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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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87 / 100
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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
95%
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GPU
79%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14700

52,301 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

3,075 Benchmark Score
Top 21% Market Ranking
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0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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 pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700 processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER graphics card represents a high-ambition desktop configuration aimed at maximizing both computational throughput and graphical fidelity. The processor, a 20-core Raptor Lake Refresh part, delivers strong multi-threaded performance, while the GPU, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, brings a massive 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and a substantial shading unit count to the table. However, the benchmark data available for this specific combination is limited, and no measured frame rate data exists for this exact pairing. All gaming performance figures discussed in this analysis are therefore estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores, not from direct testing of this build.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is a formidable graphics card built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The chip, designated GB203, packs a substantial 45,600 million transistors onto a 378 mm² die, resulting in a high transistor density of 120.6 million per square millimeter. The card is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 256-bit bus, which yields a memory bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s, a figure that is essential for high-resolution texture streaming and complex scene geometry. The memory operates at an effective speed of 32 Gbps, and the card's base clock is set at 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2617 MHz.

In terms of compute resources, the RTX 5080 SUPER is exceptionally well-equipped. It houses 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units, enabling a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 56.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at the same 56.28 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio. This raw compute power is augmented by dedicated hardware for advanced rendering techniques: the card features 84 RT cores for ray tracing and 336 tensor cores for AI-accelerated tasks like DLSS and neural rendering. These specifications position the card as a top-tier solution for demanding workloads, though the benchmark data in the pack paints a peculiar picture.

The only GPU benchmark available is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where the RTX 5080 SUPER scored 3075 points. This score places the GPU in the 19th percentile among all GPUs, which is a surprisingly low ranking for a card with such high-end specifications. The nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 (scoring 3163, a delta of -2.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce 820A (scoring 2983, a delta of 3.1%), the Intel Arc Pro B60 (scoring 3182, a delta of -3.4%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (scoring 2967, a delta of 3.6%). These are all significantly less powerful cards, and the data suggests either a benchmark anomaly, a driver issue at the time of testing, or a database categorization quirk. For rendering, the data indicates that the card is currently performing at a level comparable to entry-level workstation GPUs in this specific test, which contradicts its architectural capabilities. The 3DMark score should be treated as a single data point; the real-world rendering potential of the RTX 5080 SUPER is likely far higher, but based strictly on the provided numbers, its measured performance is currently in the bottom quintile relative to other GPUs in the database.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 5080 SUPER's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1.02 TB/s memory bandwidth suggest an enormous capacity for generating high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions. However, the measured 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075, which sits at the 19th percentile, introduces significant uncertainty. Estimated frame rates would be expected to be very high, but the benchmark data does not support a definitive claim of 4K 144Hz performance; the low percentile ranking suggests that, in its current measured state, the GPU might be a bottleneck in such scenarios.

Streaming: The presence of 336 tensor cores on the RTX 5080 SUPER provides dedicated hardware for AI-based encoding and upscaling, which is beneficial for live streaming workloads. The CPU's 28 threads, as indicated by its 20 cores and 28 threads, offer ample headroom for encoding, while the GPU handles the game rendering. The combined percentile of 55 for this build suggests a balanced system, though the GPU's low individual percentile could limit high-bitrate 4K streaming performance if the benchmark score reflects real-world consistency.

Video Editing: The 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on the GPU is a significant asset for video editing, as it allows for large timelines and complex effects to reside in VRAM without spilling over to system memory. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 indicates strong processing power for video encoding and export tasks. The 1.02 TB/s memory bandwidth on the GPU also accelerates timeline scrubbing and effect rendering, making this a capable configuration for professional video work, despite the GPU's low benchmark percentile.

3D Rendering: For CPU-based rendering, the i7-14700's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14388 and R15 score of 4061 demonstrate solid performance for viewport manipulation and final frame rendering. For GPU-accelerated rendering, the RTX 5080 SUPER's 10,752 shading units and 84 RT cores are theoretically ideal, but the 3DMark score of 3075 at the 19th percentile suggests that measured performance is currently not competitive with even mid-range workstation cards in the database, which would impact render times.

