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CPU
93%
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GPU
86%
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Intel Core i7-14700HX

45,953 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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9,210 Benchmark Score
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0-30
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Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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# Intel Core i7-14700HX + AMD Radeon 890M

This pairing combines Intel’s 20-core Raptor Lake-HX mobile flagship with AMD’s latest RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, creating a laptop configuration that sits at the 67th percentile overall. The CPU is a clear high-end part, ranking in the 89th percentile against all processors, while the GPU is a mid-pack integrated solution at the 45th percentile. This is a laptop build where compute horsepower dramatically outpaces graphics capability, and the benchmark data reflects that imbalance across every workload category.

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. It operates from a 2.10 GHz base clock up to a 5.50 GHz boost clock, with a 55 W TDP that classifies it as a high-performance mobile part. The chip is fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm², and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus. ECC memory support is present, which is unusual for a mobile consumer chip and suggests workstation-adjacent capabilities.

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 exhibit data locality. The processor uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, indicating it is soldered to the motherboard, and it supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present but largely irrelevant given the discrete-class AMD Radeon 890M in this build.

Benchmark scores paint a picture of a top-tier mobile CPU. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 24595 multi-core and 2103 single-core. The single-core result is only 7% lower than the multi-core-to-single-core ratio you would expect from a fully optimized desktop part, indicating excellent turbo behavior. The R20 scores of 13059 multi-core and 1843 single-core follow the same pattern, while the older R15 test yields 3812 multi-core and 296 single-core.

Geekbench results show 14390 multi-core and 2116 single-core, which places the chip firmly in high-end laptop territory. Passmark data adds workload-specific nuance: integer math scores 131296, floating-point math scores 93836, and extended instructions score 25718. The data compression score of 438539 and encryption score of 26092 suggest strong performance in archival and security workloads. Physics simulation scores 2252, and find prime numbers scores 165. The average benchmark score of 45953 places it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i7-14700HX sits within 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 7303, AMD EPYC 4364P, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, and Intel Core Ultra 5 235. The two EPYC parts are server chips, so the mobile i7 matching them is notable. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is a direct mobile competitor and trails by 0.2%, while the Core Ultra 5 235 also trails by 0.2%. This indicates the i7-14700HX is at the top of the mobile heap, with only marginal separation from its closest competitors.

For real workloads, the 28 threads handle heavy compilation, video encoding, and 3D rendering tasks well. The 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded response in office applications and legacy software that relies on one or two cores. The 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency penalties in database-style access patterns)Skip. The combination of high single-core and multi-core scores makes this CPU a strong all-rounder for demanding mobile computing.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 890M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on TSMC’s 4 nm process with 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die. This is the Strix Point mobile IGP, representing the Navi III generation. The GPU operates at a 400 MHz base clock and boosts to 2900 MHz, with memory being system-shared and dependent on the host platform’s RAM configuration.

The compute configuration includes 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation units. There are 16 ray tracing cores, but no dedicated tensor cores. The pixel rate is 92.80 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 185.6 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is 5.939 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (at a 1:1 ratio). The GPU has a 15 W TDP, which is remarkably low for the performance it delivers, and it connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. The bus interface being x8 rather than x16 is typical for integrated parts and does not bottleneck in practice.

Benchmark results show a mixed picture. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 590, which is modest. Geekbench OpenCL scores 37254 and Vulkan scores 40808, indicating strong compute capability for an integrated GPU. Passmark scores are more revealing: DirectX 10 scores 33, DirectX 11 scores 73, DirectX 12 scores 37, and DirectX 9 scores 97. The G2D score is 979 and G3D is 8076. GPU compute scores 4157. The average benchmark score is 9210, placing the GPU at the 45th percentile of all GPUs.

Nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Vega 8 at 9221 (0.1% higher), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 at 9273 (0.7% higher), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 at 9294 (0.9% higher), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M at 9302 (1% higher). These deltas are tiny, meaning the 890M performs essentially on par with a GTX 960 desktop card from a decade ago. The Radeon Vega 8 is an older integrated part, and the 890M edges it out by 0.1%.

For rendering workloads, the 5.939 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is the key figure. This is sufficient for lightweight 3D modeling, basic video editing with GPU acceleration, and older game titles at lower settings. The 16 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but given the overall performance tier, ray tracing will be limited to very light scenes or low resolutions. The lack of tensor cores means no dedicated AI acceleration hardware, so any machine learning tasks will rely on the compute units.

The 45th percentile ranking places this GPU below the median of all GPUs, which makes sense for an integrated part. It outperforms older integrated graphics but does not compete with discrete mobile GPUs. The system-shared memory means bandwidth is dependent on the host RAM, which could be a limiting factor in memory-intensive workloads. The 2900 MHz boost clock is high for an IGP and compensates somewhat for the modest core count.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture is defined by a stark contrast between CPU and GPU performance. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 45953 places it at the 89th percentile, while the GPU’s average score of 9210 places it at the 45th percentile. The combined percentile for this pairing is 67, reflecting the CPU heavy nature of the configuration.

