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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14401E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

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Intel Core i5-14401E

5,253 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

49,957 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-14401E paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is an unusual desktop combination: a modest, embedded-line six-core processor from Intel's 14th Generation sitting alongside a high-tier Blackwell graphics card. The data shows a lopsided build. The CPU lands in the 60th percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all graphics cards, and the pairing as a whole registers at a combined percentile of 73. That asymmetry defines everything about how this machine behaves in real workloads — the graphics card is frequently waiting on the processor. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the database; all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than directly measured.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 5070 Ti is built on NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The GB203 chip packs 45,600 million transistors onto a 378 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². The specifications read as a serious rendering card: 8,960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, 96 render output units, 70 RT cores, and 280 tensor cores. Raw throughput is 43.94 TFLOPS FP32, with FP16 running at a 1:1 ratio for the same 43.94 TFLOPS, a pixel fill rate of 235.4 GPixel/s, and a texture fill rate of 686.6 GTexel/s.

Memory is where the card flexes hardest. Sixteen gigabytes of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus at 28 Gbps effective delivers 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth — enough to keep large rendering scenes and high-resolution texture sets resident and fed. Clocks run from a 2,295 MHz base to a 2,452 MHz boost, with memory clocked at 1,750 MHz.

The benchmark scores translate those specifications into rendering muscle. A 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,604 places the card comfortably in high-tier territory for modern DirectX 12 workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan result of 225,122 edges out the Geekbench OpenCL score of 212,363, which indicates the Vulkan path extracts slightly more from the hardware — relevant for renderers and game engines that target Vulkan 1.4 rather than OpenCL. The PassMark G3D score of 32,974 and GPU compute score of 20,203 confirm the same picture from a different angle. The older API scores — 351 in DirectX 9, 300 in DirectX 11, 192 in DirectX 10, and 127 in DirectX 12 on the PassMark scale — show the expected generational pattern where legacy APIs no longer differentiate top-end silicon.

For rendering specifically, the numbers mean one thing: this GPU, not the CPU, is the engine of any viewport, bake, or GPU-render workload. DirectX 12 Ultimate support means ray tracing and modern shader pipelines run natively, and the 70 RT cores plus 280 tensor cores give path-tracing and AI-accelerated denoising or upscaling workflows dedicated hardware rather than general-purpose shader time. In the 86th percentile of all GPUs, this card outranks rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (3.1% behind on average score) and sits within 2% of the RX 6900 XT.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1440p and especially 4K, the RTX 5070 Ti's 86th-percentile standing does the heavy lifting, and frame rates should be GPU-bound and high. At 1080p, however, the i5-14401E's 60th-percentile CPU placement becomes the ceiling — the six-core, twelve-thread configuration will cap frame rates in CPU-limited titles before the graphics card runs out of headroom. These are estimates from benchmark scores, not measured figures.

Streaming: Streaming adds encoding and compositing load on top of gaming, and this is where the pairing weakens. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,161 is respectable, but six cores are already the gaming constraint; layering a stream on top will pull frames down further. Single-encoder GPU offload helps, but the CPU remains the weak link.

Video editing: The 16 GB of GDDR7 and 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth make timeline scrubbing, effects playback, and GPU-accelerated export fast — the GPU compute score of 20,203 and OpenCL result of 212,363 support that. But multi-core renders that lean on the CPU — a common stage in professional pipelines — hit the 18,161 R23 multi-core score, which is mid-pack by this card's standards.

3D rendering: GPU renderers will fly; the 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 and Vulkan score of 225,122 say so directly. CPU-only renders run at the pace of an 18,161 R23 multi-core result, roughly a mid-tier pace. Any studio workflow that mixes both should bias heavily toward GPU engines.

Software development: Compilation is multi-core and cache-sensitive, and the 20 MB of shared L3 with twelve threads delivers a 60th-percentile overall result — adequate for routine builds, not fast for large codebases. The iGPU (UHD Graphics 730) is a fallback, though the discrete card makes it largely irrelevant here.

Student and office work: For documents, browsing, and light productivity, the single-core strength is the relevant metric. A Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,564 is snappy, and the 65 W TDP keeps the platform cool and quiet for desk-bound office duty.

