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Intel Core i5-14600T

32,707 Benchmark Score
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17,789 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i5-14600T + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 — Hardware Analysis

This desktop pairing combines a 14-core Intel Raptor Lake processor with a workstation-class NVIDIA GPU based on the Turing architecture. The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, yielding a combined system percentile of 72. The data here is drawn entirely from benchmark scores, as no measured frame-rate data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination—all gaming performance figures discussed below are estimates derived from those synthetic scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600T is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It operates at a base clock of 1.80 GHz and boosts up to 5.10 GHz, which explains its strong single-threaded showing despite a modest 35 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled—a notable feature for workstation reliability.

Benchmark results paint a clear picture of a processor that excels in both single-thread and multi-thread workloads. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 3,169 points single-core and 22,447 points multi-core. The single-core score is particularly impressive given the 35 W TDP, indicating that the boost clock of 5.10 GHz is highly effective for lightly-threaded tasks. The multi-core score of 22,447 demonstrates that the 14 cores (likely a mix of performance and efficiency cores) scale well under sustained load, even within a power envelope typically reserved for ultra-low-power parts.

Geekbench results corroborate this: 2,559 single-core and 12,840 multi-core. The average benchmark score of 32,707 places the i5-14600T in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (average score 32,697, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (average score 32,750, delta -0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (average score 32,662, delta 0.1%). These deltas are all within 0.3% of the i5-14600T, indicating that performance is essentially neck-and-neck with those alternatives, despite differences in architecture and target market.

PassMark tests reveal workload-specific strengths. Integer math scores 95,112, floating-point math 64,726, and extended instructions 16,985. Data encryption scores 18,226 and data compression 301,827—the latter being a very high figure that suggests strong performance in archiving, database, and file-compression tasks. Random string sorting scores 34,310, and find prime numbers scores 121, which is a relatively weak result for prime-number computation but not a typical real-world bottleneck. The multithread score of 26,409 and single-thread score of 3,744 align with the CPU's overall standing.

For real workloads, this means: the i5-14600T handles office productivity, web development, and software compilation with ease, while its multi-core scores support video encoding and 3D rendering at a competent level. The 35 W TDP makes it an efficiency-focused choice for small-form-factor or always-on desktop systems, where the thermal headroom is limited but the compute demands are still substantial.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming figures below are estimates based on the CPU and GPU benchmark scores. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15,117 and its 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs suggest it can handle 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings in most titles, but it is not a high-end gaming card by modern standards. The CPU's 83rd percentile ensures it will not be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

At 1080p, the Quadro RTX 4000's 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 416.0 GB/s memory bandwidth should deliver playable frame rates in esports titles and older AAA games, with the CPU's strong single-core score of 3,169 in Cinebench R23 supporting high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. At 1440p, the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus becomes more of a constraint, and frame rates will likely drop as texture memory and fill-rate demands increase. At 4K, the pixel rate of 98.88 GPixel/s and texture rate of 222.5 GTexel/s are insufficient for modern AAA titles at ultra settings, and the GPU will struggle to maintain 60 FPS without significant settings reductions.

The DirectX 12 benchmark score of 52 in PassMark is notably low, indicating that the Turing architecture's DX12 path is not well-optimized in this specific test. In contrast, the DirectX 11 score of 128 and DirectX 10 score of 108 are more favorable, suggesting that older API titles may perform relatively better. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 78,844 and OpenCL score of 74,540 indicate that compute-heavy workloads, including some modern game engines that leverage async compute, are handled adequately.

Given the CPU's 83rd percentile and the GPU's 61st percentile, the estimated gaming experience is best described as "competent at 1080p, adequate at 1440p with compromises, and not recommended for 4K." The lack of measured FPS data means these are directional estimates, not guarantees, but the synthetic scores align with this assessment.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core score of 3,169 in Cinebench R23 can drive high frame rates in esports titles, but the GPU's 61st percentile and low DirectX 12 score of 52 will cap performance below what a high-refresh monitor demands—expect 100+ FPS only in lighter titles at 1080p.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, with a multithread score of 26,409, can handle software encoding while gaming, though the GPU's 288 tensor cores could offload encoding tasks if the software supports it—the 35 W TDP keeps thermals manageable during extended streaming sessions.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,447 and PassMark data compression score of 301,827 support smooth timeline scrubbing and fast export times, while the GPU's 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 and 416.0 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects and color grading—a capable combo for 1080p and light 4K editing.

