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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
92%
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GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14500

38,531 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

16,504 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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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

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14500 is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It operates at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and reaches a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Benchmark data positions this CPU at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,531. In Cinebench R23, the i5-14500 scores 15,012 in multi-core and 1,917 in single-core tests. These results indicate strong multi-threaded performance for a mainstream desktop processor, with the multi-core score suggesting capable handling of heavily threaded workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation.

The Geekbench scores further reinforce this picture: 13,390 in multi-core and 2,099 in single-core. The single-core performance is particularly relevant for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office productivity, and legacy software that relies on one or two threads.

PassMark results show a multithread score of 30,777 and a single-thread score of 3,952. The floating-point math score of 79,576 and integer math score of 108,124 indicate solid computational throughput for scientific calculations and general arithmetic workloads. Data compression and encryption scores of 371,294 and 21,457 respectively suggest the processor handles archival tasks and encrypted data streams with reasonable efficiency.

The nearest rivals in the benchmark database are telling. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T scores 38,561, a mere 0.1% difference — statistically identical. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 scores 38,392, trailing by 0.4%. The Intel Core 9 270H and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H score 38,335 and 38,312, trailing by 0.5% and 0.6% respectively. These tight margins mean the i5-14500 sits in a highly competitive performance band, where workload-specific optimizations matter more than raw architectural differences.

The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support included. This memory flexibility is unusual for a mainstream desktop chip and makes the i5-14500 suitable for entry-level workstation builds where ECC validation is desirable. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes provides ample bandwidth for modern graphics cards and NVMe storage.

The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output capabilities, which is useful for troubleshooting or office builds without a discrete GPU. The launch MSRP is $232. The multiplier is locked, meaning overclocking is not supported, but the boost clock of 5.00 GHz already delivers high single-thread performance.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-14500 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 creates an interesting balance question. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 59th percentile among all GPUs based on the available benchmark data.

The GPU's benchmark score comes from a single test: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scores 16,504. This places it at the 59th percentile, which is lower than the CPU's percentile standing. The combined percentile for this build is 73rd, indicating the pairing lands in the upper-middle tier of overall system performance.

In CPU-limited scenarios — such as physics calculations, AI inference, or simulation workloads — the i5-14500 with its 14 cores and 20 threads will be the determining factor. The PassMark physics score of 1,746 suggests moderate physics processing capability, which could become a constraint in heavily physics-based games or scientific simulations.

In GPU-limited scenarios — such as high-resolution gaming with ultra settings, ray tracing, or large-scale 3D rendering — the RTX 5090 D V2 becomes the bottleneck. Its 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth provides substantial memory throughput, but the GPU's 59th percentile ranking suggests it may not consistently outpace the CPU in all workloads.

The absence of measured FPS data for this exact combination means bottleneck analysis must rely on benchmark percentiles. The CPU's 86th percentile versus the GPU's 59th percentile suggests that in most gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput dominates. At lower resolutions or with reduced graphics settings, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3,952 PassMark single-thread score) can keep frame rates high.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's multi-core capabilities (15,012 Cinebench R23 multi-core) will drive rendering and encoding tasks, while the GPU accelerates CUDA-accelerated workflows. In mixed workloads like video editing with GPU-accelerated effects, the system should maintain good utilization of both components.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-14500 delivers an average benchmark score of 38,531 across all tested workloads. This places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T, scores 38,561 — just 0.1% higher, making the two effectively equivalent in overall performance. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 trails by 0.4% at 38,392, while the Intel Core 9 270H and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H trail by 0.5% and 0.6% respectively.

