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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
94%
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GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14600K

48,618 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

23,172 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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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

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a desktop-class combination that occupies the 79th percentile overall among all benchmarked pairs, with a combined average FPS of 157.2 across all tested titles, placing it at rank 1014 out of 3732 pairs. The CPU demonstrates top-tier performance at the 90th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 68th percentile against all GPUs, creating an interesting dynamic where the processor is statistically the stronger component in the pairing, though the graphics card remains highly capable for demanding workloads.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600K compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark scores?

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

Q: What is the RTX 3080's position relative to other GPUs in the benchmark database?

A: The RTX 3080 holds the 68th percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, 0.3% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, 0.3% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, 0.4% ahead), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276, 0.4% ahead), showing the 3080 sits in a tightly contested mid-to-upper tier.

Q: Does this pairing achieve high refresh rates at 1080p in competitive titles?

A: Yes, measured data shows exceptional results in esports titles at 1920x1080: Counter-Strike 2 reaches 243.7 FPS, Valorant hits 533.6 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieves 289 FPS, all comfortably exceeding 144Hz and even 240Hz refresh rate thresholds.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution in demanding single-player games?

A: At 3840x2160, the system delivers playable but not high-refresh results in heavy titles: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 36.3 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 29.4 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 52 FPS. Lighter titles fare better, with Counter-Strike 2 hitting 91.2 FPS and Valorant reaching 376 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance relative to its multi-threaded performance?

A: The i5-14600K achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2064 and a multi-core score of 24491, while Geekbench shows 2491 single-core and 16673 multi-core. The PassMark single-thread score is 4270, indicating strong per-core performance that benefits gaming and lightly-threaded applications.

Q: What memory and expansion options does the i5-14600K support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, includes ECC memory support, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It also features integrated UHD Graphics 770, which can serve as a fallback display output.

Q: How does the pair rank in FPS performance against other CPU+GPU combinations?

A: The pair ranks 1014th out of 3732 total pairs, with an average FPS of 157.2 across all measured games. This places it in the top 27% of all recorded pairings, with the combined percentile at 79.

Gaming Performance

Measured FPS data at ultra settings reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system excels in competitive and light titles: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches an eye-watering 537 FPS, Valorant hits 533.6 FPS, and Roblox runs at 313.8 FPS. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieves 289 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 delivers 243.7 FPS, all far exceeding the requirements for 144Hz or 240Hz displays. Minecraft shows 240 FPS, To The Core hits 244 FPS, and Inside runs at 211.1 FPS, demonstrating that lighter graphics loads are handled with massive headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system remains strong but the GPU begins to show its limits in demanding titles. Valorant still manages 472.9 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive drops to 370 FPS, and Roblox maintains 212.5 FPS. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege delivers 190 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 runs at 160.5 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone achieves 149.4 FPS, all still suitable for high-refresh gaming. Heavier titles like Cyberpunk 2077 drop to 53.7 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at 51.6 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 21.1 FPS, indicating that 1440p ultra settings in AAA games require compromises.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3080's 10 GB frame buffer and bandwidth become limiting factors. The system still produces playable results in competitive titles: Valorant hits 376 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 218 FPS, and Roblox achieves 119.6 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone manages 125.3 FPS, showing the game scales well. However, Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 36.3 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 falls to 29.4 FPS, Ark: Survival Ascended runs at 12.6 FPS, and The Medium sits at 34.5 FPS, making 4K ultra gaming in modern AAA titles a challenging proposition. The data consistently shows a steep falloff between 1440p and 4K in GPU-bound scenarios, while CPU-bound esports titles retain high frame rates even at 4K.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This pairing is exceptional for 1080p and 1440p competitive gaming. The data shows Counter-Strike 2 at 243.7 FPS and Valorant at 533.6 FPS on 1080p, with 1440p still delivering 160.5 FPS and 472.9 FPS respectively. The i5-14600K's single-core performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 score of 2064, ensures the CPU never becomes a bottleneck in esports titles, making this a strong choice for 240Hz displays at 1080p.

Streaming: The combination of the i5-14600K's 14 cores and 20 threads with the RTX 3080's 272 tensor cores provides ample parallel processing for simultaneous gaming and encoding workloads. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 38682 indicates substantial headroom for background tasks, while games like Call of Duty: Warzone maintain 167 FPS at 1080p, leaving performance budget for streaming software running concurrently.

