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95%

GPU

92%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14700

52,301 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc B580

23,021 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The Intel Core i7-14700 and Intel Arc B580 pairing represents a desktop configuration built around a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake processor and a 12 GB Battlemage graphics card. The data for this combination contains no measured FPS rows, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the individual components. This build sits at the 80th combined percentile across all tested CPU/GPU pairings, indicating a solidly upper-mid-range configuration that prioritizes multi-threaded throughput and modern GPU features over raw rasterization leadership.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 and Intel Arc B580 combination achieves an 80th combined percentile ranking, placing it above the majority of tracked desktop configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X?

A: The i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52301, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X's score of 51947, making the Intel chip marginally faster on aggregate.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile position relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B580 is in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021.

Q: What is the difference in average score between the Arc B580 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?

A: The Arc B580 scores 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3080's score of 23172, placing the two cards within a very close performance band according to the data.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Core i7-14700 have?

A: The processor features 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Intel Arc B580?

A: The GPU has a 192-bit memory bus and a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s, paired with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the Intel Arc B580 is 450 W.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU and GPU combination, the figures below are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 15748 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068, combined with the CPU's high single-thread score of 4236 in PassMark, suggest a pairing well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p with ultra settings, the Arc B580 is likely to deliver high frame rates in most titles, though the exact numbers depend on the game engine. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for texture-heavy scenes at this resolution.

At 1440p, the performance picture shifts slightly. The GPU's 68th percentile ranking and its proximity to the RTX 2080 (0.6% higher average score) and RTX 3080 (0.7% lower average score) indicate that it should handle high-refresh 1440p gaming in less demanding titles, but may require adjusting settings to maintain smooth frame rates in AAA games. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3068 is a strong indicator of DX12 performance, suggesting the card scales well with modern APIs. For 4K gaming, the 12 GB memory capacity is sufficient, but the raw compute power of 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 may limit ultra settings at that resolution, making it more suited to high settings or upscaling techniques.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all processors ensures that the i7-14700 will not be a limiting factor in gaming workloads. With a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a PassMark single-thread score of 4236, the processor is more than capable of feeding the GPU at any resolution. The absence of measured data means these are projections, but the benchmark scores point to a system that is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a strong multi-threaded performance profile. In Cinebench R23, the i7-14700 scores 28398 in multi-core and 2080 in single-core tests. The multi-core score is particularly notable, placing the CPU in the 91st percentile of all processors. The Geekbench results reinforce this picture, with a multi-core score of 17087 and a single-core score of 2409. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 40318 and a single-thread score of 4236, with floating-point math at 106716 and integer math at 154535. The aggregate average score of 52301 puts the CPU 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 8124P, showing it competes with server-class chips in certain workloads.

The GPU's benchmark results are more varied. The PassMark G3D score of 15748 is its highest, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 109672 and OpenCL score of 92821 are also strong. However, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 is a more modern metric, and the PassMark DirectX 11 score of 128 is notably lower than the DirectX 12 score of 76, suggesting the card performs better with newer APIs. The GPU's average score of 23021 places it in the 68th percentile, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at 0.6% higher. The combined picture shows a CPU that is near the top of its class and a GPU that is solidly mid-range, resulting in a system that excels at productivity tasks while offering respectable gaming performance.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need significant multi-threaded CPU horsepower without sacrificing modern GPU features. Gamers at 1080p and 1440p will benefit from the Arc B580's 12 GB VRAM and the CPU's high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. Content creators editing video or working with 3D rendering will find the 20-core processor invaluable, as its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 is competitive with workstation-class chips. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 28 threads, and the PassMark data compression score of 498198 indicates strong performance in data-intensive tasks.

Students and small business users building a workstation will see the most value in the CPU's 91st percentile ranking, which ensures smooth multitasking across virtual machines, IDEs, and office applications. The GPU's 68th percentile ranking means it is not a top-tier gaming card, but it is more than adequate for professional applications that leverage OpenCL or Vulkan, given the Geekbench scores of 92821 and 109672 respectively. The build is less suited for those seeking maximum 4K gaming performance or entry-level budget builds, but it is a strong choice for a balanced desktop that can handle both productivity and gaming.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance should sustain high frame rates in esports titles. The PassMark G3D score of 15748 is sufficient for 144Hz monitors in competitive games, though the 0.7% deficit to the RTX 3080 in average score suggests some AAA titles will not reach that threshold at ultra settings.

Streaming: The 28-thread CPU is well-equipped for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The PassMark multi-thread score of 40318 ensures that background encoding tasks will not significantly impact gaming performance, and the GPU's dedicated RT cores and modern architecture can assist with video encoding workloads.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 and Geekbench multi-core score of 17087 indicate excellent timeline scrubbing and export performance. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM helps with effects rendering and preview, and the 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 4K video playback.

