 Ti by 0.5% (29783 vs 29945) and the RX 6700 by 1.6% (30433 vs 29945). For rendering workloads, these scores indicate the GPU is a capable performer for 1440p gaming and moderate 4K, but the 8 GB frame buffer will constrain texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern rendering pipelines.

FAQ

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to the RTX 2080 Ti in raw performance?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 29945, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 2080 Ti's 29783. This places the newer card slightly ahead in aggregate performance, despite the 2080 Ti having a larger memory bus in some configurations.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and does it suffice for 4K gaming?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti provides 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth via 8 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus. At 4K, measured FPS in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 30.5 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 to 29 FPS, indicating the bandwidth is sufficient but the 8 GB capacity becomes a bottleneck for ultra settings at that resolution.

Q: Does the RTX 3070 Ti support hardware ray tracing and DLSS?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The RT cores accelerate ray-traced effects, while tensor cores enable DLSS. The architecture is Ampere, with DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support, making it compatible with current ray-tracing titles.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus.

Q: How does the i5-14400F perform in multi-threaded workloads compared to its rivals?

A: The i5-14400F scores 21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, with an average benchmark score of 32279. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226), but 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121).

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti still a relevant GPU for current games?

A: The data shows it handles many titles at 1440p well—Counter-Strike 2 runs at 145 FPS, Call of Duty: Warzone at 126.3 FPS, and Fortnite at 70 FPS. However, at 4K ultra, demanding games like Ark: Survival Ascended drop to 9 FPS, so relevance depends on resolution targets.

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

A: The pairing sits at the 79th combined percentile among all systems, with an average FPS across games of 143.6 at 1080p ultra. The pair ranks 1303 out of 3732 pairs by FPS performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the pairing delivers exceptional frame rates in competitive titles. Counter-Strike 2 hits 219 FPS, Valorant reaches 466.4 FPS, and CS:GO achieves 488.4 FPS. Even at 1440p, Valorant maintains 425.5 FPS and CS:GO 337.1 FPS, making this a strong setup for esports and fast-paced shooters where refresh rates above 144 Hz are available.

Streaming: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with the GPU's 192 tensor cores for NVENC-based encoding, provide a solid foundation. The i5-14400F scores 9090 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 25470 in PassMark multithread, indicating sufficient headroom for simultaneous game capture and encoding while maintaining playable frame rates in most titles.

Video editing: The GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 compute and the CPU's multi-thread performance (21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) handle 1080p and 1440p timelines smoothly. Geekbench OpenCL score of 119718 suggests strong GPU acceleration for effects and color grading. For 4K editing, the 8 GB VRAM may limit preview quality with heavy effects stacks.

3D rendering: The i5-14400F's 10 cores deliver a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2181 and R20 score of 9090, which positions it as a competent CPU for CPU-based rendering. The GPU's 48 RT cores and 21.75 TFLOPS provide real-time viewport acceleration, though 8 GB VRAM may constrain large scenes in GPU-accelerated renderers.

Software development: The CPU's single-core performance—3055 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2058 in Geekbench single-core—ensures responsive compilation and IDE use. PassMark data encryption score of 16949 and integer math of 81524 indicate strong number-crunching for build servers. The 10-core/16-thread layout handles parallel builds efficiently.

Student and office work: The combination is overkill for basic productivity, but the data shows it excels in mixed workloads. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3701 handles spreadsheet calculations and document processing with ease, while the GPU's 23356 G3D score means even occasional gaming or creative tasks are handled without compromise.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU are well matched for most gaming scenarios, but bottleneck behavior shifts across resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread strength (3055 in Cinebench R23 single-core) keeps pace with the GPU's output, allowing high frame rates—Counter-Strike 2 runs at 219 FPS and Valorant at 466.4 FPS. However, in CPU-bound titles like Ark: Survival Ascended, the 33 FPS at 1080p suggests the engine's demands outstrip both components, with the GPU likely being the primary limiter given its 8 GB VRAM.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes the more significant constraint. Frame rates drop across the board—Cyberpunk 2077 falls from 63.2 FPS at 1080p to 45.5 FPS, and Warzone from 142 to 126.3 FPS. The GPU's 75th percentile position indicates it is the limiting factor for resolution scaling. At 4K, the 8 GB frame buffer causes severe drops: Red Dead Redemption 2 hits 29 FPS, Ark: Survival Ascended 9 FPS, and Cyberpunk 2077 30.5 FPS, confirming VRAM capacity as a hard bottleneck.

The CPU's percentile (83rd among all CPUs) is higher than the GPU's (75th), indicating the CPU has more relative headroom. In mixed workloads, the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 25470 and the GPU's compute score of 11601 suggest the GPU is the limiting factor for compute-heavy tasks. The combined percentile of 79 reflects this slight imbalance, with the GPU being the component that would benefit most from an upgrade.

