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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14401E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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

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76%

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98%

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Intel Core i5-14401E

5,253 Benchmark Score

Top 24% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

79,842 Benchmark Score

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The Intel Core i5-14401E paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a desktop build with a stark performance imbalance. The data indicates a 60th percentile CPU paired with a 92nd percentile GPU, creating a configuration where the processor is the definitive limiting factor in most performance-intensive scenarios. The benchmark results show a combined percentile of 76, but this aggregate figure masks the reality that the CPU’s average score of 5253 places it in direct competition with older workstation and desktop chips, while the GPU’s average score of 79842 is in an entirely different performance class. This pairing is less about balance and more about GPU-centric workloads where the RTX 5090 can operate independently of CPU bottlenecks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14401E is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz define a part that prioritizes single-thread responsiveness over raw multi-threaded throughput. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled, and provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU.

In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 18161 in multi-core and 2564 in single-core. The multi-core score indicates that this chip is not designed for heavy parallel workloads; it sits well below the thresholds expected for high-end content creation. The single-core score of 2564 is comparatively strong, suggesting that the architecture’s clock speed and IPC are adequate for tasks that rely on a single thread. The Cinebench R20 results mirror this pattern with a multi-core score of 7627 and a single-core score of 1076. In the older Cinebench R15 test, the scores are 1830 multi-core and 258 single-core.

The average benchmark score of 5253 places the i5-14401E at the 60th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are telling: the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 5259 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-11700B scores 5241 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-10850K scores 5240 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i5-13400T scores 5210 (0.8% lower). This clustering indicates that the 14401E performs essentially on par with a range of previous-generation desktop and mobile parts. The data shows that while this CPU is not a slouch in general productivity, it lacks the core count and multi-threaded scaling to compete with modern high-core-count processors. For real workloads, this means snappy application launches and good performance in lightly threaded tasks like office suites and web browsing, but it will struggle to feed a flagship GPU in gaming or to accelerate multi-threaded rendering.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 5090 is capable of producing frame rates far beyond what the i5-14401E can handle in CPU-bound scenarios. The CPU’s 60th percentile ranking, combined with its 6-core/12-thread configuration, suggests that at lower resolutions, the processor will limit maximum frame rates. The GPU’s 92nd percentile position indicates it can render frames quickly, but the CPU’s single-core score of 2564 in Cinebench R23 will be the ceiling for physics and game logic updates.

Streaming: The i5-14401E has 12 threads that can be allocated to encoding tasks, but its modest multi-core score of 18161 in Cinebench R23 means that simultaneous gaming and software encoding will likely cause frame drops. The RTX 5090 includes dedicated hardware that can offload encoding, but the CPU’s limited bandwidth to feed the GPU during a stream may introduce stutter in CPU-intensive titles.

Video editing: In applications like Adobe Premiere, the multi-core performance of the i5-14401E (7627 in Cinebench R20) is the primary driver for export times. The data indicates this CPU is slower than modern 8-core and 12-core alternatives, so 4K timeline scrubbing and rendering will be slower than on a higher-tier processor. The GPU acceleration from the RTX 5090 can help with effects and color grading, but the CPU will be a bottleneck for encoding and decoding tasks.

3D rendering: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18161 places the i5-14401E in a range that is adequate for occasional rendering but not for professional-scale production. A single frame render in Blender or Maya will take significantly longer than on a workstation CPU. The RTX 5090’s CUDA and RT cores can accelerate viewport rendering and final frame renders in GPU-accelerated engines, but for CPU-based rendering, this configuration will feel slow.

Software development: Compilation times are heavily dependent on multi-core performance. The 14401E’s 12 threads and 5253 average score are sufficient for small to medium projects, and the single-core boost clock of 4.70 GHz helps with code editing and IDE responsiveness. The data suggests this is a workable environment for developers, but large codebases will see noticeable delays in build times compared to higher-core-count CPUs.

Student and office work: The i5-14401E excels in this scenario. Its single-core performance (2564 in Cinebench R23) ensures that document editing, spreadsheet calculations, and web research are fluid. The 65W TDP means the system runs cool and quiet, and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed. This is a capable machine for productivity, with the RTX 5090 being massive overkill for this use case.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data clearly identifies the CPU as the primary bottleneck in this build. The i5-14401E’s percentileVsAllCpus of 60 indicates that it performs better than 60% of all CPUs, but the RTX 5090’s percentileVsAllGpus of 92 means it outperforms 92% of all GPUs. This 32-point gap in percentiles is substantial. The CPU’s average score of 5253 is closely matched by the Intel Core i9-10850K (5240), which is a previous-generation enthusiast part; this suggests that the 14401E is not a high-end component by any stretch.

The GPU’s FPS scaling in gaming is typically dependent on the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls. With only 6 physical cores, the 14401E will saturate in modern games that use multiple threads for AI, physics, and streaming. The data shows no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all FPS discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 18355 indicates it can handle extreme graphical loads, but the CPU’s 20 MB L3 cache and 2.50 GHz base clock will limit how quickly those frames can be produced. In GPU-bound workloads like 4K gaming with maxed settings, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU, but at 1080p or 1440p, the CPU will hold back the RTX 5090.

The memory bandwidth of the GPU (1.79 TB/s) is not a limiting factor, but the CPU’s dual-channel memory bus could be if the system is configured with slower DDR4. For a balanced system, the data implies that this CPU is better suited for a mid-range GPU, while the RTX 5090 deserves a CPU in the top 10th percentile. The combinedPercentile of 76 is dragged down by the CPU’s lower standing.

