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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400T + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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88%

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91%

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Intel Core i5-14400T

27,166 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

21,629 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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30-49

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400T is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. It features a 1.50 GHz base clock and a 4.50 GHz boost clock, with a 35 W TDP that positions it as a low-power part within the Core 14th Gen lineup. The chip uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and includes ECC memory support—a feature that matters for workstation reliability. The processor integrates UHD Graphics 730, though the presence of a discrete GPU in this build makes the iGPU largely irrelevant for daily use.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 pool. This is a substantial L3 allocation for a mid-range part, which helps with workloads that repeatedly access a working set of data. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor, which is forward-looking for storage and GPU connectivity, even if the paired GPU in this configuration runs on an older PCIe standard.

Benchmark results show a processor that punches above its power envelope. In Cinebench R23, the i5-14400T scores 17,189 points in multi-core and 2,426 in single-core. These numbers indicate strong multi-threaded throughput for a 35 W part—the multi-core score is roughly 7x the single-core score, reflecting the scaling from 16 threads. The Cinebench R20 results (7,219 multi-core, 1,018 single-core) and R15 results (1,732 multi-core, 244 single-core) follow a consistent pattern: this CPU handles parallel workloads efficiently while maintaining respectable single-thread performance.

PassMark results add further context. The multithread score of 20,223 and single-thread score of 3,512 show a balanced profile. Integer math (65,667) outperforms floating-point math (49,139), which is typical for Intel's architecture and favors tasks like database operations and general productivity over heavy scientific computation. Data compression (235,636) is exceptionally strong—a standout result that suggests the CPU excels at archiving, file management, and data-heavy workflows. Encryption (13,244) and extended instructions (14,562) are moderate, while prime number finding (73) is a weak point, indicating that pure integer-heavy algorithmic workloads are not this chip's primary strength.

The CPU sits at the 79th percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 27,166. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (27,097, a 0.3% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (27,051, a 0.4% delta). It edges slightly ahead of both, while the Intel Core i7-13700H (27,355, -0.7% delta) and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (27,382, -0.8% delta) hold a marginal lead. This places the i5-14400T in the same performance tier as older flagship and upper-mid-range parts, which is impressive given its 35 W TDP.

For real workloads, the 10 cores and 16 threads handle modern productivity suites, compilation tasks, and moderate rendering jobs. The low TDP means sustained multi-core performance may be limited by cooling and power delivery, but the benchmark scores suggest it can maintain competitive throughput in short-to-medium bursts. The L3 cache and high compression scores indicate strong performance for system-level tasks like OS operations and file transfers.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The single-core score of 2,426 in Cinebench R23 and PassMark single-thread of 3,512 indicate solid per-core performance for gaming. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking suggests it can feed a discrete GPU adequately at 1080p and 1440p, though the paired GPU in this build will likely become the limiting factor at higher settings. Frame rates will be driven more by the GPU than the CPU in most scenarios.

Streaming: The 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache provide headroom for encoding overhead while gaming. Data compression score of 235,636 indicates the CPU can handle real-time encoding tasks without severely compromising frame rates, though a dedicated encoder on the GPU would be preferred for minimal impact.

Video editing: The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 17,189 and floating-point math score of 49,139 suggest capable performance for video editing timelines, color grading, and export tasks. The 10 cores handle multi-track editing well, and the low TDP means the system stays cool during long render sessions, though export times will be longer than higher-core-count alternatives.

3D rendering: Multi-core scores place this CPU in the same tier as the Core i9-9900K, which was a flagship rendering CPU in its generation. For single-frame renders and interactive viewport work, the CPU is competent. For final-frame batch rendering, the 16 threads will produce results slower than 24-thread or 32-thread parts, but the 0.3% edge over the i9-9900K shows it trades blows with older high-end chips.

Software development: The 10 cores and 16 threads handle parallel compilation well. Integer math score of 65,667 supports fast code compilation, and the data compression score aids in managing large repositories. Single-thread performance ensures responsive IDE interactions and quick unit test runs.

Student and office work: The 35 W TDP makes this an energy-efficient choice for daily productivity. The 79th percentile ranking means it outperforms most CPUs in the database, which is overkill for word processing but comfortable for multitasking across browsers, spreadsheets, and communication tools. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running academic computations.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination—the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Therefore, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

The CPU's single-thread performance (3,512 PassMark single-thread, 2,426 Cinebench R23 single-core) is sufficient for modern gaming, ranking at the 79th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, however, is the more complex factor. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 scores 15,616 in PassMark G3D and 92,309 in Geekbench Vulkan, placing it at the 67th percentile among all GPUs. This is a workstation-oriented card, and its gaming performance will be adequate but not exceptional by contemporary standards.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU's 11.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest it can deliver playable frame rates in most titles, likely ranging from 60-100 FPS in esports titles and 40-70 FPS in AAA games, depending on optimization. At 1440p, expect a 20-30% reduction in frame rates, with AAA titles falling into the 30-50 FPS range. At 4K, the 16 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus help with texture loading, but the raw compute power will limit performance to 25-40 FPS in demanding titles.

