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

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Intel Core i5-14600KF

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The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 represents a high-end desktop configuration that sits near the top of the performance hierarchy. The data shows a combined percentile of 88 across all CPU and GPU pairings, placing this build firmly in the upper echelon of systems. With the RTX 4080 delivering a 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the i5-14600KF achieving a 90th percentile among all CPUs, this pairing is designed for demanding workloads and high-refresh gaming. The following analysis breaks down the specific strengths, measured performance, and ideal use cases for this hardware combination.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 45,900 million transistors into a 379 mm² die. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This substantial VRAM capacity and bandwidth make the card well-suited for high-resolution texture workloads and large scene data in 3D rendering applications. The memory clock runs at 1400 MHz with an effective data rate of 22.4 Gbps, which supports the high throughput required for 4K gaming and compute tasks.

The GPU's compute configuration includes 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. Clock speeds are set at a base of 2205 MHz with a boost of 2505 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. For floating-point performance, the RTX 4080 delivers 48.74 TFLOPS in both FP32 and FP16 (1:1) operations. This raw compute power translates directly into strong benchmark scores: the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test shows a score of 6567, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores reach 214739 and 263779 respectively. The Passmark G3D score of 34457 reinforces the card's position in the top tier of graphics hardware.

Ray tracing and tensor hardware are critical for modern rendering workloads. The RTX 4080 includes 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, which accelerate ray-traced lighting effects and AI-driven features like DLSS. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current and upcoming titles that utilize these APIs. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 132, while lower than older API scores, reflects the increased complexity of DX12 workloads; the DirectX 11 score of 314 and DirectX 9 score of 370 show strong legacy performance. The GPU compute score of 20671 in Passmark indicates solid general-purpose compute capability, useful for non-gaming applications like video encoding or scientific simulations.

In terms of physical specifications, the RTX 4080 is a triple-slot card measuring 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. It requires a 16-pin power connector and has a TDP of 320 W, with a suggested PSU of 700 W. The card uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface and offers display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The benchmark data places the RTX 4080 with an average score of 54247, putting it within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER (which scores 54209) and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1%. The performance delta is minimal against these rivals, indicating the RTX 4080 remains a highly competitive GPU in its class.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14600KF show a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 4594 in single-core and 32544 in multi-core tests. The Cinebench R20 results show 1929 single-core and 13668 multi-core, while Cinebench R15 yields 462 single-core and 3280 multi-core. Geekbench scores are 2445 for single-core and 17085 for multi-core. The Passmark suite adds further detail: single-thread performance is 4273, multi-thread is 38697, integer math reaches 125982, floating-point math hits 93048, and extended instructions score 28785. Data compression and encryption scores are 485140 and 27608 respectively, with random string sorting at 52056 and prime number finding at 161.

These CPU scores place the i5-14600KF in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49394. The nearest rivals show how close the competition is: the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a delta of 0.3% behind; the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, a 0.4% delta; and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, a 0.8% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, putting it 0.8% ahead of the i5-14600KF. This tight grouping means the i5-14600KF is effectively performance-equivalent with these alternatives, with differences well within noise margins for most applications.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 achieves an average benchmark score of 54247, ranking in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, showing a 2.6% advantage. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.7% higher than the RTX 4080. These deltas indicate that while the RTX 4080 is not the absolute fastest GPU available, it sits in a performance band where differences from rivals are small and often within run-to-run variation.

The combined picture from the CPU and GPU scores is a system that delivers strong performance across the board. The CPU's 90th percentile and GPU's 86th percentile combine to a system-level 88th percentile, indicating balanced high-end capability. The pairRankByFps data shows this configuration ranks 256th out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across all tested games of 200.8. This average frame rate is exceptionally high, placing the system in the top 7% of all CPU+GPU combinations for gaming performance. The data confirms that this build is not just good at one task but delivers consistently high performance across diverse workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The balance between the i5-14600KF and RTX 4080 is generally well-matched, but the data reveals specific workload-dependent bottleneck characteristics. In CPU-intensive tasks, the i5-14600KF's 90th percentile ranking ensures it can keep pace with the GPU's demands in most scenarios. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and Passmark multi-thread score of 38697 demonstrate strong multi-threaded throughput, meaning the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in productivity applications that scale across cores. However, the GPU's 86th percentile is slightly lower than the CPU's 90th, suggesting that in raw compute-bound workloads, the GPU may be the limiting factor.

Gaming performance provides clearer evidence of bottleneck behavior. The measured FPS data shows scaling patterns across resolutions. At 1920x1080, many games show extremely high frame rates, such as Counter-Strike 2 at 325 FPS and Valorant at 534 FPS, indicating the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. However, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases. For example, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 96 FPS at 1080p but drops to 71 FPS at 1440p and 47 FPS at 4K. This pattern — where frame rates decline roughly proportionally with resolution — suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck in graphically intensive titles at higher resolutions.

