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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14401TE + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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

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System Balance Analysis

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41%

GPU

99%

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Intel Core i5-14401TE

0 Benchmark Score

Top 59% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation

184,664 Benchmark Score

Top 1% Market Ranking

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0-30

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30-60

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60-85

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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

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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

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CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14401TE is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a Raptor Lake-R codename. This is a 6-core, 12-thread part with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The 45 W TDP indicates an efficiency-oriented design, making it suitable for systems where power draw and thermal output are managed carefully. The processor is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 215 mm². The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache, which is a substantial pool for a mid-range desktop chip.

The 6-core/12-thread configuration places this CPU in the mainstream performance tier. The 50th percentile versus all CPUs means it sits exactly at the median of the database's tracked processors — neither a high-end enthusiast part nor a low-end budget chip. Benchmark results indicate that the i5-14401TE is positioned for balanced general-purpose computing. With a 4.50 GHz boost clock, single-threaded responsiveness should be adequate for everyday applications, while the 12 threads provide enough parallelism for moderate multi-threaded workloads such as compiling code or batch image processing. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, which gives builders flexibility in platform cost and performance, though the FACT PACK does not include memory bandwidth figures. ECC memory support is present, a feature often valued in workstation or small business environments where data integrity is critical.

The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a basic display output capability, but the pairing with a discrete GPU in this build means the iGPU will rarely be taxed. The processor supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is forward-looking for storage and expansion, though the GPU in this configuration uses PCIe 4.0. The Intel Socket 1700 platform is the mounting interface. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking headroom is limited by design; boost behavior is governed by Intel's firmware. The release date of 2024-06-30 places this as a recent addition to the market, and its production status is active. The avgBenchmarkScore is 0 in the FACT PACK, with no nearestRivals listed for the CPU, so comparative analysis relies on the percentile position — which indicates median performance relative to all tracked CPUs. For real workloads, this translates to a processor that handles typical office productivity, web development, and light media tasks without strain, but it will not lead in heavily threaded rendering or simulation tasks where higher-core-count parts dominate.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination of Intel Core i5-14401TE and NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is an empty object, and the `dataIsMeasured` flag is false. Therefore, all frame rate discussion here is estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximate expectations rather than verified results.

Given the GPU's exceptional compute capability — evidenced by a Geekbench OpenCL score of 175,286 and a Vulkan score of 194,041 — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation is capable of driving high frame rates at elevated resolutions. The GPU's 98th percentile position among all GPUs indicates it is near the top of the performance hierarchy. For 1080p ultra settings, the CPU's 4.50 GHz boost clock and 20 MB L3 cache should be sufficient to feed the GPU in most titles, though some esports or simulation games with heavy single-thread dependencies may see CPU limitations. At 1440p ultra, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU, and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's raw throughput should deliver consistently high frame rates. At 4K ultra, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, and the CPU's 50th percentile position is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios, as resolution scaling reduces the CPU load per frame.

The 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on the GPU is far beyond what current games require, so VRAM capacity will never be a limiting factor for gaming. The memory bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s supports high-resolution textures and heavy post-processing effects. The 100 RT cores and 400 tensor cores indicate strong ray tracing and DLSS capability, though the FACT PACK does not include specific RT benchmark scores. Frame generation and upscaling technologies from NVIDIA would further boost effective frame rates, but these are not quantified in the data. The estimated figures for gaming performance are based on the GPU's 98th percentile ranking and the CPU's median standing; users can expect high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p in most titles, with 4K gaming achievable but with frame rates varying by game optimization and settings.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The Intel Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, the exact median of the tracked database. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation, by contrast, sits at the 98th percentile among all GPUs. This 48-percentage-point gap indicates that the GPU is vastly more powerful relative to its own field than the CPU is relative to its field. In workload terms, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation will be the limiting factor in almost no scenario where the CPU is the primary constraint; rather, the CPU will throttle the GPU's potential in many tasks.

