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85%
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Intel Core i7-14700HX

45,953 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i7-14700HX + AMD Radeon 880M

This laptop pairing combines a high-core-count Intel mobile processor with an integrated AMD Radeon GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands in the 43rd percentile, creating a configuration where the processor is the clear performance leader. The combined system percentile of 66 reflects a platform built for CPU-heavy productivity tasks rather than gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads. Below is a detailed breakdown of what these components deliver based on benchmark data.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700HX is a 20-core, 28-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX refresh for mobile platforms. It uses a 10 nm process from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock runs at 2.10 GHz, boosting up to 5.50 GHz under load. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it includes ECC memory support, which is unusual for a mobile part and valuable for workstation-style reliability. The processor is unlocked, allowing multiplier adjustments, and it connects via Intel BGA 1964 socket with PCIe Gen 5 support providing 16 CPU lanes.

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 large L3 pool helps with multi-threaded workloads that repeatedly access shared data. The integrated graphics are Intel UHD Graphics 770, though in this pairing the discrete-class AMD Radeon 880M handles display output and GPU tasks. The CPU was released on January 7, 2024, and remains in active production.

Benchmark results show a strong single-core performer. Cinebench R23 single-core scores 2103, while Geekbench single-core reaches 2116. These numbers are competitive with modern desktop processors and indicate excellent responsiveness for everyday tasks, application launches, and lightly-threaded software. The PassMark single-thread score of 3947 reinforces this, placing the chip well above typical mobile processors.

Multi-core performance is where this CPU excels. Cinebench R23 multi-core hits 24595, which is roughly 11.7 times the single-core score, demonstrating excellent scaling across the 20 cores. Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 13059, and R15 multi-core reaches 3812. Geekbench multi-core comes in at 14390. PassMark multi-thread scores 36566, with integer math at 131296 and floating-point math at 93836. The PassMark data compression score of 438539 and encryption score of 26092 indicate strong throughput for data-heavy tasks. The extended instructions score of 25718 shows good SIMD performance, useful for scientific computing and media encoding.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 45953, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7303 at 45960 (0% delta), AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970 (0% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 (-0.2% delta), and Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 46062 (-0.2% delta). This means the i7-14700HX is essentially tied with these server and high-end mobile parts, trailing by less than a percentage point. For a mobile processor, this level of performance is exceptional, rivaling entry-level server chips from AMD's EPYC lineup.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite shows a processor that handles both bursty single-threaded work and sustained multi-threaded loads with ease. Cinebench R23 single-core of 2103 is strong for mobile, while the multi-core of 24595 puts it in contention with desktop-class parts. The Geekbench scores of 2116 single-core and 14390 multi-core confirm this split personality: fast for interactive use, faster for parallel rendering.

The GPU, AMD Radeon 880M, is an integrated part based on the Strix Point chip with RDNA 3.5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process. It has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation units. The boost clock reaches 2900 MHz, with a base of 400 MHz. Memory is system shared, meaning it uses the laptop's main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it feature-complete for modern APIs.

GPU benchmark scores are modest. 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 535, which is low for gaming. Geekbench OpenCL scores 31285 and Vulkan scores 40006, showing reasonable compute capability for an integrated part. PassMark G3D scores 7615, with G2D at 969. DirectX 9 scores 97, DirectX 10 scores 31, DirectX 11 scores 73, and DirectX 12 scores 32. GPU compute scores 3719. The average GPU benchmark score is 8436, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX at 8427 (0.1% delta), NVIDIA GeForce MX330 at 8458 (-0.3% delta), AMD Radeon HD 8870M at 8462 (-0.3% delta), and AMD Radeon R9 M375X at 8325 (1.3% delta). This places the 880M roughly on par with older discrete mobile GPUs from a decade ago, which is telling for its gaming potential.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU outclasses the GPU by a wide margin. The 89th percentile CPU paired with a 43rd percentile GPU creates a bottleneck scenario for graphics-heavy applications, while CPU-bound tasks will see excellent performance. The system's combined percentile of 66 reflects this imbalance, pulling the overall score down from the CPU's high mark.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated GPU built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process from TSMC with 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die. It is part of the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point mobile platforms. The GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The boost clock is 2900 MHz, which is high for an integrated part, but the memory bandwidth is system dependent, meaning it shares the laptop's main memory bus. This is a critical limitation: unlike discrete GPUs with their own VRAM, the 880M must compete with the CPU for memory access.

