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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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99%

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Intel Core i5-14490F

38,149 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

131,938 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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The Intel Core i5-14490F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti form a desktop pairing that combines a 10-core Raptor Lake refresh processor with a 24 GB Ampere flagship GPU. This combination sits at the 91st percentile overall among all CPU and GPU pairings, with the CPU at the 86th percentile against all CPUs and the GPU at the 95th percentile against all GPUs. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than derived from direct game testing.

Gaming Performance

Because no measured FPS data exists for this specific CPU+GPU pairing, all gaming performance figures are estimates based on the synthetic benchmark scores. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5741, combined with its Geekbench Vulkan score of 215633 and OpenCL score of 174441, indicates a very high level of rasterization and compute throughput. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3873 on PassMark and multi-thread score of 28662 suggest it can keep up with the GPU in most scenarios, but the exact FPS at any resolution cannot be stated as measured fact.

At 1080p ultra settings, the RTX 3090 Ti’s 40.00 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 208.3 GPixel/s pixel rate would likely push frame rates well above what a 60 Hz display can show, though the CPU’s single-thread capabilities would be the limiting factor in lightly-threaded titles. The 24 GB GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures and heavy effects, so estimated FPS at 1440p ultra would still be very high, but again these are projections from the GPU’s compute scores, not direct measurements. At 4K ultra, the GPU’s raw throughput becomes the dominant factor, and the 95th percentile GPU ranking suggests it would deliver playable frame rates in most modern titles, though the absence of measured data means exact numbers cannot be provided.

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3247 and multi-core score of 23000 indicate that it can feed the GPU without severe bottlenecks in most games. However, for 1080p high-refresh gaming, the CPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it would be the limiting component in CPU-bound scenarios, while at 4K the GPU takes over as the primary performance driver. The lack of measured FPS data means these are qualitative expectations based on the benchmark scores, not verified results.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3090 Ti’s 95th percentile GPU ranking and 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 output support very high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, though the CPU’s 3873 single-thread PassMark score would constrain performance at lower resolutions where CPU overhead dominates. The 24 GB VRAM ensures texture-heavy games run without memory pressure, but exact FPS figures are estimates only.

Streaming: The GPU’s 336 tensor cores and 84 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for encoding and real-time effects, while the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads handle encoding workloads alongside game rendering. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28662 and data compression score of 340026 indicate solid parallel throughput for streaming overhead, though the lack of measured FPS data means stream quality cannot be quantified.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and PassMark integer math score of 87844 suggest strong performance for timeline rendering and export tasks. The GPU’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth accelerate effect previews and final encodes, with the OpenCL score of 174441 supporting GPU-accelerated workflows in editing software.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 and 625.0 GTexel/s texture rate provide substantial compute power for viewport rendering and final frame output. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, reflected in the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9660, handle scene preparation and physics simulation, though the GPU dominates actual render times in most modern engines.

Software development: The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3873 and data encryption score of 18225 indicate responsive compilation and secure hashing. The 24 MB shared L3 cache and 16 threads support parallel builds, while the GPU’s compute capabilities assist with test automation and machine learning tasks, though no measured compilation times exist in the data.

Student and office work: The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 10 cores provide efficient multitasking for document processing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The PassMark floating point math score of 66558 and random string sorting score of 35608 show adequate performance for typical productivity tasks, but the GPU’s 450 W TDP and triple-slot design are overkill for this workload class.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size. It runs at a 2.50 GHz base clock and boosts up to 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps power requirements modest for a desktop part. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3, which supports the 24 MB shared pool for frequently accessed data across all cores.

Benchmark results show the CPU performing at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38149. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, scores 38194, a difference of only -0.1%, meaning the two are statistically identical in average performance. The i5-13600KF scores 38103, just 0.1% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261, 0.3% higher. These tight margins indicate the i5-14490F sits squarely in a competitive mid-range performance band.

In Cinebench tests, the multi-core R23 score of 23000 and single-core score of 3247 show strong scaling across the 10 cores. The PassMark multithread score of 28662 and single-thread score of 3873 align with these results, confirming balanced performance for both parallel and single-threaded workloads. The data encryption score of 18225 and extended instructions score of 21731 suggest robust cryptographic and SIMD processing, while the find prime numbers score of 122 is notably low, indicating that this specific workload does not benefit from the CPU’s architecture.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers who prioritize high-resolution visuals over competitive frame rates. The RTX 3090 Ti’s 95th percentile GPU ranking and 24 GB VRAM make it suited for 4K ultra settings, where the CPU’s 86th percentile ranking is less likely to bottleneck. Content creators working with 3D rendering or video editing will benefit from the GPU’s 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 and the CPU’s 23000 multi-core Cinebench R23 score, though they should note the lack of measured FPS data for real-world validation.

