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Intel Core i5-14500HX

35,094 Benchmark Score

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# Intel Core i5-14500HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile

This laptop pairing combines Intel's 14-core Raptor Lake-HX mobile processor with NVIDIA's entry-level Blackwell 2.0 GPU, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The Core i5-14500HX delivers desktop-class multi-threaded throughput with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,234 points, while the RTX 5050 Mobile provides modern feature support including DirectX 12 Ultimate and 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, though its raw rasterization performance sits below the top-tier mobile GPUs. The combination is well-suited for high-refresh 1080p gaming, content creation workflows, and developer workloads, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and in ray-traced scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 5050 Mobile's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,365 points positions it for 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings, with the CPU's single-core performance of 3,421 points in Cinebench R23 ensuring frame pacing stays consistent in esports titles. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it can drive 144Hz-class displays in less demanding games, though ultra settings at high refresh rates will require compromises.

Streaming: The combination of the CPU's 20 threads and the GPU's 80 tensor cores supports hardware-accelerated encoding and real-time streaming overlays. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 28,508 points means background encoding tasks will not starve the game of processing resources, while the GPU's Blackwell architecture handles the encoding workload without significant frame rate impact in most titles.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10,178 points and the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 84,171 points indicate a balanced platform for 1080p and 1440p video editing timelines. Export rendering benefits from the processor's 14 cores, while effects previews and GPU-accelerated filters leverage the RTX 5050's 2,560 shading units and 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

3D rendering: The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 20 threads deliver strong CPU-based rendering performance, as evidenced by the 24,234-point Cinebench R23 multi-core result. GPU rendering in applications that support OptiX will use the 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores, though the 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput places this GPU below workstation-class solutions for complex scenes.

Software development: The processor's PassMark integer math score of 95,584 points and data encryption score of 19,502 points support rapid code compilation, testing, and containerized workloads. The 14 cores with a 4.90 GHz boost clock handle parallel build systems effectively, while the 84th CPU percentile indicates this processor outperforms 84% of all CPUs in the database for development tasks.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display tasks, while the discrete GPU accelerates productivity applications that use CUDA or DirectCompute. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,629 points ensures snappy response in office suites, and the 55 W TDP keeps the platform manageable for portable use.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 35,094 points, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. This places it 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35,003 points), 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13800H (34,988 points), and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 7 253PTE (34,962 points), while trailing the Intel Core i7-12700K by 0.5% (35,287 points). These tight margins indicate the i5-14500HX delivers flagship-adjacent performance from a mid-tier position.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 43,268 points places it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. It is essentially tied with the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262 points, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (43,223 points, 0.1% delta), while trailing the RTX 4090 Mobile by 0.9% (43,667 points). The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,365 points and Geekbench OpenCL score of 84,171 points confirm its position in the upper-midrange of mobile graphics.

The combined percentile of 84 indicates this pairing outperforms 84% of all laptop configurations in the database. The CPU's multi-core dominance (24,234 Cinebench R23 points) combined with the GPU's competitive mid-range standing creates a system that excels in CPU-bound tasks while remaining competent in GPU-bound workloads. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking slightly edges out the GPU's 83rd percentile, suggesting a marginally CPU-favored balance.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 5050 Mobile is built on the GB207 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 16,900 million transistors into a 149 mm² die. Memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that supports high-resolution textures and fast data movement for the 2,560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs.

Clock speeds are conservative at 1,020 MHz base and 1,500 MHz boost, producing a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 7.680 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating no dedicated half-precision acceleration path. The 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and AI workloads, though the modest CUDA core count limits overall throughput.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,365 points places this GPU in the 83rd percentile, roughly matching the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score (43,223 vs. 43,268 overall). For rendering applications, the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and many 1440p scenes, while the 384.0 GB/s bandwidth prevents severe memory bottlenecks in texture-heavy workloads. The 1:1 FP16 ratio means mixed-precision workloads will not see the throughput doubling found in some competing architectures.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data presents a dual-character system: CPU-bound workloads see near-flagship performance, while GPU-bound workloads encounter a solid but not exceptional mobile GPU. The CPU's 84th percentile and the GPU's 83rd percentile are closely matched, indicating the pairing avoids severe bottlenecking in either direction. However, game-specific behavior will vary based on resolution and settings.

At 1080p with medium settings, the GPU's 2,365-point Steel Nomad score suggests it can maintain high frame rates in most titles, with the CPU's 3,421-point Cinebench R23 single-core result ensuring no frame pacing issues. At 1440p or with ultra settings, the GPU's 32 ROPs and 7.680 TFLOPS become the limiting factor, as the CPU's 20 threads and 4.90 GHz boost clock have ample headroom. The 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for the GPU's compute capacity, meaning the GPU's raw shading rate, not memory throughput, will bottleneck in demanding scenes.

