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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

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92 / 100
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Apex Performer

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

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
90%
VS
GPU
95%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14400F

32,279 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

37,648 Benchmark Score
Top 5% 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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Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 represent a pairing of Intel’s Raptor Lake Refresh architecture with NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace GPU architecture in a desktop configuration. The CPU, built on Intel’s 10 nm process, combines 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This hybrid design, while not carrying the flagship designation of higher-tier models, provides a solid foundation for a system that ranks in the 82nd percentile combined across all components. The GPU, built by TSMC on a 5 nm process, brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 192-bit bus to the table. Together, they form a balanced desktop platform aimed at high-refresh gaming and productive workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz indicate a design that can scale from power-efficient operation to high-intensity single-threaded tasks. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it includes ECC memory support, a feature more commonly associated with workstation-class components. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared, with 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 80 KB of L1 per core, providing a substantial amount of on-die storage for frequently accessed data.

In benchmark results, the CPU’s multi-threaded performance is robust. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 points places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, a strong showing for a mainstream desktop part. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,055 points is equally competitive, indicating that the architecture’s single-thread efficiency is well-tuned. Geekbench results reinforce this picture: a multicore score of 11,268 and a single-core score of 2,058. These numbers suggest a processor that handles both heavily threaded rendering tasks and lightly threaded applications with equal agility.

The PassMark suite provides a more granular view of specific workloads. The processor scores 81,524 in integer math and 61,319 in floating-point math, showing strong arithmetic capabilities. Data compression scores 315,521, while encryption performance is measured at 16,949. The multithread score of 25,470 and single-thread score of 3,701 are consistent with the Cinebench results, confirming the CPU’s balanced profile. The extended instructions score of 19,937 indicates solid SIMD performance, which benefits media encoding and scientific workloads.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i5-14400F shows a tight competitive margin. Compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, the Intel part is 0.1% ahead in average benchmark score, an almost negligible difference. It is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i9-11900 and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i7-12800H, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.2%. These deltas are within the margin of error, meaning the i5-14400F sits in a performance tier where architectural differences and clock speeds make the most impact.

For real-world workloads, the 10-core, 16-thread configuration is significant. The two extra cores over a traditional 8-core design, combined with the high boost clock, allow the CPU to excel in multi-threaded applications like video encoding and 3D rendering, while maintaining high frame rates in games that rely on single-thread performance. The 65 W TDP is modest for this level of performance, making it a power-efficient choice for a desktop build.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this system is strong. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 32,279, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average benchmark score is 37,648, putting it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The overall system ranks in the 82nd combined percentile, indicating that both components are performing at a high level relative to the broader market.

In GPU-specific benchmarks, the RTX 4070 shows clear strengths. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,854 is a demanding test that reflects the GPU’s raw rendering capabilities under modern graphics APIs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 154,858 and Vulkan score of 174,152 are both substantial, indicating strong compute performance for both general-purpose and graphics-accelerated tasks. The PassMark G3D score of 26,927 is the most directly comparable across systems, and it aligns with the GPU’s 81st percentile positioning.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 32,279 places it in the 83rd percentile, which is a higher percentile than the GPU’s 81st percentile. This suggests that the CPU has a slight edge over the GPU in terms of relative performance within their respective markets. However, the combined percentile of 82 shows that neither component drags the other down significantly.

The data shows a system where the CPU and GPU are well-matched in relative performance. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 and the GPU’s 3DMark score of 3,854 both indicate high-end capability, though neither reaches the top 10% of their respective categories. The pair’s average FPS across games is 161.2, with a rank of 926 out of 3,732 pairs, placing it in the top quarter of all CPU+GPU combinations tested.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data from ultra settings across a wide range of games shows a clear pattern: this system is a high-refresh 1080p beast and a capable 1440p performer, with 4K being more demanding. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates in esports titles. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 254 FPS, Valorant hits 464.9 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege reaches 302 FPS. These figures are well above the threshold for 240 Hz monitors, making it ideal for competitive play.

For AAA titles at 1080p, performance remains strong. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 75.4 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 68 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 146.9 FPS. These are playable, smooth experiences on ultra settings. Microsoft Flight Simulator, a notoriously demanding title, runs at 92 FPS at 1080p. The least demanding games in the pack, like Barony at 214.4 FPS and Dave The Diver at 210.8 FPS, show that even lightweight titles benefit from the high single-thread performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down as expected, but remain competitive. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 54.6 FPS, which is still playable, while Red Dead Redemption 2 sits at 51 FPS. More optimized titles like Counter-Strike 2 run at 168 FPS, and Valorant at 441.5 FPS, maintaining the high-refresh experience. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 129.2 FPS, providing a smooth experience for a fast-paced shooter.

At 3840x2160, the system starts to show its limits in the most demanding games. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 37 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 34 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to a low 12.8 FPS. These are below the 60 FPS target for smooth play. However, less demanding titles still perform well: Valorant runs at 391.6 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 94 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 107.6 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is only viable for esports or older titles, not for the latest AAA releases on ultra settings.

Who Should Build It

This system is a strong fit for gamers who primarily play at 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rates. The measured FPS in competitive titles like Valorant (464.9 FPS at 1080p) and Counter-Strike 2 (254 FPS at 1080p) supports the use of 240 Hz or even 360 Hz monitors. For gamers who dabble in AAA titles at 1440p, the system handles most games at 60 FPS or above, with only the most demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 dipping below that threshold.

