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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14500HX + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

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Intel Core i5-14500HX

35,094 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

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70-89

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Intel Core i5-14500HX and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh is a laptop pairing that lands in a specific performance tier. The CPU is a 14-core mobile part from Intel's Raptor Lake-HX refresh, while the GPU is a Turing-based professional mobile graphics card that is now end-of-life. The combined system percentile sits at 67, meaning this configuration outperforms roughly two-thirds of all recorded CPU+GPU pairings in the database. Notably, the data pack contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of each component, not measured results.

Gaming Performance

Because the FACT PACK shows no measured FPS data for this exact combination (the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty and `dataIsMeasured` is false), the following FPS figures must be treated as estimates based on the components' benchmark scores rather than empirical results. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU's professional-tier specifications provide the basis for these projections.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh with 1920 shading units and a 5.299 TFLOPS FP32 rating should deliver playable frame rates in most esports and mid-range titles. The GPU's 6 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for textures at this resolution. Expect roughly 60-90 FPS in competitive shooters and around 40-60 FPS in demanding AAA titles at 1080p ultra, though these are estimates and actual results will vary by game optimization.

Moving to 1440p, the 5.299 TFLOPS compute throughput becomes the limiting factor on the GPU side. The CPU's 24 MB of L3 cache and 20 threads will not bottleneck at this resolution, but the GPU's 64 ROPs and 165.6 GTexel/s texture rate suggest that frame rates will drop by roughly 20-30% compared to 1080p. Estimated 1440p ultra performance lands in the 30-50 FPS range for most AAA games, which is borderline for smooth gameplay without adjusting settings.

At 4K, this pairing is not well-suited for ultra settings. The 6 GB VRAM capacity will be stressed by high-resolution textures, and the 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest by modern standards. The GPU's 88.32 GPixel/s pixel rate means 4K output is possible, but estimated frame rates fall below 30 FPS in most modern titles. This configuration is better used at 1080p for gaming, where the CPU's single-core strength — a Geekbench single-core score of 2129 and PassMark single-thread score of 3629 — supports high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means modern game APIs are fully covered. However, its 80 W TDP and MXM module form factor indicate it is designed for professional workloads, not sustained high-refresh gaming. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 on the CPU can handle light gaming scenarios when the discrete GPU is not in use, but the primary gaming experience relies on the Quadro card.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-14500HX posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24234 and a single-core score of 3421. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10178 multi-core and 1436 single-core, while in Cinebench R15 it achieves 2442 multi-core and 344 single-core. Geekbench results show 10171 multi-core and 2129 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 28508 and single-thread score of 3629, with specialized tests including integer math at 95584, floating point math at 69442, extended instructions at 20019, data compression at 333851, data encryption at 19502, and random string sorting at 36219.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 84, placing it in the upper tier of all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 35094. The nearest rivals bracket this performance closely: the Intel Core i9-12900HX scores 35003, which is 0.3% behind; the Intel Core i7-13800H scores 34988, also 0.3% behind; the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34962 at 0.4% behind; and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, which is 0.5% ahead. This means the i5-14500HX sits within a negligible performance band of these four alternatives, effectively trading blows with last-gen and current-gen parts in the same tier.

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh has no benchmark scores in the FACT PACK — the `benchmarks` array is empty and `avgBenchmarkScore` is 0. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 50, meaning it sits at the median of all recorded GPUs. The combined percentile of 67 for this pairing reflects the CPU's strength compensating for the GPU's mid-pack position. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 5.299 TFLOPS and the CPU's robust multi-core scores suggest a system that is compute-capable for professional tasks but not top-tier for gaming. The CPU's PassMark physics score of 1911 and find prime numbers score of 130 indicate strong integer performance, while the floating point score of 69442 supports scientific and rendering workloads.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core performance is adequate for high-refresh scenarios, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3421 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2129. However, the GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS and 6 GB VRAM will cap frame rates well below what the CPU can feed in most titles. The data suggests this pairing is not ideal for 144Hz+ gaming at 1080p ultra; expect 60-90 FPS estimates in lighter titles, which suits 60Hz displays rather than high-refresh panels.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide substantial headroom for encoding overhead. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10178 and PassMark multithread score of 28508 indicate that x264 encoding on CPU cores is feasible without crippling game performance. The GPU's Turing architecture includes 240 tensor cores, but the absence of a dedicated NVENC benchmark in the pack means streaming quality is inferred from the CPU's multi-thread strength rather than measured.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-core performance is the standout feature here. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24234 and PassMark data compression score of 333851 suggest strong performance in timeline rendering and export tasks. The GPU's 1920 shading units and 5.299 TFLOPS can accelerate effects and color grading in OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4 contexts, but the 6 GB VRAM may limit working with large 4K timelines. This is a capable editing laptop for 1080p and light 4K work.