Who Should Build It

This build is for users who prioritize GPU compute power above all else and are willing to accept a slower CPU. Gamers targeting 4K resolution with ultra settings will find that the RTX 5090’s raw power (104.8 TFLOPS FP32) dominates the visual experience, and the CPU bottleneck is less pronounced at higher resolutions. Content creators working primarily in GPU-accelerated applications like DaVinci Resolve or OctaneRender will benefit from the 32 GB of VRAM and 170 RT cores, even if the CPU is slower for file I/O and scene management.

Developers working on CUDA-based projects or machine learning models will see immense throughput from the RTX 5090’s 680 tensor cores and 104.8 TFLOPS FP16 performance. The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient for data loading and preprocessing, making this a viable workstation for AI research. Students and small business workstations that need occasional high-performance GPU tasks, such as CAD or video encoding, could justify this pairing if the GPU is used intermittently. However, the data suggests that for general office work, the RTX 5090 is wasted, and the i5-14401E is the appropriate component. The target user is someone who knows they need the fastest GPU available and is not primarily CPU-bound.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 5090 delivers exceptional GPU benchmark scores. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 18355. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 334370 and 376728 respectively. Passmark results show a G3D score of 39650, a G2D score of 1413, and a GPU Compute score of 26756. DirectX 10, 11, 12, and 9 scores are 226, 341, 185, and 395 respectively. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 79842, placing it at the 92nd percentile. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (score 79605, 0.3% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (score 79396, 0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78940, 1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (score 80959, 1.4% higher).

The CPU’s average score of 5253 and 60th percentile position is modest. The combined picture is a system that scores at the 76th percentile overall, but this is a weighted average that obscures the discrepancy. The CPU is comparable to a Xeon E5-2699A v4, which is an older server chip, while the GPU is near the top of the consumer stack. No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination; all FPS estimates are derived from these synthetic benchmark scores. The data indicates that in synthetic tests, the GPU is performing at a level that will produce high frame rates in most games, but the CPU will prevent the system from achieving its full potential in real-world scenarios.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The die contains 92,200 million transistors across a 750 mm² area, resulting in a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The GPU has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The shading units number 21760, with 680 TMUs and 176 ROPs. The GPU includes 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI processing. Pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 and FP16 performance are both 104.8 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

For rendering workloads, the RTX 5090’s 32 GB of VRAM is sufficient for massive 3D scenes and high-resolution textures. The 170 RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering in apps like Blender and V-Ray, while the 680 tensor cores speed up denoising and AI-powered upscaling. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that data flows quickly between the GPU and its memory. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 18355 demonstrates strong DX12 performance, and the Geekbench Vulkan score of 376728 indicates excellent compute capabilities. The Passmark G3D score of 39650 is high, confirming that this GPU is a top-tier performer for both gaming and professional rendering. The GPU’s TDP is 575W, requiring a 950W power supply.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14401E a good match for the RTX 5090?

A: No, the data shows a significant imbalance. The CPU is at the 60th percentile while the GPU is at the 92nd percentile, indicating the CPU will bottleneck the GPU in many workloads.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-core performance like?

A: The i5-14401E scores 2564 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 258 in Cinebench R15 single-core, which is adequate for everyday tasks and gaming logic.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 have?

A: The GPU has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s.

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

A: The combined percentile is 76, but this is an average of the CPU’s 60th percentile and GPU’s 92nd percentile.

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the recommended power supply for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 5090 is 950 W, given its 575 W TDP.

Q: Are there measured FPS results for this exact build?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows in the data for this CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming performance is estimated from benchmark scores.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The platform offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for the RTX 5090’s PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The CPU has a 65W TDP, which is low, but the RTX 5090 has a 575W TDP, so the system requires a robust power supply. The suggested PSU is 950 W, which provides headroom for the GPU and CPU under full load.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the i5-14401E with a higher-core-count CPU on the same LGA 1700 socket, such as a Core i7 or i9 from the 14th generation, if the motherboard’s VRMs and BIOS support it. The data shows that the current CPU’s nearest rivals include the Core i9-10850K, which is a previous-generation part, indicating that upgrading to a newer i7 or i9 would yield significant multi-core improvements. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means a platform upgrade could also involve moving to faster DDR5 memory to reduce the CPU bottleneck. The GPU is at the top of its class, so the next upgrade would likely be a new CPU and possibly a new platform, as the LGA 1700 socket is nearing the end of its lifecycle. The RTX 5090’s 575W TDP and 1x 16-pin power connector mean that any future CPU upgrade must be paired with a PSU that can handle the combined draw.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that combines a mainstream Intel Core i5-14401E processor with a flagship NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 76, placing it in the upper tier of systems. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread part with a 60th percentile ranking, while the GPU is a 32 GB VRAM monster at the 92nd percentile. The pairing is fundamentally unbalanced, with the CPU being the clear limiting factor.

The overall tier of this build is high due to the GPU’s dominance, but the CPU holds it back from being a top-tier workstation. The data indicates that this system is best suited for GPU-bound tasks like 4K gaming, AI inference, and GPU-accelerated rendering, where the RTX 5090 can shine. For CPU-bound tasks like heavy multi-threaded rendering or large-scale compilation, the i5-14401E will underperform. The build is a statement of GPU priority over CPU balance, and the benchmark scores reflect that trade-off. The RTX 5090’s launch MSRP is 1,999 USD.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14401E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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