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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700 + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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95%

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99%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14700

52,301 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

135,218 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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70-89

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The Intel Core i7-14700 and NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation represent a pairing of Intel’s high-core-count desktop silicon with NVIDIA’s professional workstation graphics. The CPU, a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake Refresh part, and the GPU, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 20 GB of memory, form a desktop-class configuration aimed at compute-heavy workloads. This analysis relies exclusively on the provided benchmark data, which includes no measured frame rates for this exact combination. Consequently, all gaming performance discussion is derived from the synthetic scores and treated as an estimate rather than a direct measurement.

CPU Analysis

The Core i7-14700 is a 20-core processor with 28 threads, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process node. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz, with a boost clock reaching 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 cache. The chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, includes ECC memory support, and integrates UHD Graphics 770. It operates with a 65 W TDP and fits the Intel Socket 1700, with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity providing 16 CPU lanes. The processor was released in January 2024 with a launch MSRP of $384.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 91st percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 52,301. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H (average score 52,431, delta -0.2%), the AMD EPYC 8124P (52,121, delta 0.3%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52,073, delta 0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (51,947, delta 0.7%). These deltas are tight; the i7-14700 sits effectively at parity with these heavy hitters, within a margin of less than one percent in either direction.

Multi-threaded performance is strong. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,398 and Geekbench multi-core score of 17,087 reflect a processor that can handle heavily threaded tasks. The PassMark multithread score of 40,318 reinforces this, as does the floating-point math score of 106,716 and integer math score of 154,535. For workloads that scale across cores—such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or compilation—the data suggests this CPU competes directly with server-class Xeon and EPYC parts, despite being a desktop chip. The single-thread performance is equally notable; a Geekbench single-core score of 2,409 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,080 indicate strong per-core throughput, which benefits lightly threaded applications like legacy software or certain game engines. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,236 and data compression score of 498,198 further demonstrate that the architecture balances high frequency with substantial core count, making it a versatile workhorse.

The 65 W TDP is significant; it suggests the chip can sustain high performance without requiring exotic cooling, though the boost clock of 5.40 GHz implies transient power spikes that a capable air cooler should handle. The average benchmark score of 52,301, while derived from a mix of tests, places it in the top tier of desktop processors, just behind the Xeon Gold 5320H by a negligible margin.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU and GPU combination; the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Therefore, all gaming frame rate figures presented here are estimates based on the benchmark scores, not direct measurements. The analysis must be read as a projection from synthetic performance, not an empirical result.

Looking at the constituent parts, the CPU’s single-core strengths—Cinebench R20 single-core score of 2,031 and Geekbench single-core of 2,409—suggest it will not bottleneck frame generation in most titles, as modern games rarely utilize all 28 threads efficiently. The GPU, however, is the primary driver for gaming. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation scores 146,593 in Geekbench OpenCL and 123,842 in Geekbench Vulkan. These are strong compute numbers, indicating high throughput in graphics APIs. The GPU has 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a texture rate of 417.6 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 139.2 GPixel/s. The FP32 performance of 26.73 TFLOPS is substantial, which translates to raw shader processing capability.

For high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p or 1440p, the data suggests the CPU’s single-thread score of 4,236 (PassMark single-thread) will keep frame pacing smooth, while the GPU’s Vulkan score of 123,842 indicates robust API-level performance. At 4K resolution, the GPU’s 20 GB memory buffer and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth become relevant; the memory size is ample for high-resolution textures, though the bandwidth is moderate compared to some gaming cards, which could limit extreme 4K frame rates in memory-heavy scenes. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, which accelerate ray tracing and DLSS, respectively. In games that leverage these features, the estimated performance would be higher than in rasterized-only titles, but no specific FPS numbers exist to quantify this.

The lack of measured data is the critical caveat. The benchmark scores for the GPU are compute-oriented (OpenCL and Vulkan), not game-specific. Therefore, while the CPU’s strong single-core scores and the GPU’s high FP32 and Vulkan figures suggest a system capable of 60+ FPS at 1440p in most titles, this remains an estimate. The pairing is more clearly optimized for workstation rendering than for gaming, where the GPU’s professional drivers and memory configuration may not yield the same performance as a consumer GeForce part with similar specifications.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 52,301, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H, scores 52,431, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i7-14700 is essentially tied with that server chip. The AMD EPYC 8124P (52,121) and Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52,073) are also within 0.3-0.4% of the i7, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X trails by just 0.7%. This clustering indicates that the i7-14700 sits at a performance plateau shared with several high-end server and desktop parts; no single rival dominates it.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 135,218, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA A10M (average score 135,230, delta 0%), the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (135,396, delta -0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (135,774, delta -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon PRO V620 (136,472, delta -0.9%). The GPU is effectively tied with the A10M and W6800, all within a one percent band. The deltaPct values show the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is slightly behind these rivals, but the margins are negligible—less than one percent across the board.