The pixel rate is 46.40 GPixel/s and texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 4.454 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 4.454 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). This is modest compute performance, roughly a quarter of what a modern mid-range discrete GPU offers. The GPU has 12 ray tracing cores, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 535 suggests ray tracing performance is not a practical feature for gaming at playable frame rates. The TDP is listed at 15 W, which is very low, confirming this is an efficiency-focused part rather than a performance one.

PassMark DirectX scores are telling: DirectX 9 scores 97, DirectX 11 scores 73, and DirectX 12 scores 32. The near-flat DX9 and DX11 scores, combined with the low DX12 score, indicate the GPU struggles with modern graphics APIs. The G3D score of 7615 is comparable to older mobile discrete GPUs like the GTX 675MX, which launched over a decade ago. For rendering workloads, the 43rd percentile ranking means it will handle basic 2D and light 3D tasks, but any serious GPU rendering will be slow. The Vulkan score of 40006 and OpenCL score of 31285 do show some compute capability, which could be useful for light acceleration in productivity apps, but the low FP32 throughput limits its utility.

FAQ

Q: How does the i7-14700HX compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-14700HX scores 45953 on average, placing it in the 89th percentile. It is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7303 (45960, 0% delta) and AMD EPYC 4364P (45970, 0% delta), and trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030) and Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46062) by only 0.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance tier relative to other GPUs?

A: The Radeon 880M sits in the 43rd percentile with an average score of 8436. It is within 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and MX330, and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M375X.

Q: Does the GPU support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the 880M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. However, its DirectX 12 PassMark score is only 32, indicating weak actual performance despite API support.

Q: What is the CPU's memory and expansion capability?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory support. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU only.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded vs multi-threaded tasks?

A: Single-threaded performance is strong, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2103 and Geekbench single-core at 2116. Multi-threaded performance is excellent, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 24595 and PassMark multi-thread at 36566.

Q: Is this system capable of ray tracing?

A: The GPU has 12 ray tracing cores, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 535 suggests ray tracing performance is not practical for gaming.

Q: What is the CPU's power envelope?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 55 W, which is high for a mobile processor but expected for a 20-core part. The GPU has a TDP of 15 W.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance between CPU and GPU capabilities. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average score of 45953, dwarfs the GPU's 43rd percentile and 8436 average score. This means the GPU is the limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads. In gaming, the CPU can feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them, so frame rates will be capped by the 880M's compute throughput. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 535 and PassMark G3D of 7615 indicate that the GPU is the bottleneck for any 3D rendering task.

For CPU-bound workloads like compilation, video encoding, or spreadsheet crunching, the CPU will be the star. The PassMark multi-thread score of 36566 and integer math of 131296 show massive parallel throughput. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads will keep multi-threaded applications saturated, and the 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures single-threaded tasks are handled quickly. The GPU will not interfere in these scenarios since it only engages for graphics output.

The memory architecture also creates a bottleneck. The GPU uses system shared memory, meaning bandwidth is dependent on the laptop's RAM configuration. The CPU's dual-channel memory support is the same channel the GPU must use, so heavy graphics loads will compete with CPU memory access. This can reduce CPU performance during gaming or GPU compute tasks. The 33 MB of L3 cache on the CPU helps mitigate this for CPU workloads, but the GPU has no such cache advantage.

In FPS terms, the GPU will cap gaming performance, while the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor. The combined percentile of 66 reflects this, sitting between the CPU's high and GPU's low scores. For users who prioritize CPU performance, this is a well-balanced build. For gamers, the GPU will be a constant constraint.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for this pairing, so all FPS figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 43rd percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 535 suggest that gaming performance will be limited to low settings at best.

At 1080p with low to medium settings, the 880M may deliver playable frame rates in older or less demanding titles. The PassMark DirectX 9 score of 97 and DirectX 11 score of 73 indicate that games using these APIs will run better than those using DirectX 12, which scores only 32. Esports titles like Counter-Strike or League of Legends, which are CPU-bound and light on GPU demand, could see acceptable performance given the CPU's strong single-core score of 2103 in Cinebench R23. However, modern AAA games at high settings will not be playable, as the GPU's FP32 throughput of 4.454 TFLOPS is simply too low.

