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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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86 Score

Top 14% Ranking

86 / 100

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Top 14% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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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 5080 SUPER

3,075 Benchmark Score

Top 21% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

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85-100

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Strong Performance

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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

The Intel Core i5-14490F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER represent a desktop pairing that combines a 14th-generation mainstream processor with a flagship-tier graphics card. The data indicates this is a system with a significant imbalance in raw capability, where the GPU's enormous compute resources are constrained by the CPU's more modest performance envelope. Benchmark results show the combination sits at the 53rd percentile overall, illustrating a configuration that is powerful but not optimally harmonized.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14490F is built for the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which anchors the system's upgrade potential. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, giving builders flexibility in choosing between older, more common memory modules or newer, faster ones. The platform also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for the RTX 5080 SUPER's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, ensuring the GPU can operate at full bandwidth. The CPU has a 65 W TDP, a modest figure that suggests a wide range of power supplies can run the system, though the GPU's 415 W TDP will be the dominant factor in power supply selection.

A sensible next upgrade within this platform would be moving to a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, as the 14490F's 10 cores and 16 threads are the clear limiting factor in this pairing. The motherboard's chipset determines memory support, so users who chose DDR4 for cost reasons would need a new board to adopt DDR5. However, the PCIe Gen 5 lanes and dual-channel memory controller provide a solid foundation for a future CPU swap without replacing the motherboard. The 65 W TDP of the current CPU leaves ample thermal and power headroom, meaning a more power-hungry processor with a higher core count could be installed without necessarily upgrading the cooling solution, but the GPU's power draw will still require a robust power supply.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is the centerpiece of this build, featuring 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 1.02 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz or 32 Gbps effective. The chip, designated GB203, uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, containing 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. This hardware configuration yields 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and an identical 56.28 TFLOPS for FP16, indicating strong raw compute for both traditional graphics and compute workloads.

For rendering, the RTX 5080 SUPER includes 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, which accelerate ray tracing and AI-driven features like DLSS. The benchmark data shows a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075, which places the GPU at the 19th percentile among all GPUs. This low percentile is surprising given the specifications, but the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 with a score of 3163 (2.8% higher) and the Intel Arc Pro B60 with a score of 3182 (3.4% higher). The data suggests that in this specific test, the RTX 5080 SUPER underperforms relative to its high-end positioning, though its 24 GB VRAM and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth remain exceptional for large textures and high-resolution workloads. The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s indicate strong fill-rate capabilities, but the benchmark score implies real-world gaming performance may not align with the GPU's theoretical specifications.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark results are substantial. In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23000 in multi-core and 3247 in single-core tests. The multi-core score of 9660 in Cinebench R20 and 2318 in Cinebench R15 reinforce a strong multithreaded showing. PassMark results show a multithread score of 28662, a single-thread score of 3873, and an average benchmark score of 38149. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (avg score 38194, 0.1% lower) and the Intel Core i5-13600KF (avg score 38103, 0.1% higher). This places the 14490F right at the edge of the top-tier mainstream processors, with performance nearly identical to the i5-13600KF.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075 is the only gaming benchmark available for this pairing, and it places the GPU at the 19th percentile, a stark contrast to the CPU's 86th percentile. The combined percentile for the entire build is 53rd, reflecting the average of these two disparate components. The data shows no measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all FPS discussion must be estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU's strong multi-core scores suggest it can feed the GPU in many scenarios, but the GPU's low benchmark percentile indicates that the graphics card may not perform as expected in this test, potentially bottlenecking overall gaming performance in a way that the CPU cannot compensate for.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this configuration appears to be a desktop enthusiast who prioritizes CPU-intensive tasks over gaming. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking and strong Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 make it well-suited for content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or software compilation. The 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallelism for these workloads, and the 65 W TDP means it can run in a compact workstation without excessive cooling requirements. For developers, the PassMark data compression score of 340026 and data encryption score of 18225 indicate solid performance for code compilation and data processing tasks.

However, the GPU's 19th percentile ranking suggests this is not a system for gamers seeking high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p or 1440p, as the benchmark data indicates the graphics card underperforms relative to its peers. The 24 GB VRAM could be useful for AI researchers or professionals working with large machine learning models, but the low benchmark score tempers expectations. Small business workstations that run CPU-heavy applications like database management or financial modeling would benefit from the CPU's performance, but the GPU would be underutilized. Students in engineering or computer science programs could use the CPU for programming and simulations, though the GPU's cost would be wasted for basic productivity. The build is best suited for a professional who needs strong CPU compute and can leverage the GPU's 24 GB memory for specialized compute tasks, rather than for a general-purpose gaming machine.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is heavily skewed. The CPU's 86th percentile and multi-core score of 23000 indicate it can handle demanding multithreaded workloads, while the GPU's 19th percentile and Steel Nomad score of 3075 suggest it lags behind in the measured graphics test. In CPU-bound workloads like Cinebench R23, the processor will be the primary driver, and the GPU will have minimal impact. Conversely, in GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering or gaming, the GPU's lower percentile could become the limiting factor, preventing the CPU from reaching its full potential in a system context.

