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# Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2: Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 14th-generation mid-range desktop processor with NVIDIA's flagship Blackwell-architecture GPU, creating a desktop build that sits at the 75th percentile overall when compared against all other CPU-GPU combinations in the database. The CPU alone ranks at the 90th percentile among all processors, while the GPU's single available benchmark score places it at the 59th percentile among all graphics cards, though this figure is based on a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 run and should be interpreted with caution given the limited data.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score and how does it compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48,618. This places it 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698), 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4345P (48,470), 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48,287), and 0.8% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48,995). These deltas are all within one percentage point, indicating near-identical overall performance among this group.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark score and which rival is closest?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The NVIDIA T400 scores 16,508 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16,415 (0.5% behind), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16,408 (0.6% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,361 (0.9% behind). All rivals are within one percentage point of this GPU in this specific test.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. It also supports ECC memory, which is notable for workstation-oriented builds.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 features 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.34 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the CPU's architecture and process node?

A: The CPU uses the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename) on Intel's 10 nm process node. It has a die size of 257 mm² and is part of the Core 14th Gen series.

Q: What is the GPU's power requirement in terms of PSU recommendation?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 has a TDP of 575 W and the suggested power supply is 950 W. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific CPU-GPU combination?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. All FPS discussion must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process node. The GB202 chip packs 92,200 million transistors into a 750 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed across a 384-bit bus, producing 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth — a figure that positions this card for high-resolution texture streaming and large dataset workloads.

The GPU's compute resources are substantial: 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. Ray tracing is handled by 170 dedicated RT cores, while 680 tensor cores accelerate AI and deep learning inference tasks. The raw throughput numbers are equally imposing: 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same 104.8 TFLOPS for FP16 (1:1 ratio), with a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s.

The single benchmark result for this GPU is 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This places the card at the 59th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the NVIDIA T400 scores 16,508 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16,415 (0.5% delta), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16,408 (0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,361 (0.9% delta). This clustering suggests that in this specific DX12 test, the RTX 5090 D V2 performs comparably to a mix of professional workstation cards and a previous-generation mainstream gaming GPU. However, given the GPU's massive memory capacity, RT core count, and tensor core count, the 3DMark Steel Nomad score likely underrepresents performance in ray-traced or AI-accelerated workloads.

For rendering workloads, the 24 GB GDDR7 frame buffer is the standout feature. Combined with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth, this GPU can handle large scenes, high-resolution textures, and multi-layer compositing without spilling to system memory. The 170 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced effects, while the 680 tensor cores accelerate denoising and DLSS-style upscaling operations.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers an average benchmark score of 48,618 across all tested workloads, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 24,491 in multi-core and 2,064 in single-core. Cinebench R20 results show 13,709 multi-core and 1,935 single-core, while Cinebench R15 yields 3,640 multi-core and 297 single-core. Geekbench scores are 16,673 multi-core and 2,491 single-core.

The GPU's benchmark performance is represented by a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504, placing it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 16,504, which is identical to the single available result.

The combined system percentile is 75, meaning this pairing outperforms 75% of all recorded CPU-GPU combinations in the database. However, there is a notable discrepancy: the CPU sits at the 90th percentile while the GPU sits at the 59th percentile. This suggests the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, while the GPU — at least in the one benchmark recorded — performs more modestly relative to its own peer group.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into the CPU's workload-specific strengths. Multi-threaded performance scores 38,682, single-thread performance scores 4,270, integer math scores 125,737, floating-point math scores 92,794, and extended instructions score 28,546. Data compression scores 482,020, data encryption scores 27,533, physics scores 2,473, random string sorting scores 51,949, and prime number finding scores 162.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a significant imbalance between CPU and GPU percentile rankings. The Core i5-14600K ranks at the 90th percentile among CPUs, while the RTX 5090 D V2 ranks at the 59th percentile among GPUs based on its single benchmark. This 31-percentage-point gap suggests the CPU is the more capable component relative to its peers, and in CPU-bound workloads, the GPU may be the limiting factor.

However, the nature of the bottleneck depends on the workload. In gaming scenarios, the GPU typically handles frame rendering while the CPU handles game logic, physics, and draw calls. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 4,270 in PassMark and 2,064 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates it can feed frames at high rates without becoming the limiting factor in most titles. The GPU's 24 GB memory and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-resolution textures and geometry.

