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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

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Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
92%
VS
GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14490F

38,149 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

58,392 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Optimal Performance

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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 i5-14490F is a desktop processor from Intel's Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a Raptor Lake-R codename. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². The chip contains 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Cache allocation includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel memory bus, with ECC memory not supported. It connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The processor has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory.

The benchmark data presents a clear picture of a strong mid-range to upper-mid-range CPU. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 23000 indicates substantial parallel processing capability, while the single-core score of 3247 shows solid per-thread performance. The Cinebench R20 results follow suit: 9660 multi-core and 1363 single-core. Cinebench R15 scores are 2318 multi-core and 327 single-core. The Passmark suite reinforces this with a multithread score of 28662 and a single-thread score of 3873. The CPU's average benchmark score is 38149, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs.

Data compression in Passmark yields a score of 340026, which is exceptionally high relative to the CPU's overall average, suggesting strong performance in archiving and data-heavy workloads. Data encryption scores 18225, extended instructions score 21731, and floating-point math scores 66558. Integer math reaches 87844, physics scores 2093, and random string sorting scores 35608. Find prime numbers scores a modest 122, which is typical for a workload that stresses integer division and branching.

The nearest rivals provide context for these numbers. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has an average score of 38194, a delta of -0.1% versus the i5-14490F. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38103, a delta of 0.1% — essentially identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261, a delta of -0.3%. In every case, the differences are fractions of a percent, meaning this CPU sits in a tightly contested performance band where no single chip has a decisive edge.

For real workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 suggests that heavily threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation will be handled efficiently. The single-core score of 3247 is equally important for responsiveness in everyday applications, web browsing, and lightly threaded games. The Passmark integer and floating-point scores of 87844 and 66558 respectively indicate balanced ALU and FPU throughput, which benefits both productivity software and scientific computing tasks. The 24 MB shared L3 cache helps with data locality, reducing memory latency in workloads that fit within that capacity.

Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-14490F with the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT represents a system where the CPU sits at the 86th percentile and the GPU at the 88th percentile among all parts. The combined percentile is 87. This near-equal standing suggests a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other in overall performance tier.

The CPU's TDP is 65 W, a relatively low figure that indicates efficient power draw under sustained loads. The GPU, by contrast, has a TDP of 335 W. The CPU's performance in single-threaded tasks — a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3247 — is strong enough to avoid being the primary constraint in most gaming scenarios, provided the game is not heavily CPU-bound. In multi-threaded workloads, the 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a multi-core score of 23000 can keep up with the GPU's rendering demands in most content creation tasks.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 28070 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4235 indicate high rasterization throughput. At 1080p and 1440p resolutions, the CPU's single-thread performance will be the limiting factor in some titles, particularly those with complex game logic or physics simulations that do not scale well across cores. At 4K, the GPU becomes the more likely bottleneck, as the rendering load increases and the CPU has more headroom to feed the GPU.

The FPS scaling evidence is not available from measured data for this exact combination — no measured FPS rows exist in the data. However, the benchmark scores suggest that at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-core score of 3873 in Passmark will determine peak frame rates in lightly threaded titles, while at higher resolutions, the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and 576.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth will dominate. The 65 W TDP of the CPU means it will not contribute significant heat to the system, leaving thermal headroom for the GPU's 335 W TDP. This asymmetry in power draw can actually help system stability, as the CPU cooler does not need to handle large heat loads, reducing the chance of thermal throttling on the CPU side.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Socket 1700, which is compatible with Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on availability and preference. The dual-channel memory bus means that two sticks of memory are recommended to achieve full bandwidth. The CPU does not support ECC memory, so error-correcting memory is not an option for this platform.

PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU is available for the primary graphics card slot. This is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 devices, so the RX 6950 XT, which uses PCIe 4.0 x16, will operate without bandwidth limitations. The 16 lanes are more than sufficient for a single GPU, and the Gen 5 standard provides future-proofing for storage devices that may use PCIe 5.0 NVMe drives.

