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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
90%
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GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14400F

32,279 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

23,172 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
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85-100
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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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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 i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 form a desktop pairing that occupies a distinct performance tier, with the combined system sitting at the 76th percentile against all benchmarked CPU-GPU combinations. The processor, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, provides a robust foundation with 10 cores and 16 threads, while the graphics card, built on the Ampere architecture, delivers substantial rasterization and ray tracing throughput. This is a system designed for high-refresh 1440p gaming and serious content creation, though its 4K capabilities are more constrained, and the data shows specific strengths and limitations across different workload types.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400F is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². It features 10 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that balances high single-thread performance with respectable multi-threading capability for a mid-range desktop part. The base clock is 2.50 GHz, which can boost up to 4.70 GHz, and the processor has a 65 W TDP. Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available, and the CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Benchmark results indicate a processor that performs strongly in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 3055 points in single-core and 21645 points in multi-core, demonstrating a solid balance between the two. The multi-core score is particularly notable, suggesting the 10-core/16-thread configuration handles heavily threaded tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering effectively. Geekbench scores of 2058 single-core and 11268 multi-core reinforce this picture, with the multi-core result being roughly 5.5 times the single-core score, indicating good scaling across the available cores.

The processor's average benchmark score is 32279, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, which indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market. Its nearest rivals provide context for its positioning. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average score of 32233, representing a negligible 0.1% delta, meaning the two are effectively tied in overall performance. Similarly, the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a 0.2% delta in favor of the i5-14400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, putting it 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, which is 0.5% behind. These tight margins show the i5-14400F sits squarely in a competitive performance cluster, with no clear winner among these four rivals.

For real workloads, the PassMark tests provide granular insights. The data encryption score of 16949 and data compression score of 315521 indicate capable performance for tasks like file archiving and encrypted storage operations. Floating point math scores 61319, while integer math scores 81524, suggesting strong number-crunching ability for scientific and financial applications. The extended instructions score of 19937 shows good support for modern SIMD workloads like AVX, which benefits video encoding and some physics simulations. Single-thread performance, measured at 3701 in PassMark, is competitive for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded games.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, with memory running at 19 Gbps effective. It comes equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a substantial memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. The compute configuration includes 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. For ray tracing, it has 68 RT cores, and for AI acceleration, it has 272 tensor cores.

The raw compute throughput is significant: FP32 performance is 29.77 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 29.77 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), making this a capable GPU for both traditional graphics and compute-intensive workloads. The pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s, which translate to strong fill rates for high-resolution rendering. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

Benchmark results place this GPU at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23172. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 4407, which reflects its DirectX 12 performance. Geekbench OpenCL score is 152423, indicating strong compute performance, while the Vulkan score is 33620. PassMark G3D score is 25086, with a GPU compute score of 14397.

The nearest rivals are interesting because they show the RTX 3080's average score is closely matched by very different hardware. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, a 0.3% delta in its favor, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, 0.4% ahead, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, also 0.4% ahead. These deltas are minimal, but the context is crucial: these rivals are either older or lower-tier parts, and the RTX 3080's real advantage lies in its feature set, memory bandwidth, and ray tracing capabilities, which the average benchmark score does not fully capture.

For rendering workloads, the RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample capacity for high-resolution textures and complex scenes at 1440p. The 68 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, while the 272 tensor cores support DLSS and other AI-enhanced rendering techniques. The GPU's 320 W TDP and suggested PSU of 700 W indicate it requires a robust power supply, and it uses a single 12-pin power connector.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i5-14400F and the RTX 3080 is a critical consideration, and the data shows a nuanced picture. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. This suggests the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU in the context of their respective markets. However, the combined system is at the 76th percentile, indicating the pairing works well together overall.

Looking at gaming performance across resolutions reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055) often takes precedence, and the system achieves high frame rates in many titles. For example, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 536.6 FPS, and Valorant reaches 465 FPS at this resolution. These numbers suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU in esports titles. However, in more demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops to 72 FPS at 1080p, indicating the GPU begins to become the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. The average FPS across all games drops, but the system still delivers playable performance in most titles. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 54.8 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 49 FPS, both indicating the GPU is now the primary constraint. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with Cyberpunk 2077 dropping to 35.3 FPS and Ark: Survival Ascended to just 12 FPS. The CPU's performance headroom at 4K is substantial, as the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute throughput are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at this resolution.

The pair rank by FPS is 1064 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across all games of 155.2. This rank places the combination in the top 28.5% of all CPU-GPU pairs, indicating it delivers above-average gaming performance. The bottleneck analysis shows that at 1080p, the CPU can sometimes limit performance in lighter titles, but at 1440p and above, the GPU is almost always the limiting factor. For productivity workloads, the CPU's multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645) is more than adequate to keep up with the GPU's compute capabilities, so the bottleneck is less pronounced.

Who Should Build It

This system is well-suited for gamers targeting high-refresh 1440p gaming, as the data shows strong performance at that resolution. The RTX 3080 delivers over 100 FPS in many titles at 2560x1440, including Call of Duty: Warzone at 125.5 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 at 163.6 FPS. For competitive gamers, the 1080p performance is exceptional, with titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive exceeding 500 FPS and Valorant at 465 FPS, making this a viable system for high-refresh monitors.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or software development will find the CPU's multi-core performance valuable. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 indicates the i5-14400F can handle video encoding and rendering tasks efficiently, while the GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates GPU-accelerated workflows in applications like Blender or Adobe Premiere. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1440p video editing and moderate 3D scenes.

