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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600K + AMD Radeon RX 6700 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
94%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14600K

48,618 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

27,425 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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 i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT pairing is a high-performing desktop combination that excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming while delivering strong multi-threaded productivity. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile of all processors, and the GPU holds the 72nd percentile, creating a balanced system with a combined percentile rank of 81. Benchmark data confirms this is a capable duo for high-refresh-rate gaming, though the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K resolution and in the most demanding titles.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R refresh) built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 125 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. This configuration supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel layout, and includes ECC memory support. The unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display option.

In multi-threaded workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 demonstrates substantial parallel processing capability. The PassMark multithread score of 38682 and Geekbench multi-core score of 16673 reinforce this position. The processor achieves an average benchmark score of 48618, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, scores 48698 (a 0.2% difference), while the AMD EPYC 4345P trails by 0.3% with a score of 48470. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX is 0.7% behind at 48287, and the Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% ahead at 48995. These margins show the i5-14600K sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

Single-threaded performance is equally impressive. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2064 and Geekbench single-core score of 2491 indicate strong responsiveness in everyday tasks and lightly-threaded applications. The PassMark single-thread score of 4270 confirms this. For specialized workloads, the PassMark data encryption score of 27533 and data compression score of 482020 show the CPU handles security and archiving tasks efficiently. Floating-point math scores 92794, while integer math reaches 125737, indicating robust computational throughput for scientific and financial applications. The 90th percentile ranking means this processor outperforms the vast majority of installed CPUs across the benchmark database.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 48618 places it at the 90th percentile, with the nearest rival being the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48698 (a negligible 0.2% difference). The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470 (0.3% behind), while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX and Core Ultra 5 245 score 48287 (0.7% behind) and 48995 (0.8% ahead) respectively. This clustering indicates the i5-14600K is competitive with enterprise and newer mobile-class processors, though it does not lead its immediate tier by a wide margin.

The GPU delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435, which is a moderate result for modern rasterization workloads. The PassMark G3D score of 19786 puts the RX 6700 XT in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27425. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, scores 27435 (a 0% difference), while the RTX 3090 scores 27565 (0.5% higher). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839 (1.5% higher), and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135 (1.1% lower). These small deltas show the GPU is firmly positioned in the mid-range performance tier.

Combined, the pair achieves an 81st percentile ranking, with an average FPS of 124 across all tested games. The pair ranks 1850th out of 3732 pairs in the database by FPS, which places it in the top half of all CPU-GPU combinations. The data shows the CPU has more headroom than the GPU in most scenarios; the 90th percentile CPU ranking versus the 72nd percentile GPU ranking indicates the graphics card is the performance ceiling for this build. In GPU compute tasks, the PassMark GPU compute score of 9336 and GeekBench OpenCL score of 44152 show respectable parallel processing abilities, though not class-leading.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The combination delivers exceptional frame rates in competitive titles. Counter-Strike 2 hits 187.8 FPS at 1080p, and Valorant reaches 422.4 FPS at the same resolution. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X runs at 224.1 FPS at 1080p and 145.1 FPS at 1440p, making this setup ideal for esports where high refresh rates matter.

Streaming: The 14-core, 20-thread CPU provides ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 24491 ensures background tasks like streaming software will not starve the game of CPU resources. The 125 W TDP leaves thermal headroom for sustained all-core loads during extended streaming sessions.

Video editing: The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 38682 and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13709 indicate strong rendering performance for video exports. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth support real-time preview of effects and color grading. A GeekBench OpenCL score of 44152 shows the GPU can accelerate compute-intensive filters.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3640 and R20 score of 13709 demonstrate solid CPU-based rendering performance. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide hardware acceleration for GPU-rendered scenes. The 40 ray accelerators support hardware ray tracing in compatible applications.

Software development: The PassMark data compression score of 482020 and integer math score of 125737 indicate fast compilation times and efficient handling of large codebases. The 20 threads handle parallel build systems effectively, while the single-thread performance (GeekBench single-core 2491) ensures responsive IDE interaction.

Student and office work: The GeekBench single-core score of 2491 and PassMark single-thread score of 4270 deliver snappy application launches and smooth multitasking for document editing and web browsing. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 offers a backup display output, though the discrete GPU handles all graphics-intensive tasks.

Who Should Build It

This platform targets gamers who prioritize high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS data shows 166 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone at 1080p and 148 FPS at 1440p, making it suitable for 144Hz and 165Hz monitors. Competitive players will benefit from the 422.4 FPS in Valorant and 224.1 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege X at 1080p, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end displays.

Content creators who work with video editing and 3D rendering will find the 14-core CPU and 12 GB GPU adequate for intermediate workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 ensures reasonable render times, while the GPU's 384.0 GB/s bandwidth handles large texture sets. For developers, the PassMark integer math score of 125737 and data compression score of 482020 make this a capable workstation for compilation and data processing tasks.

Small business workstations can leverage the ECC memory support and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 compatibility for reliability and flexibility. The 90th percentile CPU ranking ensures longevity for office applications and light server duties. Students building a single system for coursework, gaming, and projects will find the balance between CPU and GPU performance suitable for a wide range of tasks without significant bottlenecks.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using the Navi 22 chip at TSMC's 7 nm process. It contains 17,200 million transistors on a 335 mm² die, with a transistor density of 51.3M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. Memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed across a 192-bit bus, yielding 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth and 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

The compute configuration includes 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The GPU has 40 ray accelerators dedicated to hardware ray tracing. Pixel rate reaches 165.2 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 413.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 13.21 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 26.43 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The card requires a 230 W TDP and a suggested 550 W PSU, using 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors. It occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 267 mm in length.