The bottleneck analysis points to the GPU as the limiting component for graphics tasks, despite its massive 24 GB VRAM and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth. The nearest rivals to the GPU all have lower average scores, but the delta is small, with the Quadro P1000 scoring 2.8% higher and the GeForce 820A scoring 3.1% lower. This suggests the RTX 5080 SUPER is not dramatically outperforming lower-tier GPUs in the Steel Nomad test, which is a DX12 benchmark. In gaming scenarios, the CPU's single-thread score of 3247 in Cinebench R23 should be sufficient for most titles, but the GPU's low benchmark percentile could cause frame rates to be lower than expected. For productivity, the CPU will dominate, and the GPU will be idle most of the time, making the pairing inefficient for pure CPU tasks. The data indicates a severe bottleneck where the GPU's performance fails to match its price tier, while the CPU performs admirably.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075 and 19th percentile rank suggest this system would struggle to deliver high frame rates in demanding games. The CPU's single-thread score of 3247 is strong, but the GPU's low benchmark position means estimated FPS at 1080p or 1440p would likely be below what gamers expect from a high-end card. The 24 GB VRAM is overkill for gaming, but the underlying performance does not support high-refresh monitors.

Streaming: The CPU's multi-core score of 23000 in Cinebench R23 provides enough headroom for encoding video while gaming, as the 10 cores and 16 threads can handle x264 encoding. The GPU's tensor cores could accelerate NVENC, but the low benchmark score suggests the GPU may not maintain high frame rates during streaming. Estimated FPS would be moderate, limiting the quality of the stream.

Video editing: The CPU excels here with a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9660 and PassMark floating-point math score of 66558, which accelerate rendering and effects. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is ample for 4K timelines and effects, but the 19th percentile benchmark score means GPU-accelerated effects may not render as quickly as expected.

3D rendering: In CPU-based renderers, the 14490F's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2318 provides solid performance. For GPU-accelerated renderers, the RTX 5080 SUPER's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute should be fast, but the Steel Nomad score of 3075 suggests real-world rendering may be slower than comparable GPUs.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 87844 and data compression score of 340026 make compilation and testing efficient. The GPU is largely irrelevant for this workload, so the system would perform well in this scenario due to the CPU alone.

Student and office work: For everyday tasks, the CPU's single-thread score of 3873 in PassMark is more than sufficient for web browsing, document editing, and spreadsheets. The GPU is wasted here, and the system would be overkill, but the low power draw of the CPU (65 W) keeps operational costs down.

FAQ

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

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

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 SUPER have and what is its memory type?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 1.02 TB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark score and percentile?

A: The GPU scores 3075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 19th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i5-13600KF?

A: The 14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-13600KF's score of 38103.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and core count?

A: The CPU has a 65 W TDP and features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

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

A: No, the data contains no measured FPS rows for this exact pairing, so all FPS figures are estimated from benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is 999 USD.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class system combining the Intel Core i5-14490F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on a 10 nm process. The GPU is a GeForce 50-series card with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm process. The combined percentile for the pair is 53rd, which is a mid-tier ranking driven by the GPU's low 19th percentile despite the CPU's strong 86th percentile.

The overall tier of this build is defined by the CPU's high performance and the GPU's unexpectedly low benchmark results. The CPU's average benchmark score of 38149 places it among high-end mainstream processors, while the GPU's average score of 3075 in Steel Nomad places it near the bottom of the GPU percentile rankings. This creates a system that is strong for CPU-intensive tasks but underwhelming for graphics-heavy applications, making it a specialized tool rather than a balanced gaming or workstation machine. The 53rd combined percentile reflects this dichotomy, positioning the build as an average performer overall.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor with 10 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It is part of the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake-R architecture and codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The chip has a die size of 215 mm² and includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports a dual-channel memory bus with DDR4 and DDR5, does not support ECC memory, and has no integrated graphics. It offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results show the CPU performs strongly in multithreaded tasks, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and a PassMark multithread score of 28662. The single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3247 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3873. The average benchmark score is 38149, placing the CPU at the 86th percentile.

In real workloads, the data indicates the CPU is well-suited for content creation, software development, and other parallel tasks. The PassMark integer math score of 87844 and floating-point math score of 66558 show strong arithmetic performance, while the data compression score of 340026 and encryption score of 18225 highlight its capability in data-intensive operations. The 65 W TDP makes it an efficient choice for a desktop workstation, though the nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-13600KF (0.1% lower score) and AMD Ryzen 7 250 (0.2% lower score), are extremely close in performance, meaning the 14490F offers no significant advantage over these alternatives. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for most productivity tasks, but the lack of an unlocked multiplier means overclocking is not possible, limiting its appeal to enthusiasts.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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