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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

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85 Score

Top 15% Ranking

85 / 100

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Top 15% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

92%

GPU

79%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14490F

38,149 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

2,690 Benchmark Score

Top 21% Market Ranking

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Market Position

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Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

This build combines the Intel Core i5-14490F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER. The benchmark database contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU pairing; all frame-rate discussion in this analysis is therefore estimated from the synthetic benchmark scores. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, the GPU at the 18th percentile of all GPUs, and the combined system percentile is 52. That percentile spread alone signals a heavily CPU-leaning configuration, which shows up across every workload category examined below.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14490F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Intel Socket 1700. The base clock is 2.50 GHz, boosting up to 5.00 GHz. The chip is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm². Cache is organized as 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with no ECC support. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and there is no integrated graphics.

The benchmark data shows a CPU that is strong in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 23000 and the single-core score is 3247. In the Passmark suite, the multi-thread score is 28662 and the single-thread score is 3873. The average benchmark score across all tests is 38149, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

Looking at nearest rivals, the i5-14490F is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (average score 38194, deltaPct -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38103, +0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (38221, -0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38261, -0.3%). The differences are all under one percent, meaning the i5-14490F is a mature, well-balanced mid-range CPU that does not trail or lead its direct peers by any meaningful margin.

For real workloads, the 10-core/16-thread layout and 5.0 GHz boost clock translate to strong performance in software that can use multiple cores: video encoding, 3D scene rendering, code compilation, and heavy multitasking. The 24 MB shared L3 cache helps with data-heavy tasks like database queries and scientific simulations. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which is already the case in this build. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, making it a capable air-cooled chip in a compact desktop.

GPU Architecture

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process. The chip, GB205, contains 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. The GPU has 6400 shading units, 200 texture mapping units, 80 ROPs, 50 ray tracing cores, and 200 tensor cores. Base clock is 2325 MHz, boost 2512 MHz. Memory is 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective.

Rendering throughput figures are 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 502.4 GTexel/s texture rate. FP32 compute is 32.15 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1). The GPU uses a 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card. It supports PCIe 5.0 x16, has one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs, and is DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 capable. TDP is 275 W.

The GPU's benchmark result is a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2690, placing it at the 18th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, as listed in the database, are the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (score 2664, deltaPct 1%), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (2662, +1.1%), the Intel Arc Pro B50 (2660, +1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (2645, +1.7%). All of these are significantly older or lower-tier GPUs, and the RTX 5070 SUPER only leads them by 1–2%. This is an unusual result for a card with 18 GB of GDDR7 memory and 32 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, but the benchmark data is the benchmark data. The percentile rank is the primary summary: this GPU is positioned in the bottom fifth of the GPU pool.

The 18 GB of GDDR7 memory is a large capacity, and the 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial. However, the 3DMark Steel Nomad score suggests that raw rasterization performance is low compared to the broader GPU landscape. The 50 RT cores and 200 tensor cores indicate that ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads are supported, but the low percentile score implies that the actual compute throughput in these areas is not competitive with higher-ranked GPUs.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 38149, and the GPU's average benchmark score is 2690. The CPU's percentile vs. all CPUs is 86, the GPU's vs. all GPUs is 18, and the combined percentile for the build is 52.

The CPU's strongest showing is in multithreaded tests: Cinebench R20 multi-core 9660, R23 multi 23000, Passmark multi 28662, and Passmark data compression 340026. The single-thread scores are also strong: R20 single 1363, R23 single 3247, Passmark single-thread 3873. These numbers put the CPU in the top 14% of all CPUs, meaning it is a high-performing part for its class.

The GPU's benchmark is a single 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2690. This is the 18th percentile. Its nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier cards, and the deltaPct values show it is only 1–1.7% ahead of those. The combined picture is a system with a very strong CPU and a very weak GPU. The CPU can handle heavy compute tasks with ease, but the GPU will hold back any graphics-intensive application.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's socket and does it support overclocking?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700 and has a locked multiplier (multiplierUnlocked is false).

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with no ECC support.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics field is listed as N/A.

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

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 compute performance?

A: The GPU's FP32 throughput is 32.15 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1).

Q: What is the GPU's PCIe interface?

A: The GPU uses PCIe 5.0 x16.

Q: What are the GPU's display outputs?

A: It has one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort 2.1b ports.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 18th percentile score suggests that high-refresh gaming is not this build's strength. The CPU is strong enough to feed frames, but the GPU will likely become the limiting factor at high resolutions and frame rates. For 1080p or 1440p with lower settings, the CPU's single-thread score of 3873 in Passmark can handle most game logic, but the GPU's low Steel Nomad score means it will likely struggle to maintain high FPS.

