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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Top 5% 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
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-14600KF

49,394 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER form a potent desktop pairing that occupies the upper echelon of the benchmark database. The processor, a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake Refresh part, delivers a 90th-percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the graphics card, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, sits at the 83rd percentile. Together, they achieve an 87th-percentile combined score, with an average measured frame rate of 182.8 FPS across a broad game suite at 1920x1080 resolution. This is a build engineered for high-refresh-rate gaming, but the data also reveals significant strengths in multi-threaded productivity tasks, positioning it as a versatile workstation for enthusiasts.

CPU Analysis

The Core i5-14600KF is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size. It provides 14 physical cores divided into performance and efficiency clusters, enabling 20 threads. The base clock is 3.50 GHz, with a boost capability up to 5.30 GHz, and it carries a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 pool. This configuration supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory support available, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Benchmark data shows the processor is a multi-threaded powerhouse. In Cinebench R23, it scores 32,544 in multi-core and 4,594 in single-core. The single-core result is particularly strong, representing a 5.30 GHz boost clock at work and translating to excellent responsiveness in lightly-threaded applications. The multi-core score, meanwhile, is nearly seven times the single-thread result, showcasing the scaling efficiency of the 14-core design. This performance places the CPU at the 90th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,394.

The nearest rivals illustrate the competitive landscape. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 averages 49,228, a mere 0.3% behind, meaning the i5-14600KF edges out a 12-core Zen 4 part in aggregate benchmarks. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G trails by 0.4%. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is 0.8% faster, showing that the i5-14600KF is trading blows with some of the most sophisticated mobile and desktop silicon available. In real workloads, the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13,668 and Geekbench multi-core of 17,085 indicate strong performance in video encoding, 3D rendering, and code compilation, where thread count and sustained boost are critical. The PassMark integer math score of 125,982 and floating-point math score of 93,048 further reinforce its capability in scientific and financial modeling tasks.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using TSMC's 5 nm process. The AD104 chip contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, achieving a density of 121.8 million transistors per mm². It operates with a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz for an effective 21 Gbps. The card has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Compute resources include 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output processors. Critical for modern rendering, it has 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS. The FP32 throughput is 35.48 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same rate in a 1:1 ratio.

In benchmark tests, the GPU achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 and a PassMark G3D score of 29,995. These figures place it at the 83rd percentile against all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 172,795 and Vulkan score of 205,624 indicate broad API compatibility and strong compute throughput. The nearest rivals show how tightly contested this segment is. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262, which is 0.1% higher, while the RTX 5050 Mobile is also 0.1% faster. The Quadro M6000 is 0.2% ahead, and the RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 1.0%. This clustering means the RTX 4070 SUPER is effectively at parity with these high-end alternatives, despite being a desktop part with a distinct power profile.

For rendering workloads, the 56 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced effects, and the 224 tensor cores accelerate AI-driven features like DLSS, which is crucial for maintaining high frame rates at 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 with ray tracing enabled. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s ensure that traditional rasterization also remains robust. The 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is a key asset for high-resolution textures, preventing bottlenecks in memory-heavy scenes.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-14600KF compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49,394, which is 0.3% higher than the Ryzen 9 7900's 49,228. This puts the Intel part ahead by a narrow margin, indicating near-identical aggregate performance.

Q: What is the RTX 4070 SUPER's percentile ranking, and which GPU is its closest competitor?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43,262, a 0.1% difference from the RTX 4070 SUPER's 43,223 average score.

Q: What memory types does the i5-14600KF support, and does it have ECC capability?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. It also includes ECC memory support, allowing for error-correcting memory in compatible motherboards.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for the RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4070 SUPER is 550 W. This accounts for the GPU's 220 W TDP and typical system loads.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded tasks based on Cinebench R23?

A: The i5-14600KF achieves a single-core score of 4,594 in Cinebench R23. This is driven by its 5.30 GHz boost clock and indicates excellent performance in games and applications that rely on a single core.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for the i5-14600KF and RTX 4070 SUPER is 87, based on their individual CPU (90th) and GPU (83rd) percentiles and measured FPS data.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER still in production, and what was its release date?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER is marked as end-of-life in production status, and it was released on January 16, 2024.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a well-balanced pairing, though the CPU holds a slight edge in percentile ranking at 90 versus the GPU's 83. This suggests that in certain workloads, particularly at lower resolutions, the GPU may be the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all games is 182.8, and in esports titles like Counter-Strike 2, the frame rate reaches 281.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that the CPU is feeding the GPU effectively, but the GPU is likely reaching its maximum output. For example, in Valorant at 1920x1080, the system hits 534 FPS, a result that is more indicative of CPU capability than GPU rendering.

As resolution increases, the balance shifts. At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload intensifies. In Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops from 83 FPS at 1080p to 62 FPS at 1440p, a 25.3% decrease that points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint. At 3840x2160, the same game runs at 41 FPS, showing a 50.6% reduction from 1080p, which is a classic GPU-bound scenario. Conversely, CPU-heavy games like Grand Theft Auto V show a similar pattern but with less severe scaling: 130.4 FPS at 1080p, 87.7 FPS at 1440p, and 49.4 FPS at 4K.

