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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

94%

GPU

79%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14600K

48,618 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

3,075 Benchmark Score

Top 21% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

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85-100

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Strong Performance

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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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER pairing is a peculiar desktop combination that mixes a high-end 14th-generation CPU with a GPU whose benchmark data in this pack is extremely limited and, based on its percentile, appears to be an outlier. The CPU is a proven performer, sitting at the 90th percentile of all processors, while the GPU's single benchmark score places it at only the 19th percentile, a figure that contradicts its modern specifications. This analysis relies strictly on the provided data, interpreting the numbers to outline what this build can and cannot do, with all gaming frame rates treated as estimates given the absence of measured FPS data for this exact pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K has 14 cores and 20 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It features a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 48618. This is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, being only 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4345P. It also trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 by 0.8% and leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX by 0.7%.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER comes with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and what does its benchmark score indicate?

A: The GPU sits at the 19th percentile of all GPUs, with a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075. This is a low score relative to its specifications, and it is within 3.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M and 2.8% of the NVIDIA Quadro P1000.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It also has ECC memory support.

Q: What is the power draw for each component?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W. The GPU has a significantly higher TDP of 415 W and requires a single 16-pin power connector.

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

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER yields a combined percentile of 55.

Benchmark Performance

The data presents a stark contrast between the two core components. The Intel Core i5-14600K demonstrates strong, well-rounded performance across multiple CPU benchmark suites. Its average benchmark score of 48618 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a top-tier processor for compute tasks. In Cinebench R23, it achieves a multi-core score of 24491 and a single-core score of 2064. Its Geekbench results are equally robust, with a multi-core score of 16673 and a single-core score of 2491. These figures show a processor that excels in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The Passmark multi-thread score of 38682 and single-thread score of 4270 further reinforce this profile, showing strength in integer math (125737), floating-point math (92794), and data compression (482020).

The GPU, however, presents a puzzling picture. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER has only one benchmark result in the pack: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075. This score places the GPU at the 19th percentile of all GPUs, which is extremely low and inconsistent with its high-end specifications like 10752 shading units and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance. This score is, for example, 2.8% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro P1000's average score of 3163 and 3.4% lower than the Intel Arc Pro B60's score of 3182. This suggests the single benchmark result may be anomalous or not representative of the card's true potential, but based on data, its performance ranking is poor.

The combined picture is one of imbalance. The CPU is a clear high-performer, while the GPU's measured benchmark data suggests a low-end part. This creates a combined percentile of 55, which is a middle-of-the-road figure that reflects the massive gap between the two components' individual standings. The CPU's data supports heavy computational tasks, while the GPU's data, as it stands, does not support high-end graphics workloads. The lack of measured FPS data for this pairing means the GPU's gaming capabilities are entirely estimated from its low benchmark score, which would predict subpar frame rates.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: Based on the GPU's 19th percentile benchmark score, this build is not suited for high-refresh gaming. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075 is comparable to older, low-end GPUs, suggesting that achieving high frame rates at 1080p or 1440p would be a struggle. While the CPU's single-core score of 4270 in Passmark is excellent for game logic, the GPU's estimated performance is a severe bottleneck, making high-refresh monitors a waste of potential.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491, provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming. The Passmark data compression score of 482020 also indicates strong capability for handling stream encoding tasks. However, the GPU's poor benchmark performance would limit the gaming side of the stream, resulting in low-quality or low-frame-rate gameplay that would undermine the streaming experience.

Video Editing: This is a scenario where the CPU shines. The strong multi-core performance (Geekbench multi-core score of 16673) and high integer math score (125737) are excellent for video encoding, decoding, and effects processing. The CPU can handle complex timelines and rendering tasks efficiently. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM could be useful for previewing high-resolution footage, but its overall low compute score (3075) would likely slow down GPU-accelerated effects and exports, creating a mixed experience where the CPU is ready but the GPU holds the process back.

3D Rendering: The CPU is a formidable rendering engine. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 and Passmark floating-point math score of 92794 are indicators of strong compute performance for CPU-based renderers. However, for GPU-accelerated rendering (e.g., using CUDA or OptiX), the RTX 5080 SUPER's measured 3DMark score of 3075 (19th percentile) suggests very poor performance, making this an unsuitable choice for modern GPU-accelerated render pipelines.

Software Development: This build is a strong choice for developers. The CPU's multi-threaded performance (Passmark multi-thread score of 38682) allows for fast compilation of large codebases. The data encryption score of 27533 and extended instructions score of 28546 also indicate robust performance for security and cryptography tasks. The GPU's performance is less relevant for most development tasks, meaning the CPU's strengths make this a practical and powerful workstation for coding.

