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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

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96%

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Intel Core i5-14490F

38,149 Benchmark Score

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# GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 21 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The die contains 26,800 million transistors across a 520 mm² area, giving a transistor density of 51.5M per mm². This is a large, power-hungry GPU with a 300 W TDP, requiring a 700 W suggested PSU and dual 8-pin power connectors. The card is dual-slot, measures 267 mm in length, 120 mm in height, and 50 mm in width.

Memory configuration is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, with a memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) yielding 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a high-bandwidth setup that supports high-resolution textures and large datasets without spilling into system memory. The GPU has 4608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units. Pixel rate is 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 648.0 GTexel/s. Raw compute performance is rated at 20.74 TFLOPS for FP32 and 41.47 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio).

Ray tracing hardware is present in the form of 72 RT cores. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. There are no tensor cores listed; the RX 6800 XT relies on standard shader-based compute for AI workloads rather than dedicated tensor hardware. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, which is sufficient for feeding this GPU in most scenarios. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x USB Type-C.

Benchmark scores for this GPU show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689, a Geekbench Metal score of 181337, an OpenCL score of 171304, and a Vulkan score of 136875. PassMark scores include G3D at 24980, GPU compute at 13245, DirectX 11 at 264, DirectX 12 at 100, DirectX 10 at 155, DirectX 9 at 265, and G2D at 1030. The average benchmark score is 48477, placing the GPU at the 85th percentile of all GPUs.

For rendering workloads, the FP32 throughput of 20.74 TFLOPS is the key figure — it indicates strong raw shading performance for rasterization and compute-heavy effects. The 16 GB VRAM with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate for high-resolution texture sets and complex scenes. The 72 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the absence of tensor cores means no dedicated AI acceleration. In the nearestRivals comparison, the RX 6800 XT sits 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, 2.5% behind the Intel Arc A550M, 3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, and 3% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 in average score.

# Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU benchmark data shows a strong mid-range performer. In Cinebench R15, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 2318 in multi-core and 327 in single-core. Cinebench R20 results are 9660 multi-core and 1363 single-core. Cinebench R23 shows 23000 multi-core and 3247 single-core. PassMark results include multithread at 28662, single-thread at 3873, integer math at 87844, floating point math at 66558, data compression at 340026, data encryption at 18225, extended instructions at 21731, find prime numbers at 122, random string sorting at 35608, and physics at 2093. The average benchmark score is 38149, placing the CPU at the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest rivals for the CPU are tightly clustered. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T scores 38194, a delta of -0.1% relative to the i5-14490F. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38103, a delta of +0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261, a delta of -0.3%. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i5-14490F is effectively tied with its closest competitors — no single CPU in this group has a meaningful performance advantage.

The GPU, as covered, holds the 85th percentile with an average score of 48477. The combined percentile for the CPU+GPU pairing is 86, which reflects the higher percentile of the CPU pulling the overall figure up slightly.

The combined picture is one of balance at a high mid-range tier. Both components sit in the mid-80s percentile range, indicating that neither is dramatically stronger or weaker than the other. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 shows significant multi-threaded capability, while the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3689 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance. In terms of relative positioning, the CPU is slightly stronger (86th percentile) than the GPU (85th percentile), but the difference is negligible in practice. The data suggests this pairing is well-matched for a wide variety of workloads without a clear dominant component.

# CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-14490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename). It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The die size is 215 mm². Base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. TDP is 65 W, which is modest for a desktop CPU with this core count. The multiplier is locked, meaning overclocking is not supported.

Cache hierarchy is generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, though ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. There is no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory. The production status is Active, with a release date of 2023-12-31.

The benchmark scores reveal a processor that excels in multi-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 is strong for a 65 W part, indicating efficient power delivery across the 10 cores. The single-core score of 3247 in Cinebench R23 shows solid per-thread performance, driven largely by the 5.00 GHz boost clock. PassMark integer math at 87844 and floating point math at 66558 demonstrate well-rounded compute capability. Data compression at 340026 and encryption at 18225 are notable — the former suggests strong performance in archiving and database workloads, while the latter indicates capable AES and cryptographic throughput.

For real workloads, the 10-core / 16-thread configuration is well-suited to compilation, video encoding, and 3D rendering where multi-threading is the norm. The 24 MB L3 cache helps with data locality in complex applications. The single-thread score of 3873 in PassMark means responsiveness in lightly-threaded tasks like web browsing and office applications will be snappy. The 65 W TDP means the CPU can be cooled by a capable air cooler without exotic liquid solutions, and power consumption remains moderate for a desktop platform.

