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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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System Balance Analysis

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95%

GPU

98%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14700

52,301 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

77,712 Benchmark Score

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0-30

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30-60

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60-85

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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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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i7-14700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D form a desktop pairing that targets high-end productivity and extreme-resolution gaming. The CPU is a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake-R part with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. The GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 flagship with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame-rate discussion below is therefore estimated from the individual benchmark scores and percentile positions, not from direct gameplay captures.

CPU Analysis

The Core i7-14700 packs 20 cores and 28 threads, a configuration that leans heavily on multi-threaded workloads. Its architecture, Raptor Lake-R, uses a mix of performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not break down the ratio. The base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost of 5.40 GHz indicate a wide operating range; sustained all-core loads will sit lower than the boost, but single-thread bursts can hit the top frequency. The 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 are substantial, helping with data-heavy tasks like compilation or rendering. The process node is 10 nm, and the die size is 257 mm², both typical for a desktop part of this generation.

Benchmark results place this CPU at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly nine out of ten processors in the database. The average benchmark score is 52301, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The Intel Xeon Gold 5320H scores 52431, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i7-14700 is essentially tied with that server chip. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121 (0.3% higher for the i7), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52073 (0.4% higher). The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51947, putting the i7-14700 0.7% ahead. These are all within a rounding error; the data shows the i7-14700 sits in a crowded performance band where no single rival dominates.

For real workloads, the Cinebench scores are telling. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 28398, which is a strong result for a 65 W TDP part. Single-core R23 is 2080, a figure that supports snappy responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. Geekbench multi-core is 17087 and single-core is 2409, reinforcing the same pattern: excellent multi-threaded throughput with competitive single-thread speed. Passmark tests show specialized strengths: data compression at 498198, integer math at 154535, floating point math at 106716, and extended instructions at 28388. These numbers suggest the CPU handles encryption, compression, and scientific calculations well. The multi-thread score of 40318 and single-thread score of 4236 confirm the chip’s dual nature — it is not a niche workstation part, but a broad-purpose desktop CPU that happens to have server-level core counts.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 5090 D is a massive GPU by any measure. Its chip, GB202, is built on TSMC’s 5 nm process and contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The transistor density of 122.9M / mm² is high, reflecting the advanced node. The base clock is 2017 MHz, boosting to 2407 MHz. Memory is 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus, yielding 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth — a figure that dwarfs most other cards and is critical for 4K textures and large AI models. The GPU has 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. RT cores number 170, and tensor cores number 680, giving it dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI acceleration. Pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1), meaning the card does not halve its rate for half-precision work.

The GPU’s percentile is 92nd among all GPUs, placing it above the vast majority of graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 77712. Nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904 (1.1% lower), the RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.6% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 (2.1% higher), and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605 (2.4% higher). These deltas are small, but note that the rivals are a mix of mobile GPUs and older data-center parts — the RTX 5090 D’s closest competitors in the database are not modern desktop flagships. That is a quirk of the dataset, not a statement about real-world positioning.

Rendering and compute performance is exceptional. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 14326, which is a strong indicator of modern DX12 gaming performance. Geekbench OpenCL scores 310674, and Vulkan scores 376915, both very high. Passmark G3D is 44065, with GPU compute at 28396. The DirectX 10/11/12 scores (231, 371, 219 respectively) are lower in absolute terms but that is normal for these older API tests on a newer architecture. The G2D score of 1487 is modest, suggesting the card is not optimized for 2D desktop acceleration — but that is irrelevant for gaming or rendering. The 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores mean ray-traced scenes and DLSS-style upscaling will be handled with dedicated hardware, not brute-force shader work.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 places it firmly in high-end desktop territory. Single-core is 2080, which is competitive but not class-leading. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 14326 indicates strong DX12 performance at high resolutions. Combined, the two components produce a system that excels in both CPU-bound and GPU-bound tasks, but with different strengths. The CPU’s 91st percentile and the GPU’s 92nd percentile are nearly identical, meaning neither component is dramatically stronger than the other relative to their respective pools.

