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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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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 4090

60,347 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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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-R refresh. It operates on the Intel Socket 1700 platform and is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². The chip's base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it carries a thermal design power of 65 W. The cache hierarchy is notable: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and it includes ECC memory support, which is a differentiator for certain professional workloads.

The benchmark results place this CPU at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,279. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 21,645, while the single-core score is 3,055. The R20 results show 9,090 multicore and 1,283 single-core, and R15 shows 2,181 multicore and 307 single-core. Geekbench scores are 11,268 multicore and 2,058 single-core. Passmark results are extensive: multithread at 25,470, single-thread at 3,701, integer math at 81,524, floating-point math at 61,319, data compression at 315,521, data encryption at 16,949, extended instructions at 19,937, physics at 1,523, and random string sorting at 32,680. The find prime numbers score is 86.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i5-14400F sits in a tight competitive cluster. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800H. However, it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.2%. These deltas are marginal, indicating that the i5-14400F performs at a level comparable to a range of mobile and older desktop chips, but its advantage lies in its combination of modest power draw and strong multicore throughput.

The 16 threads are significant for real workloads. Multicore rendering, video encoding, and compilation tasks benefit directly from the thread count. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 suggests strong sustained performance in CPU-bound tasks, though the 65 W TDP implies the chip will rely on efficient boosting behavior rather than sustained high-power operation. Single-core performance, as indicated by the R23 single-core score of 3,055, is robust, which translates to responsive day-to-day use and strong performance in lightly threaded applications. The Passmark integer and floating-point math scores of 81,524 and 61,319, respectively, indicate balanced compute capabilities, while the data compression score of 315,521 suggests fast archival and decompression operations.

Benchmark Performance

The GPU in this pairing is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, which dominates the performance picture. Its average benchmark score is 60,347, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the score is 9,223. Geekbench OpenCL scores 255,416, and Vulkan scores 271,631. Passmark results include G3D at 38,194, G2D at 1,299, GPU compute at 26,613, DirectX 10 at 224, DirectX 11 at 326, DirectX 12 at 150, and DirectX 9 at 397.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pair is 86, with an average frame rate across all tested games of 217.9 FPS. The pair ranks 106th out of 3,732 pairs by FPS, placing it in the top 3% of all tested combinations.

The CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 88th percentile indicate a slight mismatch in raw capability, but the combined picture is one of high overall performance. The GPU's compute scores—particularly the 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput—dwarf the CPU's math scores. However, the CPU's Passmark multithread score of 25,470 ensures that it can feed the GPU in most scenarios. The data shows that in CPU-bound games, the i5-14400F will be the limiting factor, but in GPU-bound titles at higher resolutions, the RTX 4090's dominance will mask the CPU's relative weakness.

The measured FPS data confirms this. Across 55 games at ultra settings, the pair delivers playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS across games is exceptionally high, often exceeding 200 FPS in esports titles. At 1440p, the average remains well above 100 FPS for most games. At 4K, the frame rates drop but remain competitive, with most titles staying above 60 FPS.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The pair excels at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 360 FPS at 1080p, 239.9 FPS at 1440p, and 132.2 FPS at 4K. Valorant achieves 465 FPS at 1080p, 441 FPS at 1440p, and 409 FPS at 4K. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege reaches 427 FPS at 1080p, 280 FPS at 1440p, and 154 FPS at 4K. These figures clearly support 240 Hz and even 360 Hz monitors at 1080p, and 144 Hz monitors at 1440p.

Streaming: The 16 threads of the CPU, combined with the RTX 4090's 512 tensor cores and 128 RT cores, provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The Passmark multithread score of 25,470 indicates the CPU can handle encoding overhead, while the GPU's dedicated hardware can offload the encode workload. The measured FPS in demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 (94 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p) leaves enough margin above 60 FPS for streaming overhead.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 and the GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput make this pair well-suited for video editing. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth handle large timelines and effects, while the CPU's 16 threads process exports efficiently. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 255,416 indicates strong GPU-accelerated rendering performance.

3D rendering: The RTX 4090's 16,384 shading units and 512 TMUs provide massive rasterization throughput. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 9,223 reflects strong DX12 performance. The CPU's 20 MB L3 cache and 16 threads ensure scene preparation does not become a bottleneck. The Passmark GPU compute score of 26,613 supports heavy compute workloads.

Software development: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads handle parallel compilation well, and the single-core score of 3,055 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy IDE responsiveness. The 65 W TDP means the chip runs cool under sustained load, which is beneficial for long build sessions. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provides flexibility in platform choice.

Student and office work: This pairing is massively overprovisioned for typical office tasks, but the CPU's single-core performance of 3,055 in Cinebench R23 ensures instant application launches. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is irrelevant for documents and spreadsheets, but the system will never struggle with multitasking. The ECC memory support is a bonus for data integrity in academic research.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The GPU sits at the 88th percentile, while the CPU sits at the 83rd. In raw compute terms, the RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 vastly exceeds the CPU's integer math score of 81,524. At lower resolutions, the CPU becomes the limiting factor. At 1080p, the average FPS across games is 217.9, but many titles show diminishing returns compared to what the GPU could deliver with a stronger CPU. For instance, Control runs at 149 FPS at 1080p, but this is likely CPU-limited given the GPU's capability.