Video editing: The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, shown by Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 and Geekbench multi-core of 16673, handles timeline scrubbing and export encoding efficiently. The GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth accelerate effects rendering and preview playback, making 1080p and 1440p video projects smooth to work with.

3D rendering: The RTX 3080's 8704 shading units and 68 RT cores provide substantial raw compute for GPU-accelerated renderers, with PassMark GPU compute score of 14397. The CPU's 20 threads tackle CPU-based rendering tasks, and its PassMark floating-point math score of 92794 indicates solid numerical throughput for simulation and physics calculations in DCC applications.

Software development: The i5-14600K's architecture supports rapid compilation with its 14 cores, and the PassMark data compression score of 482020 and encryption score of 27533 show strong throughput for build pipelines and code signing. The 10 nm process node and 125 W TDP allow sustained all-core workloads without excessive thermal management challenges, making this a reliable development workstation.

Student and office work: The system dramatically exceeds requirements for productivity applications, with PassMark single-thread score of 4270 ensuring snappy UI response in office suites. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display tasks, while the discrete GPU handles any graphics-accelerated coursework. Power consumption is moderate for a desktop, and the LGA 1700 socket offers upgrade potential within the platform.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this pairing is a gamer who prioritizes high frame rates at 1080p or 1440p resolution and plays a mix of competitive and AAA titles. The measured data shows this system excels in esports scenarios, with Valorant at 533.6 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 at 243.7 FPS on 1080p, while still delivering playable performance in demanding single-player games like Cyberpunk 2077 at 71.7 FPS on the same resolution. Users with 1440p 144Hz monitors will find the sweet spot, as most titles either exceed or come close to 144 FPS.

Content creators who work with video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the balanced CPU and GPU capabilities. The i5-14600K's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 handles rendering tasks, while the RTX 3080's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 compute accelerates GPU-based effects. The 10 GB GDDR6X memory with 760.3 GB/s bandwidth supports large texture loads and complex scenes, though users working with 4K video timelines may find the memory capacity limiting.

Software developers and data analysts will appreciate the CPU's strong single-threaded performance (Geekbench single-core of 2491) for code compilation and script execution, combined with PassMark integer math score of 125737 for general computational tasks. The ECC memory support is a notable feature for workstation reliability, though it requires compatible motherboards and memory modules. Small business workstations handling office productivity, database queries, and light graphics work will find this configuration overqualified but future-proof.

Students building a high-performance desktop for gaming and coursework will find this pairing capable of handling both demands. The integrated graphics provide a recovery option if the discrete GPU fails, and the CPU's 20 threads handle multitasking between research, writing, and communication applications. The system's 79th combined percentile ensures it outperforms the majority of consumer desktop configurations, making it a strong investment for users who want longevity.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 48618 places it at the 90th percentile against all CPUs, demonstrating top-decile performance. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, scores 48698, just 0.2% higher, while the AMD EPYC 4345P trails by 0.3% at 48470. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287, 0.7% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 leads by 0.8% with 48995. These margins are statistically negligible, indicating the i5-14600K sits at the very top of its performance class.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 23172 places it at the 68th percentile against all GPUs, a solid mid-to-upper tier position. Its nearest rivals cluster tightly: the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (0.3% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (0.3% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (0.4% ahead), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (0.4% ahead). This tight clustering shows the RTX 3080 is near the boundary of its performance tier, with several alternatives matching its average output.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU significantly outperforms the GPU in relative terms. The CPU's 90th percentile versus the GPU's 68th percentile indicates the processor has substantial headroom beyond what this graphics card can utilize in GPU-bound scenarios. The pair's combined percentile of 79 and rank of 1014 out of 3732 pairs (top 27%) reflects this asymmetry, with the average FPS of 157.2 across all games demonstrating strong overall gaming performance despite the GPU being the limiting factor in many titles.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering 760.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz, and memory runs at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GA102 chip contains 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines, providing a pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s.

Ray tracing and tensor hardware are substantial: 68 RT cores handle ray-traced workloads, while 272 tensor cores accelerate DLSS and AI-based features. The FP32 compute of 29.77 TFLOPS (with FP16 at 29.77 TFLOPS 1:1) provides strong raw performance for compute-heavy applications. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

Benchmark results show the GPU's strengths and weaknesses. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance, while Geekbench OpenCL of 152423 and Vulkan of 33620 show robust compute capabilities. PassMark G3D score of 25086 places it in a competitive position, though the G2D score of 1054 suggests 2D workloads are not a focus. The GPU compute score of 14397 reflects capable but not top-tier compute throughput.

