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

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Intel Core i5-14401E

5,253 Benchmark Score

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# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i5-14401E and what platform does it use?

A: The i5-14401E is a desktop processor from Intel’s Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R refresh) using a 10 nm process. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

Q: How many cores and threads does the i5-14401E have?

A: The i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, and it boosts up to 4.70 GHz. The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the performance class of the RTX 4090 D?

A: The RTX 4090 D sits in the 98th percentile among all GPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score of 178050 places it slightly behind the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (which scores 182109, a 2.2% difference) and the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB (183725, a 3.1% difference).

Q: What memory types does the i5-14401E support?

A: The i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It also supports ECC memory, which is uncommon for mainstream desktop CPUs.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the GPU?

A: The i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 W. The RTX 4090 D has a TDP of 425 W, and the suggested power supply for the GPU alone is 800 W.

Q: Does the RTX 4090 D have ray tracing and tensor cores?

A: Yes, the RTX 4090 D is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture (AD102 chip) and includes 114 ray tracing cores and 456 tensor cores. It offers 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, along with 73.54 TFLOPS of FP16 performance (1:1 ratio).

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-14401E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D pairing. All FPS figures in this analysis are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination of the Intel Core i5-14401E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores and the relative performance positions of each component.

The GPU side is the dominant factor in gaming. The RTX 4090 D sits at the 98th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 178050. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8587, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 278621 and 246941, respectively. These numbers place it in the top tier of graphics cards, just 2.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell and 3.1% behind the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB in average score. The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for high-resolution textures and heavy shading workloads.

The CPU side is more modest. The i5-14401E scores 18161 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2564 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 5253, placing it at the 60th percentile of all CPUs. This is comparable to the Intel Core i9-10850K (5240, 0.2% difference) and the Intel Core i5-13400T (5210, 0.8% difference), but slightly below the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5259, -0.1% difference).

In gaming, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads at up to 4.70 GHz boost should handle modern game logic and physics, but the GPU's immense power will likely outpace the CPU in many scenarios. At 1080p resolution, where CPU overhead is more significant, the i5-14401E may become a limiting factor in high-refresh-rate titles. At 1440p and especially 4K, the GPU's workload dominates, and the RTX 4090 D's 98th percentile standing suggests it will deliver extremely high frame rates in most titles, with the CPU providing sufficient support for the frame pacing.

The GPU's 425 W TDP and 800 W suggested PSU indicate that this is a high-power configuration, which is typical for top-tier graphics. The 24 GB VRAM is more than enough for current and near-future game titles at maximum settings, including those with large texture packs and ray tracing enabled.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is shared across Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory technology based on availability and cost. The CPU supports dual-channel memory and ECC memory, which is a rare feature for desktop parts and can be beneficial for workstation-class builds.

The PCIe support on the CPU is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), which means the primary x16 slot can run at PCIe Gen 5 speeds for the latest GPUs and NVMe drives. The RTX 4090 D uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, so it will run at Gen 4 speeds without any bottleneck from the slot bandwidth. This leaves Gen 5 lanes available for future upgrades to Gen 5 GPUs or storage devices.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is modest and allows for a wide range of air or liquid coolers. The RTX 4090 D, however, has a 425 W TDP and requires an 800 W power supply, according to the suggested PSU rating. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and is a triple-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. This means the case must have sufficient clearance for a large, power-hungry GPU.

For a sensible next upgrade, the platform offers headroom in the CPU slot. A builder could move to a higher-core-count 14th Gen processor on the same Socket 1700, keeping the motherboard and memory if they are DDR5. The GPU, being at the 98th percentile, is already near the top of the performance stack, so upgrading it would yield diminishing returns unless moving to a workstation-class card like the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell or A100 series, which score slightly higher but are not gaming-focused. The memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s on the RTX 4090 D is already high, so further GPU upgrades would target niche compute workloads rather than gaming.

The CPU's L3 cache is 20 MB shared, which is moderate for a 6-core part. The memory bus is dual-channel, and with DDR5 support, bandwidth should be sufficient for gaming and typical productivity tasks. The platform's ECC support is an advantage for content creators or small business workstations where data integrity is critical.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 4090 D sits at the 98th percentile of all GPUs. This 38-percentile gap indicates that the GPU is far more powerful relative to its peers than the CPU is relative to its own class.

