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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + AMD Radeon RX 7700

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92%

GPU

89%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14490F

38,149 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 7700

15,852 Benchmark Score

Top 11% Market Ranking

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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

High-End

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 i5-14490F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 pairing represents a balanced mid-range desktop configuration, with the combined benchmark percentile sitting at 72. This combination targets 1440p gaming and productivity workloads, though the data for this exact pairing is derived from synthetic benchmarks rather than real-world game tests. The CPU holds an 86th percentile rank among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a system where the processor has more headroom than the graphics subsystem in most scenarios.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration delivers strong multi-threaded performance for its class, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and a single-core score of 3247.

In PassMark testing, the CPU achieves a multi-thread score of 28662 and a single-thread score of 3873. The integer math score of 87844 and floating-point math score of 66558 indicate robust general-purpose computational capability. Data compression performance is particularly strong at 340026 in PassMark, while encryption tasks score 18225. The extended instructions score of 21731 suggests solid SIMD processing capability for workloads that leverage modern instruction sets.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 38149 places it at the 86th percentile globally. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, scores 38194, representing a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38103, just 0.1% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i5-13600HX trails slightly at 38261, 0.3% behind this chip. These margins are effectively within measurement noise, positioning the i5-14490F as a peer of these capable processors.

For real workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 suggests strong rendering performance in applications like Blender and Cinema 4D. The single-core score of 3247 indicates responsive day-to-day operation and solid performance in lightly threaded applications. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides a good balance between parallel throughput and per-thread efficiency, making it suitable for a wide range of productivity tasks.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 3873 in PassMark and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3247 provide the per-core performance necessary for high frame rates in esports titles. Combined with the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20974, this system is estimated to handle 1080p competitive gaming at high refresh rates, though the GPU's 58th percentile ranking indicates it will be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Streaming: The 16 threads of the i5-14490F provide sufficient parallel resources for encoding and broadcasting simultaneously with gameplay. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28662 suggests the CPU can handle the encoding workload without significantly impacting frame times, while the GPU's video capabilities support hardware acceleration where applicable.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 translates to efficient timeline scrubbing and export rendering in applications like Adobe Premiere Pro. The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 340026 indicates fast handling of codec-heavy workloads, while the GPU's 16 GB memory capacity supports large preview buffers and effects processing.

3D rendering: The 10-core, 16-thread processor delivers a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9660, positioning it well for CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender Cycles. The GPU's FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS adds substantial GPU-accelerated rendering capability, with the 16 GB VRAM accommodating complex scenes.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 87844 and extended instructions score of 21731 indicate strong compilation performance. The 24 MB L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core reduce memory latency during large builds, while the single-thread performance of 3873 ensures rapid IDE responsiveness.

Student and office work: The Cinebench R15 single-core score of 327 and multi-core score of 2318 demonstrate the CPU handles everyday productivity with ample headroom. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption modest for all-day operation, while the GPU's dual-slot design and 200 W TDP are manageable in standard desktop chassis.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor in most workloads. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 58th percentile creates a notable asymmetry. In gaming scenarios, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20974 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 will constrain frame rates before the CPU's processing capability becomes a factor.

The CPU's nearest rival comparisons show it performs within 0.3% of processors like the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T and AMD Ryzen 7 250, confirming its position as a high-performing mid-range chip. The GPU, however, sits within 1.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 on average, and 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014. This places the RX 7700 in the upper mid-range GPU tier.

For CPU-bound workloads like data compression, the PassMark score of 340026 demonstrates significant computational headroom. The GPU's compute performance, measured at 10963 in PassMark GPU compute, is adequate for acceleration tasks but will not match the CPU's relative strength. In mixed workloads, the system may exhibit GPU bottlenecks in graphics-heavy applications while CPU bottlenecks appear in physics or AI calculations.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p and 1440p: The combination of the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3873 PassMark) and the GPU's 16 GB memory capacity supports high-detail gaming at these resolutions. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking suggests smooth 1080p ultra and capable 1440p high settings, though 4K gaming would require lower detail levels.

Content creators: Video editors and 3D artists benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and the GPU's 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The 16 GB VRAM accommodates large textures and high-resolution previews, while the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support offers flexible platform choices.

Developers: Software engineers will appreciate the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 87844 and the 24 MB L3 cache. The 16 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, and the PCIe Gen 5 support provides future-proofing for NVMe storage.

