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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700 + AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
95%
VS
GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14700

52,301 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE

57,367 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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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

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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

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i7-14700 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE form a desktop pairing that targets the upper mid-range of the benchmark database, with the CPU landing at the 91st percentile and the GPU at the 87th, giving the combination a strong 89th percentile overall. This is a system built around a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake processor paired with a current-generation RDNA 4 graphics card, and the data suggests a machine that can handle both heavy multi-threaded productivity and high-end rasterization. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the fact pack, so all frame-rate discussion in this analysis is an estimate derived from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores.

Balance and Bottleneck

The central question for any pairing is which component limits which workload, and the benchmark scores here suggest a fairly balanced partnership with a slight lean toward GPU limitation in gaming and CPU headroom in productivity. The processor’s multi-threaded scores are exceptionally high — a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 28,398 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 40,318 — which positions it well above the GPU’s relative standing. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,424 and its 87th percentile rank indicate a capable card, but the CPU’s 91st percentile rank and an average benchmark score of 52,301 versus the GPU’s 57,367 show that the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers.

In gaming workloads, the GPU will almost certainly be the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The RX 9070 GRE’s memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory define its ceiling for texture-heavy scenes, while the CPU’s single-thread performance — a Geekbench single-core score of 2,409 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,236 — is more than adequate to keep up with frame generation. The CPU’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache reduce latency, which helps maintain consistent frame pacing, but the data implies that at 1440p and 4K, the GPU will be the limiting factor.

Conversely, in CPU-bound scenarios like data compression, the processor shows its dominance. The Passmark data compression score of 498,198 is a massive outlier that dwarfs the GPU’s capabilities, meaning any workload that relies on zip, encryption, or database operations will be entirely CPU-limited. The encryption score of 29,601 and the extended instructions score of 28,388 reinforce this. The balance tips toward the CPU in any task that does not heavily use the GPU’s shader units, which makes this a system where the processor has significant headroom for background tasks while gaming.

Gaming Performance

As stated, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the fact pack, so the following gaming analysis is an estimate based on the benchmark scores alone. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,424 places it at the 87th percentile, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT with a delta of -1.8% and the Intel Arc A580 with a delta of -0.7%. This suggests the RX 9070 GRE is a solid performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being possible but requiring settings adjustments.

At 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-core performance — a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,080 — will likely allow the GPU to stretch its legs, and the 34.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power should drive high frame rates in esports titles. At 1440p, the GPU’s 192-bit memory bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant, and the card should maintain playable frame rates in most titles, though the 12 GB VRAM could be a constraint in the most demanding titles with ultra textures. At 4K, the GPU’s pixel rate of 267.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 535.7 GTexel/s suggest it will struggle to maintain high refresh rates, making this a 1080p and 1440p gaming machine first and foremost.

The CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display output, but it is not a gaming solution, so all gaming performance rests on the RX 9070 GRE. Given the GPU’s 87th percentile rank and the absence of measured data, gamers should expect performance roughly in line with the nearest rivals listed, which means solid 60+ FPS at 1440p in most titles, but not flagship-tier 4K performance.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700 is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that is notably low for a processor with this core count. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3, which supports the high multi-threaded throughput.

The benchmark scores tell a story of a processor that excels at heavily threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,398 is strong, and the Passmark multi-thread score of 40,318 confirms this. The processor’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X with a delta of 0.7% and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX with a delta of 0.4%, meaning the i7-14700 is essentially tied with these chips in average benchmark score. The Geekbench multi-core score of 17,087 further validates its position, while the single-core scores — Cinebench R23 single-core of 2,080 and Geekbench single-core of 2,409 — show it is competitive in lightly threaded tasks.

For real workloads, the data implies this is a processor that can handle video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation with ease. The Passmark floating point math score of 106,716 and integer math score of 154,535 are strong indicators of scientific and engineering compute capability. The data compression score of 498,198 is exceptional, making this a top-tier choice for archival and database workloads. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel, with ECC memory support, which adds flexibility for workstation builds. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes from the CPU provides high bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe drives, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 5.0 x16.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need a balanced desktop system for both gaming and productivity. Gamers at 1080p and 1440p will find the RX 9070 GRE sufficient for high-refresh gaming, and the CPU’s single-thread performance will prevent most bottlenecks. Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, and large datasets will benefit from the CPU’s 28 threads and high multi-core scores, while the GPU accelerates rendering tasks through its 3,072 shading units and 48 ray accelerators.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU’s multi-threaded compile times, supported by the Passmark integer math score of 154,535, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running builds. Students and small business workstations can leverage the processor’s high multi-core scores for productivity suites, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display output. The 65 W CPU TDP also makes this an efficient choice for systems that run for long periods, though the GPU’s 220 W TDP means the overall system still requires adequate cooling.

The combined percentile of 89 places this build in the upper tier of desktop systems, making it suitable for users who want a single machine that does not compromise significantly on either gaming or productivity. The CPU’s 91st percentile rank is the stronger asset, so users who prioritize CPU-heavy tasks will get the most value, while those who demand maximum gaming performance may find the GPU to be the limiting factor.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 89, with the CPU at the 91st percentile and the GPU at the 87th percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700 compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X in average benchmark score?

A: The i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52,301, while the Ryzen 9 5950X has an average score of 51,947, putting the i7-14700 ahead by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14700 supports ECC memory, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core i7-14700 is $384.

Q: What is the GPU’s architecture and process node?

A: The GPU is based on RDNA 4.0 architecture, using the Navi 48 chip, and is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC.

Q: How does the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score compare to the Intel Arc A580?

