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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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System Balance Analysis

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94%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14600K

48,618 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

54,247 Benchmark Score

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30-60

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 pairing represents a high-end desktop configuration that sits at the 88th percentile for all combined CPU and GPU pairings. The processor is a 14-core, 20-thread part based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 24,491 points in multi-core and 2,064 points in single-core, placing it in the 90th percentile against all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, posts an average score of 48,698, which is just 0.2% higher, indicating that the i5-14600K is statistically equivalent to that server-class part in aggregate benchmarks. Conversely, the AMD EPYC 4345P trails by 0.3%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX is 0.7% behind, making this a tightly contested group at the top of the mid-range desktop segment.

The RTX 4080 GPU, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, contains 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 and Passmark G3D score of 34,457 place it at the 86th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. The nearest GPU rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is nearly identical with a delta of 0.1%, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% ahead and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% ahead, showing that the 4080 sits in a competitive but not dominant position in its class.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600K combines 14 physical cores with 20 threads, a configuration that leverages a hybrid architecture typical of Raptor Lake. The 3.50 GHz base clock and 5.30 GHz boost clock are the key operating points, and the chip’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache, alongside 2 MB of L2 per core and 80 KB of L1 per core, provides substantial on-die storage for active workloads. The 125 W TDP is the thermal design envelope, and the socket is Intel Socket 1700, which means the platform is limited to that specific interface. The process node is listed as 10 nm from Intel’s foundry, with a die size of 257 mm².

Benchmark results show a processor that is strong in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. The Geekbench single-core score of 2,491 and Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1,935 indicate excellent responsiveness for latency-sensitive applications like gaming and desktop interaction. Multi-threaded performance is equally robust, with Cinebench R23 multi-core reaching 24,491 and Passmark multithread scoring 38,682. In the Passmark suite, the integer math test yields 125,737, while floating-point math achieves 92,794, and extended instructions hit 28,546, showing balanced arithmetic capability. The data compression score of 482,020 and encryption score of 27,533 suggest strong throughput for file archiving and secure data handling. The find prime numbers score of 162 is a lower metric, but it is a single-threaded integer workload that does not reflect the broader multi-core strength.

The 90th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,618, places the i5-14600K in the upper echelon of desktop processors. Its nearest rival, the Xeon Gold 5318H, is a server chip with a higher core count, yet the delta is only -0.2%, meaning the i5 matches it on average. The EPYC 4345P and Core Ultra 5 245HX follow closely, with deltas of 0.3% and 0.7% respectively, indicating that the i5-14600K is not the absolute leader but is within a 1% band of its immediate competitors. For real workloads, this translates to a CPU that can handle compilation, video encoding, and physics simulation without bottlenecking a high-end GPU, as the multi-core scores suggest ample headroom for parallel tasks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the i5-14600K and RTX 4080 is a study in complementary strengths. The CPU’s single-core performance, as evidenced by the Geekbench single-core score of 2,491 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 2,064, ensures that frame generation in games is not limited by processor speed. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 34,457 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,567 demonstrate that the graphics card can push high frame rates, but the data shows that at lower resolutions, the CPU becomes the limiting factor. For instance, in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 1920x1080, the frame rate is 717 FPS, which is more than double the 292 FPS at 3840x2160, indicating that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K while the CPU governs the 1080p ceiling.

The pairRankByFps field shows this pairing is ranked 263 out of 3,732 pairs, with an average FPS across games of 200.1, putting it in the top 7% of all CPU-GPU combinations. The percentile data for the CPU (90th) and GPU (86th) are close, suggesting that neither component dramatically overshadows the other. However, the measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K reveals where the bottleneck shifts. In Cyberpunk 2077, the FPS drops from 96 at 1080p to 71 at 1440p and 47 at 4K, a scaling pattern that points to the GPU being the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the CPU has enough single-thread power to maintain similar logic load across all resolutions. In contrast, a game like Valorant shows 535 FPS at 1080p and 471 FPS at 4K, a mere 12% drop, which indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor even at 4K because the game is not GPU-intensive. The data suggests that for most modern AAA titles, the RTX 4080 will be the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, while the i5-14600K will limit frame rates in esports titles at 1080p.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i5-14600K uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory also listed as supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which provides high bandwidth for the latest NVMe drives and expansion cards. The platform’s production status is active, and the CPU has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking if the motherboard and cooling permit. The 125 W TDP is modest for a 14-core part, and the GPU’s suggested PSU is 700 W, which means a typical power supply can handle both components without excessive headroom.

A sensible next upgrade from this platform would depend on the user’s priorities. For those seeking more CPU cores, the Socket 1700 platform supports other 14th Gen parts, although the data does not specify which ones. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives flexibility in choosing a motherboard and RAM kit, but the dual-channel bus is a limiting factor for memory bandwidth compared to quad-channel server platforms. The GPU is end-of-life, with its successor being the GeForce 50 series, so an upgrade path exists in that direction, but the current RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth remain competitive. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface on the GPU is one generation behind the CPU’s Gen 5 support, but this is not a bottleneck in practice, as the benchmark data shows high FPS figures. The platform is a mature one, and the active production status of the CPU suggests that replacements are still available.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is aimed at desktop users who demand high performance across a range of tasks, from gaming to content creation. The CPU’s 90th percentile and GPU’s 86th percentile make it a top-tier combination for gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions, where the measured FPS in titles like Call of Duty: Warzone (148 FPS at 1440p) and Cyberpunk 2077 (71 FPS at 1440p) show smooth gameplay on ultra settings. Content creators will find the multi-core strength of the i5-14600K, with its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,491, sufficient for video editing and 3D rendering, while the RTX 4080’s 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 and 304 tensor cores accelerate GPU-accelerated effects. Software developers can benefit from the Passmark integer math score of 125,737 for compilation tasks, and the 20 threads provide ample parallelism for build processes. Students and small business workstations will find the platform responsive for office tasks, but the power draw and cost of the components are excessive for basic productivity, so this build is better suited to professionals who need the performance headroom.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture is one of a high-performance desktop that excels in both CPU and GPU metrics. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 48,618, with a 90th percentile ranking, and the GPU’s average score is 54,247, with an 86th percentile ranking. The combined percentile is 88, which is higher than either component individually, indicating that the pairing is well-matched and the sum is greater than the parts. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Xeon Gold 5318H, has an average score of 48,698, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i5-14600K is 0.2% slower on average, which is a negligible difference. The GPU’s nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has an average score of 54,209, a delta of 0.1%, making the 4080 0.1% faster. This tight grouping means that the performance is competitive but not class-leading.

