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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700HX + AMD Radeon 860M

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93 / 100
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Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
93%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14700HX

45,953 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon 860M

26,401 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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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

This pairing combines a high-end 14th Gen Intel mobile CPU with AMD’s latest integrated graphics. The data shows a processor that dominates multi-threaded workloads while the GPU provides entry-level discrete-class performance in a single chip. This analysis relies exclusively on the benchmark scores and specifications provided; no measured frame rate data exists for this specific combination, so all gaming performance statements are estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700HX is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a mobile processor, as indicated by its Intel BGA 1964 socket, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, along with ECC memory support. The CPU also includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, though the system pairing here relies on the discrete AMD GPU. The processor’s TDP is listed at 55 W, and it has an unlocked multiplier. The die size is 257 mm².

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 45953. In Cinebench R23, it scores 24595 in multi-core and 2103 in single-core. The R20 scores are 13059 multi-core and 1843 single-core, while R15 shows 3812 multi-core and 296 single-core. Geekbench results are 14390 multi-core and 2116 single-core. PassMark tests show a multi-thread score of 36566 and a single-thread score of 3947. Specific workload tests reveal strengths: integer math scores 131296, floating-point math scores 93836, and extended instructions score 25718. Data compression hits 438539, data encryption scores 26092, and random string sorting scores 48544. Physics tests show 2252, and prime number finding scores 165.

The nearest rivals provide context. The AMD EPYC 7303 scores 45960, a delta of 0%. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970, also 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i7-14700HX is slightly behind. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 46062, a -0.2% delta. These are near-identical scores, indicating that the i7-14700HX sits in a performance tier essentially equal to these server and high-end mobile parts. For real workloads, the multi-core scores suggest strong capability in video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The single-core score of 2103 in R23 indicates responsive day-to-day performance and solid gaming physics. The data compression and encryption scores point to efficient archival and security tasks. This is a CPU that will not be the limiting factor in most mobile workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 45953, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, an AMD Radeon 860M, has an average benchmark score of 26401, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 81. In Geekbench OpenCL, the GPU scores 22759, and in Vulkan it scores 30043. These are the only two GPU benchmark scores available.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals shows a tight cluster. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, a delta of -0.1% relative to the 860M, meaning the 860M is essentially tied. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 26331, a delta of 0.3%, putting the 860M slightly ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, a delta of -0.6%. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 scores 26683, a delta of -1.1%. This places the 860M in the same performance bracket as a dedicated entry-level MX550 and even a desktop-class RX 5700 XT anniversary edition, despite being an integrated part. The RTX 5060 comparison is notable since that is a modern discrete GPU, but the delta is negligible.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU is the dominant performer, ranking near the top of all CPUs, while the GPU is competent but mid-pack. The CPU’s 89th percentile versus the GPU’s 72nd percentile indicates a significant performance gap. For productivity tasks that rely on the CPU, this system will feel exceptionally fast. For graphics-intensive work, the GPU will be the constraint, though its scores still allow for capable 1080p gaming and light rendering. The data suggests the i7-14700HX has headroom that the Radeon 860M cannot fully utilize in GPU-bound scenarios.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not from direct testing. The CPU’s high single-core score of 2103 in Cinebench R23 and its 89th percentile ranking indicate it will not bottleneck modern game engines. The GPU’s 72nd percentile and its benchmark scores suggest it performs similarly to a GeForce MX550 or slightly better than an RTX 5060 in raw compute.

For esports titles, the Radeon 860M’s 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 512 shading units should deliver high frame rates at 1080p with low to medium settings. The CPU’s 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound scenes. For AAA titles, the GPU will be the limiting factor. At 1080p with medium settings, frame rates are expected to be playable, likely in the 30-60 FPS range for most modern games, based on the GPU’s performance class relative to the MX550. At 1440p, the GPU’s 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate will struggle, and users should expect to lower settings to low or use upscaling.

