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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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Top 7% 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
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14400F

32,279 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

54,247 Benchmark Score
Top 3% 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

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel with a 215 mm² die size. The CPU operates with a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 4.70 GHz boost clock, drawing a 65 W TDP. 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 a locked multiplier part, with the part number SRN3RSRN47, and it was released on January 7, 2024, with a launch MSRP of $196.

The processor sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly 83% of the processors in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 32,279, which places it in close competition with a cluster of mobile and older desktop chips. The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% ahead, average score 32,233), the Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% ahead, average score 32,226), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.2% behind, average score 32,354), and the Intel Core i7-12800H (0.5% ahead, average score 32,121). This indicates that the i5-14400F delivers performance nearly identical to those chips, with deltas of under a percentage point. For a desktop part, this is notable because it matches or slightly exceeds several high-end mobile processors from recent generations.

Multi-threaded workloads show strong results. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 21,645 in the multi-core test and 3,055 in the single-core test. The Cinebench R20 scores are 9,090 multi-core and 1,283 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2,181 multi-core and 307 single-core. Geekbench results are 11,268 multi-core and 2,058 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 25,470, with a single-thread score of 3,701. These numbers suggest that the CPU handles heavily threaded tasks like video rendering and code compilation well, but the single-core scores are more modest, which is typical for a mid-range desktop part. The PassMark physics score of 1,523 and the integer math score of 81,524 indicate solid computational throughput for general productivity.

The data compression score of 315,521 in PassMark is particularly strong, suggesting good performance for file archiving and data-heavy applications. The floating-point math score of 61,319 also points to capable number-crunching for scientific or analytical workloads. The encryption score of 16,949 is more moderate, which may be relevant for users doing heavy disk encryption or secure communications. The extended instructions score of 19,937 shows that modern SIMD instruction sets are well supported, benefiting applications like video editing or 3D modeling that rely on AVX-512 or similar extensions. The random string sorting score of 32,680 indicates reasonable database-like operations, and the find prime numbers score of 86 is low, but that is typically a memory-latency-sensitive test that doesn't reflect most real-world tasks.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD103 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process from TSMC. This GPU contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 121.1 million per mm². The GPU has 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. For ray tracing, there are 76 RT cores, and for AI acceleration, there are 304 tensor cores. The base clock is 2205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and the memory runs at 1400 MHz, which translates to 22.4 Gbps effective. The pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 48.74 TFLOPS, with the FP16 performance also at 48.74 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 ratio.

Memory capacity is 16 GB of GDDR6X, connected via a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of memory bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and complex scenes in modern games. The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x16, and it has display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The TDP is 320 W, with a suggested PSU of 700 W. The card is triple-slot and requires a 1x 16-pin power connector. Its physical dimensions are 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width.

The GPU sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which is only 0.1% ahead with an average score of 54,209, indicating that the standard RTX 4080 is essentially on par with its SUPER variant in aggregate benchmarks. Other rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% behind, average 54,828), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.6% behind, average 55,698), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (2.7% behind, average 55,757). The deltas here are small, but the RTX 4080 trails these AMD parts by a few percentage points. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 6,567. Geekbench OpenCL scores 214,739, and Vulkan scores 263,779. PassMark G3D is 34,457, with a GPU compute score of 20,671.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is significant for rendering large scenes or working with high-resolution textures without running out of memory. The 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data can move quickly between the GPU and memory, which is essential for texture streaming and compute workloads. The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced lighting and AI-based features like DLSS, which is important for modern games with demanding visual effects. The FP32 throughput of 48.74 TFLOPS makes this GPU capable of handling complex shader math and compute-heavy tasks, such as 3D rendering or scientific simulations.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture shows a CPU at the 83rd percentile and a GPU at the 86th percentile, with an overall combined percentile of 85 for the build. The CPU's average benchmark score is 32,279, while the GPU's average benchmark score is 54,247. In the context of their respective nearest rivals, the CPU is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and the Intel Core i9-11900, both within 0.2% of its score. The GPU is essentially tied with the RTX 4080 SUPER, which is 0.1% ahead, but it trails the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1% and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE by 2.6%.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 is a strong indicator for productivity tasks, placing it well above the mid-range desktop baseline. The single-core score of 3,055 is respectable but not class-leading, which means gaming performance will lean more on the GPU for frame rate consistency. The Geekbench multi-core score of 11,268 reinforces the multi-threaded capability, while the 2,058 single-core score is moderate. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,701 is the same as the single-thread score, confirming that the CPU's strength is in multi-core workloads rather than single-thread bursts.