For gaming specifically, the FPS scaling evidence — while estimated — suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads may struggle to keep up with the GPU's frame output in CPU-bound titles, particularly those with poor multi-threaded scaling. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's load increases, and the CPU bottleneck recedes, but it does not disappear. The GPU's nearestRivals data provides context: the RTX 5000 Ada Generation scores 0.5% above the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB, 1.3% below the A100 SXM4 40 GB, 1.4% above the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, and 3.7% above the GeForce RTX 4090 D. These are all top-tier GPUs, reinforcing that the GPU is a flagship-class component. The CPU, with no nearestRivals listed and a median percentile, is a mid-range part.

For productivity workloads, the imbalance manifests differently. The GPU's 65.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 400 tensor cores make it a compute powerhouse for rendering, simulation, and AI inference. The CPU's 12 threads will handle data preparation and orchestration, but in pure compute-bound tasks like GPU rendering, the CPU's role is secondary. In CPU-bound tasks like code compilation or spreadsheet analysis, the GPU sits idle, and the CPU's 50th percentile performance will be the constraining factor. The combined percentile of 74 for the system reflects this mix — a high-end GPU pulling the overall score up, but the mid-range CPU tempering the total.

Who Should Build It

The target users for this configuration are those who prioritize GPU-accelerated compute and high-resolution visualization over CPU-bound tasks. Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions will benefit most from the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 98th percentile standing, as these resolutions shift the bottleneck toward the GPU. The estimated frame rates at these resolutions should be high, though not measured. Gamers at 1080p seeking maximum frame rates in esports titles may find the CPU's 50th percentile position limiting, so this build is less ideal for that specific use case.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or AI-assisted workflows will find the GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance transformative. The 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large datasets and high-resolution textures. Software developers compiling large codebases will see adequate performance from the 6-core/12-thread CPU, though not exceptional; the 20 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data. Students and small business workstations benefit from the ECC memory support on the CPU and the GPU's compute versatility, making this a system that can handle both professional workloads and general productivity. The 45 W TDP of the CPU indicates lower power draw for the processor, which may appeal to those building compact or efficiency-focused systems, though the GPU's 250 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU offset that advantage.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data in the FACT PACK is entirely GPU-centric, as the CPU's avgBenchmarkScore is 0 and no benchmarks are listed for it. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score is 175,286, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 194,041. The average benchmark score across these tests is 184,664. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 98, meaning it outperforms 98% of tracked GPUs. The nearest rivals provide a comparative context: the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB scores 183,725 (0.5% lower), the A100 SXM4 40 GB scores 187,147 (1.3% higher), the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell scores 182,109 (1.4% lower), and the GeForce RTX 4090 D scores 178,050 (3.7% lower). These deltas are all within a tight 5% band, indicating that the RTX 5000 Ada Generation is clustered with the very fastest GPUs in the database.

The combined percentile for the CPU+GPU system is 74, which is lower than the GPU's individual 98th percentile due to the CPU's 50th percentile pulling the average down. The combined picture is a system that is top-tier in GPU-accelerated workloads but mid-tier in CPU-bound tasks. The pairRankByFps is null, and no measured FPS data exists, so ranking by gaming frame rate is not possible. The GPU's Vulkan score being higher than its OpenCL score by 18,755 points suggests strong performance in modern graphics APIs, which aligns with its DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 support.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is the LGA 1700 interface. This socket supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and the CPU's dual-channel memory bus means two memory modules are optimal for bandwidth. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for storage devices and expansion cards, though the GPU in this build uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible. The CPU's 45 W TDP is modest, so existing coolers designed for mid-range processors should suffice, though the FACT PACK does not specify a cooler. The GPU's 250 W TDP and 1x 16-pin power connector require a power supply with sufficient headroom; the suggested PSU is 600 W, which accounts for the GPU and the rest of the system.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the CPU, as the GPU is already near the top of its class. Moving to a higher-core-count Intel Socket 1700 processor would better match the GPU's compute capability, though the FACT PACK does not list specific alternative CPUs. The memory can be upgraded to faster DDR5 modules, but no bandwidth figures are provided to quantify the gain. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support means future storage devices can leverage higher throughput. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM is unlikely to need an upgrade for years, so the primary bottleneck — the CPU's median performance — is the logical target for improvement. The production status of both components is active, indicating ongoing availability and driver support.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU system?

