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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14500HX + AMD Radeon 780M

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91%

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90%

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Intel Core i5-14500HX

35,094 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon 780M

17,588 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

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70-89

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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The Intel Core i5-14500HX and AMD Radeon 780M represent a specific laptop configuration that prioritizes processor performance while relying on integrated graphics. This pairing sits within the 73rd combined percentile of all systems, indicating a capable overall platform. The data shows a substantial imbalance between the two components, with the CPU performing in the 84th percentile of all processors, while the GPU rests in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. This configuration is a study in contrasts: a high-end mobile computing core paired with a mainstream integrated graphics solution.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14500HX is a 14-core, 20-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX refresh. It operates on a 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The CPU has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The core configuration is split between performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact division. Cache is substantial, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache.

Benchmark results confirm the processor's strength. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 24234 points in multi-core and 3421 points in single-core tests. These scores indicate robust multi-threaded performance for demanding workloads like video encoding and 3D rendering, while the single-core score supports strong responsiveness in everyday tasks and games that rely on a few fast threads. The Cinebench R20 scores of 10178 multi-core and 1436 single-core follow the same pattern, solidifying the CPU's position. Geekbench results are also strong, with a multi-core score of 10171 and a single-core score of 2129.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 35094, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals provide context for this performance. The Intel Core i9-12900HX has an average score of 35003, just 0.3 percent lower, making the i5-14500HX effectively a peer of a previous-generation flagship. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-13800H scores 34988, also 0.3 percent behind. The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34962, 0.4 percent behind. Interestingly, the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, which is 0.5 percent higher than the i5-14500HX. This means the laptop CPU trades blows with a high-end desktop processor from a previous generation, proof of the efficiency of the Raptor Lake-HX design.

PassMark tests reveal more about the CPU's character. The multithread score is 28508, with integer math scoring 95584 and floating-point math at 69442. Data compression scores a very high 333851, suggesting excellent performance for archiving and data-heavy tasks. The single-thread PassMark score is 3629, further confirming strong single-core capability. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus and includes ECC memory support, which is a notable feature for workstation-adjacent tasks. It also features PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present, though in this configuration the discrete integrated GPU (the Radeon 780M) is the primary graphics solution.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 780M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the chip codename Phoenix. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, containing 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. It features 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 32 raster operation units (ROPs). Ray tracing is supported with 12 dedicated RT cores.

Memory is entirely system-shared, with the size, type, and bus width all listed as "System Shared." Memory bandwidth is "System Dependent," meaning performance will vary based on the installed system RAM. The GPU's pixel rate is 92.80 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 8.909 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1). The TDP is listed as 15 W, and it uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark data shows the 780M is a capable integrated solution. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 480. Geekbench OpenCL scores 18602, and Geekbench Vulkan scores 33683. The average benchmark score is 17588, placing the GPU in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are interesting. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, just 0.2 percent lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.5 percent lower. More notably, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 scores 17639, which is only 0.3 percent higher, and the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, 0.4 percent higher. This is a significant finding: the integrated 780M is benchmarked within a rounding error of a desktop RTX 4060 in this specific aggregate metric, though real-world gaming performance will differ substantially due to memory bandwidth and driver optimizations. This is an aggregate score, not a direct gaming comparison.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows a CPU-heavy configuration. With the CPU in the 84th percentile and the GPU in the 61st percentile, the integrated graphics will be the limiting factor in graphics-intensive tasks. The CPU has a 23-point percentile advantage, meaning it can feed frames much faster than the GPU can render them. In gaming scenarios, the Radeon 780M will be the bottleneck, capping frame rates at whatever the iGPU can manage. The CPU's high multi-core score of 24234 in Cinebench R23 means it will likely be idle or underutilized in many games, waiting for the GPU to catch up.

Conversely, in CPU-bound workloads such as video encoding, software compilation, or data analysis, the CPU will be the star, and the GPU will have little to no impact. The balance is not a flaw but a design choice: this is a platform for users who need maximum CPU compute power in a laptop form factor and are willing to accept integrated graphics as a convenience rather than a gaming powerhouse. The FPS scaling in games will be dictated almost entirely by the GPU's performance, not the CPU. The CPU's performance headroom suggests it could support a much more powerful discrete GPU if the laptop chassis allowed it, but with the 780M, the system's overall gaming capability is fixed at the iGPU's level.

FAQ

Q: Does this configuration have a dedicated graphics card?

A: No. The AMD Radeon 780M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) built into the system. It shares system memory for its VRAM, and its bandwidth is system-dependent.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-12900HX?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35094, which is 0.3 percent higher than the Intel Core i9-12900HX's average score of 35003.

Q: Is the GPU comparable to a dedicated graphics card?

A: In the average benchmark score, the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, which is 0.3 percent lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's score of 17639. This is an aggregate metric; actual gaming performance will be limited by system-shared memory.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The CPU scores 24234 points in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test.

Q: Does the CPU support error-correcting memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14500HX supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU's architecture?

A: The AMD Radeon 780M uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

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

A: The build has a combined percentile of 73, placing it ahead of 73 percent of all systems in the database.