In compute-heavy workloads like 3D rendering, video encoding, or scientific simulation, the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads (scoring 24,491 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) will be exercised heavily. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance, while substantial, places it in the 59th percentile — meaning there are many GPUs that outperform it in raw compute. This could make the GPU a bottleneck in pure compute tasks where the CPU is waiting on GPU results.

The FPS scaling picture is unclear due to the lack of measured FPS data. Estimated from the benchmark scores, the CPU's high single-thread performance should support high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, while the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading units should handle GPU-bound scenarios at high resolutions. The combined 75th percentile ranking suggests a system that is well-balanced for most workloads, with the CPU slightly overqualified relative to the GPU.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,270 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,064 indicate strong per-core performance that can drive high frame rates in CPU-bound titles. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth support high-resolution textures at 1440p or 4K, though its 59th percentile ranking suggests it may not lead the pack in raw rasterization. Estimated FPS at 1080p or 1440p should be high in most titles, but 4K ultra settings may challenge the GPU's compute throughput.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The PassMark multi-thread score of 38,682 indicates the CPU can handle x264 encoding while maintaining game performance. The GPU's tensor cores can also accelerate NVENC-style encoding tasks, though the specific encoding capabilities are not detailed in the benchmark data.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,491 and Geekbench multi-core score of 16,673 indicate strong CPU performance for timeline scrubbing, effect rendering, and export tasks. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is well-suited for handling 4K or 8K footage, color grading, and GPU-accelerated effects. The 1.34 TB/s bandwidth ensures fast texture and frame buffer access during playback and rendering.

3D rendering: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,491, provide solid CPU-based rendering performance. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 170 RT cores offer hardware-accelerated ray tracing and rasterization for GPU-based renderers. The 24 GB frame buffer can hold large scenes and high-resolution output buffers, reducing the need for tile-based rendering.

Software development: The CPU's high single-thread performance (PassMark 4,270, Geekbench 2,491) accelerates compilation and code analysis tasks that are often single-threaded. The multi-thread score of 38,682 in PassMark handles parallel builds and test suites efficiently. The GPU is largely irrelevant for development tasks unless CUDA or OpenCL acceleration is used for testing or simulation.

Student and office work: The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output without a discrete GPU. For document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work, the CPU's single-thread performance ensures responsive interaction. The GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU make this an overkill configuration for office tasks, but the CPU alone would handle these workloads with ease.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14600K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for the RTX 5090 D V2's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The socket also supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation reliability.

The CPU has a TDP of 125 W and is multiplier-unlocked, allowing overclocking to boost performance beyond the 5.30 GHz boost clock. The GPU has a TDP of 575 W and requires a 950 W suggested PSU, which indicates the system needs substantial power delivery capacity. A single 16-pin power connector serves the GPU.

For a sensible next upgrade, the platform supports PCIe Gen 5, so a future GPU that leverages this interface would be fully compatible. The Socket 1700 platform supports the Core 14th Gen series, so upgrading to a higher-core-count processor within the same generation is possible without changing the motherboard. Memory can be upgraded to higher-capacity DDR5 modules, though the dual-channel bus limits total bandwidth compared to quad-channel platforms.

The GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU leave headroom for additional components like storage drives and cooling systems, but the power supply requirement is substantial. The CPU's 125 W TDP is modest by comparison, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the GPU is removed for troubleshooting.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename), manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The die size is 257 mm², and the CPU is part of the Core 14th Gen series with a production status of Active. The base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 125 W.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel memory bus, with ECC memory support enabled. The CPU integrates UHD Graphics 770 for basic display output.

Benchmark results show strong performance across the board. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 24,491 and single-core scores 2,064. Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 13,709 and single-core scores 1,935. Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 3,640 and single-core scores 297. Geekbench multi-core scores 16,673 and single-core scores 2,491.

