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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Intel Core i5-14490F

38,149 Benchmark Score

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# Intel Core i5-14490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

This pairing combines Intel's 10-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor with NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace-based RTX 4070 SUPER, creating a desktop configuration that sits at the 85th combined percentile across all benchmarked systems. The CPU delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,000 points and a single-core score of 3,247, while the GPU posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 and a Passmark G3D score of 29,995. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from these benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4070 SUPER's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 places it at the 83rd GPU percentile, indicating strong 1440p and capable 4K performance. The i5-14490F's single-thread score of 3,873 in Passmark ensures the CPU can feed the GPU adequately in most titles. For 1080p high-refresh monitors, the CPU's Passmark single-thread performance is sufficient to avoid major frame pacing issues, though the 10-core/16-thread configuration may become a limiting factor in extremely CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions.

Streaming: The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 28,662 and data compression score of 340,026 suggest enough headroom for software encoding at reasonable presets. The GPU's 224 tensor cores and Ada Lovelace architecture include dedicated hardware encoders, though the FACT PACK does not specify NVENC capabilities directly. The combination of 16 threads and 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM allows simultaneous gaming and encoding workloads without immediate memory pressure.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multi-core performance of 23,000 points indicates solid rendering capability for 4K timeline exports in applications that leverage CPU rendering. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth handle GPU-accelerated effects and color grading well. The 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 compute performance accelerates effects-heavy timelines, and the 80 ROPs ensure efficient pixel throughput for compositing operations.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9,660 and R15 score of 2,318 provide respectable CPU-based rendering performance for a 10-core part. The GPU's 7,168 shading units and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 deliver strong GPU-accelerated rendering in applications like Blender or Octane. However, the 12 GB VRAM may limit very large scene sizes, and the 224 tensor cores provide RT acceleration for hybrid rendering workflows.

Software development: The Passmark integer math score of 87,844 and extended instructions score of 21,731 indicate robust compile performance for typical codebases. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data structures. The dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, both supported by the memory controller.

Student and office work: The CPU's 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs means this configuration vastly exceeds the requirements for document processing, spreadsheet work, and web browsing. The Passmark single-thread score of 3,873 ensures responsive application launching, while the 65W TDP keeps power consumption moderate during light loads. The GPU's 1,184 Passmark G2D score handles 2D desktop compositing effortlessly.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 38,149 places it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,000 and single-core score of 3,247. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, scores 38,194 (0.1% higher), while the Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38,103 (0.1% lower). The AMD Ryzen 7 250 trails by 0.2% at 38,221, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX is 0.3% behind at 38,261. This clustering indicates the i5-14490F sits in a tightly contested performance band where thermal solution and motherboard quality will determine real-world positioning.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 43,223 places it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 reflects modern DirectX 12 rendering performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 172,795 and Vulkan score of 205,624 show strong cross-API compute capabilities. The Passmark G3D score of 29,995 and GPU compute score of 17,108 complete the picture. The nearest rivals include the Quadro M6000 24GB at 43,262 (-0.1%), RTX 5050 Mobile at 43,268 (-0.1%), and RTX 4090 Mobile at 43,667 (-1%).

The combined system percentile of 85 indicates that this pairing outperforms 85% of all tracked desktop configurations. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 83rd percentile are closely matched, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other in aggregate benchmark terms.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14490F features 10 cores and 16 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10nm process node. Core configuration includes a mix of performance and efficiency cores typical of Raptor Lake designs, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact P-core/E-core split. The base clock of 2.50 GHz boosts to 5.00 GHz, providing a 2.5 GHz boost headroom that explains the strong single-thread performance. The 215 mm² die size houses 24 MB of shared L3 cache, with 1.25 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,000 translates to approximately 1,437 points per core, indicating efficient scaling across the 10-core configuration. The single-core score of 3,247 is competitive with the nearest rivals, though the deltaPct values show the i5-13600KF at essentially identical performance (0.1% difference). The Passmark data compression score of 340,026 is notably strong, suggesting the cache hierarchy and memory subsystem handle data-dense workloads well.

For real workloads, this CPU excels at multithreaded productivity tasks where the 16 threads can be utilized. The 65W TDP means cooling requirements are modest, allowing smaller air coolers or low-profile solutions. However, the multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not possible; builders must rely on the factory boost behavior. The lack of integrated graphics (N/A) means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which is satisfied by the RTX 4070 SUPER in this configuration.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1440p: The GPU's 83rd percentile and 12 GB VRAM make this an ideal 1440p high-refresh gaming system. The CPU's single-thread performance ensures consistent frame delivery in most titles, while the GPU's bandwidth handles 1440p texture loads without stutter.

Content creators at 4K: The combination of 16 CPU threads and 7,168 GPU shading units accelerates video exports and effects rendering. The 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 compute power handles GPU-accelerated effects in Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve, while the 12 GB VRAM accommodates 4K timelines with multiple layers.

Developers compiling large projects: The Passmark integer math score of 87,844 and 24 MB L3 cache provide strong compilation performance. The 86th CPU percentile ensures this system outperforms most development workstations, and the 10 cores handle parallel builds efficiently.

Students in engineering or data science: The CPU's 16 threads handle MATLAB, Python, and simulation workloads, while the GPU's compute performance accelerates CUDA-based frameworks. The 65W CPU TDP keeps dorm-room power draw manageable, and the dual-channel memory support allows flexible capacity configurations.