3D rendering: The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads are the primary driver here, with a PassMark floating-point math score of 106716 indicating strong compute throughput. The GPU's OpenCL score of 92821 provides a secondary rendering path for compatible applications, though its 68th percentile ranking means it is not a render-farm workhorse.

Software development: Compilation tasks will benefit from the 28 threads, and the PassMark integer math score of 154535 is particularly relevant for code compilation and build processes. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with frequently accessed code and data.

Student and office work: The CPU's 91st percentile ranking makes short work of spreadsheets, documentation, and multitasking. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, though the discrete Arc B580 is more than capable for any office workload.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, and fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU has 20 RT cores for ray tracing acceleration, and its fp32 performance is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS, with fp16 at 27.34 TFLOPS. Memory consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The clock speeds are fixed at 2670 MHz for both base and boost, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The pixel rate is 213.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 427.2 GTexel/s. It supports PCIe 4.0 x8, DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The benchmark scores show a GPU that is competitive with older high-end cards; its average score of 23021 is within 1% of the RTX 2080 and RTX 3080. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 128 is higher than the DirectX 12 score of 76, which is unusual, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3068 confirms strong modern API performance. The 12 GB VRAM at 456.0 GB/s is a significant advantage over 8 GB cards, making this GPU well-suited for high-resolution textures and future game releases.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a system where the CPU is the dominant component. With a 91st percentile CPU ranking and a 68th percentile GPU ranking, the processor is clearly the stronger part of the pairing. In CPU-bound workloads, such as data compression (498198 in PassMark) and multi-threaded rendering, the GPU will not be a limiting factor. However, in gaming at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 4236 single-thread score will likely push frame rates higher than the GPU can match, meaning the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

At higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K, the balance shifts toward the GPU being the primary constraint. The Arc B580's 0.7% deficit to the RTX 3080 in average score means it is the limiting factor in GPU-intensive scenes. The CPU's 28 threads and 33 MB L3 cache ensure it can always stay ahead of the GPU in feeding frames. The PassMark physics score of 2226 is lower than the multi-thread score, but it is still sufficient for gaming physics. Overall, the bottleneck is workload-dependent: productivity tasks are CPU-limited, while high-resolution gaming is GPU-limited. The 20-core processor provides enough headroom that upgrading the GPU later would yield immediate gaming gains.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-14700, a 20-core Raptor Lake processor, with the Intel Arc B580, a 12 GB Battlemage GPU. The pairing achieves an 80th combined percentile, which places it in the upper-mid-range tier of all tracked configurations. The CPU is a high-end desktop part with a 91st percentile ranking, while the GPU is a mid-range part at the 68th percentile. This creates an asymmetric build where the CPU is significantly more capable than the GPU in aggregate benchmark terms.

The system is best described as a productivity-first desktop with gaming capabilities. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 and PassMark multi-thread score of 40318 make it a strong contender for workstation tasks, while the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide a solid foundation for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The combined percentile of 80 indicates that this is a well-above-average system, but not a top-tier enthusiast build. The CPU and GPU are both from Intel, which may offer software integration benefits, though the data does not specify this.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700 is a Raptor Lake Refresh processor built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it supports ECC memory. It has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770. The TDP is 65 W, and the launch MSRP is $384.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in multi-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 is competitive with server-class chips, and the Geekbench multi-core score of 17087 reinforces this. The single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2080 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4236. The PassMark data encryption score of 29601 and extended instructions score of 28388 indicate robust security and SIMD performance. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking means it outperforms 91% of all tracked processors, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 0.7% lower average score. For real workloads, this translates to rapid compilation times, smooth multitasking across many applications, and strong performance in heavily threaded applications like video rendering and scientific computing.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14700 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Arc B580 GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. This means the GPU is limited to PCIe 4.0 bandwidth, but the CPU's Gen 5 lanes are available for NVMe storage or other expansion cards. The platform supports ECC memory, which is a feature typically found in workstation builds.

The GPU has a TDP of 190 W and requires a 450 W power supply, with a single 8-pin power connector. This leaves significant PSU headroom for a more powerful GPU in the future, as the CPU's 65 W TDP is relatively low for a 20-core part. The 12 GB VRAM on the Arc B580 is a strong baseline, but users who want more gaming performance could upgrade to a higher-tier GPU without changing the platform. The Socket 1700 platform is not forward-compatible with newer Intel generations, so a CPU upgrade would require a new motherboard. However, the i7-14700's 91st percentile ranking means it has a long lifespan before becoming a bottleneck. The sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU's multi-threaded performance will remain relevant for years.

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