Conversely, in lighter esports titles, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4594 and Passmark single-thread score of 4273 support high frame rates in games like CS:GO, which hits 717 FPS at 1080p. The fact that CS:GO reaches 494 FPS at 1440p and 292 FPS at 4K shows that even at higher resolutions, the CPU retains enough headroom to avoid becoming a significant bottleneck. The average FPS across all games of 200.8 at the system level indicates that for most titles, the combination of CPU and GPU is sufficient to maintain frame rates far above typical display refresh rates.

In specific demanding titles, the bottleneck becomes more apparent. Ark: Survival Ascended runs at only 47 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 30 FPS at 1440p and 16 FPS at 4K. This game is known for being heavily GPU-bound, and the data confirms that the RTX 4080's performance limits the frame rate. Similarly, The Medium runs at 68 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K, showing a flatter scaling curve that suggests both CPU and GPU contribute to the performance ceiling. The overall picture is that the system is well-balanced, with the CPU providing enough headroom for most games, but the GPU being the clear limiting factor in the most graphically demanding scenarios.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

Given the measured performance data, this CPU+GPU pairing is ideal for users who demand high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth support 4K texture-heavy games, as evidenced by playable frame rates in most titles at 3840x2160. For example, Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 125 FPS at 4K, and Red Dead Redemption 2 achieves 43 FPS at 4K. Gamers with 144Hz or 240Hz 1440p monitors will find this system capable of pushing frame rates above 144 FPS in many titles, such as Counter-Strike 2 at 215 FPS and Ready Or Not at 165 FPS at 1440p.

Content creators and 3D rendering professionals will benefit from the combination of the CPU's multi-threaded performance and the GPU's compute capabilities. The i5-14600KF's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and the RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance make this system suitable for video editing, 3D modeling, and rendering tasks that leverage both CPU and GPU acceleration. The GPU's 76 RT cores also accelerate ray-traced rendering in applications like Blender or D5 Render, while the 304 tensor cores support AI-accelerated workflows.

Software developers and data scientists will find the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2445) useful for compilation and code execution, while the Passmark data compression score of 485140 indicates efficient handling of data processing tasks. The 20 threads provided by the 14 cores (with hyperthreading) allow for parallel build processes and test execution. Students and small business workstations in engineering or scientific fields that use compute-intensive applications will also benefit from the high floating-point math score of 93048 and integer math score of 125982.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The CPU uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, 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, providing ample on-die storage for frequently accessed data.

The architecture uses a hybrid design (implied by the core count and thread count difference), with performance and efficiency cores that allow the CPU to balance high-performance tasks with power efficiency. The memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available for the GPU or other devices. The TDP is rated at 125 W, and the processor uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Benchmark scores reveal the i5-14600KF's real-world capabilities. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594 and multi-core score of 32544 indicate strong performance in both lightly-threaded applications (like web browsing or office work) and heavily-threaded workloads (like video rendering or scientific simulations). The Geekbench single-core score of 2445 and multi-core score of 17085 corroborate this balance. In Passmark tests, the integer math score of 125982 and floating-point score of 93048 suggest the CPU handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy code well, covering a wide range of software types.

The data encryption score of 27608 and extended instructions score of 28785 indicate that the CPU can handle encryption workloads and SIMD-optimized code efficiently. The Passmark physics score of 2449 and find prime numbers score of 161 are more specialized but provide insight into computational throughput. The average benchmark score of 49394 places the CPU in the 90th percentile, meaning it outperforms 90% of all CPUs in the database. The nearest rival comparisons show that the i5-14600KF performs within 0.8% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core Ultra 5 245, making it a highly competitive mid-range-to-high-end processor.

FAQ

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

A: The system achieves a combined percentile of 88 across all CPU and GPU pairings, placing it in the top 12% of all configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of only 0.1%, indicating essentially identical performance.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed and how many cores does it have?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz and features 14 cores with 20 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080?

A: The GPU provides 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth through its 256-bit bus and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.

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

A: The pairRankByFps data shows an average FPS of 200.8 across all games, with the system ranking 256th out of 3732 pairs.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14600KF supports ECC memory, which is useful for workstation and server applications.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for the RTX 4080?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4080 is 700 W, with the GPU itself having a TDP of 320 W.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The platform is built around the Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 14th Gen series. The i5-14600KF uses DDR4 or DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory type based on budget and performance needs. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, allowing for future high-bandwidth devices. The RTX 4080 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so it will not saturate the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, leaving headroom for future GPUs that may utilize Gen 5.

The power delivery requirements are manageable: the CPU has a TDP of 125 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 320 W, with a suggested system PSU of 700 W. This leaves some headroom for overclocking the CPU (since it has an unlocked multiplier) or adding additional components. The RTX 4080 requires a 16-pin power connector, so the PSU must support this connector type or an adapter must be used.