For the GPU, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 is a solid result for a high-end card, indicating good performance in modern DX12 titles. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 263,779 is notably higher than the OpenCL score of 214,739, suggesting that the GPU performs better under Vulkan API, which is relevant for games that use this API. The PassMark G3D score of 34,457 places the GPU in the upper tier of graphics cards, and the compute score of 20,671 shows strong parallel processing capability.

The pair's average FPS across all tested games is 195.2, with a pair rank of 309 out of 3,732 pairs. This places the combination in the top 8.3% of all CPU-GPU pairs in the database, indicating that this pairing is well above average for gaming performance. The combined percentile of 85 means that the entire system outperforms 85% of all recorded builds, making it a high-tier configuration. The CPU and GPU percentiles are close, which suggests a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically underperforming relative to the other.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, based on ultra settings, shows strong performance across a wide range of games at multiple resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers extremely high frame rates in esports titles. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 717 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 reaches 325 FPS, and Valorant reaches 465 FPS. Roblox runs at 420 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 also hits 326 FPS, which is surprisingly high for a demanding open-world title. Ready Or Not and To The Core both achieve 326 FPS, while Barony and Dave The Diver reach 326 and 269 FPS, respectively. The average at 1080p across these titles is well above 100 FPS, with even the most demanding game, Ark: Survival Ascended, managing 47 FPS.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain high but show the expected drop. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive still achieves 494 FPS, Valorant 441 FPS, and Roblox 280 FPS. Red Dead Redemption 2 and Ready Or Not both drop to 219 FPS, while Counter-Strike 2 maintains 215 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 30 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Most other titles, such as Cyberpunk 2077 at 112 FPS, Call of Duty: Warzone at 128 FPS, and Assetto Corsa at 134 FPS, remain playable to highly smooth. The 1440p average across the tested games is still strong, but users seeking 144 Hz monitors will need to adjust settings for the most demanding titles.

At 3840x2160, the system becomes more constrained. Valorant still leads with 409 FPS, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 292 FPS, but most AAA titles drop below 100 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 61 FPS, which is just at the edge of playable, while Call of Duty: Warzone holds 109 FPS. Red Dead Redemption 2 drops to 125 FPS, which is still good for 4K, but Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 16 FPS, making it unplayable at ultra settings. The Medium runs at 45 FPS, and Revolution Idle drops to 36 FPS. The 4K experience is generally playable for many titles, but the most demanding games will require lower settings or upscaling.

Since the data is measured, these figures are actual results rather than estimates. The pattern shows that the system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with excellent performance in esports and competitive titles at any resolution. For 4K, it is capable but not universally smooth across all games, particularly those with heavy GPU demands.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is reflected in their percentiles: the CPU is at the 83rd percentile and the GPU at the 86th. This close proximity suggests that neither component is severely limiting the other in most workloads. However, examining the FPS scaling across resolutions reveals which component becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence on frame rates, especially in esports titles where the CPU's single-thread performance can cap FPS. For example, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 717 FPS at 1080p, which is likely CPU-bound given the high frame rate. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary limiter, as seen in the steep drops in demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended, which goes from 47 FPS at 1080p to 16 FPS at 4K.

The CPU's multi-threaded strength, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645, ensures that it can keep up with the GPU in most scenarios, but the single-core score of 3,055 is not exceptional. In games that are heavily single-threaded, such as some simulation or strategy titles, the CPU may hold back the GPU from reaching its full potential. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,701 is moderate, and the physics score of 1,523 suggests that CPU-intensive physics calculations could be a limiting factor in certain games.