The suggested PSU for the GPU is 700 W. The CPU's TDP of 65 W is modest, so the total system power draw is dominated by the GPU. The 700 W suggestion includes headroom for other components like storage, fans, and motherboard power. Builders should ensure their power supply has two 8-pin connectors, as the GPU requires 2x 8-pin power connectors. The GPU is triple-slot wide, so case and motherboard clearance must be checked — the card measures 267 mm in length, 120 mm in height, and 50 mm in width.

A sensible next upgrade path depends on the workload. If gaming performance is the priority, the CPU has headroom to support a faster GPU in the future, as the PCIe Gen 5 slot will not bottleneck a newer card. The 86th percentile CPU ranking means it is not the weak link in most gaming scenarios. If multi-threaded productivity is the goal, the platform supports higher-core-count CPUs in the same socket, though the data does not specify which specific models are available beyond what is listed. Memory upgrades from DDR4 to DDR5 (or vice versa) would require a motherboard change, so the initial memory choice is a commitment. The GPU is end-of-life, so its upgrade path is more straightforward — replacing it with a newer card when needed, as the CPU and platform will remain relevant.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need strong performance in both gaming and productivity without venturing into extreme high-end territory. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking place this system in the upper tier of desktop builds, suitable for enthusiasts who want high frame rates and fast rendering times.

Gamers at 1440p resolution will find this pairing well-matched, as the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and high memory bandwidth handle modern game assets, while the CPU's single-thread performance of 3873 in Passmark prevents significant frame pacing issues. At 1080p, the CPU may become the limiting factor in esports titles with very high frame rate targets, but the overall experience remains strong. At 4K, the GPU's 23.65 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 295.7 GPixel/s pixel rate will determine the frame rate, and the CPU will have ample headroom.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or software development will benefit from the CPU's multi-core score of 23000 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's compute capabilities. The Passmark GPU compute score of 14199 indicates that the GPU can accelerate certain workloads, though the CPU remains the primary workhorse for most productivity tasks. Students and small business users who run a mix of office applications, web browsing, and occasional media creation will find this system more than adequate, with the caveat that the lack of integrated graphics means a GPU failure disables the system entirely.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, scores 38194, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i5-14490F is essentially tied with it. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38103, a delta of 0.1%, again a virtual tie. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261, a delta of -0.3%. All four rivals fall within a 0.4% band of the i5-14490F's average score, indicating that this CPU is at the center of a very tight competitive cluster.

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT has an average benchmark score of 58392, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA P102-100, scores 58528, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Arc A570M scores 58239, a delta of 0.3%. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM scores 58085, a delta of 0.5%. Similar to the CPU, the GPU sits in a tight cluster where no single rival has a meaningful advantage.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 87, reflecting the fact that both components are within a few percentile points of each other. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4235 together paint a picture of a system capable of handling both compute-heavy and graphics-heavy workloads. The Passmark G3D score of 28070 is a strong indicator of rasterization performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 205998 and Vulkan score of 165212 show broad API support. The Geekbench Metal score of 222653 is notable, though it is more relevant for macOS compatibility than for Windows-based builds.

FAQ

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: No. The FACT PACK lists eccMemory as false, so standard non-ECC memory is required.

Q: What is the maximum boost clock of the Intel Core i5-14490F?

A: The boost clock is 5.00 GHz, while the base clock is 2.50 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6950 XT have?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s.

Q: What power supply is suggested for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 700 W. The GPU requires 2x 8-pin power connectors.

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop build?

A: The buildClass is "desktop" for this CPU+GPU pairing.

Q: What is the production status of the GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT is end-of-life, while the CPU is active in production.

Q: Which PCIe version does the GPU use?

A: The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 23.65 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 295.7 GPixel/s pixel rate provide the raw throughput needed for smooth high-refresh gaming. The CPU's single-core score of 3873 in Passmark ensures that frame times remain consistent in most titles, though esports games at very high frame rates may expose CPU limitations.

