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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600 + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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Intel Core i5-14600

44,889 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

135,218 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-14600 and NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation form a desktop pairing that sits at the 92nd combined percentile among all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The processor is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake-R part on the LGA 1700 socket, while the graphics card is a workstation-class Ada Lovelace accelerator with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory. This combination targets users who need strong CPU throughput for multi-threaded workloads and GPU compute capabilities that go beyond gaming, though it is equally capable in high-refresh 1440p and 4K gaming scenarios. The data shows a system that ranks in the top decile of both CPU and GPU performance, with the CPU at the 89th percentile against all CPUs and the GPU at the 95th percentile against all GPUs.

FAQ

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

A: The pairing holds a combined percentile of 92, placing it above 92% of all desktop combinations tracked in the database. This is driven by the CPU’s 89th percentile and the GPU’s 95th percentile scores.

Q: How does the Core i5-14600 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-14600 has an average benchmark score of 44889. It is 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-12900KS (score 45094) and the AMD EPYC 4344P (score 45122), while it is 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (score 44573) and 1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (score 44466). The differences are within a narrow band, indicating near-parity with these four alternatives.

Q: What memory types does the i5-14600 support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it also supports ECC memory. This flexibility allows builders to reuse older DDR4 modules or opt for newer DDR5 kits, and ECC support suits workstation reliability needs.

Q: What is the TDP of the RTX 4000 Ada Generation, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 130 W, and the suggested PSU rating is 300 W. The card uses a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a single slot, which simplifies installation in compact workstations.

Q: Does the RTX 4000 Ada Generation support hardware ray tracing and tensor operations?

A: Yes, it includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm TSMC process. It also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering modern graphics APIs.

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

A: The launch MSRP is $255. This is a single factual data point; the database does not provide pricing analysis or cost comparisons.

Q: Is the i5-14600 multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked. This means overclocking flexibility is limited compared to unlocked K-series parts, though the CPU’s boost clock of 5.20 GHz is already high out of the box.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30464 is a strong indicator of heavy multi-threaded workloads, and its single-core score of 4300 in the same test shows excellent responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks. In Geekbench, the processor scores 14680 multicore and 2424 single-core, reinforcing that it handles both parallel and single-threaded code well. The Passmark suite provides additional granularity: integer math scores 117078, floating-point math scores 85759, and data compression scores 434620, while data encryption scores 25082 and extended instructions score 25674. The Passmark multithread score is 35848, and the single-thread score is 4167, with physics at 2330 and random string sorting at 48043. These figures place the i5-14600 at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44889.

Against its nearest rivals, the i5-14600 is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-12900KS (45094, -0.5%) and the AMD EPYC 4344P (45122, -0.5%), while being slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (44573, 0.7%) and the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, 1%). The sub-1% deltas mean that in real-world usage, these chips are interchangeable in most productivity tasks, though the i5-14600’s specific cache layout and clock behavior may favor certain workloads.

The GPU’s Geekbench scores are 146593 in OpenCL and 123842 in Vulkan, with an average benchmark score of 135218. This places the RTX 4000 Ada Generation at the 95th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A10M (135230, 0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (135396, -0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (135774, -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon PRO V620 (136472, -0.9%). Again, the deltas are tiny, meaning this GPU trades blows with those workstation cards within a 1% margin. The combined picture is a system where both components are near the top of their respective classes, resulting in a 92nd combined percentile that reflects balanced high-end capability rather than a single bottlenecked component.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i5-14600 uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is the platform for 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is useful for next-generation storage and future GPUs that can leverage Gen 5 bandwidth. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with ECC memory supported, which is a rare feature for a mainstream desktop chip and beneficial for workstation builds that require data integrity. The platform’s production status is Active, and the i5-14600 was released on 2024-01-07, so it is a current product with ongoing availability.

