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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700HX + AMD Radeon 760M

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Intel Core i7-14700HX

45,953 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i7-14700HX is a 20-core mobile processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, while the AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture. This pairing represents a configuration where a high-end CPU is matched with an entry-level IGP, resulting in a system whose performance profile is dominated by the processor's compute capabilities rather than its graphical output. The benchmark data indicates a combined percentile of 62, placing it above the median of all systems, yet the specific scores reveal a significant skew toward CPU-intensive tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU core and thread count of the Intel Core i7-14700HX?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does the processor have, and what is its socket type?

A: The processor has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. It uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket.

Q: What is the architecture and process node of the AMD Radeon 760M?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and is manufactured on a 4 nm process node by TSMC, with a die size of 178 mm².

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the AMD Radeon 760M, and how much VRAM does it have?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M has a boost clock of 2599 MHz and a base clock of 800 MHz. Its memory size, type, and bus width are all designated as "System Shared," meaning it utilizes the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM.

Q: How does the i7-14700HX compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375?

A: The i7-14700HX has an average benchmark score of 45953, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has an average score of 46030, which is a delta of -0.2%. This indicates the two processors perform nearly identically in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: What is the performance percentile for the GPU in this system?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M has a percentile rank of 35 when compared against all GPUs, indicating it performs better than 35% of them.

Q: Does the i7-14700HX support ECC memory and what memory types are compatible?

A: Yes, the i7-14700HX supports ECC memory. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types with a dual-channel memory bus.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all gaming performance discussed here is estimated from the benchmark scores. The data shows that the AMD Radeon 760M has a Passmark G3D score of 5310 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400, placing it in the 35th percentile of all GPUs. This level of performance is comparable to a discrete graphics card like the AMD Radeon RX 6400, which has a similar average score of 6001, though the integrated nature of the 760M means its performance is heavily dependent on system memory configuration.

For gaming at 1080p resolution with ultra settings, the estimated frame rates would be low, likely in the 20-40 FPS range for modern AAA titles, given the GPU's modest computational throughput of 5.323 TFLOPS. The i7-14700HX, with its high single-core score of 2103 in Cinebench R23, will not be the limiting factor in most games, but the GPU will struggle to keep up with the CPU's capability to feed frames. In lighter or esports titles, which are less demanding on the GPU, the system might achieve playable frame rates closer to 60 FPS, but the data does not support high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p or 4K resolutions.

The lack of measured FPS data means these figures are estimates based on the GPU's Passmark DirectX 11 score of 52 and DirectX 12 score of 25, which are quite low. This suggests that the Radeon 760M is best suited for 720p or low-detail 1080p gaming, where its 16 ROPs and 32 TMUs can handle basic rendering tasks. For users prioritizing gaming, these estimated frame rates indicate that a discrete GPU would be necessary for a satisfactory experience, as the integrated graphics are not designed for high-performance gaming workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700HX is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W, indicating a balance between performance and power consumption suitable for a mobile platform. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and a substantial 33 MB of shared L3 cache, which is critical for reducing memory latency in multi-threaded workloads.

In benchmark scores, the i7-14700HX achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24595 and a single-core score of 2103, while its Geekbench multi-core and single-core scores are 14390 and 2116, respectively. These results place the processor in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a high-end mobile chip that outperforms the vast majority of desktop and laptop processors. The average benchmark score of 45953 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7303 and AMD EPYC 4364P, with a 0% delta, suggesting that in aggregate compute tasks, the mobile i7-14700HX rivals server-grade processors.

For real workloads, the high multi-core performance translates to significant capability in video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, where the 20 cores and 28 threads can be fully utilized. The Passmark multi-thread score of 36566 and integer math score of 131296 further confirm its strength in parallel processing tasks. However, the processor's single-thread performance, while strong at 3947 in Passmark single-thread, is not as dominant as its multi-core scores, meaning lightly-threaded applications will still benefit but not to the same degree as heavily-threaded ones.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing is best suited for users who require exceptional processor performance but have minimal graphical demands, making it ideal for mobile workstations and professional laptops. Data scientists and researchers running complex simulations or data analysis would benefit from the i7-14700HX's 20 cores and high Passmark data compression score of 438539, though they would need to rely on CPU-based computation since the GPU is not suited for compute-intensive tasks like machine learning training. Software developers compiling large codebases will see significant speedups from the multi-core performance, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24595 indicating rapid build times.