In gaming workloads, this imbalance manifests as a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's single-core performance (2564 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and 6-core/12-thread configuration will likely limit frame rates in CPU-intensive titles, especially those with heavy physics or AI simulation. The GPU, with its 14592 shading units and 456 tensor cores, will be underutilized at these lower resolutions as the CPU struggles to feed it frames.

At higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload increases, and the bottleneck shifts toward the graphics card. The RTX 4090 D's massive 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and memory bandwidth are not constraints. The GPU's 98th percentile score suggests it can handle 4K gaming with high settings and ray tracing, but the CPU may still cause occasional frame hitches in scenarios with many on-screen objects or complex game logic.

In productivity workloads, the balance is more even. The CPU's multi-core score of 18161 in Cinebench R23 is competitive with the Intel Core i9-10850K (5240 average score, 0.2% different) and the Intel Core i5-13400T (5210, 0.8% different). For tasks like video editing or 3D rendering that scale across cores, the 6-core/12-thread CPU will perform adequately but not exceptionally. The GPU's compute capabilities, with 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32, can accelerate rendering tasks, but the CPU may limit overall system throughput in mixed workloads.

The combined percentile of this build is 79, which reflects the high GPU performance pulling up the overall score, while the CPU drags it down slightly. For a balanced system, a higher-end CPU would complement the RTX 4090 D better, but the i5-14401E is a capable partner for GPU-bound tasks.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4090 D is an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and 4K, given its 98th percentile ranking and 24 GB VRAM. The i5-14401E's 4.70 GHz boost clock and 2564 single-core score in Cinebench R23 can support high frame rates in many titles, but at 1080p and in CPU-heavy games, the 6-core/12-thread CPU may become a limiting factor, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential in esports or fast-paced shooters.

Streaming: The GPU's 456 tensor cores and 114 ray tracing cores, combined with its 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 performance, can handle video encoding and streaming overlays without major impact on gaming performance. The CPU's 12 threads provide adequate headroom for streaming software and chat applications, though streamers who also run many background tasks may find the 6-core CPU modest.

Video editing: The i5-14401E's multi-core score of 18161 in Cinebench R23 is adequate for 1080p and 1440p video editing timelines, with the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth accelerating effects, color grading, and rendering previews. The CPU's ECC memory support is a plus for long rendering sessions where data integrity matters.

3D rendering: The GPU's 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 and 456 tensor cores make it a strong choice for GPU-accelerated rendering in applications like Blender or Octane. The CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration will handle scene preparation and physics, but final frame rendering will be dominated by the GPU, which is beneficial for render times.

Software development: The CPU's 60th percentile standing means it can handle compilation tasks, but not at the speed of higher-core-count processors. The 12 threads are sufficient for moderate parallel builds, and the GPU's compute power can accelerate machine learning or data processing tasks. The platform's support for DDR5 and ECC adds robustness for long-running development servers.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for typical student or office workloads. The i5-14401E's 65 W TDP is efficient for everyday tasks, but the RTX 4090 D's 425 W TDP and triple-slot size are unnecessary for document editing, web browsing, or spreadsheets. The system's power consumption and physical footprint make it impractical for a standard office or dorm setup.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers and content creators who prioritize GPU performance above all else. The RTX 4090 D's 98th percentile ranking among all GPUs makes it suitable for 4K gaming with high settings, ray tracing, and high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming. Gamers who play at 1440p or 4K and want maximum detail settings will benefit the most from this GPU, even if the CPU is not the absolute fastest.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or GPU-accelerated compute tasks will find the RTX 4090 D's 24 GB VRAM and 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 performance valuable. The CPU's ECC memory support and 12 threads provide a stable foundation for workstation-class workloads, though creators who need heavy multi-threaded CPU performance may want to consider a higher-core-count processor on the same Socket 1700 platform.

Small business workstations that run GPU-accelerated applications, such as CAD, data visualization, or machine learning inference, can leverage the GPU's tensor cores and large VRAM. The platform's DDR5 and ECC support add reliability for long-running jobs, and the CPU's 65 W TDP keeps idle power consumption low.