The RTX 5000's nearest rival, the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB, has an average score of 21,856 (a -1% delta), which means the RTX 5000 performs roughly on par with a GTX 1060 in overall GPU benchmarks. However, the RTX 5000 has 16 GB VRAM versus 6 GB, which matters for texture-heavy games at high resolutions. The Turing architecture includes 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores, enabling ray tracing and DLSS in supported titles, though the performance impact of ray tracing will be significant on this older architecture.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need workstation-class GPU features—specifically 16 GB of VRAM, ECC memory support on the CPU side, and certified driver stability—without requiring top-tier CPU compute. The primary audience is 3D modelers, CAD professionals, and video editors who work with large assets that exceed 8 GB of VRAM. The Quadro RTX 5000's 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handles large textures, complex scenes, and multi-layer compositing without hitting VRAM limits.

Content creators working in 1080p or 1440p video editing will find the CPU's 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache sufficient for smooth timeline scrubbing and moderate export workloads. The 35 W TDP CPU combined with the 230 W GPU means a 550 W suggested PSU is adequate, keeping system costs predictable for a workstation build.

Developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the CPU's 79th percentile multi-threaded performance, and the GPU's compute capabilities (6,525 PassMark GPU compute, 22.30 TFLOPS FP16) can accelerate certain scientific and machine learning workloads via CUDA. Students in engineering or data science programs benefit from the ECC memory support and the GPU's large VRAM for simulation and visualization projects.

Small business workstations handling database operations, financial modeling, and moderate rendering will find the CPU's data compression (235,636) and integer math (65,667) scores well-suited. The 67th percentile GPU ranking is adequate for professional visualization, though not competitive for high-end gaming. Users who prioritize gaming should look elsewhere; this is a compute-and-visualization workstation, not a gaming rig.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck for gaming and real-time graphics workloads, while the CPU is the limiting factor for compute-heavy multi-threaded tasks. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 67th percentile shows the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. In gaming, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15,616 and its parity with the GTX 1060 6 GB suggest frame rates will be GPU-limited in most scenarios, especially at higher resolutions where the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 11.15 TFLOPS compute become the constraining factors.

The CPU's multi-core scores (17,189 Cinebench R23, 20,223 PassMark multithread) are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in most titles, but the 35 W TDP limits sustained boost behavior. In CPU-intensive games—simulation titles, strategy games, and open-world titles with heavy AI—the 10 cores will be stressed, potentially causing frame drops even if the GPU has headroom. The single-thread score of 3,512 PassMark is adequate but not elite, so frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios may be lower than what the GPU could otherwise deliver.

For rendering and compute workloads, the CPU becomes the bottleneck. The GPU's 22.30 TFLOPS FP16 and 6,525 GPU compute scores indicate strong parallel compute capability, but the CPU must feed data to the GPU. The 20 MB L3 cache helps, but the 1.50 GHz base clock means sustained data preparation tasks will be slower than a higher-clocked CPU. The PCIe 3.0 x16 interface on the GPU (versus the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support) creates a potential bandwidth mismatch for large data transfers, though this is unlikely to be a practical bottleneck for most workloads.

The balanced picture is a system where the GPU leads in graphics and compute-heavy tasks, the CPU leads in general productivity and single-threaded workloads, and neither component is drastically underpowered relative to the other. The combined percentile of 73 reflects a pairing that is well-matched for professional use, with the GPU's workstation features (16 GB VRAM, ECC support, driver certification) complementing the CPU's efficiency and multi-threaded capability.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 is a Turing-architecture workstation GPU built on TSMC's 12 nm process with 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. It features 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, along with 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a 1620 MHz base clock and 1815 MHz boost clock, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is a defining feature—double the capacity of many consumer GPUs of its era, and essential for large datasets, high-resolution textures, and multi-display workstation setups.

Compute performance is rated at 11.15 TFLOPS FP32 and 22.30 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio), with pixel rate of 116.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 348.5 GTexel/s. These figures indicate strong raw compute capability, particularly for FP16 workloads like AI inference and certain scientific calculations. The 48 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the 384 tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-accelerated features, though on this Turing architecture the RT performance is a generation behind contemporary consumer cards.