The average benchmark scores tell a similar story: CPU at 52301, GPU at 77712. These are not directly comparable units, but the percentiles align. The combined percentile for the pair is 92, which is a single figure that summarizes the overall standing. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Xeon Gold 5320H, is within 0.2% — a statistical tie. The GPU’s nearest rival, the RX 6650M XT, is 1.1% behind, while the RX 6850M XT is 1.6% ahead. This suggests the RTX 5090 D is not a runaway leader in the database’s metrics; it is a top-tier part that sits alongside other high performers.

For real-world interpretation, the Cinebench and 3DMark scores are the most useful. A Cinebench R23 multi-core of 28398 means video rendering, 3D scene compilation, and code compilation will be fast. A 3DMark Steel Nomad of 14326 means modern games at high settings will be playable at high frame rates, especially at 1440p and 4K where the GPU matters more than the CPU. The Passmark multi-thread score of 40318 reinforces the CPU’s capability, while the GPU’s Passmark G3D of 44065 shows strong rasterization. The data indicates a balanced pairing where neither part is likely to be the sole bottleneck in most workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the i7-14700 and RTX 5090 D is unusual. The CPU is a 65 W TDP part, while the GPU has a 575 W TDP — a nine-fold difference in power draw. This suggests the GPU is the dominant component in terms of raw capability. The CPU’s 91st percentile versus the GPU’s 92nd percentile is close, but the gap widens when considering specific workloads. In single-threaded tasks, the CPU scores 2080 in Cinebench R23, which is good but not extreme; the GPU has no equivalent single-thread metric. In multi-threaded tasks, the CPU’s 28398 is strong, but the GPU’s compute scores (e.g., Geekbench OpenCL 310674) are an order of magnitude higher.

For gaming, the bottleneck will depend on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance of 2080 (Cinebench R23) and Passmark single-thread of 4236 will likely limit frame rates in CPU-intensive titles, because the GPU is fast enough to outpace the CPU’s ability to feed it. At 4K, the GPU’s 32 GB memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth become the limiting factor, but only in the sense that the GPU is doing most of the work; the CPU will be less stressed. The data shows no measured FPS, so these are estimates, but the benchmark scores support this pattern. The GPU’s pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s are high enough to push massive pixel counts, which is why 4K is the natural home for this card.

Productivity workloads are more balanced. Video editing uses both CPU and GPU; the CPU’s 20 cores handle timeline processing, while the GPU accelerates effects and encoding (though the FACT PACK does not list an encoder, the tensor cores imply AI-assisted features). 3D rendering in applications like Blender or V-Ray would favor the GPU due to its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 680 tensor cores, but the CPU’s 28398 Cinebench score ensures viewport and scene preparation are not slow. The bottleneck in such tasks is rarely a single component; it is the data transfer between them, which the PCIe 5.0 x16 interface (CPU) and PCIe 5.0 x16 (GPU) help mitigate.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which is the LGA 1700 platform. This socket supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel, with ECC memory support listed as true. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), meaning the primary GPU slot is PCIe 5.0 x16. The GPU also uses PCIe 5.0 x16, so the interface is fully matched. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, but the GPU’s TDP is 575 W, and the suggested PSU is 950 W. That is the power supply headroom you need; the data does not list a lower bound, but 950 W is the recommendation.

Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, but the FACT PACK does not specify maximum speeds or capacities. ECC support is present, which is unusual for a desktop part and useful for workstation builds. The integrated GPU is UHD Graphics 770, which provides a fallback display output if the dedicated GPU fails or for quick diagnostics. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is limited; this is a locked part, meaning the boost clock of 5.40 GHz is the ceiling.

For a sensible next upgrade, the socket is the limiting factor. LGA 1700 is a mature platform; a future upgrade would likely require a new motherboard. The GPU, however, is at the top of its generation (predecessor is GeForce 40, successor is GeForce 60), so the GPU is not a bottleneck for years. The most practical upgrade path is to increase memory capacity or speed (if the motherboard supports DDR5) or to add more storage via the PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The 950 W PSU recommendation leaves room for additional drives or fans, but not for a second GPU — the power budget is already committed to the RTX 5090 D.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this CPU-GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains an empty `measuredFpsUltraByGame` object, meaning every frame-rate figure below is an estimate derived from the benchmark scores, not a direct measurement. With that caveat, the data supports specific expectations. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 14326 is high, indicating strong DX12 performance. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core of 2080 and Passmark single-thread of 4236 suggest it can keep up with modern game engines, which typically rely on one or two fast cores for game logic.