The GPU's 12 ray tracing cores will enable ray tracing features in supported games, but the low compute performance means enabling ray tracing will drop frame rates to unplayable levels. The 16 ROPs limit fill-rate, and the system shared memory bandwidth will further constrain performance. At 1440p or 4K, gaming is not viable, as the GPU lacks the texture rate (139.2 GTexel/s) and pixel rate (46.40 GPixel/s) for high-resolution rendering.

The CPU's performance is not a factor in these limitations. The i7-14700HX can easily handle game logic and physics at high frame rates, with PassMark single-thread of 3947 ensuring that even CPU-bound scenarios will not bottleneck. But the GPU will hold the system back, making this a poor choice for gaming beyond casual or esports titles.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users whose primary workloads are CPU-intensive rather than GPU-intensive. Content creators working with video encoding will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded performance, with Cinebench R23 multi-core of 24595 and PassMark floating-point math of 93836 accelerating rendering tasks. Software developers compiling large codebases will see fast build times thanks to the 20 cores and 28 threads, with the PassMark data compression score of 438539 also aiding in packaging and archiving tasks.

Students and researchers running simulations or data analysis will appreciate the CPU's compute capability. The ECC memory support is a significant advantage for long-running computations where data integrity is critical. Small business workstations handling spreadsheet-heavy workloads, database queries, or virtualization will find the CPU's performance more than adequate, with the PassMark multi-thread score of 36566 handling concurrent tasks.

Gamers at 1080p with low settings and a preference for esports titles may find this acceptable, but the GPU's 43rd percentile ranking means this is not a gaming system. Users who need GPU acceleration for 3D modeling or rendering should look elsewhere, as the 880M's low compute scores and mediocre DirectX 12 performance will cause frustration. The system is best suited for productivity-focused users who do not require high-end graphics.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-14700HX, a 20-core mobile processor from the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, with the AMD Radeon 880M, an integrated GPU based on RDNA 3.5. The CPU is a high-end mobile part, ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 45953, while the GPU ranks in the 43rd percentile with an average score of 8436. The combined system percentile is 66, indicating a configuration that is above average overall but heavily skewed toward CPU performance.

The CPU's architecture, Raptor Lake, is a proven design with strong single-core and multi-core performance. The 55 W TDP is typical for a high-core-count mobile processor. The GPU, built on a 4 nm TSMC process, is efficient but limited by its integrated nature and system shared memory. The 15 W TDP for the GPU is low, reflecting its modest capabilities. This pairing is best described as a workstation-class CPU with an entry-level integrated GPU, suitable for productivity but not gaming or GPU rendering.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not viable. The GPU's 43rd percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 535 will limit frame rates to low levels even at 1080p. The CPU can handle high refresh rates, but the GPU cannot deliver the frames. Esports titles at low settings may reach 60 FPS, but modern AAA games will struggle.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads can handle game capture and encoding simultaneously, with Cinebench R23 multi-core of 24595 providing ample headroom. The GPU's low performance means games will run at low settings, but the CPU can manage the encoding load without significant impact on gameplay.

Video editing: Excellent for CPU-based editing. The PassMark floating-point math score of 93836 and multi-thread score of 36566 accelerate timeline processing and export. The GPU can assist with effects preview, but its modest compute will limit real-time effects at high resolutions.

3D rendering: The CPU will handle rendering well, with Cinebench R20 multi-core of 13059 and R15 multi-core of 3812 showing strong performance in CPU-based renderers. GPU rendering is not viable, as the 880M's FP32 of 4.454 TFLOPS is too low for practical GPU-accelerated rendering.

Software development: A strong choice. The CPU's 20 cores compile code quickly, and the PassMark integer math score of 131296 helps with code analysis and static checking. The 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency, improving developer tool responsiveness.

Student and office work: Overkill for most tasks, but the CPU's single-thread performance of 3947 on PassMark ensures snappy application use. The GPU handles basic 2D tasks well, with PassMark G2D of 969. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long document sessions or spreadsheet work.