3D rendering: The CPU's 20 threads deliver solid CPU-based rendering, as shown by the 22,447 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, while the GPU's 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced and AI-accelerated workloads, though the 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 95,112 and floating-point score of 64,726 speed up code compilation and test execution, while the 24 MB L3 cache reduces latency in large codebases—the ECC memory support is a reliability bonus for development servers.

Student and office work: With a 35 W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 770, the CPU alone handles document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing efficiently, and the discrete GPU is unnecessary for these tasks—the system is energy-efficient and quiet for classroom or office environments.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14600T scores 22,447 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and has an average benchmark score of 32,707, placing it in the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rivals—the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697), AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32,750), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32,662)—are all within 0.3% of its average score, meaning performance is statistically indistinguishable.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Quadro RTX 4000 has 36 RT cores, which are dedicated to ray-tracing acceleration. However, its 61st percentile ranking and 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 suggest that ray-traced workloads will be modest in performance, suitable for professional visualization rather than high-end gaming.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 416.0 GB/s and an effective memory clock of 13 Gbps. This is adequate for 1080p gaming and professional 3D work, but the 8 GB capacity may limit texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU's efficiency compare to its performance?

A: The CPU has a 35 W TDP, yet it achieves a 5.10 GHz boost clock and an 83rd percentile ranking. This makes it highly power-efficient, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,447 that rivals higher-TDP parts, as shown by its near-identical average score to the Core Ultra 7 155H.

Q: What is the system's overall performance tier?

A: The combined percentile is 72, reflecting a CPU that is significantly stronger (83rd percentile) than the GPU (61st percentile). This means the system is well-suited for CPU-intensive tasks like software development and video editing, while GPU-heavy workloads will see less impressive results.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked is false). The boost clock of 5.10 GHz is the maximum achievable frequency, and users cannot manually raise clock speeds beyond that.

Q: What APIs does the GPU support?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The DirectX 12 PassMark score of 52 is low, but the Vulkan score of 78,844 in Geekbench suggests better performance in Vulkan-based titles.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process at TSMC, containing 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. Despite being listed in the GeForce 40-series series for this database entry, its architecture is Turing, which predates the GeForce 40-series (Ada Lovelace) by several years—the chip is designated TU104, and the generation is Quadro Turing (Tx000). It has 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, with 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI acceleration.

The GPU's clock speeds are 1005 MHz base and 1545 MHz boost, with memory running at 1625 MHz (13 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 416.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is respectable for a workstation card of its era. The pixel rate of 98.88 GPixel/s and texture rate of 222.5 GTexel/s indicate that fill-rate-bound operations will be moderate. FP32 performance is 7.119 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 14.24 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

In benchmarks, the GPU scores 15,117 in PassMark G3D and 6,176 in PassMark GPU Compute, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 74,540 and Vulkan score of 78,844. The average benchmark score is 17,789, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (average score 17,666, delta 0.7%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (average score 17,639, delta 0.9%), and the AMD Radeon 780M (average score 17,588, delta 1.1%). This is striking: the RTX 4060, a modern mainstream card, scores nearly identically to this older workstation GPU, despite the RTX 4000's professional focus.

For rendering workloads, the 36 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible applications like Blender and Maya, while the 288 tensor cores accelerate AI denoising and deep-learning inference. The 416.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large texture sets and complex scenes, though the 8 GB capacity is a limitation for very high-resolution textures or multi-GPU distributed rendering. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 52 is low, suggesting that modern gaming APIs are not a strong point, but OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4 support are solid for professional 3D applications.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 32,707 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its strongest results are in PassMark data compression (301,827), integer math (95,112), and floating-point math (64,726), while Cinebench R23 multi-core (22,447) and single-core (3,169) scores confirm balanced performance across both heavily-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, scores 32,697—a delta of 0%—indicating that the i5-14600T is effectively tied with a modern mobile flagship in overall CPU performance.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 17,789 places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score of 15,117 and GPU Compute score of 6,176 are moderate, while Geekbench OpenCL (74,540) and Vulkan (78,844) show stronger compute performance. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17,666 (delta 0.7%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 scores 17,639 (delta 0.9%)—meaning this workstation GPU performs on par with a modern mainstream gaming card in these synthetic benchmarks, despite being end-of-life.

