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

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80 / 100
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Top 20% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
76%
VS
GPU
84%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14401E

5,253 Benchmark Score
Top 24% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER

6,270 Benchmark Score
Top 16% 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

The Intel Core i5-14401E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER pairing represents a desktop build with a combined performance percentile of 48, placing it squarely in the mid-range tier of the database. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Raptor Lake part, delivers a strong single-threaded showing, while the GPU, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, offers substantial rasterization and ray-tracing capabilities. However, the data indicates a significant imbalance: the processor's 60th percentile ranking against all CPUs is notably higher than the graphics card's 36th percentile against all GPUs, suggesting that in many gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor despite its modern feature set.

FAQ

Q: What are the core specifications of the Intel Core i5-14401E?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has 20 MB of shared L3 cache and a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What is the memory and expansion support for this CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes support for ECC memory. For expansion, it provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and it is compatible with the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

Q: What are the key specifications of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and the GB203 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 8960 shading units, 70 RT cores, and 280 tensor cores.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU in this build?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has a launch MSRP of 749 USD.

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

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 5253. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, scores 5259, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i7-11700B scores 5241, a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i9-10850K scores 5240, also a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i5-13400T scores 5210, a delta of 0.8%.

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

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 6270. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102, scores identically at 6270, with a 0% delta. The NVIDIA Quadro K620 scores 6282, a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD FirePro W600 scores 6223, a delta of 0.8%.

Q: What are the display output options for the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER?

A: The graphics card provides a range of modern display outputs, including 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. It also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 APIs.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate discussions here are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores and the noted performance percentiles. The data shows the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6269.5, which places it at the 36th percentile of all GPUs. This suggests that while the card is capable of running modern titles, its raw performance level is not at the top tier, and gamers should temper expectations for maximum settings at high resolutions.

The CPU's strong single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2564, is generally sufficient to feed most GPUs in gaming workloads. However, the benchmark results indicate that the GPU will be the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. Based on the GPU's 36th percentile ranking, one can estimate that at 1080p with ultra settings, this combination would likely deliver playable frame rates in most titles, but not the extremely high refresh rates seen with top-tier cards. At 1440p, the system should provide a smooth experience in many games, though some of the most demanding titles may require settings adjustments to maintain a consistent frame rate.

For 4K gaming, the 16 GB VRAM and 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are positive indicators, but the overall GPU compute power, reflected in its 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 performance, places it in a mid-range tier. The data suggests that at 4K ultra, frame rates would be more variable and likely fall below the 60 FPS threshold in graphically intensive titles. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER's performance is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102, with a 0% delta in average benchmark scores, so users can expect frame rates in a similar ballpark to that previous-generation card. Overall, the estimated gaming performance is solid for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being a stretch that would rely on upscaling technologies or reduced settings.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER sits at the 36th percentile among all GPUs. This 24-percentile gap indicates that the processor is significantly more capable relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own peers. Consequently, in most gaming workloads, the GPU will be the limiting component, with the CPU having ample headroom to handle frame generation and physics calculations.

In CPU-bound scenarios, such as esports titles at lower resolutions or simulation games with heavy AI logic, the i5-14401E's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 4.70 GHz boost clock, should prevent the processor from becoming a major constraint. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18161 suggests that the CPU can handle sustained loads well. However, the GPU's lower relative standing means that as resolution increases and the graphical load intensifies, the frame rate will be dictated almost entirely by the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER's capabilities.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, supports this conclusion. At 1080p, the CPU's strength might allow the GPU to reach its maximum output, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload increases, and its 36th percentile ranking will cause frame rates to drop more sharply than they would with a higher-tier graphics card. The data suggests that this is not a balanced build for high-end gaming; it is a build where the CPU has been paired with a mid-range GPU, likely for tasks where the CPU is more critical, such as content creation or productivity, where the GPU acceleration is a secondary benefit.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is suited for users who prioritize CPU-heavy productivity tasks while still wanting a capable graphics solution for occasional gaming. The Intel Core i5-14401E, with its 20 MB of L3 cache and high boost clock, is a solid choice for developers compiling code, students running data analysis software, or small business workstations handling spreadsheets and database queries. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7627 indicates strong multi-threaded performance for such workloads, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for data-sensitive tasks.

For gamers, this build is best targeted at those playing at 1080p or 1440p with high, rather than ultra, settings. The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB VRAM is future-proof for texture-heavy games, but its benchmark percentile suggests it is not a high-end 4K card. Content creators who work with video editing or 3D modeling will find the GPU's 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores useful for rendering and AI-accelerated effects, while the CPU's 12 threads will handle timeline editing and encoding. However, for professionals who require maximum GPU compute, the 36th percentile ranking indicates that this card is not the primary choice for heavy rendering tasks.

