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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
94%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14600K

48,618 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

27,565 Benchmark Score
Top 7% 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

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 — Desktop Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines Intel’s 14-core Raptor Lake Refresh desktop processor with NVIDIA’s Ampere-generation flagship GPU, producing a system that ranks at the 82nd percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU holds a 90th percentile position among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a configuration where the processor carries a stronger relative standing than the graphics component.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this desktop build is 82, placing it above the vast majority of recorded system configurations in the database.

Q: How does the Core i5-14600K compare to its nearest rival processors?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 48618, which is 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4345P, 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, and 0.8% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245.

Q: What is the memory configuration of this CPU?

A: The Core i5-14600K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it includes ECC memory support.

Q: Does the RTX 3090 have ray tracing and tensor cores?

A: Yes, the GPU features 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores, built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip manufactured on Samsung’s 8 nm process.

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

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3090 is 750 W, while the GPU itself has a TDP of 350 W and requires a single 12-pin power connector.

Q: What PCIe generation does the CPU support?

A: The Core i5-14600K provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the RTX 3090 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface.

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop build?

A: The build class is desktop, with the CPU designed for the desktop market segment and the GPU being a triple-slot, 336 mm card intended for full-size desktop chassis.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 48618 places it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48698, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 at 48995, the AMD EPYC 4345P at 48470, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 48287. The deltas are tight — ranging from -0.8% to +0.7% — indicating that the i5-14600K sits in a densely populated performance tier where small margins separate contenders.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 27565 places it at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile at 27435, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT at 27425, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 at 27839, and the AMD Radeon RX 7800M at 27883. The GPU trails the Radeon Pro Vega 20 by 1% and the RX 7800M by 1.1%, while leading the RTX 4070 Mobile and RX 6700 XT by 0.5% each.

The combined percentile of 82 reflects a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative database ranking. The CPU’s multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 24491 and Geekbench multicore score of 16673 demonstrate strong all-core throughput, while the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 26645 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 show capable but not class-leading graphics performance. The overall picture is a balanced desktop workstation and gaming rig with a processor that has more headroom relative to the GPU than the reverse.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600K features 14 cores and 20 threads, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a Raptor Lake-R codename. Base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and the chip is fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 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.

Benchmark results show strong single-thread performance: Cinebench R15 single-core scores 297, Cinebench R20 single-core scores 1935, Cinebench R23 single-core scores 2064, and Geekbench single-core scores 2491. Passmark single-thread performance registers 4270. These figures indicate excellent responsiveness for lightly threaded workloads such as everyday application use, browsing, and legacy software.

Multi-threaded performance is equally robust. Cinebench R15 multicore scores 3640, R20 multicore scores 13709, R23 multicore scores 24491, and Geekbench multicore scores 16673. Passmark multithread testing yields 38682, with integer math at 125737, floating-point math at 92794, and extended instructions at 28546. Data compression scores 482020 and encryption scores 27533 in Passmark tests. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration handles heavily parallel workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation with strong throughput, though the 90th percentile ranking shows that higher-core-count workstation processors still outpace it.

The CPU has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking for users seeking additional performance. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in platform cost and memory speed. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output capabilities, though this build pairs the CPU with a discrete GPU. The TDP is 125 W, which is moderate for a 14-core desktop processor.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the database — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All gaming performance discussion is therefore estimated from the benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU individually.

The RTX 3090’s Passmark G3D score of 26645 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 indicate strong rasterization performance for modern titles. The GPU’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 936.2 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity for high-resolution textures and large game assets. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2064 and Geekbench single-core score of 2491 suggest sufficient per-core performance to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU’s single-thread strength is likely the limiting factor in frame rate ceilings, though its Passmark single-thread score of 4270 places it well above average. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of frame rates, and the RTX 3090’s 73rd percentile ranking suggests strong but not top-tier performance relative to newer GPUs. The 24 GB VRAM capacity is particularly beneficial for 4K gaming with high-detail textures and for modded titles that exceed standard VRAM consumption.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 ensure compatibility with current and near-future game APIs. The 82 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the 328 tensor cores enable DLSS upscaling, both of which can significantly impact frame rates in supported titles. Estimated frame rates would vary widely by title and settings, but the combination of a 90th-percentile CPU and 73rd-percentile GPU should deliver smooth gameplay at high settings across most current games.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU holds a 90th percentile ranking while the GPU sits at the 73rd percentile, indicating that the processor is the stronger component relative to the rest of its class. In CPU-bound workloads such as physics simulation, data compression, and software compilation, the i5-14600K’s Passmark physics score of 2473 and multithread score of 38682 will drive performance, with the GPU largely idle.

In GPU-bound workloads such as high-resolution gaming, 3D rendering with ray tracing, and compute-heavy graphics tasks, the RTX 3090 becomes the limiting factor. The GPU’s Passmark GPU compute score of 15356 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758 show substantial compute capability, but the 73rd percentile ranking means many newer or higher-tier GPUs outperform it.