Software Development: The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 40318 and data compression score of 498198 indicate rapid code compilation and data processing capabilities. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data. The GPU is less relevant for typical development tasks, but its 24 GB of VRAM could be useful for local machine learning model training and inference, where the 336 tensor cores can accelerate matrix operations, even if the current 3DMark scores do not reflect this potential.

Student and Office Work: This configuration is massively overpowered for standard productivity tasks. The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 2409 ensures snappy application responsiveness, while the 28 threads handle multitasking with ease. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, but the discrete RTX 5080 SUPER is entirely unnecessary for document editing, spreadsheet work, or web browsing. The high power draw and physical size make it an impractical choice for a typical student or office workstation.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is heavily skewed by the GPU's benchmark data. The CPU, sitting at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, is a high-performing part. In contrast, the GPU, at the 19th percentile, is ranked very low. This creates a scenario where, based on the measured scores, the GPU is the limiting factor in nearly all graphics-intensive workloads. In a gaming context, the CPU's strong Passmark single-thread score of 4236 ensures it can handle game logic and physics, but the GPU's low 3DMark score suggests it would be unable to keep up with the CPU's output, causing a bottleneck where frame rates are capped by the GPU's current performance level.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 is a strong result, indicating that it will not bottleneck the GPU in CPU-bound tasks like AI calculations or physics simulations. However, the GPU's 19th percentile ranking means that for workloads that rely heavily on rasterization or pixel throughput, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The FPS scaling is directly tied to the GPU's 293.1 GPixel/s pixel rate; if the measured 3DMark score is indicative of real-world gaming performance, then the GPU will throttle frame rates significantly. The combined percentile of 55 for this build reflects a system that is dragged down by the GPU's poor benchmark showing, despite the CPU's high performance. The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck; the GPU is the primary constraint, which is an unusual dynamic for a build featuring a top-tier graphics card, but it is what the numbers indicate. The 1.02 TB/s memory bandwidth is a theoretical advantage, but the low compute score in 3DMark suggests that the GPU's execution units are not being utilized effectively in this specific test.

Who Should Build It

This build is intended for users who require extreme multi-threaded CPU performance and have a need for a high-VRAM GPU, but the benchmark data cautions against assuming top-tier graphics performance. Gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1440p or 4K resolutions would typically consider this GPU, but the 19th percentile score suggests that current measured performance is far below what is expected of a card with these specifications. Content creators working with large video files or complex 3D scenes will benefit from the 24 GB of VRAM and the CPU's 28 threads, but they should be aware of the GPU's low benchmark ranking. Software developers and researchers utilizing machine learning frameworks will find the 336 tensor cores and 24 GB of memory useful for training models, though the low 3DMark score is a concern. Students and small business workstations are entirely mismatched with this hardware; the power consumption and cost are unjustified for their needs. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking makes it a solid choice for professional workstations, but the GPU's 19th percentile ranking means that this specific pairing is currently not recommended for users whose primary workload is gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering, based on the data provided.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700 is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture and fabricated at Intel's 10 nm process node. It features 20 cores and 28 threads, a configuration that provides a strong balance between single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The base clock is 2.10 GHz, which can boost up to 5.40 GHz, and it has a TDP of 65 W. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes 33 MB of shared L3 cache, in addition to 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for CPU-attached devices. The chip also integrates UHD Graphics 770, and it supports ECC memory, which is a feature often sought after for professional workstations.

Benchmark results show that the i7-14700 is a high-performing CPU. In Cinebench, it scores 4061 points in R15 multi-core and 299 points in single-core; it scores 14388 in R20 multi-core and 2031 in single-core; and it scores 28398 in R23 multi-core and 2080 in single-core. Geekbench scores are 17087 for multi-core and 2409 for single-core. Passmark tests show a multi-thread score of 40318, a single-thread score of 4236, and specialized scores like 498198 for data compression, 29601 for data encryption, 106716 for floating-point math, and 154535 for integer math. The average benchmark score for this CPU is 52301, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H (avg score 52431, delta -0.2%), AMD EPYC 8124P (avg score 52121, delta 0.3%), Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (avg score 52073, delta 0.4%), and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (avg score 51947, delta 0.7%). These deltas are all within 1%, indicating that the i7-14700 performs nearly identically to these competing high-end parts in aggregate benchmarks.