In Cinebench R15, the CPU scores 2,435 multi-core and 273 single-core. The R20 results show 10,985 multi-core and 1,550 single-core. The R23 results, as noted, are 15,012 multi-core and 1,917 single-core. These progressive scores across Cinebench versions demonstrate consistent scaling in both multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

Geekbench results show 13,390 multi-core and 2,099 single-core. PassMark scores include multithread at 30,777, single-thread at 3,952, floating-point math at 79,576, integer math at 108,124, data compression at 371,294, data encryption at 21,457, extended instructions at 22,473, and random string sorting at 40,980. The find prime numbers score is notably low at 106, which may indicate a specific weakness in certain integer-heavy algorithms.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA T400, scores 16,508 — a 0% difference, indicating the RTX 5090 D V2 performs essentially identically to the T400 in this specific benchmark. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 trails by 0.5% at 16,415, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT trail by 0.6% and 0.9% respectively.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU significantly outperforms the GPU in relative percentile terms. The CPU's 86th percentile is well above the GPU's 59th percentile, and the combined percentile of 73rd reflects this gap. In practice, this means the system will excel in CPU-bound tasks while the GPU may feel underpowered relative to the processor in certain rendering workloads.

# Who Should Build It

The Intel Core i5-14500 with the RTX 5090 D V2 targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance but can work within the GPU's moderate capabilities. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking makes it an excellent choice for content creators who run video editing suites, 3D modeling software, or code compilation tools. The 14 cores and 20 threads handle parallel workloads effectively, as demonstrated by the 15,012 Cinebench R23 multi-core score.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's strong integer math performance (108,124 PassMark integer math score) and data compression capabilities (371,294 PassMark data compression score), which accelerate build processes and large file operations. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running compilation jobs or server-like workloads in a desktop form factor.

Students and small business users engaged in data analysis, spreadsheet modeling, or database work will find the CPU's multi-threaded performance sufficient for their needs. The PassMark data encryption score of 21,457 indicates reasonable security-related processing capability.

The GPU's 59th percentile ranking means this build is less suited for gamers seeking maximum frame rates at high resolutions, particularly those who prioritize ray tracing or DLSS features. However, for content creators who primarily use GPU acceleration for preview rendering or effects processing, the RTX 5090 D V2's 24 GB of VRAM provides substantial capacity for large textures and complex scenes.

Small business workstations requiring both CPU throughput and GPU acceleration for tasks like CAD visualization or video preview will find this pairing workable, though the GPU's relative weakness compared to the CPU should be considered if GPU-accelerated rendering is the primary workload.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB202 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process node. The chip contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. This is a massive chip with correspondingly large memory and compute resources.

The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.34 TB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory configuration is generous for 4K gaming and professional rendering workloads, where large textures and geometry data require high bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective.

Compute resources include 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. The GPU has 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores. The FP32 performance is rated at 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 104.8 TFLOPS as well, indicating a 1:1 ratio. Pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s.

The base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The GPU consumes 575 W of power with a suggested PSU of 950 W, and uses a single 16-pin power connector. It occupies a dual-slot form factor, measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b connectors.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504 places this GPU at the 59th percentile, which is below what the massive hardware specifications might suggest. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA T400, scores 16,508 — essentially identical. This close parity with a much smaller GPU suggests the RTX 5090 D V2 may be power-limited or throttled in this benchmark, or the benchmark itself does not fully exercise the GPU's capabilities.

The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for data transfer between CPU and GPU. The launch MSRP is 2,299 USD. The GPU is the successor to the GeForce 40 series and has a successor in the GeForce 60 series.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination of Intel Core i5-14500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 in the benchmark database. All frame rate discussions are therefore estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores.

Given the CPU's 86th percentile ranking and its strong single-thread performance (3,952 PassMark single-thread score), the i5-14500 should not bottleneck most gaming workloads. The 5.00 GHz boost clock provides the high frequency needed for game logic and physics calculations.

The GPU's 59th percentile ranking, however, suggests gaming performance will be moderate. In esports titles at 1080p with competitive settings, the system should achieve high frame rates, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance can drive frame generation. The GPU's 176 ROPs and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for lower-resolution rendering.

