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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14401E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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Intel Core i5-14401E

5,253 Benchmark Score

Top 24% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

56,083 Benchmark Score

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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# Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of an Intel Core i5-14401E with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 presents a fascinating study in system balance. The CPU sits at the 60th percentile among all processors, while the GPU commands the 87th percentile among all graphics cards. This 27-percentage-point gap immediately signals that the graphics card is the dominant component in this pairing, capable of far more than the processor can consistently feed in certain scenarios.

The benchmark data shows the RTX 5080 achieving an average score of 56,083 across all GPU tests, while the i5-14401E averages 5,253 across its CPU benchmarks. In relative terms, the GPU's score is roughly 10.7 times higher than the CPU's average, which is typical for a modern high-end graphics card paired with a mid-range processor. The practical implication is that in GPU-bound workloads—particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput dominates—the RTX 5080 will operate near its full potential. In lighter, CPU-bound tasks such as competitive gaming at lower settings or physics-heavy simulations, the i5-14401E's six cores and twelve threads may become the limiting factor.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent from the measured data, as no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination. However, the percentile disparity suggests a clear pattern: the CPU will bottleneck at lower resolutions and high frame rates, while the GPU becomes the constraint at 4K or with ray tracing enabled. The RTX 5080's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores indicate that ray-traced workloads will lean heavily on the GPU, partially mitigating CPU limitations. The i5-14401E's single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,564, remains competitive enough to avoid severe stalling in most games, but the multi-core score of 18,161 reveals that heavily threaded workloads will not scale as well as they would with a higher-core-count processor.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks for the Intel Core i5-14401E show a consistent progression across Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score reaches 1,830 with a single-core score of 258. Moving to R20, the multi-core result jumps to 7,627 and single-core to 1,076. The R23 run produces a multi-core score of 18,161 and a single-core score of 2,564. These numbers place the i5-14401E at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5,253. The nearest rivals are remarkably close: the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 5,259 (a -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i7-11700B scores 5,241 (+0.2%), the Intel Core i9-10850K scores 5,240 (+0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13400T scores 5,210 (+0.8%). This clustering shows that the i5-14401E sits in a highly competitive performance band, neither leading nor trailing its immediate peers by any meaningful margin.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080 delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637. Geekbench results show 235,901 for OpenCL and 255,450 for Vulkan. Passmark scores include 36,565 for G3D and 21,789 for GPU compute. The average benchmark score is 56,083, placing the card at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55,757 (+0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (+0.7%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (+2.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE at 57,367 (-2.2%). The RTX 5080 trails the RX 9070 GRE by 2.2% but leads the other three rivals by margins ranging from 0.6% to 2.3%. This tight grouping indicates that the RTX 5080 is competitive but not class-leading in raw benchmark averages.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 74, which suggests that the overall system performance lands well above the midpoint but below the top quartile. The combined picture is one of a GPU that outperforms its direct rivals slightly while the CPU matches its peers almost exactly, resulting in a system that is greater than the sum of its parts in GPU-centric tasks but average in CPU-centric ones.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. The die size measures 215 mm², and the processor features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clock speed is 2.50 GHz, boosting up to 4.70 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled. Integrated graphics come in the form of UHD Graphics 730. The processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and has a TDP of 65 watts. PCIe Gen 5 support provides 16 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results show a multi-core R23 score of 18,161, which is solid for a six-core part but not exceptional. The single-core score of 2,564 is more impressive, indicating strong per-thread performance that benefits gaming and lightly threaded applications. The 20 MB of L3 cache is generous for the core count, helping to reduce memory latency in workloads that fit within that footprint. The 65-watt TDP suggests efficient operation, though the boost clock of 4.70 GHz will draw more power under load.

Real-world implications of these scores suggest that the i5-14401E handles everyday productivity tasks with ease, compiles code reasonably quickly, and delivers smooth performance in games that rely on single-threaded performance. However, for tasks like 3D rendering or video encoding that scale across many cores, the six-core configuration will lag behind processors with eight or more cores. The nearest rival comparison shows the i5-14401E performing within 0.8% of the i5-13400T, which is a lower-TDP variant of a similar architecture, confirming that the 14401E is a well-tuned mid-range part rather than a performance outlier.

# Who Should Build It

The target user for this CPU+GPU pairing is someone who prioritizes graphics performance over CPU throughput. Gamers playing at 1440p or 4K resolution will benefit most, as the RTX 5080's 87th percentile GPU performance will dominate rendering workloads while the i5-14401E's 60th percentile CPU performance remains sufficient for maintaining frame pacing. Content creators who work primarily with GPU-accelerated effects, such as video editors using hardware encoding or 3D artists relying on RTX-accelerated rendering, will find this combination well-suited to their needs. The 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM on the GPU provides ample capacity for large textures and complex scenes.

Software developers building applications that leverage GPU compute will appreciate the RTX 5080's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 336 tensor cores for AI workloads. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the system capable of handling both their coursework and recreational gaming without compromise. Small business workstations that require occasional 3D visualization or video conferencing with background effects will benefit from the UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU as a fallback and the discrete GPU for heavier tasks. The 65-watt CPU TDP combined with the 360-watt GPU TDP means a 750-watt power supply is recommended, which is reasonable for a desktop workstation.

