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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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94 Score

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94 / 100

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Top 6% 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%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14600

44,889 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score

Top 4% 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing forms a desktop build that sits at the 86th combined percentile, with the CPU at the 89th percentile across all CPUs and the GPU at the 83rd percentile across all GPUs. The dataset contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame-rate expectations are derived from the component benchmark scores and must be treated as estimates.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p is the most direct use case. The CPU’s single-thread performance — a Cinebench R23 score of 4,300 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,167 — drives game logic and frame pacing, while the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 29,995 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 provide the rasterization headroom needed for high refresh rates. The GPU’s 56 ray-tracing cores and 224 tensor cores indicate that ray-traced effects and DLSS-style upscaling (via tensor hardware) are supported, though no specific frame measurements exist.

Streaming benefits from the CPU’s 20 threads and the GPU’s tensor cores. The CPU’s multithread performance — Cinebench R23 multi-core 30,464, Geekbench multi-core 14,680 — can handle encoding and game logic simultaneously, while the GPU’s compute capability (Geekbench OpenCL 172,795) offloads parallel tasks. The 12 GB GDDR6X frame buffer with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provides ample memory for streaming overlays and game assets.

Video editing is well served by the CPU’s multi-threaded strength. Cinebench R23 multi-core of 30,464 and PassMark integer math of 117,078 indicate fast timeline scrubbing and export encoding. The GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 35.48 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1) support GPU-accelerated effects and color grading. The combined 89th CPU percentile and 83rd GPU percentile place this build in the upper tier for non-linear editing workloads.

3D rendering relies on both components. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,464 and PassMark floating-point math of 85,759 drive CPU-based simulation, while the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 and PassMark G3D score of 29,995 accelerate GPU-render passes. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores add hardware support for real-time ray tracing and AI denoising, which are common in modern renderers.

Software development benefits from the CPU’s high single-thread (Geekbench 2,424, PassMark 4,167) and multi-core (Geekbench 14,680, PassMark 35,848) scores. The 24 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 reduce latency in compilers, and the 20 threads handle parallel builds. The CPU supports ECC memory, which is a plus for long-running development servers.

For student and office work, the integrated UHD Graphics 770 inside the CPU can handle display output without the discrete GPU, and the CPU’s 65 W TDP keeps thermal demands low. The dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support allows flexible system memory configurations, and the PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU-only) offer future connectivity for storage.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU’s 89th percentile is above the GPU’s 83rd percentile, meaning the CPU is relatively stronger in the overall pool of components. In CPU-bound workloads — data compression (PassMark 434,620), encryption (25,082), integer math (117,078) — the CPU is the primary driver. In GPU-bound workloads — DirectX 11 (PassMark 273), DirectX 12 (110), 3DMark Steel Nomad (4,627) — the GPU is the limiting factor.

In gaming, the balance shifts depending on resolution. At lower resolutions, the CPU’s 4,300 single-core R23 score can feed the GPU, but at higher resolutions the GPU’s 83rd percentile becomes the bottleneck. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are moderate for modern titles, but the 192-bit bus width suggests that memory capacity may be less of a limit than bandwidth at 4K. The CPU’s 20 threads and 24 MB L3 cache prevent CPU-side stutters in most scenarios, but the GPU’s 3,000 G3D score is not top-tier, so the GPU will likely limit frame rates in demanding titles.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and it has ECC memory support. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU-only), while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface — so the GPU can run at PCIe 4.0 speeds without contention. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 550 W, and the CPU TDP is 65 W, the GPU TDP is 220 W. These power figures are within the recommended 550 W envelope, leaving headroom for storage and peripherals.

The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is not supported. A sensible next upgrade within the same platform would be a higher-core-count CPU from the same socket, but the data shows no specific alternative. For the GPU, the successor to the GeForce 40 series is listed as GeForce 50, but no further details are provided. The CPU’s integrated UHD 770 allows a temporary fallback if the GPU is removed.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who play at 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rates. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4,300 (R23) and GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad of 4,627 indicate the pair can deliver high frame rates in competitive and AAA titles, though exact FPS numbers are unavailable. Content creators who edit video, render 3D scenes, or stream will benefit from the CPU’s 20 threads and GPU’s 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores. The CPU’s 89th percentile and GPU’s 83rd percentile place the build in the upper mainstream tier.