Small business workstations: The 86th CPU percentile and 83rd GPU percentile provide headroom for demanding business applications like CAD, financial modeling, or data visualization. The 12 GB VRAM supports multiple high-resolution displays, and the 550W suggested PSU keeps system power requirements moderate.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER uses the AD104 chip on a 5nm TSMC process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited for 1440p gaming and moderate 4K workloads, though the 192-bit bus width may limit performance in VRAM-bandwidth-intensive scenarios at very high resolutions.

The 7,168 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 80 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and DLSS acceleration, respectively. The FP32 and FP16 performance are both 35.48 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating no half-precision penalty for compute workloads that can utilize FP16.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 represents modern DX12 rendering performance, while the Passmark G3D score of 29,995 provides a broader view of general 3D capability. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 172,795 and Vulkan score of 205,624 show strong compute performance across different APIs. The 220W TDP with a 550W suggested PSU means most quality power supplies in the 550-650W range will suffice, leaving limited headroom for aggressive overclocking or additional high-power components.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility for their memory choice. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes provides future-proofing for next-generation storage and GPUs, though the RTX 4070 SUPER uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The 65W CPU TDP and 220W GPU TDP suggest a total system power draw that the 550W suggested PSU accommodates, but upgrading to a higher-TDP GPU would require a PSU upgrade.

The platform supports dual-channel memory, and the FACT PACK indicates DDR4 and DDR5 support without specifying maximum capacities or speeds. The CPU's locked multiplier means CPU overclocking is off the table, but memory overclocking via XMP/EXPO profiles remains available depending on motherboard support. The 24 MB L3 cache and 16 threads provide a solid foundation for the current GPU, and a future GPU upgrade to a higher-tier model would be the first sensible step, though the 550W PSU would likely need upgrading alongside.

For a CPU upgrade on the same socket, builders would need to consider higher-tier Raptor Lake Refresh parts, though the FACT PACK does not specify which CPUs share this socket. The realistic upgrade path involves moving to a higher-core-count CPU on Socket 1700 or eventually transitioning to a newer platform. The 10-core/16-thread configuration remains competitive, so CPU upgrades should only be considered if specific workloads demand more cores.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 83rd percentile are closely aligned, indicating a generally balanced pairing. However, workload-specific bottlenecks emerge when examining the benchmark data. In CPU-bound scenarios like 1080p gaming at high refresh rates, the Passmark single-thread score of 3,873 will likely become the limiting factor before the GPU's capabilities are fully utilized. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 suggests it can produce high frame rates, but the CPU's single-thread performance will cap maximum FPS in less demanding titles.

In GPU-bound scenarios like 4K gaming or heavy ray tracing, the RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the bottleneck, which is appropriate for maintaining visual quality settings. The CPU's 10 cores provide sufficient throughput for game logic and physics at these resolutions. For productivity workloads, the balance depends on the application: CPU rendering (Cinebench) will be limited by the 10 cores, while GPU rendering will be limited by the 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth.

The Passmark physics score of 2,093 indicates the CPU handles physics calculations adequately, but titles with heavy physics simulations may see reduced performance. The data encryption score of 18,225 suggests moderate cryptographic throughput, which could be a bottleneck in encrypted storage or VPN workloads. The floating-point math score of 66,558 and integer math score of 87,844 reflect a balanced ALU/FPU design suitable for general-purpose computing.

FAQ

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

A: The combined system percentile is 85, meaning this configuration outperforms 85% of all tracked desktop systems.

Q: How does the i5-14490F compare to its closest rival, the i5-13600KF?

A: The i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38,149, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-13600KF's 38,103 score.

Q: What memory types does this CPU support?

A: The i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though the FACT PACK does not specify maximum speeds or capacities.

Q: What is the RTX 4070 SUPER's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 192-bit bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), so overclocking is not supported on this processor.

Q: What is the recommended PSU wattage for this system?

A: The suggested PSU is 550W, based on the GPU's 220W TDP and the CPU's 65W TDP.

Q: Does this CPU include integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics field is listed as "N/A", so a discrete GPU is required, which this configuration provides via the RTX 4070 SUPER.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so the following frame rate estimates are derived from benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 and Passmark G3D score of 29,995 indicate strong DX12 and general 3D rendering performance. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,247 ensures adequate processing power for game logic.

At 1080p with ultra settings, this system should deliver high frame rates in most titles, with the CPU's single-thread performance acting as the primary limiter in esports or lightweight games. The 16 threads handle modern game engines well, and the 24 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed game data. Expect triple-digit FPS in competitive shooters and 60+ FPS in most AAA titles, though specific numbers cannot be confirmed without measured data.

At 1440p ultra, the GPU becomes the primary performance driver, and the 12 GB VRAM provides sufficient capacity for high-resolution textures. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports the increased memory pressure of 1440p rendering. Based on the 83rd GPU percentile, this configuration should achieve smooth 60+ FPS in most modern titles at 1440p ultra, with ray tracing enabled requiring DLSS or reduced settings for demanding games.

At 4K ultra, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus will be tested, and performance will vary significantly by title. The 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 compute provides raw rendering power, but memory bandwidth may limit performance in texture-heavy scenes. Expect playable frame rates in less demanding games and 30-60 FPS in AAA titles with DLSS or adjusted settings. The CPU's 86th percentile ensures it will not be the primary bottleneck at this resolution. These estimates are based on the benchmark scores and should be validated with real-world testing for specific titles.

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