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering will find the 10-core CPU and RTX 4070 GPU to be a capable combination. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 indicates strong CPU rendering performance, while the GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 154,858 shows it can accelerate compute-heavy tasks. Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the 16 threads, and the CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 81,524 indicates strong general-purpose processing.

Students and small business workstations would also benefit, provided their workloads are not heavily GPU-accelerated. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking means it handles office productivity, web browsing, and spreadsheet work with ease. The system is not locked, but the multiplier is not unlocked, meaning overclocking is not a primary use case. The lack of integrated graphics on the CPU (N/A) means the discrete GPU is required for any display output.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced system where neither component severely bottlenecks the other in most workloads. The CPU’s 83rd percentile versus the GPU’s 81st percentile indicates the CPU has a slight relative advantage on paper. In practice, the bottleneck shifts depending on the resolution and game.

At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in esports titles due to the extremely high frame rates. For example, Valorant at 464.9 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 at 254 FPS are so high that the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes the gatekeeper. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,055 is strong, but it sets a ceiling on how far frame rates can scale.

At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, especially in AAA titles. The frame rate drops from Cyberpunk 2077’s 75.4 FPS at 1080p to 54.6 FPS at 1440p and 37 FPS at 4K, showing a clear GPU limitation. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and 12 GB of VRAM are adequate for 1440p but may be strained at 4K in texture-heavy games.

The FPS scaling across resolutions confirms this. For a CPU-bound game like Valorant, the drop from 1080p to 4K is only 15.8% (from 464.9 to 391.6 FPS), indicating the CPU is not the primary limiter. For a GPU-bound game like Red Dead Redemption 2, the drop from 1080p to 4K is 50% (from 68 to 34 FPS), confirming the GPU is the main constraint.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This is the system’s strongest suit. At 1080p, the system delivers 254 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 302 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege, far exceeding the requirements for 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitors. At 1440p, performance remains smooth at 168 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 441.5 FPS in Valorant.

Streaming: The 10-core, 16-thread CPU provides ample headroom for encoding a stream while gaming. The GPU’s NVENC encoder, implied by the Ada Lovelace architecture, offloads the encoding work, allowing the CPU cores to focus on the game. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 25,470 supports concurrent gaming and streaming workloads.

Video Editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 and the GPU’s OpenCL score of 154,858 indicate strong performance for timeline scrubbing, effects, and export. The 12 GB of VRAM on the GPU is sufficient for 4K video editing projects.

3D Rendering: The CPU’s 16 threads and the GPU’s CUDA cores (5,888 shading units) provide a dual-path rendering setup. The Cinebench scores show the CPU can handle CPU-based renders, while the GPU’s FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS accelerates GPU-based renderers.

Software Development: The CPU’s 16 threads and PassMark integer math score of 81,524 indicate fast compilation times. The 20 MB of L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code and data.

Student and Office Work: The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking means it handles Word, Excel, and browser workloads with ease. The system is overpowered for this use case, but it provides future-proofing for more demanding tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Q: What is the system’s combined percentile ranking?

A: The system ranks in the 82nd combined percentile across all CPU and GPU pairs.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: The system can run esports titles at 4K with high frame rates (e.g., 391.6 FPS in Valorant), but AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 average only 37 FPS at 4K on ultra settings.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP?

A: The TDP is 65 W.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics is listed as N/A, so a discrete GPU is required.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-14400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in a desktop class configuration. The CPU, part of the Core 14th Gen series, is a 10-core, 16-thread processor on the Raptor Lake architecture. The GPU is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip. The system ranks in the 82nd combined percentile, with the CPU at 83rd and the GPU at 81st percentile. The average FPS across all tested games is 161.2, with a rank of 926 out of 3,732 pairs. This places the system in the top quarter of all tested combinations, indicating a high-performance desktop PC.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a mature platform. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel bus, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory technology. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The GPU’s suggested PSU is 550 W, and its TDP is 200 W. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, leaving significant headroom for the rest of the system.

A sensible next upgrade would be to increase the GPU to a higher-tier model within the same platform. The CPU has enough headroom to support a more powerful GPU, as its 83rd percentile ranking is higher than the GPU’s 81st percentile. Alternatively, moving to a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket would provide more multi-threaded performance, though the current 10-core design is already well-balanced for gaming and productivity. The platform’s support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means a memory upgrade is also possible without changing the motherboard.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and uses the AD104 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. For ray tracing, it includes 46 RT cores, and for AI acceleration, it has 184 tensor cores.

The GPU’s performance metrics are strong. Its FP32 compute is rated at 29.15 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s. The base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 37,648, placing it in the 81st percentile. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,854 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 174,152 indicate strong modern API performance.

In rendering workloads, the GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p high-texture settings, but may be limiting at 4K in some titles. The RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the tensor cores support DLSS features. The GPU’s TDP is 200 W, requiring a 550 W PSU. It is a dual-slot card, 240 mm long, and uses a single 16-pin power connector. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with a successor in the GeForce 50 series, but its performance remains competitive in the 81st percentile.