Students and small business users will benefit from the system's versatility. The CPU's single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3701) ensures snappy responsiveness in office applications and web browsing, while the GPU can handle occasional gaming or light rendering tasks. The 65 W CPU TDP and 320 W GPU TDP mean the system requires a 700 W power supply, which is manageable for most desktop builds, and the Intel Socket 1700 platform offers upgrade potential within the same generation.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 32279, placing it at the 83rd percentile, which is a strong result for a mid-range desktop processor. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2181 multi-core and 307 single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 9090 multi-core and 1283 single-core. The Cinebench R23 scores are 21645 multi-core and 3055 single-core. Geekbench scores are 11268 multi-core and 2058 single-core. PassMark tests show a multithread score of 25470, with single-thread at 3701.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 23172, placing it at the 68th percentile. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 4407. Geekbench OpenCL score is 152423, and Vulkan score is 33620. PassMark G3D score is 25086, with GPU compute at 14397. The combined percentile is 76, and the average FPS across all games is 155.2.

The combined picture is that this system delivers strong performance in both CPU and GPU tasks, with the CPU being relatively stronger than the GPU. The 83rd percentile CPU ranking means it outperforms most processors, while the 68th percentile GPU ranking is solid but not exceptional. For gaming, the system averages 155.2 FPS across all tested games, which is above the median for all CPU-GPU pairs, as indicated by its rank of 1064 out of 3732 pairs.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent frame rates in esports titles, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 536.6 FPS and Valorant at 465 FPS. Even demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 72 FPS at 1080p, making this a capable 1080p high-refresh system.

Streaming: The CPU's multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645) can handle encoding workloads while gaming, and the GPU's tensor cores support NVENC acceleration. At 2560x1440, games like Call of Duty: Warzone run at 125.5 FPS, leaving headroom for streaming overhead.

Video editing: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide strong multi-threaded performance for timeline editing and rendering, while the GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates effects and exports. The 10 GB VRAM is adequate for 1440p editing projects.

3D rendering: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 indicates the CPU handles CPU-based rendering well, while the GPU's 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores accelerate ray-traced and AI-accelerated rendering in applications like Blender or Octane.

Software development: The CPU's single-thread score of 3701 in PassMark ensures fast compilation times for smaller projects, while the multi-thread score of 25470 accelerates parallel builds. The 20 MB L3 cache aids in frequently accessed data.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for basic office tasks, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures responsiveness in spreadsheets and browsers. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM can handle occasional CAD or data visualization tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its closest rivals?

A: The CPU scores 21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and its average benchmark score of 32279 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233, 0.1% delta), Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, -0.2% delta).

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the system's combined performance percentile?

A: The combined system is at the 76th percentile among all CPU-GPU pairs, with a pair rank of 1064 out of 3732 by FPS.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked, meaning the CPU cannot be overclocked by adjusting the multiplier.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing capability?

A: The RTX 3080 has 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) for hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support.

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games?

A: The average FPS across all games is 155.2, with a pair rank of 1064 out of 3732.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14400F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which are available for GPU or NVMe storage. The 65 W TDP means the CPU is power-efficient, but the RTX 3080 has a 320 W TDP, and the suggested PSU for the GPU is 700 W, so the system requires a robust power supply.

A sensible next upgrade would be to increase the GPU memory capacity, as the 10 GB VRAM on the RTX 3080 can be limiting at 4K resolution. The system's 76th combined percentile suggests there is headroom for a more powerful GPU, but the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking means it can support a higher-tier GPU without becoming a bottleneck. Alternatively, upgrading the CPU to a higher-core-count Socket 1700 part would improve multi-threaded productivity performance, though the current CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are already strong.

The platform's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can choose based on budget and availability, and the PCIe Gen 5 support future-proofs storage and GPU connectivity. The ECC memory support on the CPU is a feature for workstation builds, though it requires compatible motherboards and memory modules.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-14400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture, while the GPU is an Ampere-architecture card with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The combined system sits at the 76th percentile, indicating it outperforms three-quarters of all benchmarked CPU-GPU pairs.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs makes it a strong mid-range performer, while the GPU's 68th percentile ranking is respectable but less exceptional. The system's overall tier is solidly above average, with an average FPS across all games of 155.2, placing it in the top 28.5% of all pairs. This is a well-balanced system for 1440p gaming and productivity, with the CPU providing ample single-thread and multi-thread performance and the GPU delivering strong rasterization and ray tracing capabilities.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data at ultra settings shows a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being more challenging. At 1920x1080, the system achieves very high frame rates in esports titles: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 536.6 FPS, Valorant at 465 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 289 FPS. More demanding games also perform well, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 142.5 FPS, Control at 103.5 FPS, and Cyberpunk 2077 at 72 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong for most titles. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 163.6 FPS, Call of Duty: Warzone at 125.5 FPS, and Assetto Corsa at 101 FPS. Heavier games see lower frame rates, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 54.8 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 49 FPS, but these are still playable. Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 72.6 FPS, and Control at 76.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles in demanding titles. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 35.3 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 32 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to just 12 FPS. Lighter games fare better, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 221.5 FPS and Valorant at 380 FPS. The data indicates 4K gaming is only viable for less demanding titles or with settings reduced.