The bottleneck analysis is clear: at 1080p, the CPU is typically underutilized, as the GPU is often the limit in modern titles. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling with resolution. The CPU's 90th percentile and the GPU's 83rd percentile suggest that for gaming, the GPU is the more pressing upgrade target, but the CPU's single-core strength ensures it will not hold back the GPU in most scenarios. For productivity tasks like Cinebench R23, the CPU is fully utilized, and the GPU is idle, meaning the CPU is the limiting factor in those workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark scores are consistently strong across multiple suites. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3,280 multi-core and 462 single-core. The R20 test shows 13,668 multi-core and 1,929 single-core. R23 results are 32,544 multi-core and 4,594 single-core. Geekbench scores are 17,085 multi-core and 2,445 single-core. PassMark tests reveal specific strengths: data compression scores 485,140, data encryption hits 27,608, and extended instructions score 28,785. The integer math score is 125,982, floating-point math is 93,048, and multithread performance is 38,697. These numbers place the CPU at the 90th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 49,394.

The GPU's benchmark suite includes 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 4,627, Geekbench OpenCL at 172,795, and Vulkan at 205,624. PassMark tests show DirectX 10 at 167, DirectX 11 at 273, DirectX 12 at 110, and DirectX 9 at 344. The G2D score is 1,184, G3D is 29,995, and GPU compute is 17,108. The average benchmark score is 43,223, placing it at the 83rd percentile.

The combined picture is one of high-tier performance. The pair ranks 545th out of 3,861 pairs in the database by average FPS, putting it in the top 14% of all measured combinations. The average FPS across games is 182.8, which is a strong indicator of a high-refresh-rate gaming experience. The combined percentile of 87 reflects the synergy between a top-10% CPU and a top-17% GPU, resulting in a system that excels in both gaming and productivity.

Who Should Build It

This build is suited for gamers targeting 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 high-refresh-rate monitors. The data supports this: in esports titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the system achieves 622.7 FPS at 1080p and 431 FPS at 1440p. For triple-A games, it maintains playable framerates at 4K, with Cyberpunk 2077 hitting 41 FPS at 3840x2160. Gamers who prioritize competitive titles will find the CPU's single-core strength (4,594 in R23 single-core) beneficial for achieving maximum frame rates.

Content creators and video editors will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,544 and PassMark multithread score of 38,697 indicate rapid rendering times in software like Premiere Pro or After Effects. The GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample memory for 4K video timelines and GPU-accelerated effects.

Software developers and students will find value in the 14 cores and 20 threads for compilation tasks. The PassMark integer math score of 125,982 suggests strong performance in code builds and data processing. The ECC memory support also makes it suitable for workstation environments where data integrity is critical, though this requires a compatible motherboard and DDR4 or DDR5 ECC modules.

Small business workstations handling spreadsheets, databases, and light 3D modeling will also benefit. The CPU's data encryption score of 27,608 indicates capable encryption throughput for secure file operations, and the GPU's compute capabilities (17,108 in PassMark GPU compute) can accelerate tasks like CUDA-based processing in engineering software.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the system delivers exceptional performance. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 281.4 FPS, and Valorant reaches 534 FPS, ensuring that even 360 Hz monitors are fully utilized. The combination of the CPU's 5.30 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS ensures minimal frame time spikes.

Streaming benefits from the CPU's 20 threads. While the GPU handles encoding via its tensor cores, the CPU can simultaneously run the game and streaming software. In Call of Duty: Warzone, the system maintains 166 FPS at 1080p, allowing for a smooth gameplay feed alongside encoding overhead.

Video editing in 4K is feasible due to the 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU can hold large texture caches and timeline previews, while the CPU's multi-core score of 32,544 in R23 accelerates export times. The PassMark data compression score of 485,140 also speeds up file archiving during project handoff.

3D rendering in applications like Blender or Maya will leverage the CPU's 14 cores. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13,668 indicates strong CPU rendering performance, while the GPU's 56 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced viewports. The FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS handles complex shading calculations.

Software development involves frequent compilation and testing. The CPU's integer math score of 125,982 and multithread score of 38,697 reduce build times. The 24 MB L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core also improve cache hit rates for iterative code execution.

Student and office work is handled with ease. The single-core performance of 4,594 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy application launches and document editing. The GPU's G2D score of 1,184 supports multiple high-resolution displays for productivity, and the 125 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption moderate for dorm rooms or small offices.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build featuring the Intel Core i5-14600KF processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER graphics card. The CPU is from Intel's Core 14th Gen series, released on October 16, 2023, with a launch MSRP of $294. The GPU is from NVIDIA's GeForce 40-series, released on January 16, 2024. The pairing achieves a combined percentile of 87, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database.

The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The measured average FPS across the game suite is 182.8, and the pair ranks 545th out of 3,861 total pairs. This places it in the top 14% of all measured configurations. The build is best classified as a high-performance desktop for enthusiast gamers and prosumer content creators, offering a balance of multi-threaded CPU power and high-fidelity GPU rendering.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-14600KF uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 14th Gen series. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, allowing users to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The socket also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, enabling fast NVMe SSDs and future graphics cards. The 125 W TDP means a mid-range air cooler or a capable liquid cooler is sufficient, and the unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking.

The RTX 4070 SUPER uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots. The card's dual-slot design and 267 mm length require a standard mid-tower case. It has a 220 W TDP and uses a 1x 16-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 550 W. The card is end-of-life, so the natural upgrade path is to a GeForce 50-series successor, which would likely require a higher-wattage PSU.

For a sensible next upgrade, the platform can accommodate a higher-core-count CPU from the same socket, such as a Core i7 or i9 model, without changing the motherboard. The memory can be upgraded to faster DDR5 modules for improved performance in memory-sensitive workloads. The GPU, being end-of-life, could be replaced by a newer generation card, but the current 83rd percentile ranking means it is still competitive. The PSU headroom of 550 W provides some margin, but a future GPU with higher power demands would necessitate a PSU upgrade. The PCIe Gen 5 support ensures the motherboard is not a bottleneck for future storage or graphics hardware.