Student and Office Work: For general productivity, this is a highly capable system. The CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2064) ensures snappy response in office applications, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The 20 threads handle multitasking with ease, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output. The discrete GPU is overkill for this scenario, but its 24 GB of memory does not hurt, even if its performance is low.

Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows in the FACT PACK for this exact CPU and GPU combination. The data clearly indicates that no measured FPS data exists, so all frame rate expectations must be considered estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU's sole benchmark, a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075, is the only quantitative measure of its gaming potential.

This score places the RTX 5080 SUPER at the 19th percentile, a figure that suggests its estimated gaming performance would be very poor. For example, it scores only 3.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M, a mobile GPU from a much older generation. Based on this, the estimated frame rates in modern games at ultra settings would be low, likely struggling to maintain playable levels even at 1080p. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 4270 in Passmark would prevent it from being a bottleneck in most games, but the GPU's estimated performance would dominate the experience, leading to low FPS and the need to drastically lower graphical settings and resolution for acceptable performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance in this system is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14600K, with its 90th percentile ranking and high average benchmark score of 48618, is a top-tier performer. In contrast, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER, with its 19th percentile ranking and 3DMark score of 3075, is a clear bottleneck in any graphics-intensive workload. The data shows that the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates in games (based on its strong single-core scores), but the GPU's estimated performance will limit the system to low resolutions and low graphical settings.

This bottleneck is most pronounced in gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks. In CPU-bound workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation, the CPU's power is fully utilized, and the GPU's low score has less of an impact. However, in tasks that leverage the GPU, the system will be severely limited. The FPS scaling, while not measured, can be inferred: even if the CPU can push a high number of frames, the GPU's low 3DMark score suggests it cannot render them, capping the overall performance at a level consistent with the GPU's percentile.

Who Should Build It

This build targets a very specific user: one who prioritizes CPU compute power above all else and has no need for strong discrete graphics performance. The Intel Core i5-14600K is an excellent choice for content creators working on CPU-based rendering, software developers compiling large projects, and students in engineering or data science fields that require heavy multi-threaded processing. The CPU's scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 and Passmark integer score of 125737, make it ideal for these workloads.

However, this is not a build for gamers. The GPU's 19th percentile ranking and low benchmark scores make it unsuitable for gaming at any resolution beyond the most basic levels. For small business workstations that rely on office applications, spreadsheets, and database management, the CPU's speed is a benefit, and the GPU is simply unnecessary. This pairing is effectively a high-end CPU with a placeholder GPU, suited for users who plan to upgrade the graphics card later or who have no use for it at all.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is based on the Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 14th Gen series. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, and ECC memory is supported. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the GPU interfaces via PCIe 5.0 x16. The GPU is a dual-slot card that is 304 mm long and requires a single 16-pin power connector.

The most sensible next upgrade is to replace the GPU. The current GPU's performance is the system's biggest weakness, and its 415 W TDP suggests a high power draw with low performance. A future GPU with a higher benchmark score would unlock the CPU's full gaming potential. However, the PSU headroom is a concern; the CPU's 125 W TDP plus the GPU's 415 W TDP means a robust power supply is necessary. The CPU itself is a mature platform, and while the socket is not the latest, it still offers a strong upgrade path in terms of memory and storage, with PCIe Gen 5 support for the fastest NVMe SSDs.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build that pairs a high-end 14-core Intel Core i5-14600K processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER graphics card. The CPU is a high-performance part, ranking in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU, based on the single benchmark provided, ranks in the 19th percentile. The combined percentile for this pairing is 55, placing it in the middle of the pack overall.

This is a fundamentally unbalanced pairing. The CPU is a workstation-class performer, while the GPU's data suggests entry-level graphics capability. The overall tier of the system is defined by this discrepancy: it is a powerful productivity machine with severely limited gaming or GPU-accelerated performance. The build's class is desktop, and its identity is that of a CPU-centric workstation where the graphics card is a bottleneck.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770.

The benchmark data shows a processor with excellent all-around capability. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 is strong for productivity, and the single-core score of 2064 is excellent for everyday tasks. The Geekbench multi-core score of 16673 and single-core score of 2491 further confirm its high performance. The Passmark results are particularly detailed: the multi-thread score of 38682 and single-thread score of 4270 show a balanced design. The data compression score of 482020 is very high, indicating great performance in file archiving and compression workloads. The integer math score of 125737 and floating-point math score of 92794 demonstrate robust compute power for a wide range of applications. With an average benchmark score of 48618 and a 90th percentile ranking, it sits in the top tier of processors, outperforming rivals like the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.3% and being nearly tied with the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H. This is a CPU that will not be a bottleneck in any CPU-bound task.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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