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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14500 + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

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Top 8% 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
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14500

38,531 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

21,629 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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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

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-14500 paired with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 is a desktop configuration that combines a modern 14th-generation processor with a professional-grade graphics card from an older Turing-generation lineup. The data shows a system built for workstation tasks, with the CPU delivering strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU offering substantial memory capacity. This analysis examines the benchmark results to determine the strengths and limitations of this pairing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14500 is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics.

Benchmark scores for the i5-14500 show a pronounced advantage in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 15,012 points in multi-core and 1,917 points in single-core tests. The Geekbench results follow a similar pattern, with a multi-core score of 13,390 and a single-core score of 2,099. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30,777 reinforces the processor's strength in parallel processing tasks. The data indicates this CPU excels at rendering, compilation, and other workloads that can leverage its 20 threads.

The processor's average benchmark score of 38,531 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market. When compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-14500 shows a delta of just -0.1% against the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T, which scores 38,561. It also sits 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon w3-2525, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 9 270H, and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. These fractional differences suggest that the i5-14500 is firmly positioned in a competitive performance tier where minor architectural variations result in negligible real-world differences.

For real workloads, the single-core performance of 1,917 in Cinebench R23 and 2,099 in Geekbench indicates strong responsiveness for everyday tasks and applications that rely on a few fast cores. The multi-core scores, however, are where this processor demonstrates its capability. A score of 15,012 in Cinebench R23 multi-core suggests that video editing timelines, 3D scene rendering, and software compilation will benefit significantly from the parallel processing capacity. The PassMark data compression score of 371,294 and integer math score of 108,124 further indicate proficiency in data-heavy and calculation-intensive tasks.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 is a professional workstation GPU based on the Turing architecture, built on TSMC's 12 nm process with 13,600 million transistors. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1620 MHz with a boost clock of 1815 MHz, while the memory runs at 1750 MHz with an effective data rate of 14 Gbps.

The Quadro RTX 5000 includes 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation processors. It also houses 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores, which are essential for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads. The compute capabilities are rated at 11.15 TFLOPS for FP32 and 22.30 TFLOPS for FP16 with a 2:1 ratio. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and it offers display outputs of 4x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C.

Benchmark results for the Quadro RTX 5000 show a mixed profile. The Geekbench scores are respectable, with 78,999 in OpenCL and 92,309 in Vulkan. However, the PassMark DirectX scores are notably lower, with DirectX 11 scoring 140 and DirectX 12 scoring just 59. The PassMark G3D score of 15,616 and GPU compute score of 6,525 provide additional context. The GPU's average benchmark score of 21,629 places it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs.

The nearest rivals to the Quadro RTX 5000 reveal its comparative standing. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB scores 21,856, which is 1% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21,379, putting the Quadro 1.2% behind it. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21,237, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21,153, placing the Quadro 1.8% and 2.3% ahead, respectively. This data suggests that the Quadro RTX 5000, despite its professional positioning, performs at a level similar to mid-range consumer GPUs from several generations ago.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB of VRAM is a standout feature, allowing for large textures and complex scenes that would exceed the memory capacity of many consumer cards. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution texture streaming. However, the low DirectX 12 score of 59 in PassMark indicates that modern gaming and DirectX 12-based applications may not run efficiently. The presence of 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores suggests capability in ray tracing and AI tasks, but the overall compute scores indicate that raw performance is limited compared to newer architectures.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The i5-14500 sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Quadro RTX 5000 sits in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. This 19-percentage-point gap indicates that the CPU is substantially stronger relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its own peers.

In CPU-bound workloads such as software compilation, data analysis, and multi-threaded rendering, the i5-14500 will not be the limiting factor. The processor's 15,012 Cinebench R23 multi-core score provides ample headroom for complex calculations. Conversely, in GPU-bound tasks like 3D viewport rendering, video encoding, and graphics-intensive applications, the Quadro RTX 5000 will likely be the bottleneck. Its PassMark G3D score of 15,616 and DirectX 12 score of 59 indicate that it cannot keep pace with the CPU's processing capabilities.

The combined percentile of 77 for this build reflects the overall system performance, but the data suggests that the CPU is underutilized in many GPU-intensive scenarios. For workloads that rely heavily on the GPU, such as real-time ray tracing in professional visualization tools, the Quadro's 48 RT cores will be constrained by its overall compute throughput. The FP32 performance of 11.15 TFLOPS is modest by current standards, meaning that the CPU's ability to feed data will often outpace the GPU's ability to process it.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who require significant CPU power for multi-threaded workloads but have moderate GPU demands that benefit from large memory capacity. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the i5-14500's 20 threads and 15,012 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, which can reduce build times substantially. Data scientists and analysts working with large datasets will find the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 108,124 and floating-point math score of 79,576 useful for computational tasks.

Content creators working with high-resolution video editing will benefit from the CPU's multi-core strength for timeline processing and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM for previewing effects. However, the GPU's modest compute scores suggest that heavy GPU-accelerated effects may not perform as well as on newer cards. Students and small business workstations that run office applications, web development tools, and light CAD software will find this system more than adequate, given the CPU's single-core score of 2,099 in Geekbench ensures smooth responsiveness.

