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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600 + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

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Top 7% 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
93%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14600

44,889 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

26,011 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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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

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-14600 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT form a desktop pairing that sits comfortably in the upper-midrange of the benchmark database, with a combined percentile of 80 across all CPU and GPU results. The CPU delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30464 and a single-core score of 4300, while the GPU posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 and a Passmark G3D score of 20700. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination in the FACT PACK; all gaming performance figures discussed below are estimates derived from these benchmark scores, not from direct frame-rate testing. This pairing targets users who want strong 1080p and capable 1440p gaming, efficient content creation, and a balanced desktop system that does not skew heavily toward either extreme of the performance spectrum.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600 is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache, which supports the high single-threaded responsiveness and strong multicore throughput seen in the benchmark results. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with ECC support enabled — a notable feature for workstation use. The CPU runs on the Intel Socket 1700 platform and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, which provides basic display output and hardware decode for office and light media tasks without a discrete GPU.

Benchmark results paint a clear picture of the CPU's capabilities. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score of 30464 places it in a strong position for threaded workloads, while the single-core score of 4300 shows excellent per-thread performance for tasks that rely on a few fast cores. Geekbench scores follow the same pattern: multicore 14680 and single-core 2424, both solidly above the average for desktop processors. The Passmark suite further breaks down the workload performance — integer math scores 117078, floating-point math scores 85759, and extended instructions scores 25674, all indicating strong arithmetic and SIMD capabilities. Data compression scores 434620 and encryption scores 25082, so the CPU handles file archiving, compression, and basic encryption tasks with ample headroom. Multithreaded Passmark is 35848, while single-thread Passmark is 4167, with physics at 2330 and prime number finding at 155 — the latter a lower score that reflects the i5's modest per-core prime computation, but not a limiting factor for most real applications.

The 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it in the top tier of processors. Its nearest rivals show just how tight the competition is at this level: the Intel Core i9-12900KS averages 45094, a delta of -0.5 percent, meaning the i5-14600 is effectively within half a percent of a previous-generation flagship. The AMD EPYC 4344P and AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D are also within one percent ( -0.5 and +0.7 percent respectively). This indicates that the i5-14600 is not just a strong mid-range chip; it is competing with higher-end parts from the previous generation, delivering near-identical aggregate performance at a lower core count, with the trade-off being a higher TDP and more power draw.

For real workloads, the multicore score of 30464 in Cinebench R23 suggests the CPU can handle video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation with significant parallel efficiency. The single-core score of 4300 means the desktop feels snappy for daily tasks, and the CPU will not bottleneck a fast GPU in most gaming scenarios. The 65 W TDP is modest, so it will stay cool with a capable air cooler, but the 5.20 GHz boost clock will draw more power under load. The data shows a CPU that is both a strong multitasker and a responsive single-thread performer, making it a versatile choice for mixed workloads.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, using the Navi 22 chip produced on TSMC's 7 nm process with 17,200 million transistors and a die size of 335 mm². The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with 40 ray-tracing cores (RT cores) and no tensor cores. Memory is 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The base clock is 2150 MHz, the boost clock is 2600 MHz, and the game clock is 2495 MHz. Memory operates at 2250 MHz, yielding an effective 18 Gbps. The GPU is a dual-slot card, 267 mm long, requiring a 600 W PSU and a single 6-pin plus one 8-pin power connector. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4, and has three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and one HDMI 2.1 output.

Benchmark scores show a GPU that is capable but not at the top of the range. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2548, which is a solid result for 1440p gaming in modern titles. Geekbench compute scores are mixed: OpenCL 16360, Vulkan 98089, and Metal 137249 — the Vulkan and Metal numbers being notably strong, indicating good API-level performance in games and creative apps that use those APIs. The Passmark G3D score is 20700, with DirectX 11 at 180 and DirectX 12 at 80, showing the GPU's strengths are in modern APIs rather than legacy DX9 (263) or DX10 (125) paths. The GPU compute score of 9550 is moderate, indicating that compute-heavy tasks like rendering or machine learning will be limited by the 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput (26.62 TFLOPS FP16 with 2:1 ratio).

The 71st percentile among all GPUs puts it in the upper-midrange tier. Its nearest rivals are all very close: the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.5 percent difference), the AMD FirePro W7100 (0.6 percent), the AMD FirePro D700 (0.7 percent), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1 percent). The RX 6750 XT effectively trades blows with a high-end mobile RTX 3080 Ti, which is impressive for a desktop card of its age. However, the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p gaming, though the 192-bit bus may limit performance in memory-heavy tasks such as 4K texture workloads. The 40 RT cores provide ray tracing acceleration, but the RDNA 2.0 architecture's ray tracing performance is not as strong as its rasterization, so users should expect ray tracing to be a performance hit.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core score of 4300 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad 2548 score combine for a system that can drive high-frame-rate 1080p gaming in most titles. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high texture settings at 1080p, though the lack of measured FPS data means we estimate 144+ FPS in esports titles and 60-100 FPS in AAA titles at 1080p ultra.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 threads and high multicore score of 30464 in Cinebench R23 provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The PassMark data compression score of 434620 also indicates solid encoding capability. The GPU has no tensor cores and does not have a dedicated encoder as capable as some rivals, so streaming will rely on the CPU's x264 encoder, which is well-supported by the core count.

Video editing: The CPU's multicore performance (Cinebench R23 30464) and the GPU's 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput make this a capable editing workstation. The PassMark floating-point score of 85759 and the GPU's 432.0 GB/s bandwidth handle 4K timeline scrubbing and preview, though the 12 GB VRAM may be tight for very complex effects stacks.