Software developers who compile large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with PassMark integer math at 87844 and data compression at 340026, but the GPU’s 450 W TDP makes this a workstation-class build rather than a light office machine. Students and small business users would find this pairing overpowered for their needs, as the CPU’s 65 W TDP and 10 cores are more than sufficient for productivity, but the GPU adds substantial cost and power draw without corresponding benefits for typical office tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, though the exact memory bandwidth is not specified in the data. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is backward-compatible with the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The CPU’s multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not possible through clock multiplier adjustments.

The GPU requires a 450 W TDP and an 850 W suggested PSU, with a 1x 16-pin power connector and triple-slot cooling solution. At 336 mm in length, it demands a spacious case. The GPU is end-of-life, meaning future upgrades would move to a newer generation, while the CPU’s socket 1700 is tied to the Core 14th Gen series. A sensible next upgrade would involve replacing both components together, as the CPU platform and GPU generation are both at their respective limits.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on the GA102 chip using Samsung’s 8 nm process, with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.1M per mm². It runs at a base clock of 1560 MHz and boosts to 1860 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz achieving 21 Gbps effective. The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for high-resolution textures and large datasets.

Compute resources include 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores. The FP32 throughput is 40.00 TFLOPS, matching the FP16 rate of 40.00 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. Pixel rate is 208.3 GPixel/s and texture rate is 625.0 GTexel/s. Benchmark scores show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5741, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 174441, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 215633, placing the GPU at the 95th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 131938.

The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA L4 at 131072 (0.7% higher), RTX 4000 Ada Generation at 135218 (2.4% higher), NVIDIA A10M at 135230 (2.4% higher), and AMD Radeon PRO W6800 at 135396 (2.6% higher). These margins show the RTX 3090 Ti performing slightly below these workstation-oriented cards in synthetic benchmarks, but its 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth remain competitive for rendering workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 38149 places it at the 86th percentile, with a PassMark multithread score of 28662 and single-thread score of 3873. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2318 and single-core score of 327 show consistent scaling, while the Cinebench R20 scores of 9660 and 1363 continue the trend. The Cinebench R23 scores of 23000 and 3247 are the highest of the Cinebench series, reflecting the CPU’s full multithreaded potential.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 131938 at the 95th percentile is driven by its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5741 and Geekbench scores of 174441 (OpenCL) and 215633 (Vulkan). Combined, the CPU and GPU achieve a 91st percentile overall ranking, indicating that this pairing is well above average but not at the extreme top tier. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Core Ultra 5 245T, shows a -0.1% delta, meaning the i5-14490F is virtually tied with it, while the GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA L4, shows a 0.7% delta, meaning the RTX 3090 Ti is slightly ahead.

FAQ

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 boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this pairing?

A: The CPU and GPU together achieve the 91st percentile among all CPU and GPU pairings, with the CPU at the 86th percentile and GPU at the 95th percentile individually.

Q: What socket does the CPU use?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus.

Q: What is the GPU’s launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is 1,999 USD.

Q: Are there measured FPS results for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact pairing, so all gaming frame rates are estimates based on synthetic benchmark scores.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to the GPU?

A: The GPU’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA L4 (0.7% higher average score), RTX 4000 Ada Generation (2.4% higher), NVIDIA A10M (2.4% higher), and AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (2.6% higher).

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU’s 86th percentile and GPU’s 95th percentile create an imbalance where the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. In CPU-bound workloads like 1080p gaming with low graphics settings, the CPU’s single-thread score of 3873 would limit frame rates, as the GPU’s 40.00 TFLOPS output cannot be fully utilized. The CPU’s nearest rivals all sit within 0.3% of its average score, confirming that it is not an outlier in either direction, but the GPU’s 95th percentile position means it outperforms the CPU’s relative standing.

In GPU-bound workloads such as 4K gaming or 3D rendering, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU’s 10 cores provide sufficient throughput to avoid being a bottleneck. The lack of measured FPS data makes it impossible to quantify the exact bottleneck in specific games, but the percentile difference suggests that at lower resolutions the CPU will cap performance, while at higher resolutions the GPU dominates. The CPU’s 65 W TDP versus the GPU’s 450 W TDP further highlights this imbalance, as the GPU draws nearly seven times the power of the CPU.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-14490F, a 10-core Raptor Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, a 24 GB Ampere GPU with a 450 W TDP. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs with an average score of 38149, while the GPU sits at the 95th percentile with an average score of 131938, resulting in a combined 91st percentile for the pairing. The GPU is end-of-life and triple-slot in design, requiring an 850 W suggested PSU, while the CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on socket 1700.

The overall tier of this build is high-end, driven primarily by the GPU’s top-tier performance class and 24 GB VRAM. The CPU is a competent mid-range part that does not match the GPU’s relative ranking, so users should expect the GPU to be the defining component in most workloads. The lack of measured FPS data means that gaming performance must be inferred from synthetic benchmarks, which show strong compute capabilities but do not guarantee specific frame rates in any title.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Mid-Range

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Gaming Performance

Usage Scenarios

CPU Analysis

Who Should Build It

Upgrade Path and Platform

GPU Analysis

Benchmark Performance

FAQ

Balance and Bottleneck

Build Overview

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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