The lack of measured data means these are estimates, not guarantees. The GPU’s memory bandwidth is system dependent, meaning performance will vary based on the laptop’s RAM configuration. A dual-channel DDR5 setup is critical for iGPU performance; single-channel memory would significantly reduce frame rates. The GPU’s 8 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support mean ray tracing is possible but will be limited to light effects at low resolutions. The data indicates this is a 1080p gaming solution, not a high-refresh-rate or high-resolution one.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile, while the GPU sits in the 72nd percentile. In CPU-intensive workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, or code compilation, the CPU will dominate, and the GPU will have minimal impact. The i7-14700HX’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24595 is exceptionally high for a mobile part, indicating it can handle heavy multi-threaded tasks without breaking a sweat. The GPU will be idle or lightly loaded in these scenarios.

In gaming, the GPU is the bottleneck. The FPS scaling, while not measured, can be inferred from the GPU’s performance class. The Radeon 860M’s average score of 26401 is roughly half of what a high-end discrete GPU would achieve, so frame rates will be limited by the GPU’s pixel and texture throughput. Lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p will yield significant FPS gains, as the GPU’s fill rate becomes less stressed. The CPU’s single-core performance ensures it will not be the limiting factor until frame rates exceed 100+ FPS, which this GPU is unlikely to reach in demanding titles.

The combined percentile of 81 reflects the CPU’s strength pulling the average up. For productivity, the system is well balanced, as the CPU does the heavy lifting. For gaming, the system is GPU-bound, and upgrading the GPU (if possible in a laptop) or reducing graphical settings is the only way to improve performance. The 55 W CPU TDP and 15 W GPU TDP suggest a power-constrained environment, but the CPU’s performance indicates the cooling solution is adequate for sustained loads.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. It is part of the Krackan Point chip, also known as Navi III IGP for Strix Point Mobile. The GPU has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output pipelines. Critically, it includes 8 ray tracing cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which is uncommon for integrated graphics. The FP32 performance is 3.072 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 3.072 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. Memory is system shared, meaning it uses the laptop’s main RAM, with bandwidth described as system dependent. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark scores show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and a Vulkan score of 30043, with an average of 26401. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival comparisons are telling. It is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (delta -0.1%) and slightly ahead of the RTX 5060 (delta 0.3%). It trails the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary by -0.6% and the RTX A4000 by -1.1%. This means the 860M outperforms a previous-generation entry-level discrete GPU and matches a current-gen mid-range desktop GPU in raw compute, despite being an IGP.

For rendering, the 3.072 TFLOPS is sufficient for light 3D workloads and basic video editing. The 8 RT cores allow for ray-traced effects, but the low FP32 throughput will limit ray tracing to simple scenes. The system-dependent memory bandwidth is a major caveat; performance will scale with RAM speed and channel count. The GPU’s 15 W TDP is remarkably low, indicating high efficiency. This is not a GPU for heavy rendering or high-resolution gaming, but for a laptop iGPU, it offers surprisingly robust performance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, meaning the CPU is not upgradeable. The GPU is also integrated, so it cannot be replaced. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Upgrading from DDR4 to DDR5, or ensuring dual-channel operation, is the most impactful memory upgrade since the GPU’s bandwidth is system dependent. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which supports high-speed NVMe SSDs and future expansion, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

The CPU’s TDP is 55 W, and the GPU’s TDP is 15 W, for a combined 70 W. The suggested PSU is not listed, but for a laptop this is irrelevant as power is provided by the adapter. The data suggests a capable air cooler would handle this CPU, given the mobile form factor and the 55 W TDP. The unlocked multiplier on the CPU indicates overclocking potential, but in a laptop, this is limited by thermals and BIOS support.