The PassMark suite reveals workload-specific strengths. Integer math scores 125,737, floating-point math scores 92,794, and extended instructions score 28,546. Data compression scores 482,020, data encryption scores 27,533, and random string sorting scores 51,949. Physics scores 2,473, prime number finding scores 162, and single-thread performance scores 4,270.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 48,618 places it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within one percentage point: the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.2% ahead, the AMD EPYC 4345P is 0.3% behind, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX is 0.7% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% ahead. This tight clustering indicates the i5-14600K is competitive with a range of server and desktop processors.

The 14 cores and 20 threads provide a strong balance for multi-threaded workloads, while the 5.30 GHz boost clock and high single-thread scores ensure responsiveness in lightly-threaded tasks. The 24 MB L3 cache helps with data-heavy applications that benefit from a large shared cache.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-14600K CPU with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 GPU. The system ranks at the 75th percentile overall among all CPU-GPU combinations in the database, indicating it outperforms three-quarters of recorded configurations.

The CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, ranking at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU ranks at the 59th percentile among all GPUs based on its single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504. This creates a pairing where the CPU has more headroom relative to its competition than the GPU does.

The CPU's launch MSRP is $319, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 2,299 USD, making this a premium-tier configuration in terms of component cost. The CPU is a mid-range desktop processor in Intel's Core 14th Gen lineup, while the GPU is a flagship Blackwell-architecture card from NVIDIA's GeForce 50-series. The combination targets users who want strong CPU performance with flagship GPU memory capacity and ray tracing features.

The build class is desktop, and the components are both currently in production (Active status). The CPU was released in October 2023, while the GPU was released in August 2025. The GPU's predecessor is the GeForce 40 series, and its successor is the GeForce 60 series.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at high resolutions: The GPU's 24 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth make this system well-suited for 4K gaming with high-resolution texture packs. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark 4,270, Cinebench R23 single-core 2,064) ensures frame delivery at high rates. However, the GPU's 59th percentile ranking suggests it may not be the absolute fastest for rasterized gaming, so gamers chasing maximum frame rates at 1080p or 1440p may find better options.

Content creators working with large video files: The 24 GB VRAM can hold multiple 4K video streams or high-resolution still frames for editing. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,491 accelerates export and encoding tasks. The combination handles 4K and 8K video editing workflows without excessive memory pressure.

3D artists and animators: The GPU's 170 RT cores and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerate ray-traced rendering and viewport interaction. The 24 GB frame buffer supports large scenes and high-resolution output. The CPU's multi-thread performance (PassMark 38,682 multi-thread) handles simulation and physics calculations.

Software developers using heavy compilation: The CPU's single-thread score of 4,270 in PassMark and 2,491 in Geekbench single-core accelerates incremental builds and code analysis. The 14 cores and 20 threads handle parallel compilation jobs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,491 for full rebuilds.

Students and small business users: The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides display output for office work without the discrete GPU, though the GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU make this an expensive system for basic tasks. The CPU alone would handle document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work with its strong single-thread performance.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. All FPS figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

Based on the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,270 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,064, the Core i5-14600K should be capable of driving high frame rates in CPU-bound gaming scenarios. The 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures responsive frame delivery in titles that are sensitive to single-core performance.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504, while placing it at the 59th percentile, indicates solid DX12 rasterization performance. The 24 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth support high-resolution textures at 4K and above. The 21,760 shading units and 680 TMUs provide substantial fill rate, while the 176 ROPs handle pixel output.

For 1080p gaming, the CPU's strong single-thread performance should allow high frame rates in most titles, with the GPU capable of max settings. At 1440p, the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading units should maintain high frame rates, though the 59th percentile ranking suggests some GPUs outperform it. At 4K, the 24 GB VRAM is a significant advantage for texture-heavy titles, but the GPU's compute throughput may limit frame rates in the most demanding games.

Ray-traced gaming performance should benefit from the 170 RT cores, though specific RT frame rates cannot be estimated without benchmark data. DLSS-style upscaling using the 680 tensor cores could improve frame rates at high resolutions, but the specific performance uplift is not quantified in the available data.

The estimated FPS figures for this system should be considered rough guides rather than precise measurements. The CPU-GPU pairing shows a strong CPU with a capable GPU, and the 75th combined percentile suggests the system performs well across a range of gaming workloads, with the CPU providing more headroom relative to its peers than the GPU provides relative to its own peer group.

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