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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14400T + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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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
88%
VS
GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14400T

27,166 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

117,088 Benchmark Score
Top 1% 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

Intel Core i5-14400T and NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is a desktop pairing that sits in the 87th combined percentile of all benchmarked systems, indicating a high-end configuration. The CPU holds the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 95th percentile among all GPUs, making the graphics card the dominant component in this duo. The data shows a clear skew: the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the primary driver of system capability, while the Core i5-14400T provides a solid, power-efficient foundation that will be the limiting factor in heavily threaded workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance relationship between these two components is asymmetric. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 117,088 places it in the 95th percentile, whereas the CPU’s average score of 27,166 places it in the 79th percentile. This 16-percentile gap indicates that the GPU has significantly more raw compute headroom than the CPU. In graphics-bound scenarios, the CPU will typically be able to feed the GPU adequately, but in highly parallel CPU workloads, the processor will be the constraint.

The CPU’s multi-threaded scores reinforce this analysis. In Cinebench R23, the i5-14400T scores 17,189 points in multi-core and 2,426 points in single-core. The multi-core result is 7.1 times the single-core score, showing strong scaling across its 10 cores and 16 threads. However, the PassMark multithread score of 20,223 and the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7,219 reveal that the CPU’s power-efficient design (35 W TDP) caps its sustained throughput. The GPU, by contrast, has no such thermal constraint, with a 70 W TDP and a boost clock of 1,560 MHz delivering 19.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

In gaming, the bottleneck will shift depending on resolution. At lower resolutions, the CPU’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,426, PassMark single-thread score of 3,512) will be the primary limiter, potentially capping frame rates. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation’s 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 280.0 GB/s bandwidth will dominate the workload. The data suggests that for high-refresh 1080p gaming, the CPU will hold back the GPU, while at 4K, the GPU’s 95th percentile ranking will be the deciding factor.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 27,166, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. This places it in direct competition with the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27,097 and is only 0.3% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, which scores 27,051 and is 0.4% behind. The i5-14400T also edges out the Intel Core i7-13700H (27,355, -0.7%) and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (27,382, -0.8%). This tight grouping shows the i5-14400T is a mid-to-upper-tier processor that trades blows with older flagship and modern mid-range parts.

In specific CPU benchmarks, the i5-14400T shows consistent strength. It scores 17,189 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 7,219 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 1,732 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Single-thread performance is similarly solid: 2,426 in Cinebench R23, 1,018 in Cinebench R20, and 244 in Cinebench R15. The PassMark suite shows 65,667 in integer math, 49,139 in floating-point math, and 23,563 in data compression, indicating robust general-purpose compute.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 117,088, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. This is a top-tier result, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA GB10 at 117,393 (a -0.3% difference) and the AMD Radeon PRO W7700 at 118,976 (-1.6%). The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation also outperforms the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB (114,395, +2.4%) and the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile (113,944, +2.8%). In OpenCL, the GPU scores 124,812, and in Vulkan, it scores 109,364, showing strong cross-API performance.

The combined picture is a system where the GPU outclasses the CPU in relative terms. The GPU’s 95th percentile versus the CPU’s 79th percentile means that in mixed workloads, the CPU will likely finish its tasks and wait on the GPU, or vice versa, depending on the specific application. For balanced workloads like gaming, the GPU’s dominance is an asset, but for CPU-bound tasks like software compilation, the processor will be the limiting factor.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation’s 95th percentile ranking and 19.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance make it capable of driving high frame rates, but the CPU’s single-thread score of 2,426 in Cinebench R23 will likely cap performance at 1080p in esports titles. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and its 20 GB memory buffer provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures.

Streaming: The GPU’s Ada Lovelace architecture includes 192 tensor cores and 48 RT cores, which can accelerate encoding and AI-based features. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a PassMark multithread score of 20,223, can handle streaming software overhead, though the 35 W TDP may limit sustained multi-threaded performance during simultaneous gaming and encoding.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,189 and PassMark data compression score of 23,563 indicate strong performance for timeline operations and codec handling. The GPU’s 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 280.0 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects rendering and preview. This pairing is well-suited for 4K video editing, where the GPU’s 95th percentile ranking provides ample compute for color grading and effects.

3D rendering: The GPU is the clear star here, with 6,144 shading units and 192 texture mapping units delivering 299.5 GTexel/s. Its 19.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is ideal for GPU-accelerated renderers. The CPU’s 17,189 Cinebench R23 multi-core score ensures that CPU-based rendering tasks are not a complete bottleneck, though the GPU will dominate final-frame renders.

Software development: The CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 65,667 and multithread score of 20,223 support fast code compilation. The 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.50 GHz, provide a balance of parallel and single-threaded performance. The GPU’s compute power is largely unused in this scenario, making the CPU the primary consideration.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,512 in PassMark ensures snappy responsiveness for productivity applications. The GPU’s 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor setups. The 35 W CPU TDP and 70 W GPU TDP make this a power-efficient system for long work sessions, though the workstation-class GPU is overkill for basic office tasks.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data, so all gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 79th percentile ranking provide the basis for these expectations.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the CPU’s single-thread performance (2,426 in Cinebench R23) will likely limit frame rates in CPU-bound titles, potentially holding the GPU below its maximum output. Expect high frame rates in esports titles, but the exact figures are uncertain. At 1440p ultra, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation’s 19.17 TFLOPS of FP32 should deliver smooth performance in most titles. At 4K ultra, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, and its 20 GB memory buffer and 280.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures.