A sensible next upgrade path would be to increase memory capacity or speed, given that the platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Moving to higher-capacity DDR5 could improve performance in memory-sensitive applications. For the GPU, the RTX 4080's successor (GeForce 50 series) exists, but the current card's performance within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER suggests that an upgrade would only yield marginal gains. For the CPU, the Socket 1700 platform supports higher-tier Core 14th Gen processors, so an upgrade to a Core i9-14900K (if available) would provide more cores and threads for heavily multi-threaded workloads.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class, and overall tier from the percentiles

This build combines the Intel Core i5-14600KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in a desktop form factor. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 5.30 GHz boost clock. The GPU is a 16 GB GDDR6X card from the GeForce 40-series, based on Ada Lovelace architecture with 9728 shading units. Together, they form a high-end desktop configuration designed for demanding gaming and productivity applications.

The system's overall tier is defined by its percentiles: the CPU ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, the GPU ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, and the combined system ranks in the 88th percentile. This places the build in the upper tier of desktop systems, suitable for enthusiasts and professionals who require high performance. The pairRankByFps metric confirms this, showing an average FPS of 200.8 across games, which is far above the typical 60 FPS target and even exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates in many titles.

The build class is desktop, making it suitable for stationary use in a home or office environment. The RTX 4080's triple-slot design and 310 mm length require a case with sufficient clearance, and the 700 W suggested PSU must be paired with the appropriate 16-pin connector. The combination of the i5-14600KF's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 4080's massive compute throughput creates a system that can handle virtually any consumer workload, from 4K gaming to 3D rendering, without compromising on speed.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame

The measured FPS data, indicated as dataIsMeasured true, provides concrete gaming performance figures at ultra settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers extremely high frame rates in esports titles: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 717 FPS, Valorant at 534 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 386 FPS. Minecraft reaches 320 FPS, and Roblox hits 420 FPS, showing strong performance in lighter titles. More demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 96 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 87 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 47 FPS, indicating that even at 1080p, the most graphically intensive games test the GPU's limits.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain high for most titles. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 215 FPS, Ready Or Not at 165 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 147 FPS. The medium-weight titles like Fortnite run at 99 FPS, Grand Theft Auto V at 100 FPS, and Control at 102 FPS. Heavier games see drops: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 71 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65 FPS, and The Medium at 57 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended struggles at 30 FPS, showing that some titles are too demanding for smooth play at 1440p even with this high-end GPU.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system still delivers playable frame rates in many games. Valorant runs at 470 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 292 FPS, and Roblox at 158 FPS, showing that esports titles maintain high performance. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 125 FPS, Microsoft Flight Simulator at 70 FPS, and Control at 69 FPS. However, the most demanding games drop below 60 FPS: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 47 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 43 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 16 FPS. The data shows that for 4K gaming, the RTX 4080 can handle most titles at high frame rates, but the most graphically intensive games may require settings adjustments or upscaling technologies.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

High-refresh gaming: For gamers with 144Hz or 240Hz monitors, this system excels at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, esports titles like CS:GO (717 FPS) and Valorant (534 FPS) far exceed 240Hz refresh rates, while at 1440p, Counter-Strike 2 (215 FPS) and Ready Or Not (165 FPS) still provide smooth high-refresh experiences. The CPU's single-core score of 4594 in Cinebench R23 ensures it can feed the GPU in these scenarios.

Streaming: The combination of the CPU's 20 threads and the GPU's 304 tensor cores (supporting NVENC encoding) makes this system capable of handling game capture and encoding simultaneously. The Passmark multi-thread score of 38697 provides ample processing headroom for streaming software, while the GPU's compute score of 20671 supports hardware encoding without compromising gaming performance. Games like Call of Duty: Warzone at 166 FPS (1080p) leave enough frame rate headroom for streaming overhead.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 accelerates video rendering and export, while the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance speeds up effects and color grading. The 16 GB of VRAM allows for large timelines and 4K footage without memory constraints. The Geekbench multi-core score of 17085 supports smooth timeline scrubbing and preview rendering.

3D rendering: For 3D artists, the RTX 4080's 76 RT cores accelerate ray-traced renders, and the 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth handles large scenes. The CPU's floating-point math score of 93048 and integer math score of 125982 support geometry processing and physics simulations. The Passmark GPU compute score of 20671 indicates strong GPU-based rendering performance in applications like Blender or Octane.

Software development: Developers will appreciate the CPU's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2445) for fast compilation, while the 20 threads allow for parallel builds. The Passmark data compression score of 485140 speeds up version control operations and file handling. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.30 GHz reduces build times for large codebases.

Student and office work: For general productivity, this system is overkill but provides a smooth experience. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R15 score of 462 ensures snappy application responsiveness, while the GPU handles any graphical tasks like presentations or light photo editing. The 14 cores and 20 threads allow for smooth multitasking across office applications, web browsing, and communication tools without any perceptible slowdown.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-14600KF + 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

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

FAQ

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class, and overall tier from the percentiles

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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