3D rendering: The CPU's 20 threads provide good CPU-based rendering performance (Cinebench R20 multicore 12794), while the GPU's 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 and 40 ray cores offer a moderate GPU-accelerated rendering path. The 3DMark Steel Nomad 2540 score indicates the GPU can handle modern D3D12 rendering workloads, but it will not compete with higher-tier GPUs for heavy ray-traced scenes.

Software development: The CPU's high single-core score of 4300 in Cinebench R23 and Geekbench single-core 2424 make it ideal for compilation tasks that are often single-threaded. The multicore 14680 Geekbench score also helps with parallel builds. The 14 cores and 20 threads are more than enough for a developer's multi-threaded toolchain.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD Graphics 770 (not benchmarked in the FACT PACK) handles basic display tasks, but the discrete GPU is overkill for this use case. The CPU's single-thread Passmark of 4167 and the low TDP of 65 W make it an efficient processor for office tasks, and the 12 GB VRAM on the GPU is far more than needed for documents and spreadsheets.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and bandwidth?

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14600 supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU's architecture and process node?

A: The GPU is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 5.20 GHz, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT is marked as end-of-life, while the CPU is still an active production.

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

A: The combined percentile is 80, meaning it outperforms 80% of all tested CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 44889, which is just 0.5 percent below the Intel Core i9-12900KS (45094) and 0.5 percent below the AMD EPYC 4344P (45122). It is 0.7 percent above the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (44573) and 1 percent above the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466). This places the i5-14600 in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, a strong position for a mid-range desktop part. The GPU's average benchmark score is 26011, which is 0.5 percent above the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891), 0.6 percent above the FirePro W7100 (25856), 0.7 percent above the FirePro D700 (25842), and 1.1 percent above the NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740). The GPU sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, which is respectable but not as high as the CPU's percentile.

The combined percentile of the pairing is 80, indicating that this system will outperform the majority of other desktop configurations in the database. The CPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, with an 89th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 71st. This means that in most workloads, the CPU will not be the limiting factor, and the GPU will be the component that determines the level of performance in graphics-intensive tasks. The benchmark data shows a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the GPU's 71st percentile suggests it will struggle at higher resolutions or with ray tracing enabled.

Who Should Build It

This system is for gamers who play at 1080p and 1440p and want a high-refresh experience without spending on a top-tier GPU. The CPU's 89th percentile performance and the GPU's 71st percentile performance combine to handle modern titles at 1080p ultra and 1440p high, with the GPU's 12 GB VRAM being enough for current games. Content creators who work with 4K video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 20 threads and 30464 Cinebench R23 multicore score, though the GPU may be a limiting factor in GPU-accelerated renders. Software developers will find the CPU's single-core speed (4300 in Cinebench R23) and multicore 30464 useful for compiling, while the GPU is not critical for most dev workflows. Students and small business workstations will use the CPU's 65 W TDP and the integrated graphics, but the discrete GPU is overkill for office tasks, so this build is more suitable for a home office that also wants gaming capability. The 89th percentile CPU and 71st percentile GPU make this a balanced system for a user who wants a fast desktop for both productivity and gaming, without the cost of a high-end GPU.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame rate expectations below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU's single-core score of 4300 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2548 (which is a D3D12 benchmark) suggest that at 1080p ultra settings, the system should achieve high frame rates in most titles, likely exceeding 100 fps in competitive shooters and 60 fps in AAA games. At 1440p, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth will be sufficient for high-quality settings, but the frame rate will drop, with an estimate of 60-90 fps in AAA titles, depending on the game's optimization. The GPU's 71st percentile and the CPU's 89th percentile indicate that the CPU will not be a bottleneck in these scenarios, but the GPU will be the primary factor in determining final FPS. For ray tracing, the 40 ray cores will provide some acceleration, but the RDNA 2.0 architecture is not as efficient as newer designs, so expect a significant FPS drop when enabling RT. At 4K, the GPU will struggle to maintain 60 fps in demanding titles, so this system is best used at 1080p or 1440p.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-14600, a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, a 12 GB RDNA 2.0 GPU with a 250 W TDP. The CPU has a 89th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU has a 71st percentile among all GPUs, giving the combined system an 80th percentile rank. The CPU's launch MSRP is $255, and the GPU's launch MSRP is $549, though the GPU is end-of-life. The system is a solid mid-range to upper-mid-range desktop, with the CPU outperforming its expected class and the GPU providing a balanced amount of graphics power for the resolution. The i5-14600 is not multiplier unlocked, so overclocking is not supported, but its boost clock of 5.20 GHz is already high. The GPU has a boost clock of 2600 MHz and a game clock of 2495 MHz, which is also good out-of-box.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU is the stronger component in this pairing, with an 89th percentile compared to the GPU's 71st. This means that in CPU-bound workloads, such as software compilation, data compression, and single-threaded applications, the system will perform very well, but in GPU-bound workloads like gaming at high resolutions, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The FPS scaling in gaming will be determined by the GPU's 432.0 GB/s bandwidth and 2560 shaders, while the CPU's 30464 multicore score will only become a bottleneck in CPU-heavy games at 1080p with a very powerful GPU. The benchmark data indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding a more powerful GPU, so if the user upgrades the GPU later, the i5-14600 will not hold back the system. In contrast, the GPU's 71st percentile means it will not be able to keep up with the CPU in tasks that are purely CPU-bound, but the GPU will be the primary constraint in gaming at 1440p and above. The balance is skewed toward the CPU, which is a good problem for the user who wants a CPU that can handle both productivity and gaming, but for the pure gaming user, the GPU will be the limit.