3D rendering: The CPU is the primary renderer in this pairing. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2442 and R20 score of 10178 translate to solid CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender or V-Ray. The GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS FP32 and 10.60 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) can accelerate GPU rendering, but the 6 GB VRAM and 50th percentile standing mean it is not a high-end render node. Expect moderate render times for single frames, with the CPU handling most of the heavy lifting.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 95584 and extended instructions score of 20019 indicate strong performance in compilation and code execution. The 20 threads handle parallel build tasks efficiently, and the 24 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency in large codebases. The GPU is largely irrelevant here, so the system's 84th percentile CPU ensures snappy IDE responsiveness and reasonable build times.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for typical office tasks. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3629 handles spreadsheet, word processing, and web browsing with ease. The GPU's 50th percentile position is irrelevant for office workloads, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 can handle display output when discrete GPU power is not needed. The 55 W CPU TDP and 80 W GPU TDP suggest battery life will be moderate, but performance headroom is abundant for multitasking.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the processor itself is not upgradable in a traditional sense — it is fixed to the motherboard. The GPU is an MXM Module, which theoretically allows for replacement with another MXM card, but the form factor is increasingly rare in modern laptops and the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh is end-of-life, so finding a compatible upgrade is difficult. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with ECC memory supported, so upgrading RAM capacity is possible if the laptop has accessible SODIMM slots.

PCIe support includes Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, though the GPU's bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16, so the GPU runs at the older standard. This is not a bottleneck for the Quadro RTX 3000, as its bandwidth needs are satisfied by PCIe 3.0. Storage upgrades would use the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, allowing for fast NVMe SSDs if the laptop's board supports it. The CPU's TDP is 55 W, and the GPU's TDP is 80 W, so the combined thermal envelope is modest. The suggested PSU field is null, meaning no specific power supply recommendation exists in the pack, but the absence of power connectors on the GPU indicates it draws power from the motherboard's MXM slot.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing memory to the maximum supported capacity and adding a fast NVMe drive. The CPU's performance is already competitive with the i9-12900HX (0.3% delta), so CPU replacement is unnecessary. The GPU is technically swappable via MXM, but the end-of-life status and lack of newer MXM options make this impractical. The platform is effectively at its performance ceiling for a laptop form factor, with the CPU being the strongest component.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs. This means the CPU significantly outperforms the GPU in their respective markets. In gaming workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor — its 5.299 TFLOPS and 6 GB VRAM cap frame rates well below what the CPU's single-core score of 3421 in Cinebench R23 could support. The pair rank by FPS is null in the pack, but the percentile gap suggests that in most games, the Quadro RTX 3000 will max out before the i5-14500HX breaks a sweat.

Conversely, in CPU-bound workloads like software compilation, data compression (PassMark score of 333851), and multithreaded rendering, the GPU's weakness is irrelevant and the CPU's 84th percentile standing dominates. The combined percentile of 67 reflects this compromise — the system is stronger than its GPU suggests because the CPU carries a heavy load in many tasks. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 88.32 GPixel/s pixel rate limit rasterization throughput, while the CPU's 20 threads and 24 MB L3 cache provide ample compute for physics and logic.

The bottleneck analysis is straightforward: in gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks, the Quadro RTX 3000 is the constraint; in productivity and compute tasks that rely on CPU cores, the i5-14500HX performs at a high level. The 0.3% delta between this CPU and the i9-12900HX shows that even a higher-tier CPU would not change the system's gaming ceiling — the GPU must be upgraded to shift the balance, which the MXM form factor makes difficult.

FAQ

Q: Does this laptop have measured gaming frame rates?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores, not empirical test results.

Q: How does the Core i5-14500HX compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35094. It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35003) and Intel Core i7-13800H (34988), 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 7 253PTE (34962), and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287). These differences are negligible in real-world use.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs in the database. It has no recorded benchmark scores or average benchmark score in the pack, so this percentile is based on its specifications relative to other GPUs.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Based on the GPU's 5.299 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, 6 GB VRAM, and 88.32 GPixel/s pixel rate, 4K ultra gaming is not practical. Estimated frame rates fall below 30 FPS in modern titles, so 1080p is the recommended gaming resolution.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is also supported, which is useful for professional and server-style workloads.