CPU Analysis

The Core i5-14401E is a Raptor Lake-R part on Intel's 10 nm process, six cores and twelve threads strong, with a 215 mm² die. It runs a 2.50 GHz base and boosts to 4.70 GHz — a healthy single-core ceiling for a 65 W part. Cache is generous for the class: 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, plus 20 MB of shared L3. Memory support spans DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, ECC is supported — a workstation-grade feature — and the platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier is locked, so clock tuning is off the table.

The benchmark spread tells a coherent story. Cinebench R15 scores land at 1,830 multi-core and 258 single-core; R20 at 7,627 and 1,076; R23 at 18,161 and 2,564. The single-core figures are strong for a 65 W embedded-line part, meaning lightly threaded applications — most office software, many games' main threads — respond well. Multi-core scaling is where the six-core count shows: 18,161 in R23 is a solid mid-range number, not a workstation number.

Context comes from the rivals. The average benchmark score of 5,253 places it statistically alongside the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5,259 average, just 0.1% apart), the Core i7-11700B (5,241, 0.2% behind), the Core i9-10850K (5,240, 0.2% behind), and the Core i5-13400T (5,210, 0.8% behind). In other words: aggregate performance indistinguishable from those older or efficiency-tuned parts, and fractionally ahead of a 13400T. The 60th percentile placement against all CPUs confirms it — above the median, below enthusiast territory.

Who Should Build It

This pairing suits three profiles. First, 1440p and 4K gamers who play GPU-heavy titles — the RTX 5070 Ti's 86th-percentile ranking and 16 GB of GDDR7 carry those resolutions, and at high resolutions the CPU's 60th-percentile ceiling matters less. Competitive 1080p high-refresh players should look elsewhere, because six cores will throttle frame delivery before the graphics card does.

Second, content creators whose pipelines are GPU-dominant: video editors who lean on GPU-accelerated effects and export, and 3D artists using GPU renderers. The 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth and Vulkan compute score of 225,122 make those workloads genuinely fast. Creators who depend on CPU rendering should weight the 18,161 R23 multi-core score honestly.

Third, small-business and office workstation builders. ECC memory support, a 65 W TDP, locked multiplier, and Socket 1700 platform stability make the CPU side a sensible professional foundation — and UHD Graphics 730 provides a display fallback if the discrete card is ever pulled. Students in technical programs also fit: single-core speed of 2,564 in R23 keeps everyday responsiveness high, and the GPU covers any coursework in rendering or simulation.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU numbers: Cinebench R15 multi-core 1,830, single-core 258; R20 multi-core 7,627, single-core 1,076; R23 multi-core 18,161, single-core 2,564. Average benchmark score 5,253, 60th percentile versus all CPUs, with rivals bunched within a fraction of a percent — the Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5,259 (-0.1%), Core i7-11700B at 5,241 (0.2%), Core i9-10850K at 5,240 (0.2%), and Core i5-13400T at 5,210 (0.8%).

The GPU numbers: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 6,604; Geekbench OpenCL 212,363 and Vulkan 225,122; PassMark G3D 32,974 and GPU compute 20,203; plus 1,332 in G2D and the legacy DirectX scores of 351 (DX9), 300 (DX11), 192 (DX10), and 127 (DX12) on the PassMark scale. Average benchmark score 49,957, 86th percentile versus all GPUs. Rivals: RX Vega 64 at 50,001 (-0.1%), Arc A550M at 49,737 (0.4%), RX 6900 XT at 50,951 (-2%), and RX 6800 XT at 48,477 (3.1%).

The combined picture is a 73rd-percentile desktop — a machine whose aggregate capability sits closer to its GPU than its CPU. The spread between the 86th-percentile graphics card and 60th-percentile processor is the single most important fact about this build's performance profile.

FAQ

Q: How does the i5-14401E compare to its closest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score of 5,253 is within a fraction of a percent of the Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5,259), Core i7-11700B (5,241), Core i9-10850K (5,240), and Core i5-13400T (5,210) — effectively interchangeable aggregate performance with a slight edge over the 13400T.

