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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14401E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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Intel Core i5-14401E

5,253 Benchmark Score

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60,347 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14401E is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, placing it as a mainstream offering within Intel's Core 14th Gen lineup. The chip is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 215 mm². Cache configuration includes 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 through a dual-channel memory bus, and it includes ECC memory support, which is notable for workstation-class reliability.

The CPU's benchmark results reveal a processor that punches near the middle of the desktop pack. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score of 18,161 and single-core score of 2,564 indicate solid throughput for a 6-core part. The R20 scores of 7,627 multicore and 1,076 single-core follow a similar pattern. The average benchmark score of 5,253 places this chip at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms a majority of processors but is not an extreme high-end part. The nearest rivals show a tightly clustered competitive field: the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 5,259, a mere 0.1% higher; the Intel Core i7-11700B scores 5,241, 0.2% lower; the Intel Core i9-10850K scores 5,240, 0.2% lower; and the Intel Core i5-13400T scores 5,210, 0.8% lower. This tight grouping suggests the i5-14401E is performance-equivalent to several older higher-tier parts, making its 6-core/12-thread configuration remarkably competitive against chips with more cores.

The architecture itself is a refined version of Raptor Lake, with the "R" suffix indicating a refresh iteration. The single-core performance, as evidenced by the R23 single-core score of 2,564, is strong for everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded tasks. The multicore score of 18,161 shows that the 6 cores scale well under full load, though the 12 threads mean it will trail higher-core-count parts in heavily parallel workloads. The 65 W TDP is notably modest for the performance delivered, suggesting efficient power utilization. The processor is socketed on Intel Socket 1700, with PCIe Gen 5 support providing 16 lanes from the CPU, which is relevant for high-bandwidth peripherals.

The real-world implications are clear: this CPU excels in scenarios where single-threaded performance matters, such as gaming and general productivity, while its multicore capability handles moderate content creation workloads effectively. The 60th percentile standing means it sits above average, but users expecting flagship-level rendering performance will need to look at higher-core alternatives. The presence of UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics provides a fallback display output, though the pairing with a discrete GPU in this build makes it secondary.

# Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for this build combines the Intel Core i5-14401E's CPU scores with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's GPU scores, creating a picture of a system with exceptional graphics capability and competent, though not elite, processing power. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18,161 and single-core score of 2,564 place it at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, which is a solid mid-tier position. The GPU, however, dominates its field: the RTX 4090 achieves an average benchmark score of 60,347, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. This 28-point percentile gap between CPU and GPU indicates a significant imbalance in raw performance potential.

The GPU's individual benchmark results are staggering. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 9,223. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores reach 255,416 and 271,631, respectively. Passmark G3D shows 38,194, with Passmark GPU Compute at 26,613. The nearest GPU rivals show a peculiar competitive landscape: the Intel Arc Pro A60 matches at 60,326 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% behind at 60,140, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% ahead at 61,896, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails by 2.9% at 58,657. The RTX 4090's 88th percentile position confirms it as a top-tier graphics solution, though the rival data suggests the professional GPU market has several comparable options.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 74, which reflects the GPU's high standing pulling up the CPU's more modest 60th percentile. This combined figure is useful for understanding the overall system tier: it sits comfortably in the upper-middle range of all desktop builds, but the CPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Cinebench R15 scores of 1,830 multicore and 258 single-core reinforce the CPU's mid-range positioning, while the GPU's Passmark DirectX scores (224 for DX10, 326 for DX11, 150 for DX12, 397 for DX9) show consistent performance across legacy and modern APIs.

The data indicates that this system will excel in graphics-intensive tasks — the RTX 4090's 88th percentile means it outperforms 88% of all GPUs, making it a top choice for high-resolution gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering. However, the CPU's 60th percentile means that CPU-bound workloads will not see the same level of dominance. The average benchmark scores tell a story of a GPU that is nearly 11.5 times the CPU's average score (60,347 vs. 5,253), though these are different benchmark suites and not directly comparable. What is clear is that the RTX 4090 is the star of this pairing, and the i5-14401E is a capable but secondary component.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 4090's 88th percentile GPU standing and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide exceptional frame generation capability, especially at high resolutions. The CPU's single-core score of 2,564 in Cinebench R23 ensures adequate frame pacing, though the 60th percentile CPU position means it may bottleneck in CPU-intensive titles at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high.

Streaming: The GPU's 512 tensor cores and 128 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated encoding and real-time effects, making this build well-suited for streaming. The CPU's 12 threads handle the streaming overhead alongside gaming, though the 65 W TDP suggests it will run efficiently under sustained loads. The combination supports simultaneous gaming and encoding without significant CPU strain.

Video Editing: The RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate accelerate video effects, color grading, and export times dramatically. The CPU's multicore score of 18,161 in Cinebench R23 handles timeline scrubbing and codec decoding reasonably well, though 6 cores may feel limiting for complex multi-layer projects. The 24 GB VRAM is ample for 8K timelines and heavy effects stacks.