The lack of measured data means these are qualitative expectations. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 124,812 and Vulkan score of 109,364 suggest strong raw performance, but actual frame rates depend on driver optimization and game engine behavior. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads are adequate for modern games, but its power-efficient design may lead to lower sustained clocks under heavy load, potentially affecting frame time consistency.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need workstation-class GPU compute in a compact, power-efficient desktop. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is designed for small form factor workstations, with a 168 mm length and dual-slot width, making it suitable for space-constrained builds. The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking and 20 GB memory make it ideal for professionals in 3D rendering, AI inference, and video editing who need GPU acceleration.

Gamers at 1440p or 4K will benefit from the GPU’s high-end performance, but should be aware that the CPU may bottleneck at lower resolutions. Content creators working with 4K video or complex 3D scenes will find the GPU’s 6,144 shading units and 48 RT cores valuable. Developers who rely on GPU compute for simulations or machine learning will appreciate the 192 tensor cores.

Students and office workers are not the target audience, as the GPU is overkill for productivity applications. Small business workstations requiring CAD or scientific computing will benefit from the GPU’s ECC memory support on the CPU side and the 20 GB GDDR6 frame buffer. This is a build for professionals who prioritize GPU compute over CPU throughput, given the 16-percentile gap between the two components.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide a solid foundation for memory-intensive tasks. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, meaning the GPU is backward-compatible but does not fully utilize the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 capability.

The GPU’s 70 W TDP and the CPU’s 35 W TDP combine for a modest total power draw, and the suggested PSU of 250 W for the GPU indicates that a standard desktop power supply will have ample headroom. The GPU requires no external power connectors, simplifying installation. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same Socket 1700 platform, but the current CPU’s 79th percentile ranking means it is not a bottleneck in most GPU-bound workloads.

The GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x16 interface is a limitation relative to the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support, but the bandwidth difference is unlikely to impact performance given the GPU’s 280.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. The platform’s support for DDR5 memory allows for future memory speed upgrades, though the CPU’s memory controller is the limiting factor. The 35 W CPU TDP is notable for a 10-core processor, suggesting efficient operation at the cost of peak performance.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14400T is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a 35 W TDP that prioritizes power efficiency over raw speed. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, has ECC memory support, and includes UHD Graphics 730 as integrated graphics. Its die size is 215 mm², and it was released on January 7, 2024, with a launch MSRP of $221.

The CPU’s benchmark scores show a processor that excels in single-threaded tasks relative to its power envelope. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,426 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,512 are strong for a 35 W part. The multi-threaded scores, while lower than higher-TDP parts, are respectable: 17,189 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 20,223 in PassMark multithread. The PassMark integer math score of 65,667 and floating-point math score of 49,139 indicate balanced compute capabilities.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.3% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (0.4% ahead), Intel Core i7-13700H (0.7% behind), and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (0.8% behind). This grouping places the i5-14400T in a competitive mid-range tier, where it trades blows with older flagship parts. The 35 W TDP means sustained workloads will see lower clocks than the 4.50 GHz boost suggests, making it better suited for bursty tasks than long-duration all-core loads.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i5-14400T with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation. The pairing sits in the 87th combined percentile of all systems, placing it in the upper tier of desktop configurations. The GPU is the dominant component, ranking in the 95th percentile, while the CPU ranks in the 79th percentile, creating a system that is heavily GPU-accelerated.

The build class is desktop, and the GPU’s small form factor design (168 mm length, dual-slot) makes it suitable for compact workstations. The CPU’s 35 W TDP and the GPU’s 70 W TDP mean the system can be cooled with capable air coolers, and the suggested PSU of 250 W for the GPU indicates low power requirements. The GPU’s 20 GB of GDDR6 memory is a standout feature, providing headroom for large datasets and high-resolution textures.

The overall tier is high-end, driven primarily by the GPU. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking is respectable but not flagship-level, meaning the system’s ceiling is set by the GPU. This is a workstation-focused build where GPU compute is the priority, and the CPU provides adequate support without being a significant bottleneck in graphics-bound workloads. The combined 87th percentile reflects a system that is well above average, with the GPU’s 95th percentile being the primary driver of its classification.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400T compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G in average benchmark score. It is 0.7% behind the Intel Core i7-13700H and 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 160-bit bus width and 280.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14400T has ECC memory support, alongside support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile and how does it compare to the CPU?

A: The GPU is in the 95th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. This 16-percentile gap indicates the GPU is significantly more powerful relative to its peers.

Q: What is the power consumption of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a 35 W TDP, and the GPU has a 70 W TDP. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 250 W.

Q: What are the GPU’s key compute specifications?

A: The GPU has 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It delivers 19.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and has a boost clock of 1,560 MHz.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.