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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE

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Intel Core i5-14490F

38,149 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE

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# Analysis: Intel Core i5-14490F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE

This pairing combines Intel's 10-core Raptor Lake refresh processor with AMD's newest RDNA 4.0 graphics card, targeting the desktop segment. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, producing a combined percentile of 87. The data indicates a balanced mid-to-high-tier desktop build, though no measured frame rate data exists for this exact combination, so all gaming performance discussions are estimates derived from component benchmark scores.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility allows builders to choose between older, widely available DDR4 modules or newer DDR5 kits, though the platform does not support ECC memory. The processor itself is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking headroom is limited by design, but the 65 W TDP keeps power requirements modest for a 10-core part.

PCIe connectivity comes from the CPU with Gen 5 support across 16 lanes, which is crucial for the RX 9070 GRE's PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface. This pairing ensures the GPU's full bandwidth potential is available without lane-sharing bottlenecks. The platform's architecture is Raptor Lake-R, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm², representing a mature iteration of Intel's hybrid core design.

For the GPU side, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has a suggested PSU of 550 W and uses dual 8-pin power connectors. With the CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 220 W TDP, a quality 550 W power supply provides sufficient headroom for the core components, though additional drives and peripherals would consume from that budget. The card is dual-slot in width, making it compatible with most standard ATX cases.

A sensible next upgrade path on this platform would be moving to a higher-core-count Intel Socket 1700 processor, as the motherboard and memory infrastructure would carry over. However, the 14490F's 86th percentile standing means most users would see diminishing returns unless their workloads specifically demand more cores. For the GPU, the RX 9070 GRE's 87th percentile position leaves room for future upgrades to higher-tier RDNA 4.0 cards, and the PCIe 5.0 slot ensures forward compatibility.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RX 9070 GRE's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5424 places it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, indicating strong rasterization performance capable of driving high refresh rates at 1440p and potentially 4K in less demanding titles. The i5-14490F's single-thread score of 3873 in Passmark suggests the CPU can keep pace with the GPU in frame generation.

Streaming: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide solid multitasking headroom, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000. The Passmark multi-thread score of 28662 indicates encoding and streaming workloads would run alongside gaming without excessive frame drops, though dedicated encoding hardware on the GPU could offload this task.

Video editing: The combination of 10 cores and the GPU's 34.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggests capable timeline scrubbing and export rendering. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9660 and the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 109309 point to balanced acceleration across CPU-bound and GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The CPU's Passmark floating-point math score of 66558 handles physics and simulation tasks well, while the GPU's 34.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 267.8 GPixel/s pixel rate provide strong rasterization for viewport rendering. The 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth support moderately complex scenes.

Software development: The 16 threads and 24 MB shared L3 cache aid compilation times, with the Passmark data compression score of 340026 indicating fast build artifact handling. The single-thread performance of 3873 in Passmark ensures responsive IDE interactions and quick code indexing.

Student and office work: This build is overkill for basic productivity, but the 65 W CPU TDP and efficient RDNA 4.0 architecture mean it operates quietly under light loads. The 86th CPU percentile and 87th GPU percentile provide headroom for future coursework involving 3D modeling or data analysis.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 87 suggests these components are well-matched, but the data reveals workload-specific behavior. The CPU's average benchmark score of 38149 sits within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-13600KF and AMD Ryzen 7 250, indicating it performs at parity with similarly positioned processors. The GPU's average score of 57367, however, trails its nearest rivals by 0.7% to 1.8% against cards like the Intel Arc A580 and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT.

In CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulation and data encryption, the i5-14490F's Passmark scores of 2093 and 18225, respectively, represent the limiting factor. The GPU's 48 RT cores provide ray tracing acceleration, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5424 suggests the GPU is the stronger component in graphics-heavy workloads. The data implies that at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's 86th percentile position may bottleneck the GPU's 87th percentile capability, while at higher resolutions the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, points to this dynamic: the CPU's single-thread score of 3873 in Passmark is adequate for most games, but the 10-core configuration with only 16 threads (not 20) means heavily threaded titles may not fully utilize the GPU. Conversely, the GPU's 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 192-bit bus width are sufficient for its 12 GB VRAM, but not excessive, suggesting balanced memory subsystem design.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets gamers aiming for high-refresh 1440p or entry-level 4K experiences, as the GPU's 87th percentile ranking and the CPU's strong single-thread performance support high frame rates in most titles. Content creators working with 1080p or 1440p video timelines will benefit from the CPU's multi-core scores and the GPU's OpenCL acceleration, though 4K timelines with heavy effects may strain the 12 GB VRAM capacity.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 threads and 24 MB L3 cache, with the Passmark integer math score of 87844 indicating strong general computation. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the build exceeds requirements for coursework, while small business workstations handling data analysis or light 3D visualization would run comfortably within the 65 W CPU and 220 W GPU power envelope.

The build is less suitable for professionals requiring massive VRAM for AI training or extremely complex 3D scenes, as the 12 GB capacity and 192-bit bus width limit memory-intensive workloads. Similarly, enthusiasts seeking maximum overclocking control should look elsewhere, as the CPU's locked multiplier prevents manual tuning.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is built on the Navi 48 chip using TSMC's 4 nm process, packing 53,900 million transistors into a 357 mm² die with a transistor density of 151.0 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1420 MHz, a game clock of 2220 MHz, and a boost clock of 2790 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is adequate for 1440p gaming but could become a constraint at 4K with high-resolution textures. The GPU features 3072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units, producing a pixel rate of 267.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 535.7 GTexel/s.