The nearest rival data shows the i5-14490F is essentially performance-identical to the i5-13600KF, with a 0.1% delta. This is notable because the 13600KF is a higher-TDP part, yet the 14490F matches it in average score. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is 0.1% behind. This clustering suggests that at this performance level, architectural differences matter less than the specific binning and clock behavior.

# Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The CPU sits at the 86th percentile and the GPU at the 85th percentile, with a combined percentile of 86. This near-identical positioning suggests a well-balanced pairing where neither component is an obvious bottleneck in most scenarios. However, the nature of workloads determines which component becomes the limiting factor.

In CPU-bound scenarios — such as physics simulation, data compression, or software compilation — the i5-14490F's performance is the ceiling. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9660 and PassMark multithread score of 28662 define the upper bound for these tasks. The GPU's role in such workloads is minimal, so the CPU's 86th percentile ranking directly determines throughput.

In GPU-bound scenarios — such as high-resolution gaming with ultra settings or GPU compute — the RX 6800 XT is the limiting factor. Its 85th percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3689 set the pace. The CPU's single-thread performance of 3873 in PassMark is likely sufficient to feed the GPU in most cases, given that the CPU ranks slightly higher than the GPU. The data suggests that at 1080p with lower graphical settings, the CPU might become the bottleneck in some titles due to its 10-core / 16-thread configuration, but at higher resolutions the GPU will dominate the frame time budget.

The absence of measured FPS data for this exact combination means precise bottleneck quantification is not possible. However, the percentile gap of just 1 point (86 vs 85) indicates that the components are matched within their respective tiers. In mixed workloads — such as gaming while streaming — the CPU has headroom in its multi-threaded scores (23000 in Cinebench R23) to handle encoding tasks while the GPU handles rendering. The 65 W TDP of the CPU and 300 W TDP of the GPU create a combined power envelope that is manageable, but the GPU's 700 W suggested PSU indicates the system power draw is significant.

Overall, the data shows a balanced pairing where the GPU becomes the primary limiter in graphics-intensive tasks and the CPU in compute-heavy tasks. Neither component is dramatically stronger, so users can expect predictable scaling: upgrading either component will yield modest gains until the other becomes the bottleneck.

# Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. This flexibility allows users to choose between cost-effective DDR4 and higher-bandwidth DDR5, though the memory controller's performance will vary with the chosen type. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is current-generation and provides ample bandwidth for the RX 6800 XT's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

The GPU's suggested PSU is 700 W, while the CPU has a 65 W TDP. The combined power draw of the CPU and GPU (65 W + 300 W) totals 365 W, leaving significant headroom within the 700 W suggested PSU specification for other components like storage, fans, and RGB lighting. This headroom also means the system can accommodate future upgrades without necessarily requiring a new PSU.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data points to the GPU as the more likely candidate. The RX 6800 XT is rated at the 85th percentile, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at 3% higher average score. Upgrading to a GPU in the 88th-90th percentile range would provide a noticeable improvement in 3DMark Steel Nomad scores, moving from the current 3689 to a higher figure. The CPU's 86th percentile and locked multiplier mean that upgrading the CPU would require a platform change to a different socket, as the LGA 1700 socket is specific to 12th-14th Gen Intel processors.

Memory is another upgrade path. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5; moving from DDR4 to DDR5 could improve memory bandwidth-sensitive workloads, though the CPU's benchmark scores do not explicitly quantify the performance delta between memory types. The 24 MB L3 cache mitigates some memory latency concerns, but for users with DDR4, a switch to DDR5 would be the more impactful memory upgrade.

The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures future GPUs with Gen 5 interfaces will be compatible, though the RX 6800 XT's Gen 4 interface is not currently a bottleneck given the 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 700 W suggested PSU provides enough headroom for a GPU with a TDP up to around 350 W, based on the existing CPU draw and typical system component consumption.

# Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Therefore, all FPS discussions are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions. The RX 6800 XT's 85th percentile and the i5-14490F's 86th percentile suggest a pairing that is well-suited to high-refresh gaming, but precise frame rates cannot be stated.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3689 and PassMark G3D score of 24980, this GPU is positioned in the upper mid-range tier. At 1080p resolution with ultra settings, the pairing is expected to deliver high frame rates in most titles, likely exceeding 100 FPS in esports and competitive games, given the CPU's strong single-thread score of 3873 in PassMark and the GPU's raw FP32 throughput of 20.74 TFLOPS.

At 1440p, which is the resolution class where the 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth shine, the pairing should maintain smooth gameplay in demanding AAA titles, with frame rates in the 60-100 FPS range depending on the game's optimization. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for high-resolution textures without stuttering from memory overflow. At 4K, the GPU's performance will drop more noticeably, with frame rates likely falling below 60 FPS in the most demanding titles at ultra settings, though lighter games may still run acceptably.