Q: Is 16 GB of VRAM enough for modern games and rendering?

A: Yes, for the vast majority of workloads. The RTX 5070 Ti carries 16 GB of GDDR7 across a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for high-resolution gaming and sizeable GPU-render scenes.

Q: Can this CPU be overclocked?

A: No. The multiplier is unlocked: false, so tuning options are limited to whatever the platform allows within locked bounds.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory is supported — a workstation-oriented feature uncommon in mainstream desktop parts.

Q: Are the frame-rate figures in this article measured?

A: No. The database contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so all gaming performance discussion is estimated from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores.

Q: What power supply does the GPU require?

A: The suggested PSU is 700 W. The GPU has a 300 W TDP and draws power through a single 16-pin connector.

Q: Is this build better for gaming or productivity?

A: It favors GPU-heavy work of any kind. The GPU sits in the 86th percentile while the CPU sits in the 60th, so rendering, GPU compute, and high-resolution gaming get the most from the pairing.

Balance and Bottleneck

The imbalance is stark and measurable. The GPU occupies the 86th percentile of all graphics cards; the CPU occupies the 60th percentile of all processors. A 26-percentile gap means the graphics card is, in most CPU-sensitive scenarios, underfed.

The evidence shows up in how frame rates should scale with resolution. At 4K, the render load shifts almost entirely to the RTX 5070 Ti — its 43.94 TFLOPS and 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth set the pace, and the CPU's six cores are largely spectators. Drop to 1440p and the balance tightens but remains GPU-leaning. At 1080p, the CPU's Cinebench single-core score of 2,564 and multi-core score of 18,161 become the frame governor: the game's main thread and its worker threads saturate before the GPU does, and additional graphics capability goes unused.

For productivity, the same logic applies in reverse. Any workload the GPU can absorb — GPU rendering, video effects, compute via OpenCL or Vulkan — runs at 86th-percentile pace. Anything CPU-bound, such as CPU renders, heavy compilation, or streaming overhead, drops to the CPU's 60th-percentile pace. The 73rd combined percentile is essentially the average of a fast graphics card held back by a middling processor.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) pairing Intel's six-core, twelve-thread Core i5-14401E — a 65 W Raptor Lake-R part on Socket 1700 with DDR4/DDR5 support and ECC — with NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti, a Blackwell 2.0 card built on TSMC's 5 nm process, carrying 16 GB of GDDR7 and launching at an MSRP of 749 USD. The GPU is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm long, 137 mm tall, and 48 mm wide, connecting over PCIe 5.0 x16, with one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs.

Overall tier, per the percentiles: upper-midrange as a system. The 73rd combined percentile places the machine above typical desktops, but the composition is uneven — an enthusiast-class graphics card (86th percentile) joined to a mid-range processor (60th percentile). Both components are in active production, so the pairing is buildable today; it is simply a pairing that spends its performance budget unevenly.

Gaming Performance

To restate clearly: the database holds no measured FPS rows for this CPU and GPU combination, so every frame-rate expectation below is an estimate derived from the benchmark scores, not a measured figure.

At 4K with ultra settings, the RTX 5070 Ti's credentials — an 86th-percentile ranking, 6,604 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 8,960 shading units, and 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth — indicate high, smooth frame rates in modern AAA titles, with the GPU fully in control. Ray-traced titles benefit from the 70 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support, and the 280 tensor cores provide hardware for AI-assisted upscaling and frame generation where supported.

At 1440p, the estimate remains GPU-bound in most titles, with frame rates higher than 4K and visual fidelity largely intact. This is the resolution where the card's 16 GB of GDDR7 and 235.4 GPixel/s pixel fill rate are best exploited.

At 1080p, the estimate changes character. The i5-14401E's six cores and 18,161 R23 multi-core score become the limiting factor; frame rates should plateau below what the GPU could otherwise deliver, and esports-style high-refresh targets will be constrained by the processor rather than the graphics card. The practical takeaway from the data: play this build at 1440p or 4K, where its 86th-percentile GPU defines the experience, and accept that at lower resolutions the 60th-percentile CPU sets the ceiling.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14401E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

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