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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14401TE + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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Top 30% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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41%

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99%

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Intel Core i5-14401TE

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Top 59% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

117,088 Benchmark Score

Top 1% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14401TE sits in the Core 14th Gen family, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a Raptor Lake-R codename. It provides 6 cores and 12 threads, a configuration well-suited for workloads that benefit from moderate parallel execution. The base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock reaching 4.50 GHz, offering a significant dynamic range that allows the chip to stay efficient at idle while delivering bursts of performance when needed. The processor is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 215 mm², and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

The cache hierarchy is substantial for a 6-core part. Each core gets 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2, while a shared 20 MB L3 pool serves all cores. This arrangement helps with latency-sensitive tasks, as more shared L3 cache reduces how often the CPU must reach into system memory. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled — a feature that points toward workstation and reliability-focused use cases. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor itself. Integrated graphics come in the form of UHD Graphics 730, which provides a basic display output capability without requiring a discrete GPU. The chip's TDP is 45 watts, indicating a power-efficient design that generates modest heat. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not an option, but the boost behavior is automatic.

The CPU's benchmark data is sparse — there are no individual benchmark scores recorded, and the average benchmark score is zero. The percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 50, which places this chip exactly at the midpoint of the database. This means it outperforms half of all CPUs tracked and underperforms the other half. In real-world terms, the 50th percentile suggests a balanced mainstream processor: it handles everyday productivity, multitasking, and moderate-threaded workloads with ease, but it is not a high-end enthusiast part. For workloads like software compilation, office suites, and light server duties, the 6-core/12-thread layout with a 4.50 GHz boost is capable. However, heavy multi-threaded rendering or scientific computing that scales beyond 12 threads would leave performance on the table. The 45 W TDP and ECC support make it a natural fit for small form factor workstations where power draw and stability are prioritized over raw throughput.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between this CPU and GPU is asymmetric. The CPU sits at the 50th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 95th percentile among all GPUs. This gap is substantial. The GPU is a top-tier performer relative to the broader market, while the CPU is squarely mid-pack. In gaming and graphics-heavy workloads, the GPU will almost always be the dominant component in terms of raw output, but the CPU may become the limiting factor in scenarios that demand high single-thread performance or rapid frame generation.

The combined percentile for the pairing is 73, which reflects that the system as a whole performs above average but not at the level the GPU's individual 95th percentile might suggest. The data indicates the CPU is the bottleneck in GPU-bound tasks: at lower resolutions or in esports titles where frame rates are high, the 6-core/12-thread design with a 2.00 GHz base clock could struggle to feed the GPU fast enough. Conversely, in GPU-heavy workloads like 4K gaming or ray-traced rendering, the GPU's workload dominates, and the CPU's mid-pack standing becomes less relevant. There is no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so frame pacing and scaling cannot be quantified directly. The FPS scaling evidence is therefore estimated from the benchmark scores, which show a strong GPU that can push high frame rates in most scenarios, provided the CPU can keep up with draw calls and physics calculations. For productivity tasks, the CPU's 50th percentile means it will not hold back the GPU in rendering or compute tasks where the GPU does the heavy lifting, such as in CUDA-accelerated applications.

Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU combination in the database. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and component percentiles. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 124,812 and Vulkan score of 109,364 indicate a very strong compute device, which translates to high frame rates in most games at high settings. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking places it among the top 5% of all GPUs tracked, suggesting it can handle demanding titles at high resolutions with ease.

Given the CPU's 50th percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile, the estimated gaming performance at 1080p would be strong but CPU-limited in many titles. Games that rely heavily on single-thread performance may see frame rates capped by the 6-core CPU, despite the GPU's capability to render frames faster. At 1440p, the balance shifts more toward the GPU, and the system would deliver consistently high frame rates in most modern games. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and the CPU's mid-pack standing matters less; the system would provide excellent 4K gaming performance in most titles, though very CPU-intensive strategy or simulation games could still show limitations. The 20 GB of VRAM on the GPU is more than sufficient for any current game at maximum texture quality, and the 280.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures textures stream quickly. Ray tracing performance is supported by 48 RT cores, which would enable high-quality ray-traced effects in supported titles, though the estimated frame rates would vary depending on the game's optimization.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need a compact desktop with serious GPU compute capability without sacrificing power efficiency. The 45 W CPU TDP and 70 W GPU TDP make this an excellent choice for small form factor workstations where heat and power draw are constrained. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or CUDA-accelerated applications will benefit from the GPU's 95th percentile performance and 20 GB VRAM, which handles large scenes and high-resolution textures without running out of memory.

Software developers who compile code, run virtual machines, or work with large codebases will find the 6-core/12-thread CPU adequate for compilation tasks, while the GPU accelerates any parallel compute workloads like machine learning inference or data processing. Students in engineering or computer science programs can use this for coursework involving graphics programming or simulation, as the combination of ECC memory support on the CPU and workstation-class GPU provides stability. Small business workstations that run CAD software, financial modeling, or database applications would benefit from the reliability features and the GPU's compute throughput. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolutions will find this pairing delivers high frame rates in AAA titles, though esports gamers seeking extremely high refresh rates at 1080p might find the CPU limits performance. The lack of a launch MSRP means there is no pricing anchor, but the component selection clearly targets a professional or prosumer audience.

Benchmark Performance

The GPU's benchmark results are the strongest available data in this pairing. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 124,812, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 109,364. The average benchmark score across these tests is 117,088. This places the GPU at the 95th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 95% of the database. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GB10 with an average score of 117,393, which is 0.3% higher — a negligible difference. The AMD Radeon PRO W7700 scores 118,976, putting it 1.6% ahead, while the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB scores 114,395, which is 2.4% behind. The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile scores 113,944, trailing by 2.8%. This places the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation in a tight competitive cluster where the top performers are within a few percentage points of each other.