In benchmark tests, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435 reflects modern API performance. The PassMark G3D score of 19786 places the card at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27425. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4070 Mobile, matches its score exactly at 27435 (0% delta). The data shows the RX 6700 XT performs comparably to the RTX 3090 in average benchmarks, which scores 27565 (0.5% higher). For rendering workloads, the GeekBench OpenCL score of 44152 and Vulkan score of 93500 indicate solid performance in compute-heavy applications, though the Metal score of 130896 is platform-specific to Apple systems.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data (dataIsMeasured is true) shows strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, with playable frame rates at 4K in many titles. At 1080p, the system achieves 187.8 FPS in Counter-Strike 2, 166 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone, and 109.9 FPS in Assetto Corsa. Esports titles perform exceptionally well: Valorant reaches 422.4 FPS, Rainbow Six Siege X hits 224.1 FPS, and CS:GO runs at 412.3 FPS. These numbers ensure high-refresh-rate monitors are fully utilized.

At 1440p, the system maintains smooth gameplay in most titles. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 148 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 122.6 FPS, and Minecraft at 116 FPS. More demanding games see reductions: Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 43.8 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 39.7 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 15.2 FPS. The 1440p experience is best suited for competitive and moderately demanding games, while AAA titles may require settings adjustments.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Roblox runs at 90.2 FPS, Rainbow Six Siege X at 79.4 FPS, and Minecraft: Java Edition at 62.4 FPS. Heavier titles struggle: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 25.6 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 24.8 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 11.2 FPS. The average FPS across all games is 124, but this figure is skewed by the high performance in esports titles. For 4K gaming, users should expect to lower settings or use upscaling technologies.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 72nd percentile clearly indicates the RX 6700 XT is the primary bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The CPU has significant headroom, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 and proximity to the top 10% of all processors. In CPU-light games with high frame rates, the GPU will saturate first, as seen in Valorant's 422.4 FPS at 1080p where the CPU easily feeds frames to the GPU.

In GPU-intensive titles, the bottleneck shifts more decisively to the graphics card. Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p runs at 53.4 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 51.2 FPS, suggesting the GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS is the limiting factor. The CPU's single-thread performance (GeekBench single-core 2491) is sufficient to drive even the highest frame rates, as shown by CS:GO's 412.3 FPS at 1080p. For productivity, the CPU leads; its PassMark multi-thread score of 38682 far exceeds the GPU's compute score of 9336, making the GPU the secondary acceleration device.

At 4K resolution, the GPU's 384.0 GB/s bandwidth and 12 GB VRAM become stressed, causing frame rates to drop below 60 FPS in most AAA titles. The CPU's 24 MB L3 cache and 5.30 GHz boost clock do not compensate for this GPU limitation. However, in 1080p gaming, the balance is near-ideal for high-refresh esports, with the CPU providing enough headroom to prevent frame drops while the GPU delivers the majority of rendering throughput.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU-GPU pair?

A: The pair achieves an 81st percentile ranking, with an average FPS of 124 across all tested games. This places it in the top half of all combinations, ranking 1850th out of 3732 pairs.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618, which is 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4345P (48470). The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX trails by 0.7% (48287), and the Core Ultra 5 245 leads by 0.8% (48995).

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, frame rates vary widely. Esports titles like Valorant run at 286.4 FPS, but demanding games such as Cyberpunk 2077 (25.6 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (24.8 FPS) fall below playable thresholds. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking indicates 4K is not its strength.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14600K has an unlocked multiplier, allowing manual overclocking. The base clock is 3.50 GHz, and the boost clock is 5.30 GHz, with a 125 W TDP.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing performance?

A: The RX 6700 XT includes 40 ray accelerators for hardware ray tracing. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435 and the 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance indicate it can handle ray-traced effects at reduced settings, but performance in RT-heavy titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (53.4 FPS at 1080p) shows limitations.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, while the RTX 3090 scores 27565, a 0.5% difference. This places them in the same performance tier despite the RTX 3090 being a higher-tier product.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14600K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the primary GPU slot, though the RX 6700 XT uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The 125 W TDP of the CPU and 230 W TDP of the GPU suggest a recommended 550 W PSU (the GPU's suggested PSU rating) is sufficient for this configuration, leaving headroom for modest overclocking.

The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, though the exact bandwidth depends on the memory kit chosen. ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation use, which is uncommon in consumer CPUs. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display output and can handle basic tasks if the discrete GPU is removed.

For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU is the primary candidate. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and 14-core configuration will remain relevant for several years, while the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking and 12 GB VRAM will eventually struggle with future titles. Upgrading the GPU to a higher-tier card would better utilize the CPU's headroom, particularly in 4K and ray-traced workloads. The PCIe 5.0 support on the CPU ensures compatibility with next-generation GPUs, though the current GPU's PCIe 4.0 interface will not bottleneck performance. The 550 W PSU recommendation may need revisiting if a more power-hungry GPU is installed, but for the current pair, it provides adequate headroom. The platform's DDR5 support allows for future memory upgrades without changing the motherboard or CPU.