A: The combined percentile is 74, which reflects the GPU's 98th percentile standing tempered by the CPU's 50th percentile.

Q: Does the FACT PACK include any measured FPS data for gaming?

A: No. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and the `dataIsMeasured` flag is false, so all gaming frame rates are estimates from benchmark scores.

Q: How does the RTX 5000 Ada Generation compare to the GeForce RTX 4090 D?

A: The RTX 5000 Ada Generation scores 184,664 on average, which is 3.7% higher than the RTX 4090 D's 178,050 average score.

Q: What memory types does the Intel Core i5-14401TE support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it also supports ECC memory.

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

A: The GPU has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 600 W, and the GPU has a 250 W TDP with a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: What is the CPU's socket and PCIe support?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-14401TE, a 6-core/12-thread Raptor Lake processor, with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation, a workstation-class GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The build class is desktop, and the overall tier is characterized by a 74th combined percentile. The GPU is the dominant component, sitting at the 98th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the median 50th percentile. The result is a system that excels in GPU-accelerated tasks — rendering, AI inference, high-resolution gaming — but is grounded by a mid-range CPU that limits CPU-bound performance. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it a professional-grade compute tool, while the CPU's 45 W TDP and ECC support make it a reliable, efficiency-focused companion. This is not a balanced build, but it is a purpose-built one for users who need maximum GPU throughput.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU's 98th percentile performance should drive high frame rates in most titles, though the CPU's 50th percentile may cap frame rates in CPU-bound games. At 4K, the GPU takes over, and the CPU's role diminishes. These are estimates, as no measured FPS data exists.

Streaming: The GPU's NVENC hardware — implied by the 400 tensor cores and Ada Lovelace architecture, though not explicitly listed — would handle encoding, while the CPU's 12 threads manage the game and stream overhead. The 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 ensures no compute competition between rendering and encoding.

Video editing: The GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth handle 4K and 8K timelines, and the 175,286 OpenCL score indicates strong compute for effects. The CPU's 6 cores will handle timeline scrubbing and export orchestration adequately, though exports that are CPU-encoded will be slower.

3D rendering: GPU-accelerated renderers will see exceptional performance from the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 65.28 TFLOPS and 100 RT cores. The CPU's 12 threads will manage scene preparation, but rendering time is overwhelmingly GPU-bound.

Software development: Code compilation uses the CPU's 12 threads and 20 MB L3 cache; the 50th percentile indicates moderate compile times. The GPU is unused in most development tasks, so this scenario underutilizes the system.

Student and office work: The CPU's 50th percentile is sufficient for document editing, spreadsheet analysis, and web browsing. The GPU's power is wasted here, but the system handles these tasks without strain.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation is a workstation GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process node. The chip is the AD102, with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 125.3M per mm². The GPU has 12,800 shading units, 400 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. The base clock is 1155 MHz, with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. Memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, across a 256-bit bus, providing 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 32 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is massive for a workstation GPU, accommodating large datasets and high-resolution textures. The pixel rate is 448.8 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,020.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 65.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 65.28 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating no half-rate penalty for FP16 workloads — a key feature for AI inference.

The GPU includes 100 RT cores and 400 tensor cores, supporting ray tracing and deep learning acceleration. The API support is comprehensive: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, and display outputs are 4x DisplayPort 1.4a. The GPU is dual-slot with a length of 267 mm (10.5 inches) and a height of 112 mm (4.4 inches). Power consumption is 250 W TDP with a single 16-pin connector, and the suggested PSU is 600 W. The benchmark scores are 175,286 in Geekbench OpenCL and 194,041 in Geekbench Vulkan, averaging 184,664, placing it at the 98th percentile. The nearest rivals — A100 SXM4 variants, RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, and RTX 4090 D — are all within 3.7% in average score, confirming the RTX 5000 Ada Generation is among the fastest GPUs in the database. For rendering, the 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth translate to rapid frame renders and texture streaming. The 100 RT cores accelerate ray-traced workflows in DCC applications. The GPU's predecessor is Workstation Ampere, and its successor is Blackwell PRO W, indicating the product generation lineage.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14401TE + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

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Fortnite

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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