The combined percentile for the pair is 93, which reflects a system that is in the top tier of desktop configurations. The CPU’s 91st percentile and GPU’s 95th percentile are both high, but the combined score of 93 is slightly below the GPU’s standalone percentile, suggesting the CPU is the marginally weaker component relative to its own peer group. The GPU’s scores—146,593 in OpenCL and 123,842 in Vulkan—are the defining metrics; the Vulkan score is notably lower than OpenCL, which may indicate driver optimization differences or architectural scheduling for compute versus graphics. The CPU’s Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 4,061 and R20 multi-core of 14,388 show a consistent scaling pattern across generations of the benchmark, with the R23 score of 28,398 representing a 97% increase over R15, which is typical for scaling with core count and frequency.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between this CPU and GPU is skewed toward the GPU in compute terms, but the CPU holds its own. The GPU’s 95th percentile is four points higher than the CPU’s 91st percentile, indicating that the GPU is relatively stronger compared to its peers than the CPU is compared to its own. In most workstation tasks—rendering, simulation, machine learning inference—the GPU will be the primary workhorse, and the CPU’s 20 cores should be sufficient to feed it without becoming a bottleneck, given the CPU’s strong multi-thread scores (PassMark multithread 40,318).

However, in CPU-bound scenarios, such as physics calculations or single-threaded legacy code, the CPU’s PassMark physics score of 2,226 is modest, and the single-thread score of 4,236, while decent, is not exceptional. The data suggests that in lightly threaded workloads, the CPU could limit overall system throughput, as the GPU would be waiting on the CPU to issue draw calls or process simulation steps. In contrast, for GPU-bound workloads like rendering or FP32-heavy computation, the GPU’s 26.73 TFLOPS will dominate, and the CPU’s role is secondary.

The FPS scaling, though estimated, reinforces this. At lower resolutions, the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes more critical; the Geekbench single-core score of 2,409 indicates it can handle high frame rates, but the GPU’s Vulkan score of 123,842 suggests it may not be the limiting factor. At higher resolutions, the GPU’s 20 GB memory and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth become the constraint, as the CPU’s cache (33 MB L3) is ample for game data. The bottleneck analysis points to a system where the GPU is the performance ceiling for most graphics workloads, but the CPU is the floor for any task that does not scale beyond a few cores. The combined percentile of 93, which is lower than the GPU’s 95, suggests that in the best case, the CPU will reduce overall performance by a small margin, but it will not catastrophically throttle the GPU.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4000 Ada Generation has an average benchmark score of 135,218, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA A10M’s score of 135,230, showing a delta of 0%.

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory, as listed in the FACT PACK.

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

A: The GPU has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 160-bit bus and a bandwidth of 360.0 GB/s.

Q: Is there measured gaming FPS data for this combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data; the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and all gaming performance is estimated from benchmark scores.

Q: What percentile does the combined system rank in?

A: The combined percentile for the CPU and GPU pair is 93, with the CPU at 91 and the GPU at 95.

Q: What is the CPU’s launch MSRP?

A: The CPU’s launch MSRP is $384.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This is a mature socket; upgrades would involve moving to another 14th-generation Raptor Lake part or a compatible 13th-generation chip, as the socket is not forward-compatible with newer platforms. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which provides high bandwidth for storage or a future GPU, though the current GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, but ECC memory support is a notable feature for workstation reliability.