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 slots; the card will run at Gen 4 speeds, but the bandwidth difference is negligible for most workloads. The GPU’s suggested PSU of 300 W is modest, and the CPU’s TDP is 65 W, so a system with this pairing will have ample headroom even with other components. The GPU is single-slot and 245 mm long (9.6 inches), fitting easily into most mid-tower cases. A sensible next upgrade path would be to keep the existing LGA 1700 motherboard and swap to a higher-core-count 14th-gen CPU if more CPU throughput is needed, or to add more DDR5 memory if capacity becomes a limiting factor. For GPU upgrades, a future card with PCIe Gen 5 support would still work on this platform, though the advantage over Gen 4 is currently minimal for gaming and most compute tasks.

Who Should Build It

This pairing suits a desktop user who needs both strong CPU multi-threading and high GPU compute throughput. Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions will benefit from the GPU’s 95th percentile ranking, which indicates it can handle demanding titles at high settings, though no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or large dataset manipulation will leverage the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads, which deliver a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30464 and a Passmark multithread score of 35848. Developers compiling code will see strong integer math performance (117078 in Passmark) and extended instruction throughput (25674), while the 20 GB VRAM on the GPU supports large model inference or GPU-accelerated rendering without spilling to system memory.

Students and small business workstations that run simulation software, CAD, or scientific computing will appreciate the ECC memory support and the GPU’s workstation-class driver features. The CPU’s single-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 4300, Geekbench single-core of 2424) ensures that legacy single-threaded applications still feel snappy. The combination is overkill for basic office tasks, but it excels in environments where both CPU and GPU are saturated by mixed workloads — for example, rendering a scene while simultaneously running physics simulations on the CPU. The 92nd combined percentile means this system sits above the vast majority of desktops, so it is appropriate for users who want a single machine that handles both professional compute and high-end gaming without compromise.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600 is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The process node is 10 nm at Intel’s foundry, and the die size is 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with ECC memory support, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which can serve as a fallback for basic display output or media encoding.

Benchmark results show the CPU’s strengths. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30464 is about 7 times the single-core score of 4300, indicating excellent scaling across the 14 cores. In Geekbench, the multicore score of 14680 is roughly 6 times the single-core score of 2424, consistent with the thread count. Passmark results are more varied: integer math (117078) and floating-point math (85759) are high, while find prime numbers (155) and physics (2330) are relatively lower, which is typical for a desktop chip in those specific workloads. Data compression (434620) and random string sorting (48043) benefit from the large cache and high boost clock, while data encryption (25082) and extended instructions (25674) show solid performance for security and SIMD workloads.

The 89th percentile ranking against all CPUs means this processor outperforms the majority of desktop and mobile chips in the database. Its nearest rivals are within 1%, so the i5-14600 is not a class leader, but it is firmly in the upper echelon. For real workloads, this translates to fast compile times, smooth 4K video editing timelines, and responsive multitasking when running multiple virtual machines or containers. The 65 W TDP is low for the performance level, which keeps cooling requirements modest — a capable air cooler will suffice. The lack of an unlocked multiplier means overclocking is restricted, but the 5.20 GHz boost clock already provides high single-thread performance without user intervention.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, and the dataIsMeasured flag is false. Therefore, all FPS figures in this section are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct measurements. The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 89th percentile ranking suggest that this system is capable of high-refresh gaming at 1440p and playable frame rates at 4K in most titles. The GPU’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 123842 indicates strong API-level performance, while the OpenCL score of 146593 shows compute headroom that can be used by game engines for physics or post-processing.

At 1080p, this pairing is likely CPU-limited in many esports titles, given the CPU’s single-core strength (Cinebench R23 single-core of 4300, Passmark single-thread of 4167). The CPU can push high frame rates, but the GPU’s workstation focus means its driver optimizations are not tuned for maximum gaming FPS compared to gaming-specific cards. At 1440p, the balance shifts to the GPU, and the 20 GB VRAM ensures that even texture-heavy games will not exceed memory capacity. At 4K, the GPU’s performance will be the primary constraint, but the 360.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput provide enough raw power for high settings in most current titles.