The FPS scaling picture is consistent with a balanced pairing: at lower resolutions where CPU performance dominates, the i5-14600K’s strong single-thread scores prevent the CPU from bottlenecking the GPU. At higher resolutions where GPU load increases, the RTX 3090’s 24 GB memory buffer and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth allow it to handle demanding scenes, but its overall performance tier means the GPU will generally be the constraint in graphics-intensive workloads. The combined 82nd percentile reflects a system where neither component dramatically underperforms the other, though the CPU has more headroom for future GPU upgrades.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2064 and Passmark single-thread score of 4270, supports high frame rates in esports and competitive titles. The GPU’s 73rd percentile ranking may limit maximum refresh rates at 1440p or 4K in demanding titles, but the 24 GB VRAM provides texture headroom for high-detail settings.

Streaming: The 14-core, 20-thread CPU configuration with a Passmark multithread score of 38682 can handle game capture and encoding alongside gameplay without requiring dedicated hardware encoders, though the GPU’s tensor cores and Ampere NVENC capabilities provide additional encoding options.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24491 and Geekbench multicore score of 16673 indicate strong performance for timeline processing, while the GPU’s 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects rendering, color grading, and export tasks that leverage CUDA acceleration.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 14 cores deliver solid CPU-based rendering performance, while the GPU’s 10496 shading units and 35.58 TFLOPS FP32 compute provide substantial GPU-accelerated rendering throughput. The 82 RT cores enable hardware ray tracing in compatible renderers.

Software development: The CPU’s Passmark integer math score of 125737 and data compression score of 482020 support fast compilation, code analysis, and build automation. The 20 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, while the GPU is largely irrelevant for most development tasks.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread scores ensure responsive application performance for documents, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides fallback display capability, though the discrete GPU is overkill for typical office workloads. The 24 GB VRAM is unused in this scenario, making this configuration more powerful than necessary for basic productivity.

Who Should Build It

This desktop pairing targets users who need substantial multi-threaded CPU performance alongside capable GPU acceleration. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking makes it suitable for content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation, where the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24491 and Passmark multithread score of 38682 directly translate to reduced render and build times.

Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions will benefit from the GPU’s 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth, which handle high-resolution textures without memory pressure. The 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores provide ray tracing and DLSS support for modern titles. The 73rd percentile GPU ranking indicates solid but not top-tier performance, making this build more suited to high-settings gaming than maximum-frame-rate competitive play.

Software developers and data analysts will appreciate the CPU’s integer math score of 125737 and encryption score of 27533, which accelerate compilation, data processing, and security workloads. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running compute tasks.

Small business workstations requiring a blend of CPU throughput and GPU compute for tasks like CAD, scientific visualization, or machine learning inference will find this configuration capable, though the GPU’s end-of-life production status suggests considering newer alternatives for new deployments.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i5-14600K, a 14-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, an Ampere-architecture GPU featuring 10496 shading units and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The CPU has a TDP of 125 W while the GPU has a TDP of 350 W, with a suggested system PSU of 750 W.

The combined percentile of 82 places this system in the upper quintile of recorded builds. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking is notably higher than the GPU’s 73rd percentile, indicating that the processor is the relative strength of this pairing. The CPU’s launch MSRP was $319, and the GPU’s launch MSRP was 1,499 USD, though current market prices are not reflected in this analysis.

The build class is desktop, with the CPU’s market segment confirmed as Desktop and the GPU designed as a triple-slot, 336 mm card for full-size chassis. The 10 nm CPU process and 8 nm GPU process represent a previous generation of manufacturing technology, but the performance data shows the combination remains competitive in the current database.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 slots, though it will operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds.

The CPU’s TDP of 125 W is modest, leaving thermal headroom for overclocking given the unlocked multiplier. The GPU’s TDP of 350 W with a suggested PSU of 750 W indicates the power supply should have adequate capacity for the current configuration, with some headroom for additional drives or peripherals.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer GPU, as the RTX 3090 is marked end-of-life and its 73rd percentile ranking is the weaker link in this pairing. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking and PCIe Gen 5 support mean it can accommodate newer graphics cards without bottlenecking their interface bandwidth. The 24 GB VRAM of the current GPU is substantial, so upgrades would focus on improving raw rendering performance rather than memory capacity.

The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so memory upgrades depend on which type the motherboard uses. ECC memory support is available, which may appeal to workstation users seeking error-correcting memory for long-running computations.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung’s 8 nm process with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The transistor density is 45.1M per mm². The GPU has 10496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores.

Memory consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, delivering 936.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1219 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective data rate. The base clock is 1395 MHz with a boost clock of 1695 MHz. Pixel rate is 189.8 GPixel/s and texture rate is 556.0 GTexel/s. FP32 compute reaches 35.58 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 35.58 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio.

Benchmark results show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118, Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758, Geekbench Vulkan score of 53927, and Passmark G3D score of 26645. The Passmark GPU compute score is 15356, while DirectX 10, 11, and 12 scores are 182, 220, and 110 respectively. The Passmark G2D score is 1063.

The GPU’s 73rd percentile ranking and avg benchmark score of 27565 place it slightly ahead of the RTX 4070 Mobile and RX 6700 XT by 0.5% each, while trailing the Radeon Pro Vega 20 by 1% and RX 7800M by 1.1%. For rendering workloads, the 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth provide substantial memory capacity and throughput, while the 82 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The 328 tensor cores support DLSS and other AI-accelerated features. The GPU’s end-of-life production status and 2020 release date indicate it is a previous-generation product, but its benchmark scores show it remains capable for current workloads.