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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 3840SP

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84 Score

Top 16% Ranking

84 / 100

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Power Build

Top 16% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

93%

GPU

74%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14600

44,889 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 3840SP

0 Benchmark Score

Top 26% 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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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 3840SP form a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) with a combined percentile of 70 across all CPUs. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination — dataIsMeasured is false — so all frame-rate discussion in this analysis is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than from direct game testing.

CPU Analysis

The i5-14600 is a 14-core, 20-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake-R architecture (codename Raptor Lake-R) on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. The chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel interface, with ECC memory enabled. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present for light graphics tasks. The multiplier is locked, and the launch MSRP is $255.

Benchmark results place this CPU at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 30464, and single-core scores 4300. Cinebench R20 multi-core is 12794 and single-core 1806. Geekbench multi-core is 14680 and single-core 2424. PassMark multithread is 35848, single-thread 4167, integer math 117078, floating-point math 85759, data compression 434620, data encryption 25082, physics 2330, and random string sorting 48043. The average benchmark score is 44889.

Against nearest rivals, the i5-14600 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-12900KS, which averages 45094 — a delta of -0.5% (the i5 is 0.5% lower). It is 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (average 44573) and 1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (average 44466). This places the i5-14600 in the upper tier of desktop CPUs, with a strong mix of single-core and multi-core capabilities. For real workloads, the 20 threads and 24 MB L3 cache give it substantial headroom for multithreaded encoding, compilation, and rendering tasks, while the 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-thread performance in games and everyday applications. The 65 W TDP makes it a relatively power-efficient part for a 14-core design.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 3840SP is based on the GA106 chip using the Ampere architecture on Samsung's 8 nm process. It has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 30 RT cores, and 120 tensor cores. Base clock is 1627 MHz, boost clock 1852 MHz, and memory clock 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory runs over a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. FP32 throughput is 14.22 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 14.22 TFLOPS (1:1). Pixel rate is 88.90 GPixel/s and texture rate is 222.2 GTexel/s. The card has a TDP of 185 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W. It uses a dual-slot design with a single 12-pin power connector, and its bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its production status is end-of-life.

The GPU has no benchmark entries in the fact pack, so its percentile vs. all GPUs is 50, which means it sits at the median of all GPUs. The 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are typical for a mainstream card of this generation. The 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads, which are available in supported applications. For rendering, the 14.22 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is a solid mid-range figure, but the 6 GB VRAM may limit high-resolution textures or large scenes. The end-of-life status suggests it is a legacy card, but the memory interface and bandwidth remain relevant for 1080p-class workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark suite shows a strong multi-core and single-core profile. Cinebench R23 multi-core is 30464, single-core 4300; Cinebench R20 multi-core 12794, single-core 1806; Cinebench R15 multi-core 3070, single-core 433; Geekbench multi-core 14680, single-core 2424; PassMark multithread 35848, single-thread 4167. The CPU percentile is 89. The GPU has no benchmark rows, but its percentile is 50. The combined build percentile is 70.

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU pairing, so all frame-rate analysis is estimated from the scores. The CPU's single-core score of 4300 (Cinebench R23) is in the 89th percentile, indicating it can sustain high frame rates in CPU-bound games. The GPU's median percentile (50) suggests it will be the limiting factor in graphics-heavy scenarios. The combined percentile of 70 reflects a system where the CPU is significantly stronger than the GPU. For a balanced perspective, the CPU's multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 30464) are far above the GPU's relative standing, so the system is likely to be CPU-superior in productivity tasks, while in games the GPU will cap performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 4300 (Cinebench R23) and the 89th percentile overall mean it can handle game physics, AI, and draw calls without stalling. The GPU's 14.22 TFLOPS and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are median-level, so at high refresh rates, the GPU will likely be the limiting factor. E-sports and older titles should hit high frame rates, but demanding AAA titles will be constrained by the 6 GB VRAM and the 50th percentile standing.

Streaming: The 20 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30464 give the CPU enough headroom to encode video while gaming. The 120 tensor cores on the GPU can assist with AI-based filters or upscaling, but the lack of measured FPS data prevents a direct judgment. The CPU's high multi-thread performance makes concurrent encoding and gaming feasible.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-core 30464 and PassMark multithread 35848 provide fast timeline rendering and export. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth help with effects and compositing, but 4K timelines or long projects may exceed the VRAM, forcing a reliance on CPU processing.