The GPU’s suggested PSU is 300 W, while the CPU has a 65 W TDP. This leaves significant headroom for a power supply upgrade if a more power-hungry component is added later; the combined load is well within a typical desktop PSU. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector and is a single-slot design, measuring 245 mm in length, which is compact for a workstation card. A sensible next upgrade would be a CPU with a higher core count on the same socket, if available, or a newer GPU with more memory bandwidth, as the current 360.0 GB/s is a potential limitation for large data sets. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that a future GPU or NVMe drive will not be bottlenecked by the interface, though the current GPU is only PCIe 4.0.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the CPU’s single-core scores (Geekbench 2,409, PassMark 4,236) suggest it can drive high frame rates, and the GPU’s Vulkan score of 123,842 indicates solid graphics throughput. However, the lack of measured FPS means this is an estimate; the system likely handles 1440p or 1080p gaming well, but 4K may be limited by the GPU’s 360.0 GB/s bandwidth. For streaming, the CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads (PassMark multithread 40,318) provide ample encoding headroom, though the integrated UHD Graphics 770 could assist with Quick Sync, but the dedicated GPU’s tensor cores (192) may also handle encoding tasks. Video editing benefits from the CPU’s multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 28,398 and the GPU’s OpenCL score of 146,593, which accelerates effects and rendering; the 20 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K timelines. For 3D rendering, the GPU’s 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 48 RT cores are the primary drivers, with the CPU’s multi-thread scores supporting scene preparation and physics. Software development sees strong performance from the CPU’s integer math score of 154,535, which speeds up compilation, and the GPU’s compute capabilities are less relevant unless code involves GPU acceleration. For student and office work, the system is overpowered; the CPU’s single-thread score of 4,236 and the GPU’s high percentile are far beyond productivity needs, but the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption reasonable for a desktop.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-14700 with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation. The CPU is a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake part with a 91st percentile ranking, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace workstation card with a 95th percentile ranking. The combined percentile is 93, placing this system in the top tier of desktop configurations. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 52,301 and the GPU’s 135,218 indicate a system that excels in multi-threaded and compute-heavy tasks. The GPU’s 20 GB of memory and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it a professional-grade rendering solution, while the CPU’s strong single-thread scores (Geekbench 2,409) ensure it does not lag in responsive workloads. The build is a workstation-class desktop, not a gaming rig, though it can handle gaming as a secondary role.

Who Should Build It

This system targets professionals in rendering, simulation, and compute-intensive fields. The GPU’s 20 GB memory and 95th percentile ranking make it ideal for 3D artists and video editors working with large textures and 4K+ resolutions; the OpenCL score of 146,593 supports GPU-accelerated rendering. Developers working on multi-threaded code will benefit from the CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads, with the PassMark integer math score of 154,535 indicating fast compilation times. Students in engineering or data science fields can leverage the ECC memory support and the GPU’s tensor cores (192) for machine learning workloads, though the 300 W PSU requirement is modest. Small business workstations that run CAD or financial simulations will see strong performance from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,398 and the GPU’s FP32 throughput. Gamers at 1440p or below will find the system capable, but the estimated FPS is not the primary strength; the lack of measured data means buyers should expect workstation-grade stability over gaming-optimized drivers. This build is not for budget-conscious buyers—the CPU’s launch MSRP of $384 and the GPU’s professional positioning indicate a premium investment—but for users whose income depends on compute throughput, the 93rd combined percentile justifies the hardware.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 294 mm² and 35,800 million transistors. The chip, AD104, has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 2175 MHz. Memory consists of 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 360.0 GB/s and an effective memory clock of 18 Gbps. The GPU has 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 139.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 417.6 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 26.73 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same rate (1:1). The card has a 130 W TDP and requires a 300 W PSU, using a single 16-pin connector.

The benchmark scores reflect a compute-oriented card. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 146,593 is strong, indicating high raw throughput for general-purpose GPU computing. The Vulkan score of 123,842 is lower, which may reflect differences in driver scheduling or the card’s focus on compute rather than graphics. The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking places it ahead of the NVIDIA A10M (delta 0%) and AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (delta -0.1%), but behind the AMD Radeon PRO V620 (delta -0.9%). These deltas are minimal, meaning the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is at the top of its class, but not by a wide margin. For rendering workloads, the 20 GB memory and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most professional scenes, though the bandwidth is moderate compared to the FP32 throughput, which could cause bottlenecks in memory-heavy operations. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based denoising, which are increasingly common in professional renderers. The single-slot design and 245 mm length make it suitable for multi-GPU or compact workstation builds. Overall, the data shows a GPU that is a competent workstation part, nearly identical in performance to its closest rivals, with the Ada architecture’s feature set—RT and tensor cores—being the differentiator.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700 + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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