Looking at specific CPU scores, the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 24595 is roughly 12 times the single-core score of 2103, which is expected for a 20-core part with good scaling. The Geekbench multi-core score of 14390 is 6.8 times the single-core score of 2116, showing slightly less than ideal scaling due to thermal or power limits in mobile form factors. Passmark multi-thread score of 36566 and single-thread of 3947 follow the same pattern.

The GPU scores tell a different story. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 590 is low in absolute terms, but this is a demanding DX12 test that stresses modern geometry and ray tracing features. The Passmark G3D score of 8076 is more representative of older API workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 40808 is the highest GPU benchmark result, indicating that the compute units are well-utilized in compute-heavy scenarios but less effective in traditional graphics rendering.

The nearest rival comparisons show how tightly packed this performance tier is. The CPU’s closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7303, has an average score of 45960, a delta of 0%. The GPU’s closest rival, the AMD Radeon Vega 8, has an average score of 9221, a delta of -0.1%. This means the 890M is slightly below the Vega 8 in average score, despite being a newer architecture. The practical difference is negligible.

For real-world implications, the CPU will handle multi-threaded productivity tasks with ease, while the GPU will struggle with modern games at high settings. A user running Cinebench R23 on this laptop would see a score comparable to many desktop workstations, but a user running 3DMark Steel Nomad would see a score typical of entry-level integrated graphics.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows the CPU is the dominant component in this pairing. With a 89th percentile CPU versus a 45th percentile GPU, the graphics processor is the bottleneck in any graphics-intensive workload. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 45953 is approximately 5 times the GPU’s average score of 9210, though these are not directly comparable metrics.

In gaming scenarios, the GPU will limit frame rates in most titles. The CPU has enough headroom to drive far more powerful discrete graphics, so any game that is GPU-bound will not benefit from the CPU’s full potential. Conversely, in CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulation, data compression, or software compilation, the GPU is not involved and the CPU performs excellently.

The FPS scaling evidence, while not measured directly, can be inferred from the benchmark scores. A GPU at the 45th percentile will produce frame rates roughly in line with a GTX 960, meaning 1080p gaming at medium settings is realistic for older titles, but modern AAA games will require low settings or reduced resolutions. The CPU at the 89th percentile will not be the limiting factor in any gaming scenario.

For productivity workloads, the balance is more favorable. Video encoding uses both CPU and GPU, and the CPU’s strong multi-core performance will dominate, while the GPU’s compute capability provides modest acceleration. 3D rendering in CPU-based renderers will be excellent, while GPU-based renderers will be limited by the 890M’s 5.939 TFLOPS.

The memory bandwidth being system dependent is another bottleneck factor. With system-shared memory, the GPU competes with the CPU for bandwidth, which can reduce performance in memory-intensive scenarios. A laptop with fast DDR5 memory will show better GPU performance than one with slower DDR4, but the specific impact cannot be quantified without measured data.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps fields, so all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than verified measurements.

Based on the GPU’s 45th percentile ranking and its proximity to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, the AMD Radeon 890M is capable of 1080p gaming at medium to low settings in most titles from the past several years. Esports titles like Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, and Valorant should run at high frame rates due to their low graphical demands. The CPU’s strong single-core score of 2103 in Cinebench R23 ensures that CPU-bound esports scenarios will not bottleneck the GPU.

For more demanding games, the picture changes. Modern AAA titles at 1080p ultra settings will likely see frame rates in the 20-35 FPS range, based on the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 8076 being comparable to a GTX 960. Reducing settings to medium should bring frame rates into the 40-60 FPS range for many titles. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 590 indicates that ray tracing workloads will be particularly challenging, with frame rates likely dropping below playable thresholds in ray-traced scenes.

The CPU’s performance ensures that frame rates are stable even when the GPU is under load. The 28 threads and 5.50 GHz boost clock prevent CPU-related stutters in most games. However, the system-shared memory bandwidth could cause frame time spikes in memory-heavy scenes, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU requires more bandwidth.

At 1440p and above, the GPU will struggle significantly. The 5.939 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is insufficient for high-resolution gaming on modern titles. Users should expect 1440p to be limited to older games or very low settings. The system-shared memory means there is no dedicated VRAM, so texture loading and high-resolution assets will be constrained by system memory bandwidth.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU supports high-refresh gaming with its strong single-core performance, but the GPU limits actual frame rates. Esports titles at 1080p should reach 120+ FPS, while AAA games will stay below 60 FPS at medium settings. A 144Hz display is only useful for competitive titles.