3D rendering: Cinebench R23 multi-core 30464 indicates strong CPU rendering for CPU-based engines. The GPU's FP32 14.22 TFLOPS and 30 RT cores can accelerate ray-traced previews and GPU-based renders, but the 6 GB VRAM is a hard limit for high-poly scenes. The CPU is the more reliable renderer here.

Software development: PassMark integer math 117078 and multithread 35848 suggest fast compilation and build times. The 20 threads handle parallel builds, while the single-thread 4167 (PassMark) ensures responsive IDEs. The 65 W TDP is modest for a workstation-class CPU.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD 770 GPU can handle basic display tasks when the discrete GPU is idle, and the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low. The CPU's single-thread 4300 ensures quick application loads, and the 24 MB L3 cache benefits multitasking. The 6 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for typical productivity workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. ECC memory is supported, making it viable for workstation builds. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so there is no bandwidth bottleneck for current GPUs. The CPU TDP is 65 W, the GPU TDP is 185 W, and the suggested PSU is 450 W, which provides headroom for additional drives and fans.

The next sensible upgrade is the GPU, since the CPU sits at the 89th percentile and is far stronger than the GPU's 50th percentile. A higher-tier GPU would better match the CPU's capability in gaming and rendering. The motherboard and memory platform can be retained, as DDR4 or DDR5 are both supported. The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot is compatible with any modern GPU. The power supply at 450 W is sufficient for this combination, but if a higher-TDP GPU is installed, a stronger PSU would be required.

Who Should Build It

This desktop is aimed at users who want a very strong CPU but are willing to accept a mid-range GPU. Gamers at high refresh rates will benefit from the CPU's single-thread performance, but they will need to lower settings to achieve high frame rates in demanding titles. Content creators who do heavy CPU-side work — video encoding, code compilation, or 3D rendering — will find the 20 threads and Cinebench R23 30464 score excellent. Software developers will appreciate the integer math 117078 and the multithread 35848 for build times. Students and office workers can rely on the integrated GPU for basic tasks, and the low 65 W TDP makes it a quiet, energy-efficient choice. Small businesses that run VMs or databases can use the ECC memory support and the high multi-core score.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 89th percentile and the GPU's 50th percentile create a clear imbalance. In CPU-heavy workloads (compilation, video encoding, 3D scene processing), the CPU is the dominant component, and the GPU is not stressed. In GPU-bound scenarios (gaming at high settings, ray tracing, large texture loads), the GPU is the bottleneck, and the CPU has headroom that is not fully utilized. The 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors for modern games with large textures. The combined percentile of 70 reflects this mismatch: the CPU is far above the GPU. No measured FPS data is available, but the benchmark scores indicate that the GPU will cap frame rates in most gaming situations, while the CPU will rarely be the constraint.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) with an Intel Core i5-14600 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 3840SP. The combined percentile is 70, with the CPU in the 89th percentile and the GPU in the 50th percentile. The CPU is a 14-core / 20-thread Raptor Lake-R part with a boost of 5.20 GHz, while the GPU is an Ampere-based card with 6 GB GDDR6 and 30 RT cores. The overall tier is a high-CPU, mid-GPU system, suitable for CPU-centric productivity and moderate gaming. The CPU is the more capable half, and any performance ceiling is set by the GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i5-14600?

A: The launch MSRP is $255.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory is supported.

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

A: It is 30464.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The memory bandwidth is 336.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the suggested power supply for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 450 W.

Q: How does the i5-14600 compare to the Intel Core i9-12900KS?

A: The i5-14600 has an average benchmark score of 44889, while the i9-12900KS scores 45094, a delta of -0.5% (the i5 is 0.5% lower).

Q: Is the RTX 3060 3840SP still in production?

A: No, its production status is end-of-life.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 3840SP

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-14600

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 3840SP

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

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Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

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Mid-Range

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CPU Analysis

GPU Analysis

Benchmark Performance

Usage Scenarios

Upgrade Path and Platform

Who Should Build It

Balance and Bottleneck

Build Overview

FAQ

4K Gaming Performance

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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1440p Gaming Performance

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