The absence of measured FPS data means that specific game numbers cannot be cited. Instead, the analysis relies on the percentile positions: a 95th percentile GPU and 89th percentile CPU together indicate a system that will comfortably exceed 60 FPS at 1440p ultra in most games, and will likely reach 60 FPS at 4K in less demanding titles. For competitive gaming at high refresh rates, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core of 2424) supports frame rates above 144 Hz in games that are not GPU-bound. Users who prioritize maximum gaming FPS might prefer a gaming-optimized GPU, but for a workstation that also games, this pairing offers a balanced compromise.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the i5-14600 and the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is relatively even, as indicated by the narrow gap between their percentiles (89 vs 95). In CPU-heavy workloads such as data compression (Passmark score 434620) or integer math (117078), the CPU is the active component, and the GPU sits idle. In GPU-bound tasks like rendering or compute, the GPU’s 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 192 tensor cores dominate, while the CPU provides data feeding. The combined percentile of 92 suggests that neither component drags the other down significantly.

Bottlenecks will appear depending on the workload. In gaming at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance may limit frame rates in lightly threaded titles, since the GPU is fast enough to outpace the CPU’s draw call processing. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but the CPU’s 14 cores ensure that background tasks do not interfere with game performance. In mixed workloads — for example, streaming while gaming — the CPU’s 20 threads handle encoding and game logic simultaneously, while the GPU renders frames. The Passmark multithread score of 35848 indicates that the CPU can handle concurrent tasks without a severe drop in per-thread performance.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, supports this balance: at 1080p, the CPU’s high single-core score would allow the GPU to reach near its maximum output, but the GPU’s workstation drivers may cap frame rates in some titles. At 1440p, the GPU’s 95th percentile position means it is the primary driver of frame rates, and the CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid stuttering. The 20 GB VRAM eliminates any memory-related bottlenecks, even with high-resolution textures or multiple monitors. Overall, this is a well-matched pairing where the bottleneck shifts based on resolution and workload, but no single component is a clear weak link.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class pairing, combining the Intel Core i5-14600 CPU with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU. The combined percentile of 92 places it in the top 8% of all desktop systems in the database, which is a high-tier configuration. The CPU is a mainstream 14-core desktop processor, while the GPU is a workstation-class card, meaning the system is neither a pure gaming rig nor a pure compute server, but a hybrid that excels at both. The i5-14600’s average benchmark score of 44889 and the GPU’s average score of 135218 together produce a system that handles a wide range of tasks with authority.

The build class is desktop, which implies it is intended for stationary use with a dedicated power supply and cooling. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 130 W TDP sum to under 200 W of core component power, leaving substantial headroom for the rest of the system. The GPU is single-slot and 245 mm long, so it fits in most mid-tower cases, and the suggested PSU of 300 W is conservative, allowing for a quiet and efficient power supply. This pairing is not an extreme enthusiast setup, but it is a high-performance workstation that can double as a gaming machine, and its 92nd percentile rank confirms that it outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is based on the AD104 chip, built on TSMC’s 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². It has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The GPU clock runs at 1500 MHz base and 2175 MHz boost, with memory operating at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The 20 GB of GDDR6 memory is on a 160-bit bus, providing 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 139.2 GPixel/s, texture rate is 417.6 GTexel/s, and FP32/FP16 performance is 26.73 TFLOPS each. The card uses a single 16-pin power connector, has a TDP of 130 W, and a suggested PSU of 300 W. It features 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark results show Geekbench OpenCL score of 146593 and Vulkan score of 123842, with an average benchmark score of 135218. This places the GPU at the 95th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 95% of graphics cards in the database. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA A10M (135230, 0% delta), AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (135396, -0.1%), AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (135774, -0.4%), and AMD Radeon PRO V620 (136472, -0.9%). The deltas are all under 1%, so this GPU is essentially tied with those workstation cards in synthetic tests.

For rendering workloads, the 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 192 tensor cores accelerate AI-based denoising and DLSS, while the 48 RT cores handle ray-traced effects in supported applications. The 20 GB VRAM is more than enough for 4K texture sets, large 3D scenes, or machine learning model batches. The 360.0 GB/s bandwidth is moderate by today’s standards, but it is adequate for the GPU’s compute capabilities. The single-slot design and 130 W TDP make it easy to integrate into multi-GPU or densely packed systems, though the 16-pin connector requires a compatible power supply. The GPU’s 95th percentile position confirms that it is a top-tier workstation card, and its performance in Geekbench Vulkan suggests it can also handle gaming duties, though its primary design intent is professional rendering and compute.

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