Students and small business workstations: The 65 W CPU TDP and 550 W suggested PSU keep system requirements modest. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking ensures longevity for multi-year use, while the GPU's 200 W TDP fits standard power supplies.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the LGA 1700 socket, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, enabling high-bandwidth storage and future GPU upgrades. The 65 W TDP leaves significant thermal headroom in most motherboards, allowing for potential power limit adjustments.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe 5.0 lanes. The suggested PSU of 550 W provides adequate headroom for the 200 W GPU and 65 W CPU, with the 2x 8-pin power connectors supporting the GPU's requirements. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU's 86th percentile ranking suggests it can drive more powerful graphics cards without becoming a bottleneck.

Memory configuration matters for balanced performance. The CPU's dual-channel memory bus and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 allow builders to choose based on platform cost and performance needs. The 24 MB L3 cache helps mitigate memory latency, particularly in gaming workloads.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU-GPU combination, and the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate discussions are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores. The CPU's single-thread performance of 3873 in PassMark and 3247 in Cinebench R23, combined with the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20974, suggest the system is capable of smooth 1080p gaming at ultra settings in most titles.

At 1440p, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate capacity for high-resolution textures. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 indicates the GPU can handle modern DirectX 12 titles, though frame rates will vary by title and optimization. The GPU's 40 ray tracing cores enable ray-traced effects but at lower performance than rasterized rendering.

The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads prevent frame rate drops in CPU-intensive scenes, particularly in open-world games with many NPCs. The PassMark physics score of 2093 suggests adequate physical simulation performance. For competitive titles, the single-core strength supports high refresh rates, while the GPU's 236.1 GPixel/s pixel rate handles high-resolution rendering efficiently.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units, with 40 dedicated ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz.

Memory configuration includes 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). This large memory capacity and high bandwidth support 1440p and 4K texture loads, as well as compute workloads that benefit from substantial VRAM. The FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS with 1:1 FP16 ratio indicates strong compute capability for AI and scientific workloads.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20974 places it at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, scores 15862, a 0.1% difference, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, 1% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 1.1% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, 1.7% ahead. These tight margins indicate the RX 7700 is closely competitive with these cards.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM is particularly valuable for large scenes and high-resolution textures. The 624.1 GB/s bandwidth reduces memory transfer bottlenecks, and the 393.4 GTexel/s texture rate supports detailed surface rendering. The GPU's dual-slot design and 200 W TDP are manageable in most cases, with the 550 W suggested PSU providing adequate power delivery.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23000 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its average benchmark score of 38149 is within 0.3% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194), Intel Core i5-13600KF (38103), AMD Ryzen 7 250 (38221), and Intel Core i5-13600HX (38261).

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and why does it matter?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. This capacity supports high-resolution textures in gaming and large datasets in compute workloads without memory swapping.

Q: Does this CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-14490F has a locked multiplier (multiplierUnlocked: false). Its boost clock of 5.00 GHz is achieved automatically under load, and the 65 W TDP limits manual overclocking headroom.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing performance?

A: The GPU includes 40 ray tracing cores based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 indicates it handles ray-traced workloads, though performance is lower than rasterized rendering in most titles.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this system?

A: The suggested PSU is 550 W, based on the GPU's 200 W TDP and the CPU's 65 W TDP. The GPU requires 2x 8-pin power connectors, and the dual-slot design fits standard ATX cases.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck for gaming?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck, sitting at the 58th percentile compared to the CPU's 86th percentile. In gaming scenarios, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20974 will limit frame rates before the CPU's single-thread performance becomes a constraint.

Q: What memory types does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the 24 MB L3 cache helps reduce latency for both memory types.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's comprehensive benchmark suite shows strong all-around performance. Cinebench R15 scores are 327 single-core and 2318 multi-core. Cinebench R20 scores are 1363 single-core and 9660 multi-core. Cinebench R23 scores are 3247 single-core and 23000 multi-core. PassMark results include single-thread at 3873, multi-thread at 28662, integer math at 87844, floating-point math at 66558, data compression at 340026, data encryption at 18225, extended instructions at 21731, physics at 2093, and random string sorting at 35608. The average benchmark score is 38149, with an 86th percentile ranking.

The GPU's benchmark results include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865, Geekbench OpenCL score of 106028, and PassMark scores of 92 (DirectX 10), 186 (DirectX 11), 96 (DirectX 12), 261 (DirectX 9), 1206 (G2D), 20974 (G3D), and 10963 (GPU compute). The average benchmark score is 15852, placing it at the 58th percentile.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU provides substantial performance headroom, ranking in the top 14% of all processors, while the GPU delivers solid mid-range graphics performance. The combined percentile of 72 indicates this pairing sits above average for overall desktop performance. The CPU's nearest rival comparisons show it is statistically tied with several other capable processors, while the GPU's comparisons show it is competitive with upper mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 Ti. This configuration is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, content creation, and productivity workloads, with the CPU capable of supporting future GPU upgrades.

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