At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary driver. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a typical 25-35% drop, which aligns with GPU-bound behavior. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more pronounced, averaging 40-50%, indicating the GPU's rendering load increases significantly. The pair rank of 106 out of 3,732 by FPS confirms that this combination is in the top tier, but the CPU's percentile gap suggests that games heavily dependent on single-thread performance will not fully utilize the GPU.

The Passmark physics score of 1,523 is relatively low, which could impact physics-heavy games. However, the GPU's compute capabilities can offload some physics calculations. The bottleneck analysis points to the CPU as the limiter in esports and low-resolution scenarios, while the GPU dominates at 4K. For balanced 1440p gaming, the pairing works well, as the CPU's 16 threads provide sufficient throughput for modern game engines.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K with ultra settings will find this pairing ideal. The measured FPS at 1440p for AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (79 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (73.6 FPS) confirms high-fidelity gaming is achievable. At 4K, the RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth handle large textures, and the CPU's 20 MB L3 cache reduces stutter. High-refresh 1080p gamers will also benefit, but they will leave GPU performance on the table due to CPU limits.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or GPU-accelerated compute will appreciate the RTX 4090's 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores. The CPU's 16 threads and ECC memory support make it suitable for workstation tasks. Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong performance from the 10-core, 16-thread configuration. Students and small business users will find the system overkill but flawless for their needs, with the caveat that the power consumption and size may be excessive.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, being empirical, shows this pairing delivers outstanding gaming performance across the board. At 1080p, esports titles dominate: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 795.5 FPS, Valorant at 465 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 427 FPS. Even demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 achieve 94 FPS at 1080p ultra. At 1440p, the numbers remain high: Control at 113 FPS, Call of Duty: Warzone at 129.4 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 105.8 FPS. At 4K, the RTX 4090's power is evident: Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 52 FPS, but Assetto Corsa runs at 92.9 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 at 132.2 FPS.

The weakest results are in Ark: Survival Ascended, where the pair manages 52.4 FPS at 1080p, 33.3 FPS at 1440p, and 17.4 FPS at 4K. This game is heavily CPU-bound and poorly optimized, demonstrating the i5-14400F's limitations. Red Dead Redemption 2 also shows the CPU's strain at 1080p (99.9 FPS) compared to the GPU's potential. Overall, the pair ranks 106th out of 3,732 by FPS, with an average of 217.9 FPS across all games, placing it in the top percentile of gaming systems.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for future GPUs and NVMe drives. The 65 W TDP means the CPU does not require an exotic cooler, and the 450 W GPU TDP with a suggested 850 W PSU leaves headroom for overclocking or additional peripherals.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, such as a Core i9 variant, which would reduce the CPU bottleneck at 1080p and improve physics scores. Alternatively, the GPU is end-of-life, so a future upgrade would require a new platform. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can reuse existing DDR4 modules or invest in DDR5 for higher bandwidth. The PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface on the GPU is fully compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 lanes.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14400F support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory, which is a key feature for data integrity in professional workloads.

Q: What is the average frame rate across all tested games for this pairing?

A: The pair achieves an average of 217.9 FPS across all games tested at ultra settings.

Q: How does the i5-14400F compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS?

A: The i5-14400F trails the Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.2% in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the RTX 4090's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4090 has a memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: Can this system run Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K ultra?

A: Yes, it runs at 52 FPS at 3840x2160 with ultra settings.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The boost clock is 4.70 GHz, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking for this CPU and GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile is 86, with a rank of 106 out of 3,732 pairs by FPS.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD102 chip, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The die size is 609 mm² with 76,300 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 125.3 million per mm². The GPU has 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. It includes 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores, which are critical for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads. The base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and the memory runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed.

The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is essential for high-resolution textures and large datasets. The pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,290.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 82.58 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same rate (1:1 ratio). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In benchmark terms, the RTX 4090 scores 9,223 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 255,416 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 271,631 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark G3D scores 38,194, and GPU compute scores 26,613. The GPU sits at the 88th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% delta), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (-2.5% delta), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (2.9% delta). The 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores enable real-time ray tracing and DLSS, which the measured FPS data reflects in titles like Cyberpunk 2077.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-14400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in a desktop configuration. The combined percentile is 86, indicating a top-tier system. The CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 88th percentile place both components in the upper echelon of their respective categories. The pair ranks 106th out of 3,732 tested pairs by average FPS, with an average of 217.9 FPS across all games.

The system is a high-performance desktop designed for gaming and content creation. The CPU provides 10 cores and 16 threads with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU delivers 24 GB of VRAM and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance with a 450 W TDP. The suggested PSU is 850 W, which provides sufficient headroom for the entire system. The GPU is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, but its performance remains top-tier. The CPU is active in production, ensuring continued support. This pairing is a balanced high-end desktop that excels in gaming at 1440p and 4K, with strong compute capabilities for professional workloads.