Gaming Performance

Important Note: There are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The data pack contains no measuredFps values, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the component benchmark scores.

Based on the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Geekbench 2409, Passmark 4236) and the GPU's theoretical specifications, one would expect high frame rates in most titles. However, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075, which sits at the 19th percentile, suggests that measured gaming performance could be significantly lower than expected. If we estimate frame rates based on the GPU's low percentile ranking, it would place this card in the same performance tier as the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 or Intel Arc Pro B60, which are not gaming-focused cards. At 1080p, the CPU would likely not be a bottleneck, but the GPU might struggle to push high refresh rates. At 1440p, the GPU's 1.02 TB/s bandwidth would be an asset, but the low compute score suggests that the GPU's shading units are not performing to their architectural potential. At 4K, the 24 GB of VRAM is sufficient, but the 19th percentile ranking implies that this card would perform below the level of many mid-range gaming GPUs in the database. The estimates are speculative; the only concrete data is that the GPU scores 3075 in 3DMark, and it trails the Intel Arc Pro B60 by 3.4% in that test. Therefore, estimated gaming performance is currently poor relative to the card's price point and specifications.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this build is dominated by a stark contrast between the CPU and GPU. The Intel Core i7-14700 achieves an average benchmark score of 52301, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. This is a high ranking, putting it just ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (which has an average score of 51947, a 0.7% delta) and the AMD EPYC 8124P (52121, a 0.3% delta). The CPU's performance is consistent across multiple tests, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 indicating robust multi-threaded capabilities.

In contrast, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 3075, placing it in the 19th percentile of all GPUs. This is a very low ranking, and the delta values to its nearest rivals are interesting: it is 2.8% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 and 3.4% behind the Intel Arc Pro B60, while being 3.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 820A and 3.6% ahead of the GTX 860M. These rivals are all older or lower-tier cards, so the GPU is currently benchmarking in the company of entry-level hardware. The combined percentile for this build is 55, which is the midpoint, but this is heavily influenced by the CPU's high score offsetting the GPU's low score. The data indicates that this is a system with a top-tier CPU and a GPU that is currently underperforming in the database's benchmark suite.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-14700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake Refresh part that ranks at the 91st percentile, making it a high-end processor for productivity and multi-threaded tasks. The GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory, but it ranks at only the 19th percentile based on its 3DMark Steel Nomad score. The overall tier of this build, based on the combined percentile of 55, is mid-range. This is surprising given the components involved, but the GPU's low benchmark score drags the entire system down. The build is a desktop-class machine with a launch MSRP of $384 for the CPU and $999 USD for the GPU. The data suggests that this is not a balanced high-end gaming rig; it is a workstation-oriented CPU paired with a GPU that, in its current measured state, performs at a level comparable to entry-level graphics solutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking and what does it mean?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 is in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, indicating that it performs better than 91% of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 52301, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 SUPER have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s. The memory operates at an effective speed of 32 Gbps.

Q: What is the GPU's measured 3DMark score and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The GPU scored 3075 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This places it at the 19th percentile, and it is 2.8% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 and 3.4% behind the Intel Arc Pro B60, while being 3.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 820A.

Q: Are there measured FPS figures for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No. There are no measured FPS rows in the data for this exact combination. All gaming performance discussions are estimates based on the component benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for this desktop build is 55, which places it in the middle of the database's performance rankings. This is due to the high CPU percentile (91) being offset by the low GPU percentile (19).

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and core count?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What architecture is the GPU based on and how many RT cores does it have?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and uses the GB203 chip. It features 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, with a boost clock of 2617 MHz.