The GPU's professional Quadro branding and 16 GB memory make it suitable for entry-level workstation tasks like 3D modeling and architectural visualization, where the large VRAM allows for complex scenes. However, the data does not support using this build for high-end gaming or GPU-intensive rendering, as the DirectX scores indicate limited gaming capability.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 38,531 places it in the 86th percentile, with specific scores including 15,012 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,917 in single-core. The Geekbench multi-core score of 13,390 and single-core score of 2,099 confirm consistent performance across different benchmarking suites. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30,777 further validates the CPU's multi-core proficiency.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 21,629 places it in the 67th percentile. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 78,999 and Vulkan score of 92,309 are the strongest results, while the PassMark G3D score of 15,616 and GPU compute score of 6,525 are more moderate. The low DirectX 12 score of 59 is particularly notable, suggesting poor performance in modern graphics APIs.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is a top-tier performer, while the GPU is a mid-tier component. The combined percentile of 77 reflects this disparity. The CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T, Intel Xeon w3-2525, Intel Core 9 270H, and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, all score within 0.6% of the i5-14500, indicating that the processor is well-matched against contemporary alternatives. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and RTX A4000 Mobile, also score within a narrow range, confirming that the Quadro RTX 5000 occupies a specific performance tier that is neither high-end nor low-end.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The platform offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for modern storage and expansion cards. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and includes ECC memory support, which is notable for workstation reliability.

The GPU requires a 230 W TDP and uses a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector configuration. The suggested PSU is 550 W, which provides a reasonable amount of headroom for the system. The GPU is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm in length and 111 mm in height, and it uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 bus interface.

A sensible next upgrade would focus on the GPU, as the CPU has substantial headroom. The data shows the CPU outperforms the GPU by a significant margin in percentile terms, so replacing the Quadro RTX 5000 with a more modern GPU with higher compute scores would balance the system. The PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU ensures that any new GPU will not be bottlenecked by the interface. The DDR4 and DDR5 memory support provides flexibility for memory upgrades, though the current configuration does not specify the amount or type of RAM installed.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination of the Intel Core i5-14500 and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all FPS figures in this section are estimates based on the benchmark scores, not measured results.

The GPU's PassMark DirectX 11 score of 140 and DirectX 12 score of 59 suggest that gaming performance will be limited. These scores are low compared to the GPU's other benchmarks, indicating that the Quadro RTX 5000 is not optimized for gaming workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 92,309 is respectable, but Vulkan support in games is inconsistent.

Given the CPU's strong single-core score of 1,917 in Cinebench R23, the processor can handle gaming workloads effectively. However, the GPU will likely be the limiting factor in most games. At 1080p resolution, the Quadro RTX 5000 may achieve playable frame rates in older or less demanding titles, but the DirectX 12 score of 59 suggests that modern games using this API will suffer. At 1440p or 4K, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for textures, but the compute power is insufficient for high frame rates. The estimates indicate that this is not a gaming-focused build, and users seeking high-refresh gaming should look elsewhere.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-14500 and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000. The CPU is a 14th-generation Raptor Lake processor with 14 cores and 20 threads, while the GPU is a Turing-architecture professional card with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The combined percentile of 77 indicates that this system performs better than 77% of all configurations in the database.

The overall tier is defined by the CPU's 86th percentile standing and the GPU's 67th percentile. This places the build in the upper-mid range of desktop systems, with the CPU providing high-end performance and the GPU providing mid-range performance. The system is well-suited for CPU-intensive professional workloads but is limited in GPU-accelerated tasks. The data indicates a clear imbalance that users should consider when planning workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for this Intel Core i5-14500 and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 configuration is 77, meaning it performs better than 77% of all builds in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has an average benchmark score of 38,531, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (38,561) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon w3-2525 (38,392).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 has an average benchmark score of 21,629, which is 1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB (21,856) and 1.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21,379).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Quadro RTX 5000 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14500 supports ECC memory, which is a feature typically associated with workstation reliability.

Q: What is the suggested PSU for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 is 550 W, based on the GPU's TDP of 230 W.

Q: Is gaming performance measured for this build?

A: No, no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination. All gaming performance figures are estimates based on benchmark scores, and the data suggests limited gaming capability.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is not well-supported by the data. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 59 and DirectX 11 score of 140 indicate poor performance in modern gaming APIs, and the lack of measured FPS data means no confirmed frame rates. The CPU's strong single-core score of 1,917 in Cinebench R23 cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 threads and PassMark multi-thread score of 30,777 provide sufficient processing power for software encoding while running a game. However, the GPU's weak DirectX scores suggest that the gaming portion of the stream will suffer, making this a poor choice for streaming gameplay.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,012 enables smooth timeline editing and fast export times. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is beneficial for previewing effects and color grading, but the GPU compute score of 6,525 in PassMark suggests that GPU-accelerated effects may be slower than on newer cards.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-core performance is excellent for CPU-based rendering, with a PassMark floating-point math score of 79,576. The GPU can handle viewport rendering with its 16 GB VRAM, but its FP32 performance of 11.15 TFLOPS is modest for GPU-based rendering, making it better suited for smaller scenes.

Software development: The CPU's 20 threads and PassMark integer math score of 108,124 are ideal for compiling large codebases and running multiple virtual machines. The GPU is less relevant for development tasks, but its 16 GB memory can support large data sets for testing.

Student and office work: The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 2,099 ensures responsive performance for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet analysis. The GPU is overkill for these tasks, but the system will handle any office workload without issue.