Software developers can leverage the CPU’s multi-core throughput (Cinebench 30,464, Geekbench 14,680) for parallel compilation and the ECC memory support for data integrity. Students and office users will find the integrated graphics sufficient for daily tasks, while the discrete GPU can be idle for power savings. Small business workstations that run CPU-heavy Excel macros or data compression (PassMark 434,620) will benefit from the CPU, while GPU-accelerated video conferencing or rendering is covered by the RTX 4070 SUPER.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,464 and single-core of 4,300. In Geekbench, it scores 14,680 multi-core and 2,424 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 35,848, single-thread of 4,167, integer math of 117,078, floating-point math of 85,759, and data compression of 434,620. These place the CPU at the 89th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 44,889. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-12900KS, scores 45,094, a delta of -0.5%, while the AMD EPYC 4344P scores 45,122 (-0.5%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44,573 (+0.7%), and the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44,466 (+1%). The CPU is essentially on par with the i9-12900KS and EPYC, slightly faster than the 7500X3D and Ultra X9 388H.

The GPU produces a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172,795, and a Vulkan score of 205,624. PassMark results include a G3D score of 29,995 and a compute score of 17,108. The GPU sits at the 83rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43,262 (-0.1%), the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (-0.1%), the Quadro M6000 scores 43,301 (-0.2%), and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667 (-1%). The 4070 SUPER is effectively within 1% of the RTX 4090 Mobile, though that is a mobile part.

The combined percentile of 86 indicates that this pairing is stronger than 86% of all measured desktop combinations, but it is not at the very top tier.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is based on the AD104 chip (Ada Lovelace architecture) manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1980 MHz, boost clock 2475 MHz, and memory clock 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The GPU has 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, 80 ROPs, 56 ray tracing cores, and 224 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 198.0 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 554.4 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 35.48 TFLOPS, and FP16 is the same 35.48 TFLOPS (1:1).

These specifications align with the benchmark results. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 places it in the upper-middle range. The Vulkan score of 205,624 and OpenCL score of 172,795 indicate strong compute performance for rendering and AI workloads. The PassMark G3D score of 29,995 is a solid result, but the GPU is only 1% behind the RTX 4090 Mobile in average benchmark score (43,667 vs 43,223), which is surprising given the mobile part’s higher TDP. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern APIs. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1440p gaming and moderate 4K, but the 192-bit bus limits memory bandwidth for 4K textures.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600 is a 14th-generation Raptor Lake Refresh desktop processor. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared, L2 cache is 2 MB per core, and L1 is 80 KB per core. The CPU is built on a 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and it includes ECC support. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770.

The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong for its class. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,464 is high, and the single-core score of 4,300 is excellent. The Geekbench multi-core 14,680 and single-core 2,424 are also above average. The PassMark integer math score of 117,078 and floating-point math of 85,759 indicate robust arithmetic performance, while the data compression score of 434,620 shows high throughput for compressible workloads. The CPU’s 89th percentile reflects that it outperforms most CPUs in the database, and it is within 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-12900KS and the AMD EPYC 4344P.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-14600 (14 cores, 20 threads) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (12 GB GDDR6X). The combined percentile of 86 places it in the upper tier of desktop configurations. The CPU is a mainstream 14th-gen part, while the GPU is an end-of-life 40-series product (successor is GeForce 50). The build is intended for gaming, content creation, and general workstation tasks, as supported by the CPU’s 89th percentile and GPU’s 83rd percentile.

The launch MSRP of the CPU is $255, and the GPU’s launch MSRP is $599 USD.

FAQ

Q: Is this build suitable for 4K gaming?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, which can handle 4K textures, but the GPU’s 83rd percentile suggests it is not top-tier. No measured FPS data exists, so 4K performance is estimated to be playable but not at high refresh rates.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

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

Q: What PCIe versions are used?

A: The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU-only), while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Q: Can the CPU be overclocked?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false).

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode.

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

A: The suggested PSU for the GPU is 550 W. The CPU TDP is 65 W and the GPU TDP is 220 W.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile?

A: The combined percentile is 86, meaning the build outperforms 86% of measured desktop configurations.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this CPU+GPU combination. Consequently, all frame-rate figures in this section are estimates based on the benchmark scores of the two components. The CPU’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 4,300, PassMark 4,167) is strong enough to drive high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 and PassMark G3D of 29,995 indicate that it can handle modern titles at high settings. The 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth support high-resolution textures. For 1080p high-refresh gaming, the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck, and the GPU should produce frame rates well above 60 fps in most games. At 1440p, the GPU will be the primary limiter, but the scores suggest good performance in esports titles and moderate performance in AAA games. At 4K, the GPU’s 83rd percentile suggests that lower-quality settings or upscaling will be required to maintain playable frame rates. These are estimates; actual FPS will vary by game and settings.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Apex Performer

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-14600

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

Usage Scenarios

Balance and Bottleneck

Upgrade Path and Platform

Who Should Build It

Benchmark Performance

GPU Analysis

CPU Analysis

Build Overview

FAQ

Gaming Performance

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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