Compute performance reaches 34.28 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), indicating strong general-purpose compute capability. The 48 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support, though the lack of tensor core data suggests AI acceleration relies on standard shader hardware. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5424 places the GPU in the 87th percentile, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 109309 demonstrates strong compute throughput for non-gaming applications.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1a, supporting high refresh rate monitors. The launch MSRP is 549 USD. The 220 W TDP with a 550 W suggested PSU indicates reasonable power efficiency for the performance tier.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 87, with the CPU at the 86th percentile and the GPU at the 87th percentile among all components.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14490F support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, though ECC memory is not supported.

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

A: The Radeon RX 9070 GRE has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14490F's average benchmark score of 38149 is within 0.3% of rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194, -0.1% delta) and Intel Core i5-13600KF (38103, +0.1% delta).

Q: What is the recommended power supply wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 550 W, with the GPU consuming 220 W TDP and the CPU at 65 W TDP.

Q: What process node is the GPU built on?

A: The GPU uses TSMC's 4 nm process, packing 53,900 million transistors into a 357 mm² die.

Q: Does the CPU have an unlocked multiplier for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, limiting manual overclocking capabilities.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-14490F achieves an average benchmark score of 38149, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, scores 38194, a delta of -0.1%, while the Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38103, a delta of +0.1%. This indicates the 14490F performs essentially identically to its closest competitors, with differences well within measurement noise.

In Cinebench tests, the CPU scores 2318 in R15 multi-core, 327 in R15 single-core, 9660 in R20 multi-core, 1363 in R20 single-core, 23000 in R23 multi-core, and 3247 in R23 single-core. Passmark results show 340026 for data compression, 18225 for data encryption, 21731 for extended instructions, 122 for prime number finding, 66558 for floating-point math, 87844 for integer math, 28662 for multi-thread, 2093 for physics, 35608 for random string sorting, and 3873 for single-thread.

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE achieves an average benchmark score of 57367, placing it at the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A580, scores 57756, a delta of -0.7%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 58392, a delta of -1.8%. The GPU scores 5424 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 109309 in Geekbench OpenCL.

The combined picture shows a system where both components sit within one percentile of each other, suggesting balanced performance. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile align with the combined 87th percentile, indicating neither component dramatically outclasses the other.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i5-14490F with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, representing a mainstream-to-high-end configuration within the desktop market. The CPU is part of Intel's Core 14th Gen series, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die. It features 10 cores and 16 threads, with base and boost clocks of 2.50 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively, and a 65 W TDP.

The GPU is AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE, part of the Radeon RX 9000 series, built on RDNA 4.0 architecture using TSMC's 4 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, 3072 shading units, and a boost clock of 2790 MHz, with a 220 W TDP. The combined percentile of 87 places this build in the upper tier of desktop systems, though not at the absolute flagship level.

The build's overall tier is defined by its component percentiles: the CPU's 86th percentile means it outperforms 86% of all processors, while the GPU's 87th percentile means it outperforms 87% of all GPUs. This positions the system for high-refresh 1440p gaming and productive content creation workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm² and carries the part number SRN35. The production status is Active, with a release date of December 31, 2023.

The processor features 10 cores and 16 threads, with base and boost clocks of 2.50 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively. Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with PCIe Gen 5 across 16 CPU lanes.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000, while single-thread performance is represented by a score of 3247. Passmark tests demonstrate balanced capabilities: data compression at 340026, integer math at 87844, floating-point math at 66558, and multi-thread at 28662. The single-thread Passmark score of 3873 indicates responsive everyday performance.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 38149 places it at the 86th percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194, -0.1%) and Intel Core i5-13600KF (38103, +0.1%). This indicates the 14490F performs at parity with its immediate competitors, making it a solid choice for gamers and content creators who need strong all-around performance without excessive power draw.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, as the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows. All gaming performance estimates are inferred from the component benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than verified results.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5424 and its 87th percentile ranking, the RX 9070 GRE should handle modern titles at 1440p with high settings comfortably. The 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth support high-resolution textures, while the 34.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides ample rasterization throughput. The CPU's single-thread score of 3873 in Passmark suggests it can feed the GPU adequately at 1440p, though at 1080p the CPU may become the limiting factor in CPU-intensive titles.

For esports titles at 1080p, the combination of the CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 2790 MHz boost clock should deliver frame rates well beyond 144 Hz, though exact figures are unavailable. For AAA games at 1440p, the GPU's 87th percentile position indicates strong performance, with the 48 RT cores providing ray tracing capability that may reduce frame rates when enabled.

At 4K resolution, the 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus may become constraints in the most demanding titles, but the GPU's 267.8 GPixel/s pixel rate and 535.7 GTexel/s texture rate suggest playable performance in many games. The estimated FPS figures should be interpreted with caution, as the actual performance depends on game optimization, driver maturity, and system configuration beyond the CPU and GPU specifications provided.

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