Benchmark Performance

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i5-14500HX is 35094, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong result for a mobile processor. Specific scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24234 and a single-core score of 3421. In Geekbench, it scores 10171 multi-core and 2129 single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 28508. The CPU's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-12900HX, which it leads by 0.3 percent.

The AMD Radeon 780M's average benchmark score is 17588, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 480, with Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 18602 and 33683, respectively. The GPU's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 560, which it leads by 0.2 percent. The combined picture is a system with a top-tier CPU and a mid-tier iGPU. The combined percentile is 73, reflecting the strong CPU contribution but the moderating effect of the GPU. The data indicates that the CPU is the dominant component, and the overall system performance in GPU-accelerated tasks will be constrained by the Radeon 780M.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The dataIsMeasured flag is false, and measuredFpsUltraByGame is empty. Therefore, all FPS figures below are estimates based on the benchmark scores and should be treated as such. The Radeon 780M's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 480 and its 61st percentile ranking suggest it can handle esports titles and older games at 1080p with medium to high settings. The system's performance will be heavily dependent on memory speed and configuration, as the GPU uses system-shared memory. The CPU's high single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3421) will ensure that frame pacing is consistent, but the GPU will be the limiting factor.

For demanding AAA titles, the estimates suggest that 1080p gaming will require low to medium settings to achieve playable frame rates. The system is not suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at high settings on modern titles. The GPU's FP32 performance of 8.909 TFLOPS is respectable for an iGPU, but the lack of dedicated VRAM and the system-dependent bandwidth will cause stuttering and lower minimum frame rates in memory-intensive scenes. The CPU's performance headroom means it will not be the cause of frame drops; instead, the GPU will be fully saturated. For users prioritizing gaming, this configuration is not optimal, but for light or older titles, it will suffice.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need exceptional CPU performance in a laptop for compute-heavy tasks and do not require high-end gaming graphics. The Intel Core i5-14500HX's 84th percentile ranking makes it ideal for content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or software compilation. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24234 indicates strong performance in multi-threaded workloads. Software developers will benefit from the fast compilation times and the 20 threads available for parallel builds. The ECC memory support makes it suitable for small business workstations or data analysis tasks where data integrity is critical.

Students and professionals in engineering or scientific fields who run simulations or heavy data processing will find the CPU capability substantial. The integrated Radeon 780M is sufficient for general office work, web browsing, and 4K video playback, but it is not intended for serious gaming. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking means it can handle light photo editing and non-demanding creative software. This is a build for users who value raw processing power over graphical fidelity and who do not plan to play modern AAA games at high settings. Gamers at 1080p with esports titles will find it acceptable, but the focus is clearly on CPU-bound workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not upgradeable in a traditional sense. The system's memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC support. Upgrading the RAM is the most likely user-driven upgrade, which would directly impact the Radeon 780M's performance, as its bandwidth is "System Dependent." The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is future-proofed for high-speed storage devices. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

The GPU's TDP is 15 W, and there is no suggested PSU listed, as this is a laptop component. The CPU's TDP is 55 W. Power headroom is managed by the laptop's power delivery system. A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing system memory to improve the iGPU's performance. Replacing the entire laptop is the only path to a more powerful GPU, as the integrated graphics cannot be swapped. The platform's strength lies in its CPU, and the upgrade path is limited to storage and memory within the laptop chassis.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build that pairs the Intel Core i5-14500HX processor with the AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics. It represents a high-performance computing core with mainstream integrated graphics. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking places it among the top mobile processors, while the GPU's 61st percentile ranking is solid for an integrated solution. The combined percentile of 73 indicates an above-average overall system. The pairing is unusual in its imbalance, favoring CPU compute power significantly. This is not a gaming laptop; it is a mobile workstation or a high-end productivity machine. The data suggests that the system excels in CPU-intensive tasks like rendering, encoding, and compilation, while providing a competent but not exceptional graphics experience for lighter workloads and casual gaming.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not recommended. The Radeon 780M's 61st percentile and lack of dedicated VRAM will limit performance. The CPU's strength cannot overcome the GPU bottleneck, so achieving high frame rates at high settings in modern games is unlikely.

Streaming: The CPU is well-equipped for encoding, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24234, ensuring smooth software encoding for streams. The GPU can handle the rendering of the game at low settings, but the overall quality will be limited by the iGPU's performance.

Video editing: Excellent for editing and encoding. The CPU's 20 threads and high multi-core scores will handle timelines and exports efficiently. The GPU's 8.909 TFLOPS of FP32 performance will assist with effects and previews, but it is not a replacement for a dedicated video card.

3D rendering: The CPU is the star here. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10178 indicates strong performance in CPU-based render engines. The GPU can contribute to OpenCL-accelerated rendering, but its shared memory configuration will limit complex scene sizes.

Software development: Ideal. The high multi-core performance speeds up compilation, and the 20 threads allow for parallel builds. The ECC memory support adds stability for long-running processes. The GPU is sufficient for basic UI rendering and multiple monitors.

Student and office work: Overkill for basic tasks, but the system will never feel slow. The CPU's single-core score of 3421 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy application loading and responsiveness. The GPU handles 4K display output and general productivity software with ease.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14500HX + AMD Radeon 780M

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