Streaming: The CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming. The 24595 Cinebench R23 multi-core score means x264 encoding at medium preset will not significantly impact game performance. The GPU’s lack of dedicated encoder hardware means software encoding is the primary option.

Video editing: The CPU excels in video editing with its high multi-core scores. Timeline scrubbing, effect rendering, and export will be fast. The GPU provides moderate acceleration for effects and previews, though the 45th percentile ranking means GPU-accelerated effects will be slower than on systems with discrete graphics.

3D rendering: CPU-based renderers like Blender’s Cycles will perform excellently with the 28 threads. The GPU’s 5.939 TFLOPS FP32 throughput allows for GPU rendering in Blender and similar applications, but render times will be significantly longer than with a discrete GPU. The 16 ray tracing cores provide some acceleration for ray-traced rendering.

Software development: The CPU is excellent for compilation, with high integer math scores of 131296 and data compression of 438539. Multi-threaded builds will scale well across 28 threads. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, though the Vulkan score of 40808 suggests adequate compute for shader compilation.

Student and office work: This configuration is overkill for typical office tasks. The CPU’s single-core score of 2103 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy application response, while the GPU’s G2D score of 979 is adequate for 2D desktop rendering. Battery life may be a concern given the 55 W CPU TDP, but the 15 W GPU TDP helps.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14700HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which means the CPU is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, and the memory is likely upgradeable in most laptop designs. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, though the integrated GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

The AMD Radeon 890M is an integrated GPU, so it cannot be upgraded. The system-shared memory architecture means GPU performance is tied to the host memory configuration. Faster memory will improve GPU performance, but the IGP itself is fixed.

The suggested PSU is not specified in the data, but the 55 W CPU TDP and 15 W GPU TDP indicate a relatively low total power draw. Most laptop power adapters in the 100-150 W range would be sufficient, though the specific requirement depends on the laptop design and other components.

The most sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing memory capacity and speed. Since the GPU uses system-shared memory, upgrading from DDR4 to DDR5 or increasing memory speed would provide a tangible GPU performance boost. Adding more memory beyond the minimum would also help with the system-shared allocation. However, the CPU and GPU are both soldered and non-upgradeable, so the platform has limited longevity beyond memory improvements.

FAQ

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

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

Q: How does the GPU compare to dedicated graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M scores 8076 in Passmark G3D, placing it within 1% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and GTX 465. It is at the 45th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What memory types does this CPU support?

A: The i7-14700HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck in graphics-intensive workloads. The CPU is at the 89th percentile while the GPU is at the 45th percentile, so the GPU limits gaming and rendering performance.

Q: Can this system handle ray tracing?

A: The GPU has 16 ray tracing cores, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 590 indicates limited ray tracing capability. Light ray-traced scenes may work at low settings, but heavy ray tracing will be unplayable.

Q: What is the CPU’s L3 cache size?

A: The CPU has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core.

Q: Is the CPU upgradeable?

A: No, the CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile socket. The GPU is also integrated and cannot be upgraded.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need exceptional CPU performance in a laptop but do not require strong graphics capability. The 89th percentile CPU makes it ideal for software developers who compile large codebases, data analysts processing large datasets, and engineers running CPU-based simulations. The 24595 Cinebench R23 multi-core score supports heavy multi-threaded workloads, while the 2103 single-core score handles legacy single-threaded applications.

Content creators working primarily with CPU-based workflows will benefit. Video editors using software encoding, podcasters processing audio, and photographers running batch image processing will see excellent performance. The 28 threads handle parallel tasks efficiently, and the 438539 Passmark data compression score speeds up archival and file management.

Students in STEM fields will find the CPU capable of running MATLAB, Python, and other computational tools effectively. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running computations. Office workers and small business users will find the system overkill but responsive, with the CPU ensuring smooth multitasking across many applications.

Gamers should only choose this build if they primarily play esports titles or older games at 1080p. The GPU’s 45th percentile ranking limits modern AAA gaming to low or medium settings. Users seeking high-end gaming performance should look for configurations with discrete GPUs instead.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-14700HX, a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake-HX processor, with the AMD Radeon 890M, a 1024-shader RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU. The CPU ranks at the 89th percentile against all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 45th percentile against all GPUs. The combined percentile of 67 reflects the significant performance gap between the two components.

The system excels in CPU-intensive workloads such as compilation, rendering, and data processing, while the GPU provides adequate but not impressive graphics performance. The 55 W CPU TDP and 15 W GPU TDP indicate a power-efficient configuration relative to the CPU’s performance class. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5, DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and includes ECC memory support, making it suitable for professional and academic use cases.

Overall, this is a workstation-oriented laptop configuration where the processor is the star and the graphics are a supporting player. Users who prioritize CPU performance over gaming capability will find this a compelling match, while those seeking balanced gaming and productivity performance should consider alternatives with discrete graphics.