Q: Is the GPU upgradable?

A: The Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh uses the MXM Module form factor, which is theoretically swappable. However, the GPU is end-of-life, and the pack lists no successor in the MXM form factor, so finding a compatible upgrade is impractical.

Q: What is the CPU's socket and can it be upgraded?

A: The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the processor is not upgradable — it is permanently attached to the motherboard.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14500HX is a 14-core, 20-thread mobile processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-HX codename. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock is 2.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking in supported systems. The TDP is 55 W, which is modest for a 14-core part and indicates a focus on mobile power efficiency.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 pool benefits workloads that share data across cores, such as databases or virtual machines. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with ECC capability, and it integrates UHD Graphics 770 for basic display output. PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and peripherals, though the discrete GPU uses PCIe 3.0.

Benchmark scores position this CPU at the 84th percentile versus all CPUs. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24234 is a strong result for a mobile part, nearly matching desktop-class processors like the i7-12700K (which is only 0.5% ahead on average benchmark score). The single-core score of 3421 in R23 and 2129 in Geekbench show that the architecture's boost clock of 4.90 GHz delivers competitive single-thread performance. The PassMark suite reveals specific strengths: integer math at 95584 and floating point math at 69442 are high, while the find prime numbers score of 130 is a niche test that does not reflect general performance. The data compression score of 333851 indicates strong throughput in archiving and compression tasks, and the extended instructions score of 20019 supports modern SIMD workloads.

For real workloads, this CPU excels at multithreaded tasks like video rendering, 3D modeling, and code compilation, where its 20 threads and 24 MB L3 cache provide substantial parallel throughput. The single-core performance handles interactive tasks and lightly-threaded games well. The 0.3% delta to the i9-12900HX means this i5 effectively matches a higher-tier predecessor, making it a high-value processor in its segment.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-14500HX with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh. The CPU is a current-generation mobile processor from the Core 14th Gen series (Raptor Lake-HX refresh), released on 2024-01-07, while the GPU is an end-of-life professional mobile card from 2019. The combined percentile is 67, meaning this pairing outperforms 67% of all recorded CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

The overall tier is mid-range to upper-mid-range for a laptop. The CPU's 84th percentile standing boosts the system, while the GPU's 50th percentile drags it down in graphics-intensive tasks. The average benchmark score of 35094 for the CPU confirms its position among peers like the i9-12900HX and i7-13800H, all within 0.5% of each other. The GPU has no average benchmark score in the pack, so its contribution is assessed via its 50th percentile and specifications.

The system is best described as a mobile workstation with gaming capability. The CPU provides desktop-like multi-core performance in a 55 W envelope, while the GPU offers professional-grade features like 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads, though its 6 GB VRAM and 5.299 TFLOPS limit it to mid-tier performance. The build class is laptop, and the MXM GPU form factor suggests it is a larger, more serviceable notebook rather than an ultraportable.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p medium-to-high settings will find this pairing acceptable. The CPU's single-core score of 3629 in PassMark ensures smooth frame pacing, and the GPU's 50th percentile position supports 40-60 FPS estimates in most titles. Gamers at 1440p or 4K should look elsewhere, as the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 5.299 TFLOPS will not sustain ultra settings at those resolutions.

Content creators working in video editing and 3D rendering will benefit most from this system. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24234 and PassMark multithread score of 28508 accelerate export and render times, while the GPU's CUDA and tensor cores can assist in GPU-accelerated effects. The 6 GB VRAM is a limitation for large 4K projects, but 1080p workflows will run smoothly.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 20 threads and 95584 integer math score. The 24 MB L3 cache reduces context-switching overhead, and the CPU's 84th percentile ensures fast build times. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, making this a strong choice for a developer workstation.

Students in engineering, computer science, or data science programs will find this system capable of running IDEs, virtual machines, and simulation software. The ECC memory support and 14 cores provide reliability and headroom for academic workloads, though the laptop's power draw may impact battery life during long sessions.

Small business workstations needing professional graphics (the Quadro line) for CAD or visualization tasks will benefit from the GPU's certified drivers and 30 RT cores. The CPU's data compression score of 333851 supports database and file-server workloads. However, the GPU's end-of-life status means long-term driver support is a consideration, and the 6 GB VRAM limits large model rendering.

This pairing is not for gamers seeking high-refresh or 1440p+ performance, nor for professionals requiring top-tier GPU compute. It is a balanced mobile workstation where the CPU carries the performance weight and the GPU provides competent, if not exceptional, graphics capability.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14500HX + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile Refresh

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