For rendering workloads, the combination of 760.3 GB/s bandwidth and 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 makes this GPU effective for GPU-accelerated renderers and real-time viewport previews. The 10 GB memory capacity, while sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, may limit 4K texture-heavy scenes or large 3D assets. The dual-slot design and 320 W TDP require adequate chassis airflow, and the 1x 12-pin power connector needs an appropriate PSU with 700 W suggested rating.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a clear imbalance where the CPU's 90th percentile outperforms the GPU's 68th percentile, indicating the graphics card is the primary bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. Evidence appears in the FPS scaling across resolutions: at 1080p, many titles show CPU-bound behavior with extremely high frame rates (Valorant at 533.6 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 537 FPS), but the drop to 4K is dramatic and consistent with GPU limitations. For example, Cyberpunk 2077 falls from 71.7 FPS at 1080p to 36.3 FPS at 4K, a 49% reduction that is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering.

Conversely, CPU-bound workloads show the processor is rarely the limiting factor. The PassMark multithread score of 38682 and Cinebench R23 multi-core of 24491 indicate substantial headroom, while the single-thread score of 4270 ensures responsive performance even in lightly-threaded applications. In esports titles where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes critical, and the data shows this pairing maintains high FPS in those scenarios without obvious CPU stalls.

The practical bottleneck profile depends on the workload. In AAA games at 1440p or 4K with ultra settings, the RTX 3080's rasterization and memory bandwidth limits performance, as seen in Red Dead Redemption 2 at 51.6 FPS at 1440p and 29.4 FPS at 4K. In competitive titles at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance allows the GPU to run at its maximum output. For productivity tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, the CPU's 20 threads and the GPU's compute capabilities are both utilized, with the GPU accelerating effects and the CPU handling serial tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-14600K, a 14-core 20-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, a 10 GB GDDR6X graphics card from the GeForce 30-series. The pair achieves a combined percentile of 79 against all CPU+GPU combinations, indicating it outperforms 79% of all recorded pairings in the database. The average FPS of 157.2 across all tested games places this configuration at rank 1014 out of 3732 pairs.

The CPU is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R refresh) using a 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC capability, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the processor has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The GPU uses the GA102 chip on Samsung's 8 nm process with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, with a transistor density of 45.1M per mm².

The overall tier of this build is upper-midrange to high-end for its era, with the CPU in the top 10% of all processors and the GPU in the top 32% of all graphics cards. The launch MSRP of the CPU is $319, and the GPU launched at 699 USD, though current market pricing may differ. The combination represents a well-balanced system for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, with sufficient compute for content creation and development workloads, though the GPU's 10 GB memory and 68th percentile position cap its performance in 4K scenarios and heavy ray tracing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600K features 14 cores and 20 threads with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz, built on the Raptor Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3 cache, with the die size measuring 257 mm². The 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it suitable for enthusiast overclocking, and the LGA 1700 socket provides broad motherboard compatibility.

Benchmark scores show exceptional single-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2064, Geekbench single-core of 2491, and PassMark single-thread of 4270. These figures place the CPU at the 90th percentile against all CPUs, with its nearest rival the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H only 0.2% ahead. Multi-threaded results are equally strong, with Cinebench R23 multi-core of 24491, Cinebench R20 multi-core of 13709, and Geekbench multi-core of 16673, demonstrating the 20 threads handle parallel workloads efficiently.

PassMark sub-scores reveal specialized strengths: data compression at 482020, data encryption at 27533, extended instructions at 28546, floating-point math at 92794, and integer math at 125737. The find prime numbers score of 162 and physics score of 2473 indicate the CPU's architecture is optimized for general-purpose arithmetic rather than specialized workloads. The random string sorting score of 51949 suggests strong memory subsystem performance, which is crucial for database and text processing tasks.

For real-world workloads, the i5-14600K's combination of high single-thread speed and substantial multi-threading capability makes it versatile. Gaming benefits from the 5.30 GHz boost clock and strong per-core IPC, while content creation and development leverage the 14 cores. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, with ECC support adding reliability for workstation use. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a basic display output, though discrete graphics are necessary for demanding tasks. The production status is active, and the release date of 2023-10-16 places it as a contemporary processor with ongoing availability.