Students and small business users building a single machine for both work and play will find this a reasonable compromise, provided they do not demand extreme frame rates or render times. The CPU's 60th percentile ranking ensures that the system feels responsive in everyday tasks, while the GPU provides a meaningful upgrade over integrated graphics for multimedia and light gaming. This is not a build for enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance; it is a practical, middle-of-the-road configuration for users with balanced but moderate performance needs.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-14401E demonstrates a strong benchmark profile across Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1830 in multi-core and 258 in single-core. The R20 tests show a multi-core score of 7627 and a single-core score of 1076. The most recent R23 tests yield a multi-core score of 18161 and a single-core score of 2564. These results give the CPU an average benchmark score of 5253, placing it at the 60th percentile of all CPUs. This means it outperforms 60% of processors in the database, and its performance is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, which scores 5259 with a delta of -0.1%.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has a single benchmark result in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, scoring 6269.5. This yields an average benchmark score of 6270, placing it at the 36th percentile of all GPUs. This score is exactly matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102, which has a 0% delta, indicating that the two cards are performance equivalents. The AMD FirePro W600 scores 6223, a delta of 0.8%, meaning the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is slightly ahead of that card.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is a relative strength and the GPU is a relative weakness. The CPU's 60th percentile is well above the GPU's 36th percentile, and the combined percentile for the build is 48. This suggests that in mixed workloads, the system's overall performance is slightly below the median, but the CPU's capability will keep the system feeling quick in everyday tasks and productivity applications. The GPU, while not top-tier, is still a modern architecture with a large VRAM buffer, making it a competent mid-range component.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. The chip, designated GB203, contains 45,600 million transistors on a die size of 378 mm². The GPU is configured with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, operating at 28 Gbps effective. This large frame buffer and high bandwidth are well-suited for high-resolution texture loading and data-intensive tasks like AI inference.

The GPU's compute capabilities are defined by its 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz. This configuration delivers a pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 43.94 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 43.94 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio. For ray tracing, the card has 70 RT cores, and for AI acceleration, it has 280 tensor cores.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6269.5 places the GPU at the 36th percentile, which is a clear indicator that its raw rasterization performance is mid-range. The fact that it matches the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 exactly suggests that the architectural improvements in Blackwell are offset by the lower-tier chip configuration. For rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM is a significant advantage, allowing larger scenes and higher detail textures to be loaded without spilling into system memory. The high memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s will also help with GPU-accelerated rendering tasks that are memory-bound. The RT cores will accelerate ray-traced effects, but the overall performance level means that heavy ray tracing at high resolutions will still be demanding.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14401E is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The die size is 215 mm². The CPU has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. It features a cache hierarchy of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes ECC memory support, which is a notable feature for workstation use.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for many real-world applications. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2564 is competitive, and the multi-core score of 18161 demonstrates that the 6 cores are well-utilized. The average benchmark score of 5253 places the i5-14401E at the 60th percentile, meaning it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, has a nearly identical score of 5259, showing that this mainstream chip is on par with a high-end server processor in average performance.

For real workloads, the high boost clock of 4.70 GHz is beneficial for lightly-threaded tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and gaming. The 12 threads provide adequate parallel processing for compiling code, exporting media, or running virtual machines. The 20 MB of L3 cache helps with data-heavy workloads by reducing memory latency. While the 6-core configuration is not ideal for heavily parallelized rendering or scientific computing, the 60th percentile ranking indicates that it is a well-above-average performer for most consumer and professional tasks. The ECC memory support makes it a viable option for entry-level servers or workstations where data integrity is paramount.

Build Overview

This build combines the Intel Core i5-14401E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a mid-range Raptor Lake part, while the GPU is an upper-mid-range Blackwell card. The combined performance percentile of 48 places this system just below the median of all builds in the database, indicating a balanced but not high-end overall tier.

The CPU's 60th percentile ranking is its main strength, providing solid responsiveness for both productivity and gaming. The GPU's 36th percentile is the system's main weakness, capping the graphical performance. This pairing is best described as a productivity-first build with gaming capabilities, rather than a gaming-first system. The 16 GB VRAM on the GPU is a standout feature for the price tier, but the raw compute power is limited.

The build is a desktop class system, meaning it is intended for stationary use with the potential for future upgrades. The overall tier, as defined by the combined percentile, is mid-range. This is not a system that will top charts in gaming benchmarks, but it will handle most tasks competently. The CPU's strength suggests that it will not become obsolete quickly for everyday use, while the GPU may need to be upgraded sooner for users who want to play the latest games at high settings.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14401E is based on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is the foundation for this build. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving users flexibility in choosing memory modules based on availability and cost. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is more than sufficient for the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The GPU's TDP is 350 W, and while the suggested PSU is not listed, a power supply with appropriate headroom for a 350 W graphics card and a 65 W CPU would be necessary.

The upgrade path for this socket is limited, as the Core 14th Gen series is the last for Socket 1700. However, users can upgrade the CPU to a higher-core-count part within the same generation if more processing power is needed. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that a user upgrading from an older system could potentially reuse their DDR4 modules, though a new build would likely use DDR5 for better performance. The PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that the platform will not be a bottleneck for future graphics cards.

A sensible next upgrade for this build would be to focus on the GPU, as the CPU has more headroom. Upgrading the GPU to a higher-tier model would better balance the system, given that the current GPU is the limiting factor. However, any new GPU would need to fit within the power delivery capabilities of the system. The CPU's 65 W TDP leaves ample power budget for a more powerful GPU, as long as the PSU is adequate. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support means that a future GPU upgrade would not be constrained by bandwidth. For users who want to extend the life of the system, upgrading the GPU to a model with a higher percentile ranking would provide the most significant performance gain.