The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for gaming workloads, and the 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures responsive frame pacing. The absence of integrated graphics means the discrete GPU is always in use, which is standard for gaming builds. Users should expect the GPU to be the primary determinant of FPS in most gaming scenarios, and the CPU to support high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck in most titles. These are estimates based on benchmark scores, not measured data.

# FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6800 XT have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 23000. The nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, scores 38194 in average benchmark, a delta of -0.1% relative to the i5-14490F.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics is listed as "N/A", meaning a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and its closest rival?

A: The RX 6800 XT is at the 85th percentile. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, which is 1.5% behind in average score.

Q: What power supply is suggested for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RX 6800 XT is 700 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 300 W with dual 8-pin power connectors.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode.

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

A: The combined percentile is 86, which matches the CPU's individual percentile of 86 and is one point above the GPU's 85th percentile.

# Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop build (buildClass: "desktop") pairing the Intel Core i5-14490F with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. The CPU is from the Core 14th Gen series (Raptor Lake architecture) with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is from the Radeon RX 6000 series (RDNA 2.0 architecture) with a 300 W TDP. Both components are designed for full-size desktop systems with discrete cooling and power delivery.

The overall tier is high mid-range, as indicated by the percentiles. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, the GPU at the 85th percentile of all GPUs, and the combined percentile is 86. This places the pairing in the upper quartile of performance, but below the top-tier enthusiast components that would occupy the 95th percentile and above. The CPU's average benchmark score is 38149, and the GPU's is 48477, with the combined figure reflecting the CPU's slightly higher relative standing.

The CPU's nearest rivals — the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, Intel Core i5-13600KF, AMD Ryzen 7 250, and Intel Core i5-13600HX — are all within 0.3% of its average score, indicating this is a highly competitive segment. The GPU's nearest rivals — the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, Intel Arc A550M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 — span a 3% range, with the RX 6800 XT in the middle. This build is a coherent mid-range desktop system that can handle a broad range of tasks without reaching the extremes of performance or power consumption.

# Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

The data supports several target user profiles. Gamers at 1440p resolution will find this pairing well-suited, given the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth, which are sufficient for high-resolution textures, and the CPU's strong single-thread score of 3873 in PassMark. The 85th percentile GPU ranking indicates smooth frame rates in most titles, though 4K gaming at ultra settings will push the GPU to its limits.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded scores — Cinebench R23 multi-core at 23000 and PassMark multithread at 28662 — which are strong for a 65 W part. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 20.74 TFLOPS accelerates render workloads that use GPU compute, and the 16 GB VRAM handles large scenes. The PassMark data compression score of 340026 suggests the CPU is also capable in database and archive-heavy workflows.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 10-core / 16-thread configuration and the 24 MB L3 cache. The PassMark integer math score of 87844 indicates strong general-purpose compute. Students and small business users running office applications, web development, or light virtualization will find the performance more than adequate, given the CPU's 86th percentile and the system's overall responsiveness.

Professionals in scientific computing or data analysis who rely on multi-threaded workloads will see good scaling, as the CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9660 reflects efficient parallel throughput. The GPU's compute score of 13245 in PassMark further supports GPU-accelerated analysis. Users who prioritize energy efficiency will note the CPU's 65 W TDP as a positive, even though the GPU draws 300 W.

# Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 3873 in PassMark and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3689 together suggest this pairing can drive high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 throughput ensures adequate shading power for fast-paced titles, and the 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth prevents texture streaming bottlenecks.

Streaming: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000, provide enough multi-threaded headroom to handle encoding while gaming. The PassMark data encryption score of 18225 indicates the CPU can manage stream encryption overhead without significant frame drops.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9660 and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM make this a capable editing rig. Timeline scrubbing and preview rendering will be smooth, and the GPU's FP32 compute of 20.74 TFLOPS accelerates effects and color grading.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2318 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 171304 show strong performance in both CPU and GPU render engines. The 16 GB VRAM handles complex scenes, and the 72 RT cores provide ray tracing acceleration.

Software development: The PassMark integer math score of 87844 and floating point math score of 66558 indicate robust general-purpose compute for compilation and testing. The 24 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency during large builds, and the 65 W TDP keeps the system cool under sustained load.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3247 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy responsiveness in document editing and web browsing. The PassMark G2D score of 1030 for the GPU indicates adequate 2D acceleration for desktop environments, and the 16 GB VRAM is overkill but future-proof for productivity tasks.

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