Students and professionals in fields like finance or accounting, who work with large spreadsheets and databases, would find the processor's efficiency in data encryption (Passmark score of 26092) and random string sorting (48544) beneficial for their daily tasks. The system is less appropriate for gamers or video editors who rely on GPU acceleration, as the Radeon 760M's 35th percentile ranking in graphics performance will bottleneck any GPU-dependent workflow. For content creators working primarily in CPU-based rendering, such as using software renderers that do not utilize the GPU, this build offers a compelling platform, but those using GPU-accelerated effects would need to look elsewhere.

Small business workstations that handle accounting, inventory management, and office productivity would also be well-served by this pairing, as the CPU's 89th percentile rank ensures snappy responsiveness in multi-tasking scenarios. The support for ECC memory adds a layer of data integrity that is crucial for server-like workloads or long-running processes where data corruption is unacceptable. Overall, this build targets users who prioritize raw processing power over any form of graphical performance, making it a niche but powerful tool for specific professional use cases.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for the Intel Core i7-14700HX and AMD Radeon 760M shows a system with a combined percentile rank of 62, indicating it outperforms 62% of all tested configurations. The CPU's individual percentile of 89 is the dominant factor in this score, while the GPU's percentile of 35 drags the combined score down from what the processor alone would achieve. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 45953, and for the GPU it is 6019, showing a stark contrast in their respective performance tiers.

The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 7303 and AMD EPYC 4364P, have average scores of 45960 and 45970, respectively, with a 0% delta, meaning the i7-14700HX sits exactly at the performance level of these server processors. On the GPU side, the Radeon 760M's average score of 6019 is comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6001, 0.3% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (6000, 0.3% higher), but it is 0.5% slower than the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (6049). This places the GPU in the entry-level segment of dedicated graphics cards from several generations ago.

In specific tests, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13059 and a single-core score of 1843, while the GPU's Passmark G2D score is 890 and its Geekbench OpenCL score is 20255. The FPGA-level performance gap is clear: the CPU can handle massive parallel workloads through its 28 threads, but the GPU's 512 shading units are insufficient for modern gaming or compute demands. The combined percentile of 62 reflects a system that is above average overall, but the imbalance between the two components means that the user experience will be entirely dependent on whether the workload is CPU-bound or GPU-bound.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process node by TSMC with a transistor count of 25,390 million. It has a die size of 178 mm² and features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 16 render output units (ROPs). The GPU operates at a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz, with a pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s.

For ray tracing and tensor operations, the GPU includes 8 RT cores but has no tensor cores, which are null in the data. Its FP32 performance is 5.323 TFLOPS, and its FP16 performance is also 5.323 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, indicating a lack of specialized AI acceleration hardware. The memory subsystem is entirely system-dependent, with the size, type, and bus width all listed as "System Shared," and the bandwidth as "System Dependent," meaning the performance is tied to the laptop's main memory speed and configuration.

In benchmark results, the GPU scores 400 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 30336 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 5310 in Passmark G3D, with a percentile rank of 35. These scores indicate that the GPU is suitable for basic graphical output, video playback, and light 2D workloads, but it is not designed for demanding 3D rendering or modern gaming. The Passmark DirectX 10, 11, and 12 scores of 19, 52, and 25, respectively, are particularly low, highlighting its weakness in API-specific performance. For rendering tasks, the GPU can handle simple GPU-accelerated effects, but the lack of dedicated VRAM and the low compute throughput mean that professional 3D rendering workloads should be offloaded to a discrete solution.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a severe imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this system, with the CPU's 89th percentile ranking far exceeding the GPU's 35th percentile. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for any workload that involves graphics processing, as it cannot keep pace with the CPU's ability to generate data. In gaming scenarios, the CPU can easily calculate game logic and physics, but the GPU will struggle to render the corresponding frames, resulting in low FPS regardless of the CPU's power.

The CPU bottleneck is evident in GPU-specific tasks like 3D rendering or video encoding, where the Radeon 760M's 5.323 TFLOPS of compute power is insufficient to utilize the CPU's full potential. For example, in a video editing workload, the CPU can decode and process video streams quickly, but the GPU acceleration for effects and transitions will be minimal, leaving the CPU to do more of the work. The FPS scaling, while not measured, can be inferred from the GPU's low DirectX scores, which suggest that increasing resolution will quickly degrade performance.