3D Rendering: CPU-based rendering will be the weaker link — the i5-14401E's 18,161 multicore score is adequate but not exceptional, and render times will be longer than with higher-core-count CPUs. GPU-based rendering, however, is exceptional: the RTX 4090's 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput make it a rendering powerhouse. The 128 RT cores accelerate ray-traced workloads significantly.

Software Development: The CPU's 12 threads and 20 MB L3 cache provide responsive compilation times for medium-sized projects. The single-core score of 2,564 ensures snappy IDE performance, while the ECC memory support is a boon for stability during long builds. The GPU is largely irrelevant here, but its presence doesn't hinder development workflows.

Student and Office Work: The 65 W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 730 make this an efficient system for everyday tasks, though the dedicated GPU is overkill for document processing and web browsing. The CPU's 60th percentile position means it handles office suites and multitasking with ease, and the 12 threads ensure smooth operation under moderate load. The system is more powerful than needed for these tasks, but it will never feel slow.

# Who Should Build It

The target user for this CPU+GPU combination is someone who prioritizes graphics performance above all else, with the CPU being a secondary consideration. Gamers at 4K resolution will benefit most — the RTX 4090's 88th percentile GPU standing ensures maximum frame rates at ultra settings, where the CPU's 60th percentile position becomes less of a bottleneck due to the GPU-bound nature of high-resolution rendering. Content creators working heavily with GPU-accelerated applications, such as video editors using CUDA-accelerated effects or 3D artists using ray-traced renderers, will find the RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance transformative. The CPU handles the supporting roles adequately, though those who also need heavy CPU rendering might consider a higher-core processor.

Developers building applications that leverage GPU compute, such as machine learning or scientific simulation, will benefit from the RTX 4090's 512 tensor cores and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth. The CPU's ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running compute tasks. Students in graphics-intensive fields, such as game design or digital art, will find the system handles all academic workloads with ease, though it exceeds typical student needs. Small business workstations that require GPU acceleration for tasks like CAD, video production, or data visualization will perform admirably, with the RTX 4090's 88th percentile ensuring professional-grade graphics throughput.

The build is less suitable for CPU-centric workloads like software compilation at scale, scientific computing that is CPU-bound, or heavy multitasking with dozens of active applications. The 6-core/12-thread configuration, while competent, is not the strength of this system. Users who need balanced CPU and GPU performance might find the pairing lopsided, but those who understand that the GPU is the primary workhorse will be well-served.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, enabling high-speed connectivity for the latest GPUs and NVMe storage, though the RTX 4090 itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The 65 W TDP of the CPU is modest, while the RTX 4090 has a 450 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 850 W — this provides substantial headroom for overclocking other components or adding peripherals.

The upgrade path on Socket 1700 is limited to 14th Gen processors, as this is the final generation for this socket. Users seeking more CPU performance could upgrade to a higher-core 14th Gen processor, but the platform is at the end of its lifecycle. The RTX 4090, being end-of-life and replaced by the GeForce 50 series, is also at the end of its upgrade relevance. A sensible next upgrade would involve a platform change to a newer socket and chipset, paired with a next-generation GPU. The 850 W PSU suggestion provides enough headroom for such a transition, as most high-end components fit within this power envelope.

The memory bus supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but the choice affects overall system performance. The 20 MB L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core are fixed, so memory bandwidth becomes a key differentiator. The RTX 4090's 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth is independent of system memory, so the CPU's memory choice primarily affects CPU-bound tasks. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU are forward-looking, though current GPUs and storage devices that use Gen 4 will not fully utilize this bandwidth.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The dataIsMeasured field is false, and the measuredFpsUltraByGame object is empty. This means that the gaming performance analysis must be inferred from the CPU's 60th percentile and the GPU's 88th percentile positions.

At 1080p resolution, the RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate will produce extremely high frame rates in most games, but the CPU's single-core score of 2,564 in Cinebench R23 may become a limiting factor in CPU-bound titles, potentially capping frame rates below what the GPU could otherwise deliver. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and frame rates will remain very high, with the GPU's 24 GB VRAM ensuring no texture memory limitations. At 4K, the GPU is fully utilized, and the CPU's 60th percentile position becomes less relevant — the RTX 4090's 1.01 TB/s bandwidth and 128 RT cores enable ultra settings with ray tracing at playable frame rates.