The combined picture is a system with a CPU that is near the top of its class (83rd percentile) paired with a GPU that is solidly mid-pack (61st percentile), resulting in a combined percentile of 72. The CPU's average score of 32,707 is nearly double the GPU's average score of 17,789, though these metrics measure different workloads (CPU vs. GPU) and are not directly comparable. The system is CPU-dominant, meaning compute-heavy tasks that leverage the processor will see better relative performance than those that rely on the GPU.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows a CPU-heavy system. The processor's 83rd percentile versus the GPU's 61st percentile creates an imbalance where the CPU outpaces the GPU in relative performance. In gaming, this means the GPU will be the primary bottleneck in most titles, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 will struggle to keep up with the CPU's ability to feed frames. The CPU's strong single-core score of 3,169 in Cinebench R23 ensures it can generate high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU's 61st percentile will cap those frame rates.

In CPU-bound workloads like software compilation, video encoding, or data processing, the CPU is the limiting factor only in the sense that it defines the system's ceiling—the GPU's role is minimal, and the i5-14600T's 83rd percentile ensures strong performance. In GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering with ray tracing, the GPU's 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores provide acceleration, but the 8 GB VRAM and 61st percentile ranking will limit scene complexity and render times relative to higher-tier GPUs.

The TDP mismatch also informs balance: the CPU's 35 W TDP versus the GPU's 160 W TDP means the GPU draws significantly more power and will generate more heat, requiring adequate cooling. The suggested PSU of 450 W is sufficient for this pairing, but the GPU's single 8-pin power connector and single-slot design indicate it is not a high-power part. The bottleneck analysis suggests that users upgrading from a weaker CPU would see GPU-limited performance, while those upgrading from a weaker GPU would see CPU-limited performance in GPU-heavy tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing a 14th-generation Intel Core i5 processor with a workstation-class NVIDIA Quadro GPU. The CPU is an active, current-generation part with a 35 W TDP, designed for efficient performance in a desktop form factor. The GPU is an end-of-life workstation card from the Turing generation, originally released for professional use, with a 160 W TDP and single-slot cooling.

The overall tier, based on the combined percentile of 72, places this system in the upper-mid range of desktop configurations. The CPU's 83rd percentile makes it a strong performer for its class, while the GPU's 61st percentile is average. This is a system that will excel in CPU-intensive professional workloads—software development, data analysis, video editing—and handle GPU-accelerated tasks like 3D rendering and light ray tracing, but it is not a high-end gaming rig. The pairing is sensible for a workstation where the CPU does the heavy lifting and the GPU provides professional-grade acceleration with ECC memory support and certified drivers.

Who Should Build It

Target users are those who prioritize CPU performance in a power-efficient desktop package. Gamers at 1080p who play esports or older titles will find the GPU adequate, but those seeking high-refresh 1440p or 4K gaming should look elsewhere given the GPU's 61st percentile. Content creators editing video will benefit from the CPU's 22,447 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 301,827 data compression score, which speed up export and archiving tasks, while the GPU's 416.0 GB/s bandwidth helps with effects and color grading.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's integer math score of 95,112 and ECC memory support, which is rare in consumer CPUs and valuable for long-running build servers. Students and office workers will find the 35 W TDP makes for a quiet, cool-running system that handles all productivity tasks with headroom, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 means the system remains functional even if the discrete GPU is removed. Small business workstations needing reliable multi-threaded performance with professional GPU features—like the 36 RT cores for architectural visualization—will find this a balanced choice, though the GPU's end-of-life status is a consideration for long-term support.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory type. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 CPU lanes is forward-looking, though the GPU itself is PCIe 3.0 x16, meaning the GPU's bandwidth needs are fully met. The platform supports ECC memory, which is a professional-grade feature not commonly found on consumer CPUs.

The 35 W TDP CPU has significant thermal headroom, so the motherboard's power delivery and cooling are unlikely to be stressed. The GPU's suggested PSU of 450 W is modest, and the 160 W TDP with a single 8-pin connector means the power supply requirements are manageable. The GPU is end-of-life, so a sensible next upgrade would be a newer GPU with more VRAM and higher compute performance—the RTX 4060, which scores nearly identically (17,639 vs. 17,789 average), is a modern alternative with better driver support and efficiency. The CPU's socket 1700 and PCIe Gen 5 support mean a future GPU upgrade will not be bottlenecked by the platform, and the CPU's 83rd percentile ensures it will remain relevant for several more generations of GPU upgrades.