However, the balance is reversed for CPU-intensive tasks like data compression, encryption, or software compilation, where the GPU is not involved. In these scenarios, the i7-14700HX's high Passmark scores, such as 438539 for data compression and 131296 for integer math, allow it to operate without any GPU-related bottleneck. The system's combined percentile of 62 reflects this duality: it excels in CPU-bound tasks but falls short in GPU-bound ones, making the overall bottleneck dependent on the application's nature.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14700HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile-specific socket that is not upgradeable in the traditional sense, as the CPU is soldered to the motherboard. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support, which is a rare feature for mobile platforms. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, enabling high-speed connectivity for NVMe SSDs and other peripherals, though the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is a limitation.

The GPU is an integrated processor with a TDP of 15 W, and it has no power connectors or suggested PSU, as it draws power from the CPU's socket. The CPU has a TDP of 55 W, and the combined system power is likely to be under 100 W, meaning that the laptop's power adapter is the only power source to consider. For upgrades, the primary option is to add a discrete GPU via an external enclosure or to rely on the system's existing capabilities, as the BGA socket prevents CPU upgrades.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to increase system memory and ensure it is running at the highest possible speed, as the GPU's performance is directly tied to the system's memory bandwidth. Since the GPU has no dedicated VRAM, upgrading to faster DDR5 memory could provide a noticeable improvement in graphical performance. However, for users who require better gaming or rendering performance, the only effective upgrade path is to invest in a new system with a discrete GPU, as the current platform's integrated graphics are the limiting factor.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-14700HX, a 20-core mobile processor, with the AMD Radeon 760M, an integrated RDNA 3.0 GPU, in a laptop-class configuration. The CPU is from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture, and is designed for high-performance mobile computing. The GPU, on the other hand, is a low-power integrated processor from the Phoenix chip, with a TDP of 15 W, intended for basic graphical tasks.

The combined percentile of 62 places this system in the upper-midrange of all tested configurations, but the individual components tell a different story. The CPU's 89th percentile rank makes it one of the most powerful mobile processors available, while the GPU's 35th percentile rank is firmly in entry-level territory. This creates a hybrid system that is a workstation-class CPU in a machine with basic graphics capabilities.

The build class is a laptop, which means the components are designed for mobility and power efficiency, with the CPU's 55 W TDP and the GPU's 15 W TDP contributing to a relatively low overall power draw. The system is capable of handling demanding CPU workloads, but its graphical performance is on par with older or entry-level discrete GPUs. Overall, this is a processor-centric build that sacrifices GPU performance for CPU compute power, making it a specialized tool rather than a general-purpose gaming or multimedia machine.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh-rate gaming, this system is not recommended, as the Radeon 760M's 35th percentile ranking and low DirectX scores indicate it cannot achieve the frame rates needed for smooth gameplay at high settings. The CPU's high single-core score of 2103 in Cinebench R23 would not help in this scenario, as the GPU is the bottleneck.

Streaming, which often involves encoding video, is a mixed scenario. The CPU's Passmark data encryption score of 26092 and high multi-thread performance can handle software encoding for streaming, but the GPU's lack of dedicated hardware encoders means the CPU must do all the work, potentially impacting overall system performance during gameplay.

Video editing is a CPU-heavy task, and the i7-14700HX's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24595 and Passmark floating-point math score of 93836 provide excellent performance for timeline editing and exporting. However, GPU-accelerated effects and color grading will be slow, as the GPU's compute performance is limited.

3D rendering in CPU-based renderers would benefit from the processor's 20 cores, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 36566 indicating fast render times. GPU-based renderers, like those using ray tracing, would be severely hampered by the GPU's 8 RT cores and 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

Software development is an ideal use case for this build, as compilation tasks are heavily threaded and the CPU's Passmark integer math score of 131296 and multi-thread score of 36566 make it a powerful compilation machine. The support for ECC memory also ensures data integrity during long builds.

For student and office work, the system is overkill, as basic tasks like word processing and web browsing do not require the CPU's full capabilities. The GPU's Passmark G2D score of 890 is sufficient for 2D desktop rendering, and the system's high CPU performance ensures that multitasking is smooth, but it is not a cost-effective choice for these users.

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