The pairRankByFps of 263 out of 3,732 pairs, with an average FPS of 200.1, places this configuration in the top 7% of all tested pairs. The measured FPS data is real, as indicated by dataIsMeasured being true, and it shows a wide range of performance across games. In esports titles like Valorant, the FPS exceeds 500 at 1080p, while in demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended, the FPS drops to 47 at 1080p and 16 at 4K, showing the limits of the hardware. The average FPS of 200.1 across all games is skewed by the high frame rates in lighter titles, but it is a useful aggregate indicator of the system’s capability.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The pairing delivers over 240 FPS in esports titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (717 FPS at 1080p) and Valorant (535 FPS at 1080p), making it ideal for 240 Hz monitors. The CPU’s single-core performance is the enabler, as the GPU has headroom in these lighter titles.

Streaming: The 14 cores and 20 threads of the i5-14600K provide enough parallelism for game encoding and streaming simultaneously, with Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,491 indicating strong encoding throughput. The RTX 4080’s tensor cores can also offload encoding tasks, though the data does not specify NVENC.

Video editing: The Passmark multithread score of 38,682 and the integer math score of 125,737 support timeline scrubbing and codec processing. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM handles large project files, and the 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 accelerates effects rendering.

3D rendering: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 24,491 is a direct measure of CPU rendering performance, and the GPU’s 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores can accelerate ray-traced workloads, as seen in 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,567.

Software development: The Passmark data compression score of 482,020 and encryption score of 27,533 indicate fast file operations and secure data handling, while the 20 threads reduce build times for large codebases.

Student and office work: The Geekbench single-core score of 2,491 ensures snappy application loading, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display solution, but the performance is overkill for basic tasks, making this build cost-inefficient for that use case.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data covers a broad spectrum of games at three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves very high frame rates in most titles, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 717 FPS and Roblox at 420 FPS, but it also shows limitations in heavy titles like Ark: Survival Ascended at 47 FPS and The Medium at 68 FPS. At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable for most games, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 148 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65 FPS, but Ark drops to 30 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system struggles with the most demanding titles, such as Ark at 16 FPS and Revolution Idle at 36 FPS, but it still delivers 120 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 140 FPS in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. The data shows that this pairing is best suited for 1440p gaming, where the balance between CPU and GPU is optimal, and it can handle 4K in less demanding titles. The figures are measured, not estimated, so they represent actual observed performance.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that combines the Intel Core i5-14600K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, representing a high-end configuration for the consumer market. The combined percentile of 88 places it in the top 12% of all pairs, and the average FPS of 200.1 across games confirms its capability. The CPU is a 14-core part from the Core 14th Gen series, and the GPU is from the GeForce 40-series, both from their respective manufacturers. The build class is desktop, and the components are active or end-of-life, with the CPU having a launch MSRP of $319 and the GPU a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD. The overall tier is high, but not the absolute top, as the 86th and 90th percentiles show there are faster parts available, though the delta to the nearest rivals is minimal.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 88, meaning it outperforms 88% of all tested CPU and GPU pairs in the database.

Q: How does the i5-14600K compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H?

A: The i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48,618, while the Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48,698, a delta of -0.2%, making the i5 0.2% slower on average.

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games for this pairing?

A: The average FPS across games is 200.1, with a rank of 263 out of 3,732 pairs, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations.

Q: What is the RTX 4080’s memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s.

Q: Is the gaming performance data measured or estimated?

A: The data is measured, as indicated by the field dataIsMeasured being true, meaning the FPS figures are from actual test runs.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP and the GPU’s suggested power supply?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, and the GPU has a suggested PSU of 700 W.

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

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory also supported.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process from TSMC. The chip, designated AD103, contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.1 million per mm². The GPU has 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. The base clock is 2,205 MHz, and the boost clock is 2,505 MHz, with memory clocked at 1,400 MHz effectively, yielding 22.4 Gbps. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for high-resolution textures and compute workloads.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 4080 scores 6,567 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 214,739 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 263,779 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score is 34,457, and the GPU compute score is 20,671, with DirectX 10, 11, and 12 scores of 204, 314, and 132 respectively. The texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s, and the pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, with FP32 performance at 48.74 TFLOPS and FP16 at the same rate, indicating 1:1 throughput. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 54,247, placing it at the 86th percentile against all GPUs. The nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is 0.1% slower, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% faster, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% faster, showing that the 4080 is competitive but not the top performer. For rendering, the 76 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing, and the 304 tensor cores support DLSS and other AI-enhanced features, making this GPU capable of both traditional rasterization and advanced compute tasks. The 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 4K textures and large scenes, and the 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensures data flows to the GPU without stalling. The card is end-of-life, with its successor being the GeForce 50 series, but its current performance remains strong in the measured data.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Minecraft

Valorant

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CPU Analysis

Balance and Bottleneck

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Gaming Performance

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4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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