The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile of 74 places this system in the upper-middle tier of overall performance. It is not a top-tier enthusiast build, but it is far from entry-level, making it appropriate for users who want high-end graphics without the expense of a flagship CPU.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for the Intel Core i5-14401E paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. All frame rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637 and its Passmark G3D score of 36,565, the RTX 5080 is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p in most titles. At 4K, the card's 16 GB of VRAM and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest it can handle demanding games with high texture quality and moderate ray tracing. The CPU's single-core R23 score of 2,564 indicates that frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios, such as esports titles at low settings, will be respectable but not record-breaking.

For AAA games at ultra settings, the GPU will be the primary driver of performance, and the i5-14401E should not significantly hinder results at 1440p or 4K. At 1080p with competitive settings, the CPU may become the bottleneck, potentially limiting frame rates in scenarios where the GPU could otherwise produce 200+ FPS. The RTX 5080's ray tracing capabilities, enabled by 84 RT cores, will shift more load onto the GPU, which may actually help balance the system in RT-enabled games. Overall, the estimated gaming experience is excellent at higher resolutions and good at lower resolutions with high refresh rates.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 5080's 87th percentile GPU performance and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute will drive high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, while the i5-14401E's 4.70 GHz boost clock and R23 single-core score of 2,564 support responsive gameplay. At 1080p with lower settings, the CPU may cap frame rates below what the GPU could theoretically deliver.

Streaming: The GPU's 336 tensor cores and dedicated hardware encoding capabilities will handle video encoding efficiently, offloading this task from the CPU. The i5-14401E's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to run a game and streaming software simultaneously, though multi-core performance in the 60th percentile suggests some titles may cause strain.

Video editing: GPU-accelerated effects and encoding will benefit greatly from the RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,161 is adequate for timeline scrubbing and basic effects, but complex multi-track projects may feel less fluid than with a higher-core processor.

3D rendering: Rendering engines that support RTX acceleration will leverage the GPU's 84 RT cores and 56.28 TFLOPS compute, resulting in significantly faster render times compared to CPU-only rendering. The i5-14401E's 20 MB L3 cache and 4.70 GHz boost clock help with scene setup and physics calculations.

Software development: Compilation tasks benefit from the CPU's 12 threads and 20 MB L3 cache, while the GPU accelerates machine learning training and inference workloads through its 336 tensor cores. The 65-watt CPU TDP keeps power consumption modest during long build sessions.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback display output, while the discrete GPU handles any graphics-intensive tasks. The 60th percentile CPU performance is more than sufficient for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing, with the 12 threads handling multitasking smoothly.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process node. The GB203 chip contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². Base clock speed is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2617 MHz. Memory operates at 1875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective speed, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 256-bit bus. The card features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. Ray tracing is handled by 84 dedicated RT cores, while 336 tensor cores accelerate AI workloads. The pixel rate is 293.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s.

Benchmark scores for the RTX 5080 include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637, Geekbench OpenCL of 235,901, and Vulkan of 255,450. Passmark results show 36,565 for G3D and 21,789 for GPU compute. The average benchmark score of 56,083 places the card at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals show tight competition, with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE leading by 2.2%, while the RTX 5080 leads the AMD Radeon 8060S by 0.6% and the RX 6750 GRE by 0.7%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3%.

For rendering workloads, the RTX 5080's combination of 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI denoising, significantly reducing render times in compatible applications. The 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient for complex scenes with high-resolution textures, while the 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures data can feed the GPU quickly. The FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS makes this card a strong choice for compute-heavy tasks, though the 360-watt TDP and 750-watt suggested PSU indicate substantial power requirements.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 74, placing the system in the upper-middle tier of overall performance.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 2.2%, while the RTX 5080 leads the AMD Radeon 8060S by 0.6% and the RX 6750 GRE by 0.7%.

Q: What is the CPU's single-core and multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The i5-14401E scores 2,564 in single-core and 18,161 in multi-core tests.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 have and what type?

A: It has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 960.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 750 watts, with the GPU having a 360-watt TDP and the CPU a 65-watt TDP.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-14401E supports ECC memory and can use both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing capability?

A: The RTX 5080 has 84 dedicated RT cores and 336 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI processing.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This gives builders flexibility in choosing memory, though dual-channel configuration is required for optimal performance. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and the RTX 5080 uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, ensuring full bandwidth utilization. The platform supports ECC memory, which is valuable for workstation reliability.

The 65-watt CPU TDP and 360-watt GPU TDP lead to a suggested PSU of 750 watts, which provides headroom for modest overclocking or additional peripherals. The GPU requires a 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, so case compatibility should be verified. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, though the platform's longevity depends on Intel's support for Socket 1700. The GPU's PCIe 5.0 interface ensures it will remain compatible with future platforms, making it the more future-proof component.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-14401E, a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, a high-end desktop graphics card from the GeForce 50-series. The CPU operates at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts to 4.70 GHz, with 20 MB of L3 cache and a 65-watt TDP. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, 10752 shading units, and 84 RT cores, with a 360-watt TDP.

The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile of 74 places this system in the upper-middle tier of overall performance. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking dominates the CPU's 60th percentile, indicating a graphics-first configuration. This pairing is well-suited for users who prioritize gaming at high resolutions or GPU-accelerated workloads over multi-threaded CPU performance. The RTX 5080's launch MSRP is 999 USD, though no pricing information is provided for the CPU. Overall, this is a capable system that delivers strong graphics performance while maintaining reasonable power requirements and upgrade potential.

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