A sensible next upgrade for this system, given the platform constraints, would be to maximize memory performance by installing the fastest DDR5 dual-channel kit the laptop supports. This directly improves GPU performance due to the system-shared memory. Storage upgrades to a PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drive would take advantage of the CPU’s lanes. No CPU or GPU upgrade is possible without changing the entire laptop, as both are soldered. The platform is a dead end for core component upgrades, but memory and storage headroom exist.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile and how does it compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 45953, which is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7303 (45960, 0% delta) and the AMD EPYC 4364P (45970, 0% delta). It is slightly behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030, -0.2% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46062, -0.2% delta).

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile and how does it compare to discrete GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M is in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 26401. It is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, -0.1% delta) and slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (26331, 0.3% delta). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553, -0.6% delta) and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 (26683, -1.1% delta).

Q: Does this system support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon 860M includes 8 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). This allows for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the GPU’s FP32 performance of 3.072 TFLOPS will limit ray-traced effects to light workloads.

Q: What memory types are supported and how does memory affect GPU performance?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The GPU’s memory is system shared, with bandwidth described as system dependent. Therefore, using faster DDR5 in dual-channel mode will directly improve GPU performance, while single-channel memory will severely bottleneck the iGPU.

Q: Can the CPU or GPU be upgraded?

A: No. The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, and the GPU is an integrated part of the chip. Both are non-upgradeable. The only upgrade paths are memory and storage.

Q: What is the combined performance tier of this system?

A: The combined percentile is 81, which is between the CPU’s 89th percentile and the GPU’s 72nd percentile. This indicates a system that is excellent for CPU-intensive tasks but only average for GPU-intensive tasks.

Q: What are the CPU’s key cache specifications?

A: The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache helps with gaming and productivity workloads.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. The pairing consists of an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor and an AMD Radeon 860M integrated GPU. The CPU is a high-end mobile part, ranked in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with a strong 20-core, 28-thread configuration. The GPU is an integrated RDNA 3.5 part, ranked in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, performing similarly to entry-level discrete GPUs like the MX550. The combined percentile is 81, placing this system in the upper tier of laptop performance.

The data shows a system that is heavily skewed toward CPU performance. The i7-14700HX’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24595 is a workstation-class result, suggesting this laptop is ideal for video editing, 3D modeling, and software development. The GPU, while not a gaming powerhouse, offers respectable 1080p gaming capability and light rendering performance. The 55 W CPU TDP and 15 W GPU TDP indicate a power-efficient design that can sustain high CPU clocks under load. This is not a gaming laptop in the traditional sense, but rather a mobile workstation with a capable IGPU for casual gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks.

The overall tier is defined by the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s mid-range position. Users get top-tier CPU performance and mid-tier GPU performance in a single mobile package. The system is well-suited for professionals who need maximum CPU throughput and occasional GPU acceleration, rather than gamers seeking high frame rates.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who prioritize CPU performance above all else. Content creators working with 4K video editing, 3D rendering, or complex code compilation will benefit from the i7-14700HX’s 28 threads and high multi-core scores. The PassMark integer math score of 131296 and floating-point score of 93836 indicate strong performance in scientific computing and financial modeling. Developers will appreciate the data compression score of 438539 for rapid builds and the extended instructions score of 25718 for modern codebases.

Students in engineering or computer science fields will find the CPU capable of running virtual machines, simulations, and heavy IDEs without slowdown. For small business workstations, the CPU’s ECC memory support and high reliability make it suitable for database management and server-like tasks. The GPU’s 72nd percentile means it can handle light CAD work and GPU-accelerated video encoding in software like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, though not at professional levels.

Gamers at 1080p with medium settings will find the Radeon 860M sufficient for most titles, but this is not the primary audience. The GPU’s performance class, tied to the MX550, means users should expect 30-60 FPS in AAA games at 1080p, with higher frame rates in esports titles. This system is a practical choice for users who need a powerful mobile CPU and can tolerate entry-level GPU performance for occasional gaming or CUDA-free GPU tasks. It is not for high-refresh-rate gaming or 1440p+ rendering. The data clearly shows a CPU-first design, and buyers should align their expectations with that profile.