The estimated frame rates across the board are high, with the GPU being the dominant factor. Esports titles at 1080p will likely see frame rates in the hundreds, limited by CPU performance. AAA titles at 4K will see smooth 60+ FPS performance, with the GPU's 88th percentile ensuring it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards. The lack of measured data means these are estimates, but the benchmark scores strongly support a top-tier gaming experience at high resolutions.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly indicates that the RTX 4090 is the stronger component in this pairing, with an 88th percentile GPU standing versus the CPU's 60th percentile. This creates a CPU-bound system in most workloads, meaning the processor will limit overall performance before the GPU reaches its maximum capability. In gaming, this manifests at lower resolutions where the CPU must feed frames to the GPU faster — the i5-14401E's 6 cores and 12 threads may struggle to keep up with the RTX 4090's frame generation at 1080p, resulting in the GPU being underutilized. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, which is the ideal scenario for maximizing the RTX 4090's capabilities.

In CPU-bound tasks like video encoding, software compilation, or physics simulation, the i5-14401E is the limiting factor. Its 18,161 Cinebench R23 multicore score is moderate, and tasks that scale across many cores will take longer than with a higher-core CPU. The GPU's 88th percentile position means it will not be the constraint in these scenarios. Conversely, in GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering with ray tracing, the RTX 4090's 128 RT cores and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance dominate, and the CPU's role is reduced to feeding data and managing the scene — a task the i5-14401E handles adequately.

The combined percentile of 74 reflects this imbalance, sitting between the CPU's 60 and the GPU's 88. For users who want balanced performance, this pairing is skewed toward graphics. The bottleneck analysis suggests that upgrading the CPU to a higher-core 14th Gen processor on the same socket would improve overall balance, but the platform's end-of-life status limits long-term options. The RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensure it will not be a bottleneck in any current workload, making the CPU the primary upgrade target.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

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

A: The i5-14401E's average benchmark score of 5,253 is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5,259, 0.1% lower), Intel Core i7-11700B (5,241, 0.2% higher), Intel Core i9-10850K (5,240, 0.2% higher), and Intel Core i5-13400T (5,210, 0.8% higher).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, with 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 21 Gbps effective memory clock.

Q: What are the GPU's ray tracing capabilities?

A: The RTX 4090 has 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores, with 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 850 W, with the GPU having a 450 W TDP and the CPU having a 65 W TDP.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory, which adds reliability for workstation tasks.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 74, reflecting the CPU's 60th percentile and GPU's 88th percentile positions.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. This transistor density of 125.3M per mm² is exceptionally high, enabling the GPU's massive compute capabilities. The memory subsystem features 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s bandwidth — sufficient for the most demanding textures and 8K rendering. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 2235 MHz, boosting to 2520 MHz.

Compute resources are extensive: 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation processors. The 128 RT cores handle ray tracing, while 512 tensor cores accelerate AI workloads. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s indicate massive fill rates. FP32 performance of 82.58 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 82.58 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), positions this as a compute powerhouse. The 450 W TDP requires a 1x 16-pin power connector, and the triple-slot cooler measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width.

The benchmark scores reinforce the GPU's top-tier status. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223, Geekbench OpenCL of 255,416, and Geekbench Vulkan of 271,631 are all exceptional. Passmark G3D of 38,194 and Passmark GPU Compute of 26,613 confirm strong real-world performance. The 88th percentile among all GPUs places it in the upper echelon, though the nearest rivals — Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% behind), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (2.5% ahead), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (2.9% behind) — show that professional GPUs can come close in average scores.

For rendering workloads, the RTX 4090's 128 RT cores accelerate ray-traced scenes dramatically, while the 512 tensor cores enable DLSS and AI-based denoising. The 24 GB VRAM allows loading massive scenes without memory swapping. The 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput accelerates GPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or Octane. The 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming keeps pace with the GPU's compute capacity, avoiding stalls. This GPU is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, but its performance remains at the top of the consumer and professional markets.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-14401E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a mainstream 6-core processor from Intel's Core 14th Gen lineup, while the GPU is a flagship Ada Lovelace-based graphics card. The combined percentile of 74 places this system in the upper-middle tier of all desktop builds, driven primarily by the GPU's 88th percentile standing. The CPU's 60th percentile is competent but not exceptional, creating a system that is graphics-dominant.

The desktop class designation means this is a stationary build, suitable for high-performance gaming, content creation, and professional graphics workloads. The RTX 4090's launch MSRP is 1,599 USD, reflecting its high-end positioning. The CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 450 W TDP, with an 850 W suggested PSU, indicate a system that requires substantial power but is not extreme. The 24 GB VRAM and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance make this a formidable graphics workstation, while the CPU's 12 threads and 20 MB L3 cache provide adequate support for most applications.

The overall tier is defined by the GPU's dominance — this is a system for users who prioritize graphics performance above all else. The CPU is sufficient for gaming and moderate productivity, but it will not be the reason to choose this build. The combination works well for 4K gaming, GPU-accelerated rendering, and AI workloads, but users with heavy CPU demands should consider a higher-core processor. The system's 74th combined percentile reflects a build that outperforms most desktops, with the RTX 4090 ensuring it remains competitive for years to come, even as the CPU platform reaches end-of-life.

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