Gaming Performance

Measured FPS at ultra settings across 53 titles shows a clear resolution scaling pattern. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across games is 143.6, with esports titles leading: CS:GO at 488.4 FPS, Valorant at 466.4 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege at 261 FPS. Single-player games perform well too—Assetto Corsa hits 129.2 FPS, Doom 166.9 FPS, and Minecraft 216 FPS. Demanding titles show the GPU's limits: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 63.2 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 59 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 33 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down by roughly 30-40% in most titles. Valorant remains high at 425.5 FPS, CS:GO at 337.1 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege at 171 FPS. Warzone runs at 126.3 FPS, Control at 70.1 FPS, and Fortnite at 70 FPS. The most demanding games drop below 60 FPS—Cyberpunk 2077 at 45.5 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 44 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 21.8 FPS, indicating poor optimization or extreme VRAM pressure.

At 3840x2160, only a handful of titles maintain playable frame rates. Valorant stays high at 344 FPS, CS:GO at 197 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege at 94 FPS. Warzone manages 109 FPS. But most AAA games fall below 60 FPS: Cyberpunk 2077 at 30.5 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 29 FPS, and Control at 45.5 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended drops to 9 FPS, and several titles like Hitman 2 and Archeage hit 29 FPS, confirming the 8 GB VRAM as the primary limiter at 4K ultra.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers who play at 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rates. At 1080p, the system delivers over 100 FPS in most titles and over 200 FPS in competitive shooters, making it suitable for esports enthusiasts and fast-action gamers. At 1440p, it maintains 60+ FPS in most AAA titles—Cyberpunk 2077 at 45.5 FPS is the exception—and over 100 FPS in shooters like Warzone.

Content creators working with 1080p or 1440p video will find the CPU's 16 threads and GPU's compute capabilities sufficient. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 119718 indicate strong performance for video encoding and effects work, though 4K projects may require larger VRAM.

Software developers benefit from the CPU's single-thread performance (3701 in PassMark single-thread) and multi-thread capability (25470 in PassMark multithread). The 10-core layout handles parallel builds, while the GPU accelerates GPU compute tasks like machine learning inference via its 192 tensor cores.

Students and office workers get a system that handles all productivity tasks with ease—the CPU's PassMark data compression score of 315521 and floating-point math of 61319 show it can handle complex spreadsheets and data analysis. Small business workstations that occasionally run CAD or light rendering will appreciate the GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS.

The system is less suited for 4K gaming or VR-heavy workloads, where the 8 GB VRAM consistently becomes a bottleneck. Users targeting 4K ultra should consider a GPU with more memory.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a Raptor Lake-R architecture part built on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm². It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory support. The CPU uses Socket 1700 and has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance: Cinebench R15 single-core scores 307, R20 single-core 1283, and R23 single-core 3055. Geekbench single-core scores 2058, and PassMark single-thread scores 3701. Multi-thread results are equally robust: Cinebench R15 multi-core 2181, R20 multi-core 9090, and R23 multi-core 21645. Geekbench multi-core scores 11268, and PassMark multithread scores 25470.

The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 32233 (0.1% behind), followed by the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 (0.2% behind). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.2% (32354) and leads the Intel Core i7-12800H by 0.5% (32121).

For real workloads, the 10-core/16-thread configuration handles multi-threaded applications efficiently. The PassMark extended instructions score of 19937 indicates strong SIMD performance for scientific computing and media encoding. Data encryption at 16949 shows secure communication capabilities, while integer math at 81524 supports general computational tasks. The CPU's 65 W TDP suggests it can be cooled by a capable air cooler, and the 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing an Intel Core i5-14400F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The CPU, from Core 14th Gen Raptor Lake, was released on January 7, 2024, with a launch MSRP of $196. The GPU, from GeForce 30-series Ampere, was released on May 30, 2021, with a launch MSRP of 599 USD. The GPU is now end-of-life, while the CPU remains active in production.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 79, indicating it outperforms roughly four-fifths of all systems. The pair ranks 1303 out of 3732 pairs by FPS, with an average FPS across games of 143.6 at 1080p ultra. This places it in the upper-middle tier of desktop configurations—not a flagship setup, but one that delivers strong performance across a wide range of applications.

The GPU's 75th percentile and the CPU's 83rd percentile indicate the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. This is a balanced pairing for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the GPU being the more likely upgrade candidate for users seeking 4K capability.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 32279, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Key scores include Cinebench R23 multi-core at 21645 and single-core at 3055, Geekbench multi-core at 11268 and single-core at 2058, and PassMark multithread at 25470 with single-thread at 3701. The CPU's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 32233 (0.1% delta), with the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 (0.2% delta) also close.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 29945, placing it at the 75th percentile among all GPUs. Key scores include 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 3478, Geekbench OpenCL at 119718, Vulkan at 139541, and PassMark G3D at 23356 with GPU compute at 11601. The GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile at 29928 (0.1% delta), with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 at 30095 (0.5% delta) slightly ahead.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU outperforms its GPU relative to their respective markets—83rd percentile for the CPU versus 75th for the GPU. The combined percentile of 79 reflects a balanced but slightly CPU-heavy pairing. In gaming, the system averages 143.6 FPS across all tested games at 1080p ultra, with the CPU's single-thread strength enabling high frame rates in esports titles while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM limits 4K performance. The data indicates this is a 1080p/1440p gaming workhorse with strong productivity credentials, but not a 4K ultra solution.