The GPU's high bandwidth and compute power mean that it will handle most rendering tasks without issue, but the CPU's lower core count relative to higher-end i7 or i9 parts could cause bottlenecks in CPU-bound games at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, many games exceed 200 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately. At 1440p, the frame rates are still high, but the GPU starts to become the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops in all tested titles. Overall, the system is balanced for 1440p gaming, where both components contribute to the performance, but at 1080p the CPU is the ceiling in some titles, and at 4K the GPU is the ceiling.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14400F uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is the platform for 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, allowing users to choose between the older and newer memory standards. The memory bus is dual-channel, which is standard for mainstream desktop platforms. The CPU supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation use where data integrity is critical. The PCIe support is Gen 5, with 16 lanes available from the CPU, which provides high bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe SSDs.

The RTX 4080 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is backward-compatible with the CPU's PCIe 5.0 lanes, so there is no performance penalty for using this GPU on this CPU. The GPU's suggested PSU is 700 W, which is well within the range of a typical high-end power supply. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is low for a desktop processor, meaning that the power supply headroom is primarily dictated by the GPU's 320 W TDP. A 700 W PSU provides enough headroom for the entire system, including other components like drives and fans.

For a sensible next upgrade, users could consider moving to a higher-tier 14th generation processor, such as an i7 or i9, which would offer more cores and higher clocks, but the i5-14400F already provides sufficient performance for most tasks. The GPU is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, so a future upgrade would involve a newer GPU, but the current RTX 4080 is still capable of high-end gaming. The platform supports up to 20 MB of L3 cache, and the memory support for DDR5 offers a path to higher bandwidth if the user does not already have DDR5. The socket 1700 is likely at the end of its lifecycle, so future CPU upgrades would require a new motherboard, but the current platform is adequate for the present build.

Who Should Build It

This build is suited for gamers who play at 1440p or 4K resolution, as the data shows strong performance at 1440p for most titles and playable frame rates at 4K for many games. The high frame rates in esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant make it ideal for competitive gamers who need high refresh rates at 1080p or 1440p. Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or code compilation will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded performance, as indicated by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 25,470. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it capable for rendering and GPU-accelerated workflows.

Developers and students who need a system for software development, data analysis, or scientific computing will find the CPU's integer math score of 81,524 and floating-point math score of 61,319 useful for compilation and numerical tasks. The ECC memory support is a plus for workstation reliability. Small business workstations that require a balance of CPU and GPU performance for tasks like CAD, financial modeling, or heavy spreadsheet work will find this build adequate, though the GPU may be overkill for such tasks. The CPU's 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low for office environments, but the GPU's 320 W TDP requires adequate cooling and power. The system is not ideal for those who need the absolute highest performance in CPU-bound tasks, as the i5-14400F is a mid-range processor, but it is well-suited for users who prioritize gaming and general productivity.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-14400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake Refresh part with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based card with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 320 W TDP. The combined percentile of this build is 85, meaning it outperforms 85% of all recorded configurations in the database. The CPU's percentile is 83, and the GPU's is 86, indicating a high-tier pairing that is well above average.

The pair's average FPS across all tested games is 195.2, with a rank of 309 out of 3,732 pairs, placing it in the top 8.3%. This makes it a high-performance gaming system. The build class is desktop, and the overall tier is high-end, given the GPU's position at the 86th percentile and the CPU's at the 83rd. The system is capable of running most games at ultra settings at 1440p, and many titles at 4K, though the most demanding games will require reduced settings or upscaling. The CPU and GPU are well-matched in terms of performance, with neither component drastically outperforming the other, making this a balanced high-end desktop build.

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 RTX 4080 have, and what is its memory type?

A: The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The CPU is at the 83rd percentile, meaning it outperforms 83% of all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score compared to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 54,247, which is 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54,209.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 85, meaning the system outperforms 85% of all recorded builds.

Q: What is the measured FPS for Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p?

A: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 112 FPS at 2560x1440 resolution on ultra settings.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4080 is 700 W.