At 1440p and 4K with ultra settings, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance. The 24 GB of VRAM provides ample capacity for high-resolution textures, but the GPU's compute throughput (104.8 TFLOPS FP32) may limit frame rates in demanding titles. The 59th percentile ranking suggests this GPU performs comparably to the NVIDIA T400 in the Steel Nomad benchmark, which is a professional-grade card not designed for gaming.

Ray tracing performance will depend on the 170 RT cores. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support means it can handle hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the actual frame rate impact cannot be estimated without measured data. Users should expect playable but not exceptional ray tracing performance based on the GPU's moderate percentile ranking.

For cloud gaming or streaming, the GPU's capabilities are adequate, but the system may not deliver the high refresh rate experiences that the CPU's strong performance would otherwise support.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows users to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5 depending on their budget and performance needs. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory support is included.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This supports modern graphics cards and NVMe storage at full bandwidth. The GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest for a 14-core processor, meaning most Socket 1700 motherboards with adequate VRM design can handle it without issue. The GPU, however, has a 575 W TDP and requires a 950 W suggested PSU. This high power requirement means the PSU is a critical component in this build, and users upgrading from lower-power systems will need to verify their power supply can handle the combined load.

The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector, which is standard for modern high-end graphics cards. The dual-slot form factor requires adequate case clearance — the card is 304 mm long, which fits in most mid-tower cases but may be tight in compact builds.

A sensible next upgrade path would be focusing on the GPU, as the CPU's 86th percentile ranking leaves room for a more powerful graphics card. However, the GPU's 59th percentile ranking means users seeking higher gaming performance would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade. Alternatively, adding more memory or faster DDR5 RAM could improve memory-bound workloads, though the dual-channel configuration is already standard.

The platform's DDR4/DDR5 support means users upgrading from older DDR4 systems can reuse memory, while new builds can start with DDR5. The ECC support is valuable for workstation use cases, and the locked multiplier means no overclocking headroom, but the 5.00 GHz boost clock already provides high performance out of the box.

# Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i5-14500 CPU with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 GPU. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture. The GPU is from the GeForce 50-series, built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture.

The combined percentile for this build is 73rd, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all system configurations in the database. The CPU's individual percentile is 86th, while the GPU's is 59th, indicating a significant performance disparity between the two components.

This is a desktop-class build, suitable for stationary workstation or gaming setups. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance makes it a capable productivity processor, while the GPU's 24 GB of VRAM supports memory-intensive rendering tasks. The overall system tier is solidly mid-to-upper range, with the CPU providing the primary performance foundation.

The build's strengths lie in CPU-heavy workloads such as software development, data processing, and content creation. Its weaknesses are in GPU-accelerated gaming and rendering, where the GPU's 59th percentile ranking limits performance relative to what the CPU can support.

# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i5-14500's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 D V2 have, and what memory type?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.34 TB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 ranks at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,531.

Q: Does this build support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14500 supports ECC memory, which is notable for a mainstream desktop processor.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 59th percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA T400, scores 16,508, a 0% difference.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 5090 D V2 is 950 W, given the GPU's 575 W TDP.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3,952 PassMark single-thread score) supports high frame rates, but the GPU's 59th percentile ranking limits performance. At 1080p with competitive settings, the system should deliver smooth gameplay, but 4K ultra settings will strain the GPU.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads handle encoding workloads well, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,012. The GPU's 680 tensor cores can assist with AI-based encoding features, though the GPU's moderate performance may limit simultaneous gaming and streaming at high settings.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-threaded performance is strong, making timeline scrubbing and export encoding efficient. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM supports large preview buffers and GPU-accelerated effects, though rendering speed will be limited by the GPU's 59th percentile ranking.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering will benefit from the i5-14500's 86th percentile ranking, with Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,012. GPU-based rendering will be less impressive, as the RTX 5090 D V2's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance is moderate for a card with this specification.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 108,124 and data compression score of 371,294 accelerate compilation and large file operations. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long build processes.

Student and office work: The CPU's 2,099 Geekbench single-core score handles everyday productivity tasks efficiently. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides display output even without the discrete GPU, offering flexibility for office setups.