For productivity, the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 28,508 points and data compression score of 333,851 points indicate the processor can feed the GPU without stalling, but the GPU's moderate compute means GPU-accelerated tasks will complete slower than on higher-tier RTX 50-series parts. The combined 84th percentile ranking confirms the system is well-balanced for its class, with neither component dramatically outperforming the other.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 84, meaning this laptop configuration outperforms 84% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the Core i5-14500HX compare to its nearest rival, the Core i9-12900HX?

A: The i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35,094, which is 0.3% higher than the Core i9-12900HX's 35,003 points.

Q: What memory type and bandwidth does the RTX 5050 Mobile use?

A: It uses 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Does this laptop support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 5050 Mobile includes 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 APIs.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how many threads does it have?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz and 20 threads across 14 cores.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 Mobile's performance compare to the RTX 4090 Mobile?

A: The RTX 5050 Mobile's average benchmark score of 43,268 is 0.9% lower than the RTX 4090 Mobile's 43,667 points.

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

A: The RTX 5050 Mobile delivers 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, with FP16 at the same 7.680 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the database contains no measuredFps data for this pairing. All frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,365 points and the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,421 points, and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the RTX 5050 Mobile's 7.680 TFLOPS and 8 GB GDDR7 memory suggest playable frame rates (roughly 60-80 FPS) in esports and older AAA titles, while newer demanding games will likely require medium settings to maintain 60 FPS. The CPU's 4.90 GHz boost clock ensures the processor will not bottleneck at this resolution. At 1440p, the GPU's 32 ROPs and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth will push frame rates down by approximately 25-35% compared to 1080p, making high-refresh 1440p gaming feasible only in less demanding titles. The 83rd GPU percentile indicates this is an upper-midrange mobile GPU, positioned below flagship parts but above entry-level options.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14500HX is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, measuring 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a 55 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC support enabled.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 24,234 points, Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 10,178 points, and Geekbench multi-core scores 10,171 points. Single-thread performance is equally solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3,421 points and PassMark single-thread at 3,629 points. The PassMark suite reveals specific strengths: integer math at 95,584 points, floating-point math at 69,442 points, data compression at 333,851 points, and extended instructions at 20,019 points.

The 84th CPU percentile places this processor above 84% of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,094. Its nearest rivals are all high-end desktop and mobile parts, with the i5-14500HX edging out the Core i9-12900HX by 0.3% — a notable result for a mid-tier mobile chip. The Raptor Lake-HX refresh architecture provides the performance of a desktop-class processor in a mobile package, making it suitable for demanding workloads beyond gaming.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class configuration (buildClass: "laptop") pairing Intel's Core i5-14500HX with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile. The CPU is a 14-core Raptor Lake-HX Refresh part with a 4.90 GHz boost clock and 24 MB L3 cache, while the GPU is an entry-level Blackwell 2.0 mobile chip with 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 2,560 shading units.

The combined percentile of 84 places this build in the upper tier of all laptop configurations, outperforming 84% of the database. The CPU's 84th percentile and GPU's 83rd percentile are nearly identical, indicating a well-matched pairing where neither component dramatically limits the other. The system supports PCIe Gen 5 (16 lanes, CPU only) and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770 for basic display tasks, providing flexibility for power-saving or fallback scenarios.

This is not a flagship gaming laptop — the RTX 5050 Mobile trails higher-tier mobile GPUs — but it is a capable all-rounder for users who need strong CPU performance for productivity and competent GPU performance for gaming and creative work. The 55 W CPU TDP and 50 W GPU TDP suggest a portable form factor with reasonable thermal requirements.

Who Should Build It

1080p gamers who prioritize high frame rates over maximum visual fidelity will find this pairing well-suited, given the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the CPU's ability to maintain consistent frame pacing. Esports titles and older AAA games will run at high refresh rates, while newer titles require medium-to-high settings.

Content creators working with 1080p or 1440p video will benefit from the CPU's 20 threads and the GPU's CUDA acceleration. The 24,234-point Cinebench R23 multi-core score handles export rendering, while the 8 GB GDDR7 memory supports GPU-accelerated effects and previews.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 95,584 and multi-thread score of 28,508, which indicate strong parallel build performance. The 14 cores and 24 MB L3 cache excel in containerized workloads and virtual machines.

Students and office workers who occasionally game or edit media will find this laptop covers all bases: the CPU's single-thread performance of 3,629 PassMark points ensures responsive daily use, while the discrete GPU provides headroom for creative software.

Small business workstations requiring CPU-heavy tasks like data analysis, financial modeling, or CAD will benefit from the processor's 84th percentile ranking, while the GPU's modern API support (DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4) ensures compatibility with current professional applications. The 55 W CPU TDP and 50 W GPU TDP keep power requirements manageable for mobile deployments.

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