The CPU has no individual benchmark scores recorded, and its average benchmark score is zero. Its percentile rank of 50 indicates it sits exactly in the middle of all CPUs, but without specific scores, direct comparisons to rivals are not possible. The combined percentile for the system is 73, which reflects the GPU's high standing pulling the overall score upward, tempered by the CPU's mid-pack position. The combined picture is a system that is well above average overall, driven primarily by GPU compute performance, with the CPU providing adequate but not exceptional support.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How does the GPU rank compared to all other GPUs in the database?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation ranks at the 95th percentile among all GPUs, outperforming 95% of the tracked GPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 160-bit bus width and a bandwidth of 280.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation stability.

Q: What is the combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for the system is 73, indicating above-average overall performance.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score across Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests is 117,088.

Q: What is the CPU's base and boost clock speed?

A: The CPU has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD104 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process node. The chip contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.8 million per square millimeter. This is a workstation-class GPU from the GeForce 40-series family, designed for compact systems. The GPU has 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. Ray tracing is handled by 48 RT cores, while 192 tensor cores accelerate AI and deep learning workloads. The base clock is 720 MHz with a boost clock of 1560 MHz. Memory operates at 1750 MHz with an effective data rate of 14 Gbps, delivering 20 GB of GDDR6 across a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 280.0 GB/s.

The compute performance is substantial: FP32 throughput reaches 19.17 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 19.17 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 99.84 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 299.5 GTexel/s. The GPU's TDP is just 70 W, which is remarkably low for this level of performance, making it suitable for dual-slot, power-efficient designs. It requires no external power connectors, and a suggested PSU of 250 W is sufficient. The card is 168 mm long (6.6 inches) and 69 mm tall (2.7 inches), fitting into compact chassis. Display output is provided via four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a connectors. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The benchmark scores show a GPU that performs exceptionally well. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 124,812 and Vulkan score of 109,364 confirm strong compute capabilities across different APIs. The 95th percentile ranking means this GPU outperforms nearly all others in the database. Compared to its nearest rivals, it trades blows with the NVIDIA GB10 (0.3% behind) and AMD Radeon PRO W7700 (1.6% behind), while clearly beating the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB (2.4% ahead) and RTX A5500 Mobile (2.8% ahead). For rendering workloads, the 48 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the 192 tensor cores accelerate AI-based features like DLSS and denoising. The 20 GB VRAM is generous for 4K textures, complex 3D scenes, and large datasets. The 280.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for most professional workloads, though it is not the fastest in the database. Overall, this GPU punches well above its 70 W power envelope, making it a top choice for SFF workstations.

Build Overview

This build combines the Intel Core i5-14401TE, a 6-core/12-thread Raptor Lake desktop processor, with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation, a workstation GPU based on Ada Lovelace. The build class is desktop, indicating a stationary system rather than a laptop. The CPU is a mid-range part with a 50th percentile ranking, while the GPU is a top-tier performer at the 95th percentile. The combined percentile is 73, placing the entire system in the upper quarter of all tracked configurations.

This pairing is unusual in that the GPU vastly outperforms the CPU in relative terms. The system is clearly designed for GPU-intensive workloads where the CPU is secondary, such as 3D rendering, CUDA compute, or high-resolution gaming. The 45 W CPU TDP and 70 W GPU TDP together draw only 115 W of power, making this an energy-efficient desktop that does not require elaborate cooling or a large power supply. The overall tier is solidly above average, driven by the GPU's exceptional compute capability. This is not a balanced gaming rig in the traditional sense — the CPU may hold back frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios — but for compute-heavy professional tasks, it is a highly capable and efficient desktop.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The GPU's 95th percentile performance suggests it can drive high frame rates in most games, but the CPU's 50th percentile may limit performance at 1080p in CPU-bound titles. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and the system can deliver smooth, high-refresh experiences in most AAA games, though esports titles at maximum refresh rates may be CPU-limited.

Streaming: The GPU's NVENC encoder (implied by the Ada Lovelace architecture and tensor cores) would handle video encoding efficiently, offloading the CPU. The 6-core/12-thread CPU has enough headroom for streaming software and game overhead, though the mid-pack CPU percentile means less margin for heavy multitasking while streaming at high bitrates.

Video Editing: The 20 GB VRAM and 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerate effects, color grading, and timeline rendering in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The CPU's 45 W TDP and 6 cores handle editing software adequately, but the GPU does the heavy lifting for exports and effects.

3D Rendering: With 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, the GPU excels at ray-traced rendering and AI-accelerated denoising. The 280.0 GB/s bandwidth and 20 GB VRAM handle complex scenes with high-resolution textures. The CPU's mid-pack performance means viewport manipulation and scene preparation will be adequate but not exceptional.

Software Development: The 6-core/12-thread CPU with a 4.50 GHz boost compiles code efficiently, and ECC memory support provides stability for long-running build processes. The GPU accelerates any parallel compute tasks like unit testing with GPU-accelerated frameworks or machine learning model training.

Student and Office Work: The 45 W CPU and compact GPU make this a quiet, low-power system suitable for a dorm room or small office. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback display output, and the GPU's compute power handles any demanding student projects, from CAD to data visualization. The 20 GB VRAM is overkill for office tasks, but the system's efficiency and compact size are practical benefits.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14401TE + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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1440p Gaming Performance

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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