Streaming: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 28662, are well-suited for software encoding and stream overlays. The GPU also has tensor cores for NVENC-style acceleration, but the low GPU percentile suggests that hardware encoding quality may not be the primary advantage. The CPU can carry the load, making this a viable streaming workstation for CPU-encoded streams.

Video editing: The CPU's strong multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi 23000) will handle timeline editing and rendering well. The GPU's 18 GB VRAM and 672 GB/s bandwidth are useful for GPU-accelerated effects, but the low GPU benchmark score indicates that GPU-heavy effects and 4K rendering will be slower than with a higher-ranked GPU.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering (e.g., V-Ray, Blender Cycles CPU) will benefit from the 10-core/16-thread CPU and its 23000 R23 multi-core score. GPU rendering with the RTX 5070 SUPER will be limited by its 18th percentile rank; expect slower GPU render times relative to other GPUs.

Software development: The CPU's strong multi-thread and single-thread scores (Passmark single-thread 3873, multithread 28662) make it excellent for compilation, code analysis, and running multiple virtual machines. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, so the low GPU score does not hurt here.

Student and office work: The CPU's 65 W TDP and 10 cores provide ample headroom for spreadsheets, documents, and light multitasking. The GPU is more than enough for 2D UI and office applications, though its low percentile is irrelevant for these workloads.

Gaming Performance

The database contains no measured FPS rows for this CPU+GPU combination. Therefore, the following statements are qualitative estimates based on the synthetic benchmark scores. The CPU's 86th percentile and the GPU's 18th percentile suggest that the GPU will be the limiting factor in most modern games. At 1080p with medium to low settings, the CPU can maintain high frame rates, but the GPU's low Steel Nomad score means it will likely produce lower FPS than the majority of GPUs. At 1440p or 4K, the GPU's 18 GB VRAM is sufficient, but the low compute score means it will not deliver high refresh rates. For esports titles with low graphics load, the CPU's strong single-thread performance could still allow decent FPS, but for AAA titles, the GPU will cap the experience. The GPU's 672 GB/s bandwidth and 18 GB capacity are not enough to compensate for the low raw performance.

Who Should Build It

The Intel Core i5-14490F + RTX 5070 SUPER is a desktop build that targets users who prioritize CPU-bound workloads over GPU-bound ones. Gamers at 1080p with low settings and those who play CPU-heavy simulation or strategy games will find the CPU sufficient, but they will be limited by the GPU. Content creators who work with large datasets, compile code, or run multi-threaded tasks will benefit from the CPU's 86th percentile, and the GPU's 18 GB VRAM can handle large textures or buffers even if the rasterization speed is low. Software developers and data scientists will appreciate the 10 cores and 16 threads for build and test runs. Students and office workers will find the CPU overkill but perfectly fine for everyday tasks. The build is not recommended for gamers aiming at high refresh at 1440p or above, nor for GPU-heavy 3D rendering or machine learning training.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing a 10-core Intel Core i5-14490F with an 18 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER. The CPU is a mid-tier part from the Core 14th Gen family, while the GPU is a GeForce 50-series card. The combined percentile is 52, meaning the system is exactly at the median of all builds in the database. The CPU alone is at the 86th percentile, indicating it is a strong part, while the GPU is at the 18th percentile, indicating it is a weak part. The overall tier is therefore that of a CPU-heavy workstation with a low-end GPU, not a balanced gaming or rendering machine.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows that the GPU is the bottleneck for any graphics or compute workload. The GPU's 18th percentile is far below the CPU's 86th percentile. In gaming, the CPU can easily feed frames, but the GPU's low 3DMark Steel Nomad score means it will cap the frame rate. In 3D rendering, the CPU can handle CPU-based tasks, but GPU-accelerated rendering will be limited by the GPU's rank. Conversely, in CPU-bound tasks like code compilation, data compression (Passmark 340026), and multi-threaded rendering, the CPU is the strong part and the GPU is idle. The combined percentile of 52 is a reflection of this mismatch: the CPU pulls the average up, the GPU pulls it down. If the user's workload is primarily CPU-bound, the balance is acceptable; if it is GPU-bound, the system is severely unbalanced.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which is the platform for 12th, 13th, and 14th-gen Core processors. The board supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, so the user can choose between either. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 lanes for the GPU, and the GPU itself uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, and the GPU's TDP is 275 W, so a system with adequate PSU headroom is needed, but no specific PSU value is provided in the data. The CPU is a locked multiplier part, so it cannot be overclocked. A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the GPU with a higher-ranked model, since the CPU's 86th percentile has headroom to drive a much more powerful GPU. The 18 GB VRAM of the current GPU is not the limiting factor; the raw performance is. Alternatively, for CPU-bound workloads, the platform already has a strong CPU, so a GPU upgrade would be the only meaningful step. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives flexibility in motherboard choice, but the user must ensure the motherboard has the appropriate socket.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

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