A: The RX 9070 GRE scores 5,424 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, while the Intel Arc A580 scores 57,756 in average benchmark, with the RX 9070 GRE being 0.7% behind in that average comparison.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It packs 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 151.0 million per mm². The GPU has 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units, along with 48 ray accelerators for hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

The clock speeds are a base of 1420 MHz, a boost of 2790 MHz, and a game clock of 2220 MHz. Memory runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory is a notable constraint for high-resolution textures, but the raw compute throughput is substantial: 34.28 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 performance, with a pixel rate of 267.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 535.7 GTexel/s.

The benchmark scores show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,424 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 109,309, placing the GPU at the 87th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT with a delta of -1.8%, meaning the RX 9070 GRE is slightly behind that older flagship in average benchmark score. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and it has a 220 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 550 W. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a, and it uses two 8-pin power connectors.

For rendering, the 34.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is strong for rasterization, and the 48 ray accelerators provide a baseline for ray-traced effects, though the 12 GB VRAM may limit complex scenes. The GPU’s 87th percentile rank indicates it is a solid upper-midrange card, competitive with previous-generation high-end models.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark scores are its strongest asset. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 4,061, single-core is 299; R20 multi-core is 14,388, single-core is 2,031; R23 multi-core is 28,398, single-core is 2,080. Geekbench multi-core is 17,087, single-core is 2,409. Passmark scores include multi-thread at 40,318, single-thread at 4,236, data compression at 498,198, data encryption at 29,601, extended instructions at 28,388, find prime numbers at 164, floating point math at 106,716, integer math at 154,535, physics at 2,226, and random string sorting at 54,340. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 52,301, placing it at the 91st percentile.

The GPU’s benchmark scores are more limited in the fact pack, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,424 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 109,309. Its average benchmark score is 57,367, placing it at the 87th percentile. The combined picture is a system where the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, but the GPU is still a capable performer. The CPU’s average score is nearly 5,000 points lower than the GPU’s, but the CPU’s percentile rank is higher, indicating that the GPU field is more competitive at the top.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in average score are the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H at 52,431 with a delta of -0.2%, the AMD EPYC 8124P at 52,121 with a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX at 52,073 with a delta of 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 51,947 with a delta of 0.7%. This shows the i7-14700 is essentially tied with these high-end server and workstation chips in average performance. The GPU’s nearest rivals are the Intel Arc A580 at 57,756 with a delta of -0.7%, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM at 58,085 with a delta of -1.2%, the Intel Arc A570M at 58,239 with a delta of -1.5%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT at 58,392 with a delta of -1.8%.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-14700 with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE. The CPU is a 20-core, 28-thread part from the Core 14th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake architecture, while the GPU is from the Radeon RX 9000 series, based on RDNA 4.0. The combined percentile of 89 places this system in the upper tier of all builds in the database, though it is not a flagship configuration.

The CPU’s 91st percentile rank makes it the standout component, with performance that rivals server-class parts like the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H. The GPU’s 87th percentile rank is respectable but not exceptional, and the overall tier is that of a high-end productivity machine with strong gaming capabilities. This is not a budget build, given the launch MSRP of $384 for the CPU, but it is a balanced pairing that suits users who need more CPU than GPU horsepower.

The build class is desktop, meaning it is intended for a stationary tower system with standard expansion capabilities. The CPU’s 65 W TDP is low for its core count, which is an advantage for cooling, while the GPU’s 220 W TDP requires a 550 W PSU as suggested. The overall system is a capable workhorse that leans toward CPU-intensive tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14700 uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a platform with clear upgrade limits. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support for workstation reliability. PCIe Gen 5 is available with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for the RX 9070 GRE’s PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and for high-speed NVMe storage.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP is low, and the GPU’s suggested PSU is 550 W, so there is headroom for a mild upgrade in power delivery. However, the Socket 1700 platform is nearing the end of its lifecycle, and a sensible next upgrade would be to a newer platform that supports more PCIe lanes or a higher core count. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus are the most likely limiting factors for future gaming, so a GPU upgrade to a model with more VRAM and bandwidth would be the first step.

The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, and the ECC support is a unique feature for a consumer CPU. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that the GPU and NVMe drives are not bandwidth-limited, but the 16 CPU lanes are shared, so adding multiple high-bandwidth devices may require a chipset. A sensible next upgrade would be to a higher-end GPU, as the CPU still has significant headroom for future graphics cards.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p and 1440p, the RX 9070 GRE’s 34.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 267.8 GPixel/s pixel rate should drive high frame rates in most titles, with the CPU’s 2,080 Cinebench R23 single-core score ensuring minimal bottleneck. The 12 GB VRAM may limit ultra textures at 1440p, but the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for fast frame delivery.

Streaming: The CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 40,318, provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU’s 48 ray accelerators can handle hardware-accelerated encoding, and the overall system can maintain smooth stream output without significant frame drops.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,398 and Passmark integer math score of 154,535 make it excellent for encoding and rendering timelines, while the GPU’s 3,072 shading units accelerate effects and color grading. The 12 GB VRAM is adequate for 4K video preview, though complex projects may require more.

3D rendering: The CPU’s high multi-threaded scores, including a Passmark floating point math score of 106,716, make it a strong choice for CPU-based rendering, while the GPU’s 34.28 TFLOPS of compute can accelerate GPU-based renderers. The 48 ray accelerators provide hardware support for ray-traced scenes, though the 12 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity.

Software development: The CPU’s 28 threads and high integer math score of 154,535 speed up compilation and code analysis, while the ECC memory support adds reliability for long builds. The GPU is less relevant for this workload, but the CPU’s Passmark data compression score of 498,198 is beneficial for version control and packaging.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread score of 4,236 in Passmark ensures snappy response in productivity suites, and the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display, and the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is overkill for office tasks but available for occasional light gaming or creative work.