Streaming: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads handle encoding workloads without interfering with game performance. The multi-core score of 23000 in Cinebench R23 indicates sufficient headroom for simultaneous gaming and streaming, though dedicated encoding hardware is not listed for either component.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-core performance supports fast timeline scrubbing and rendering, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM allows for large preview buffers and GPU-accelerated effects. The Passmark data compression score of 340026 suggests efficient handling of video file compression tasks.

3D rendering: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 indicates strong CPU render performance. The GPU's 80 ray accelerators and FP16 performance of 47.31 TFLOPS provide acceleration for ray-traced workloads, though the data does not specify renderer-specific performance.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 87844 and random string sorting score of 35608 indicate fast compilation and text processing. The 24 MB L3 cache helps with repetitive build tasks, and the 16 threads handle parallel compilation jobs effectively.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-core performance of 3247 in Cinebench R23 ensures responsive everyday computing. The GPU is overkill for this scenario, but the system will handle spreadsheets, document processing, and web applications without any performance concerns.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-14490F with the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from Intel's Core 14th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake architecture, with a 65 W TDP. The GPU is from AMD's Radeon RX 6000 series, based on the Navi 21 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 335 W TDP.

The CPU ranks at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU ranks at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile is 87, placing this build in the upper tier of desktop systems. The CPU's average benchmark score of 38149 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 58392 are both within fractions of a percent of their nearest rivals, indicating that this is a well-balanced mid-to-high-end configuration. The GPU is end-of-life, so builders should be aware that it is a mature product with no future driver optimizations promised by the data. The CPU is active and in production, so it remains a current product.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS discussion is therefore estimated from the benchmark scores.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 28070 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4235 suggest strong DirectX 12 gaming performance. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 300 and DirectX 10 score of 164 indicate solid legacy API support, while the DirectX 12 score of 114 is a relative measure within Passmark's benchmarking suite, not an absolute FPS figure. The GPU's pixel rate of 295.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 739.2 GTexel/s provide theoretical throughput that translates to high fill rates in games.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance will likely be the limiting factor in CPU-bound titles, with the GPU largely underutilized. At 1440p, the system should provide a balanced experience, with both components contributing to frame rate. At 4K, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become critical, and the CPU will have sufficient headroom. The GPU's FP32 performance of 23.65 TFLOPS supports high-detail rendering with modern graphics features enabled. These are estimates based on benchmark scores, not measured game performance.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT is based on the Navi 21 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with 26,800 million transistors on a 520 mm² die. The transistor density is 51.5M per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1860 MHz, a boost clock of 2310 MHz, and a game clock of 2100 MHz. Memory runs at 2250 MHz, with 18 Gbps effective speed. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU contains 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units. It has 80 ray accelerators for ray-traced workloads. The pixel rate is 295.7 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 739.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 23.65 TFLOPS, while FP16 performance is 47.31 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 2x DisplayPort 1.4a. The card is triple-slot wide, measures 267 mm in length, 120 mm in height, and 50 mm in width, and requires 2x 8-pin power connectors with a suggested 700 W PSU.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 58392, at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4235 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 205998 and Vulkan score of 165212 show broad compute and graphics API support. The Passmark GPU compute score of 14199 indicates solid compute throughput for GPU-accelerated workloads. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA P102-100, scores 58528, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the RX 6950 XT is essentially tied with it. The Intel Arc A570M scores 58239, a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM scores 58085, a delta of 0.5%. All rivals fall within a 0.8% band, indicating that this GPU is at the center of a competitive group.

For rendering workloads, the FP32 performance of 23.65 TFLOPS supports real-time rendering in engines that use DirectX 12 or Vulkan. The 80 ray accelerators provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the data does not specify ray tracing performance relative to rival products. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for high-resolution textures and large 3D scenes, and the 576.0 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory bottlenecks in most scenarios. The GPU is end-of-life, meaning it is at the end of its production cycle, but its benchmark scores indicate it remains competitive with current mid-range offerings.