At 1080p ultra settings, the CPU is likely the limiting factor. The GPU is fast enough to render hundreds of frames per second in older titles, but the CPU’s single-thread score of 4236 (Passmark) is good, not elite. Expect high frame rates in e-sports titles, but not the absolute maximum. At 1440p, the balance shifts; the GPU’s 32 GB memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth handle high-resolution textures, and the CPU’s 20 cores manage background tasks. This is likely the sweet spot for this pairing. At 4K, the GPU dominates, and the CPU’s role diminishes; the 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 176 ROPs are designed for 4K rendering. Frame rates will be high but variable depending on the game’s engine.

Ray tracing is a strength due to the 170 RT cores. The GPU’s dedicated RT hardware will outperform any non-RT card, but the FACT PACK does not list specific RT benchmark scores. DLSS (implied by tensor cores) would further boost frame rates, but no exact uplift percentage is given. The absence of measured FPS means these are directional estimates; treat them as guidance, not gospel.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 4236 (Passmark) may cap frame rates in CPU-bound titles, but the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad of 14326 ensures that GPU-bound scenarios run at very high frame rates. At 1440p and above, the GPU takes over, and the 32 GB memory prevents texture-related stutters.

Streaming: The CPU’s 28 threads (20 cores) handle encoding and streaming overhead without competing with the game for resources. The GPU’s tensor cores could accelerate AI-based encoding, though the FACT PACK does not list an NVENC encoder. The 65 W CPU TDP means low heat output, which helps in a streaming rig where the GPU runs hot.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core of 28398 accelerates timeline rendering and export. The GPU’s compute scores (Geekbench OpenCL 310674) handle effects and color grading. The 32 GB GDDR7 memory is ample for 4K and 8K timelines, and the 1.79 TB/s bandwidth moves frames quickly.

3D rendering: The GPU is the star here. Its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 680 tensor cores make it suitable for both raster and AI-accelerated rendering. The CPU’s multi-thread score of 40318 (Passmark) ensures scene preparation and simulation are not bottlenecks. The 170 RT cores also speed up ray-traced previews.

Software development: The CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads handle parallel compilation, with Passmark integer math at 154535 and data compression at 498198 indicating strong build performance. The GPU is irrelevant for most coding tasks, but the 33 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases.

Student and office work: This is massive overkill. The CPU’s single-thread score of 2080 (Cinebench R23) is more than enough for document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The GPU’s 575 W TDP and 950 W PSU recommendation make this an impractical office machine due to heat and power draw, but it will never struggle with any office task.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s core count and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 5090 D has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this CPU-GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile is 92, meaning it outperforms 92% of all desktop combinations in the database.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory support is listed as true for the Intel Core i7-14700.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 5090 D is 950 W, while the GPU’s TDP is 575 W.

Q: What is the CPU’s benchmark score compared to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 52301, which is 0.2% below the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H (52431) and 0.3% above the AMD EPYC 8124P (52121).

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination; all frame-rate discussion is estimated from benchmark scores.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is for users who want no compromises in GPU-heavy workloads and have a CPU that can keep up without excessive power draw. Gamers targeting 4K ultra settings with ray tracing enabled will benefit most; the GPU’s 170 RT cores and 32 GB memory are built for that. Content creators working with 8K video or large 3D scenes will use the GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and the CPU’s 28 threads for export. Developers who compile large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s Passmark integer math score of 154535, though the GPU is wasted for that task. Students and office workers should not build this — the 575 W GPU TDP and 950 W PSU recommendation make it expensive to run for basic tasks. Small business workstations focused on rendering or AI inference could justify it, but the CPU’s 65 W TDP is a minor part of the total power budget. The data shows a system that is top-tier in both CPU and GPU percentiles (91 and 92 respectively), so the intended user is someone who needs maximum GPU performance for rendering, simulation, or high-resolution gaming, and who is willing to accept the CPU as a capable but not overclockable partner.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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