Benchmark scores show a GPU that performs near the GTX 1060 6 GB in overall PassMark G3D (15,616 vs. 21,856 for the rival, a -1% delta from the GTX 1060's average score of 21,856). The Geekbench OpenCL score of 78,999 and Vulkan score of 92,309 indicate stronger compute performance in API-agnostic workloads. PassMark DirectX scores are modest—DirectX 12 at 59, DirectX 11 at 140, DirectX 10 at 113, and DirectX 9 at 195—suggesting that the GPU's gaming driver performance may lag its compute capabilities. The G2D score of 709 reflects adequate 2D acceleration for desktop and productivity tasks.

The GPU's 67th percentile ranking versus all GPUs places it in the upper-mid range, with nearest rivals including the RTX A4000 Mobile (21,379 avg, 1.2% delta) and AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21,153 avg, 2.3% delta). The 230 W TDP, dual-slot design, and 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin power connectors indicate a power-hungry card that requires adequate cooling and a 550 W suggested PSU. Display outputs include 4x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C, supporting multi-monitor professional setups. The GPU is end-of-life, with its successor being Workstation Ampere, and it launched with a 2,299 USD MSRP.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM is the standout feature, allowing entire scenes to reside in GPU memory without spilling to system RAM. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handles large texture streams and complex shader operations, while the 64 ROPs provide solid fill rates for high-resolution output. The tensor cores accelerate denoising and AI-assisted rendering features in supported applications, and the RT cores enable real-time ray tracing in DCC tools.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14400T scores an average of 27,166, which is 0.3% ahead of the Core i9-9900K (27,097) and 0.4% ahead of the Ryzen 7 5700G (27,051), but 0.7% behind the Core i7-13700H (27,355).

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what memory type?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to the GTX 1060?

A: The RTX 5000 sits at the 67th percentile among all GPUs. Its average score of 21,629 is 1% below the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB (21,856).

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14400T supports ECC memory, which is important for workstation reliability and data integrity.

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

A: The Quadro RTX 5000 has 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores, supporting hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI features like DLSS.

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop build?

A: This is a desktop build, as indicated by the build class. The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and the GPU is a dual-slot card requiring external power.

# Build Overview

This pairing combines the Intel Core i5-14400T, a 35 W low-power desktop CPU, with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, a 230 W workstation GPU. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 73, indicating that this system outperforms roughly three-quarters of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. The CPU is a current-generation part (released January 2024) with a launch MSRP of $221, while the GPU is an end-of-life workstation card (released August 2018) with a launch MSRP of 2,299 USD.

The system is designed for professional workstation use rather than gaming or consumer entertainment. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide solid multi-threaded performance for productivity and compute tasks, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and professional driver support enable large-scale visualization, rendering, and data processing. The 73rd combined percentile reflects a system that is competitive for its intended use case, though neither component is a top-tier performer in its class.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking is notably higher than the GPU's 67th percentile, indicating that the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. This asymmetry suggests that for workloads that are heavily CPU-dependent—compilation, data compression, general productivity—the system will perform well above average. For GPU-dependent workloads—gaming, real-time rendering—the system will be closer to mid-pack.

The total system power draw is modest (35 W CPU + 230 W GPU), and the suggested PSU of 550 W leaves ample headroom. This is a practical desktop workstation that balances efficiency with capability, though the end-of-life status of the GPU means it lacks modern features like PCIe 4.0 support (the GPU uses PCIe 3.0 x16) and the latest ray tracing improvements.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-14400T achieves an average benchmark score of 27,166, ranking at the 79th percentile against all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17,189 multi-core and 2,426 single-core; in R20, 7,219 multi-core and 1,018 single-core; and in R15, 1,732 multi-core and 244 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 20,223, single-thread of 3,512, integer math of 65,667, floating-point math of 49,139, data compression of 235,636, data encryption of 13,244, extended instructions of 14,562, find prime numbers of 73, physics of 1,244, and random string sorting of 25,181.

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 achieves an average benchmark score of 21,629, ranking at the 67th percentile against all GPUs. Its scores include Geekbench OpenCL of 78,999, Geekbench Vulkan of 92,309, PassMark G3D of 15,616, PassMark G2D of 709, PassMark GPU compute of 6,525, and DirectX scores of 59 (DX12), 140 (DX11), 113 (DX10), and 195 (DX9).

The combined picture is a system where the CPU significantly outperforms the GPU in relative terms. The CPU's 79th percentile is 12 points higher than the GPU's 67th percentile, and the CPU's average score of 27,166 is 25.6% higher than the GPU's 21,629. This indicates that the CPU is the stronger component in this pairing, and that workloads which leverage the CPU's multi-threading—compression, compilation, productivity—will see better relative performance than those which depend on the GPU. The combined percentile of 73 reflects the overall balance: this is a system that will handle professional workloads competently, with the CPU carrying more of the weight in general tasks and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM providing the capacity needed for large-scale visual work.

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