Students and office users should avoid this build unless they have specific GPU-intensive requirements. The cost and power of the RTX 4090 D are not justified for typical academic or administrative tasks. Developers who work on graphics, game engines, or CUDA-based projects may find the GPU useful, but the CPU's 60th percentile performance may slow compilation times compared to higher-end workstation CPUs.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14401E are as follows: Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 1830, and single-core scores 258. Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 7627, with single-core at 1076. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 18161, and single-core is 2564. The CPU's average benchmark score is 5253, which places it at the 60th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (average score 5259, a -0.1% difference), the Intel Core i7-11700B (5241, a 0.2% difference), the Intel Core i9-10850K (5240, a 0.2% difference), and the Intel Core i5-13400T (5210, a 0.8% difference). These numbers show that the i5-14401E is essentially neck-and-neck with several previous-generation high-end desktop CPUs, but it does not lead its class.

The GPU benchmark scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D are: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 8587, Geekbench OpenCL scores 278621, and Geekbench Vulkan scores 246941. The GPU's average benchmark score is 178050, which places it at the 98th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (average score 182109, a -2.2% difference), the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB (183725, a -3.1% difference), the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation (184664, a -3.6% difference), and the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB (187147, a -4.9% difference). The RTX 4090 D trails these workstation-class cards by a small margin in average score, but it is clearly in the top tier of consumer and prosumer GPUs.

The combined percentile for this build is 79, which reflects the GPU's dominance pulling the overall score upward, while the CPU's 60th percentile limits the system's total performance ceiling. The data suggests that this pairing is highly capable for GPU-bound tasks, but the CPU will be the first component to show its limits in workloads that require strong multi-threaded processing.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-14401E, a 6-core/12-thread desktop processor from Intel's Core 14th Gen series, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D, a high-end desktop GPU from the GeForce 40-series. The build class is desktop, meaning both components are intended for full-size desktop systems with discrete power supplies and cooling.

The GPU is the star of this pairing. With a 98th percentile rank among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 178050, the RTX 4090 D is among the fastest graphics cards available. It uses the AD102 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 76,300 million transistors. The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its 14592 shading units, 456 TMUs, and 176 ROPs provide massive raw throughput, and the 114 ray tracing cores and 456 tensor cores enable advanced graphics features and AI acceleration.

The CPU is more modest in comparison. The i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5253. It is built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R refresh) using a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode and includes ECC support. The CPU's 65 W TDP is low, making it easy to cool.

The combined percentile of 79 indicates that this system is well above average overall, but the gap between the CPU and GPU performance is notable. The build is a desktop-class system that excels in GPU-intensive tasks like gaming at high resolutions and GPU-accelerated compute, but it may leave performance on the table in CPU-bound workloads.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14401E is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R refresh). It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The CPU has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it supports ECC memory, which is a notable feature for a mainstream desktop chip.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a balanced performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18161 in multi-core and 2564 in single-core. The multi-core score is respectable for a 6-core part, but it falls short of higher-core-count CPUs. The single-core score of 2564 is strong, suggesting good responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks. The average benchmark score of 5253 places the CPU at the 60th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10850K (average score 5240, 0.2% difference) and the Intel Core i5-13400T (5210, 0.8% difference), indicating that the i5-14401E performs nearly identically to these older or lower-tier parts.

The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is low for a desktop processor with a 4.70 GHz boost clock. This makes it compatible with a wide range of coolers, including stock and low-profile options, which is beneficial for compact builds. The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), allowing for high-bandwidth connections to GPUs and NVMe storage. The integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 730, which is sufficient for basic display output but not for gaming.

In real workloads, the i5-14401E's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for gaming, office productivity, and moderate content creation. The 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded performance, while the 12 threads handle multi-tasking reasonably well. However, for heavy multi-threaded workloads like 3D rendering or video encoding, the CPU will lag behind higher-core-count alternatives. The CPU's performance in the database is comparable to older high-end desktop parts, meaning it is not a leading-edge performer but rather a solid mid-range option that pairs well with a high-end GPU for gaming-centric builds.

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