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93%
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92%
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Intel Core i7-14700HX

45,953 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

23,628 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i7-14700HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

This laptop pairing combines a 20-core Intel Raptor Lake-HX processor with an Ampere-generation NVIDIA GPU, placing the system at the 79th percentile overall among all tested configurations. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile against all processors, while the GPU holds the 69th percentile against all graphics cards, indicating a processor-heavy balance where the Core i7-14700HX is the stronger component relative to its peers. The data for this exact combination contains no measured FPS rows, so all gaming frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the individual benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay capture.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3080 Mobile delivers a Passmark G3D score of 16321 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2644, placing it at the 69th percentile among all GPUs. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, this GPU can drive modern titles at high settings, though the absence of measured FPS data means exact frame rates at 144 Hz or 240 Hz cannot be confirmed. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2116 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2103, ensures the processor will not bottleneck frame generation in most scenarios.

Streaming: The 20-core, 28-thread configuration with a 33 MB shared L3 cache provides substantial headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding workloads. The Passmark multithread score of 36566 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24595 indicate that the CPU can handle game logic while leaving resources available for stream encoding. The RTX 3080 Mobile's 192 tensor cores and 48 RT cores support hardware-accelerated encoding and AI-enhanced streaming features, though the GPU's 115 W TDP in a mobile chassis may limit sustained performance under combined load.

Video editing: The combination of high multicore throughput and capable GPU compute makes this platform suitable for timeline editing and export work. The Passmark floating-point math score of 93836 and integer math score of 131296 demonstrate strong arithmetic processing for video filters and effects. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 104831 and Vulkan score of 104066 indicate responsive GPU-accelerated rendering in compatible applications, while the 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth helps move frame data efficiently during preview and export.

3D rendering: The CPU's 20 cores with a 5.50 GHz boost clock deliver strong CPU-based rendering performance, as shown by the Cinebench R20 multicore score of 13059. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 18.98 TFLOPS with 6144 shading units supports GPU-accelerated rendering in Blender and similar tools, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity compared to higher-capacity workstation cards. The 48 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing acceleration, and the 192 tensor cores enable AI denoising to speed up iterative rendering workflows.

Software development: Compilation workloads benefit directly from the 28 threads and high cache capacity, with the Passmark random string sorting score of 48544 indicating strong text-processing performance. The data encryption score of 26092 and extended instructions score of 25718 show capable cryptographic and SIMD performance for build tools and code analysis. The dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provides flexibility for different laptop configurations, though the specific memory bandwidth is not listed in the data.

Student and office work: The Geekbench single-core score of 2116 and Passmark single-thread score of 3947 ensure responsive interaction with productivity applications, web browsers, and office suites. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output that can reduce power draw during light workloads, while the CPU's 2.10 GHz base clock keeps idle power consumption modest. The 55 W TDP on the CPU portion suggests this is a high-performance laptop that will require active cooling, so fan noise may be noticeable in quiet environments.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, meaning processor upgrades are not possible without replacing the entire motherboard or laptop. The platform supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, giving users flexibility depending on the specific laptop design, though the maximum capacity is not listed in the data. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for the latest NVMe SSDs and external GPU enclosures, though the GPU itself connects via PCIe 4.0 x16.

The GPU has a 115 W TDP with no power connectors listed, indicating it draws power directly from the motherboard in a mobile design. The suggested PSU field is empty, so power supply headroom cannot be quantified from the data. The production status for the GPU is end-of-life, meaning this component is no longer in active manufacturing, while the CPU remains active. A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing system memory to the maximum supported capacity, as the dual-channel DDR5 support can improve memory-bound workloads, or adding a high-speed PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drive to take advantage of the CPU's 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 89th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 69th percentile creates a clear performance hierarchy where the processor is the stronger component in this pairing. In CPU-bound workloads like data compression (Passmark score 438539), encryption (26092), and integer math (131296), the i7-14700HX will be the primary driver, and the GPU will not constrain performance. Conversely, in GPU-bound tasks like DirectX 12 rendering (Passmark DirectX 12 score of 72) and 3DMark Steel Nomad (2644), the RTX 3080 Mobile will be the limiting factor.

The benchmark scores show the CPU outperforms its nearest rivals by varying margins. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030 on average, which is 0.2% higher than this CPU's 45953 average, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 46062, also 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 7303 and EPYC 4364P score 45960 and 45970 respectively, essentially matching the i7-14700HX. This indicates the CPU is well-positioned among contemporaries but not class-leading.

For gaming, the estimated FPS scaling would depend heavily on the title's optimization. In esports titles that favor single-thread performance, the CPU's 2103 Cinebench R23 single-core score would keep frame rates high, and the GPU's 16321 Passmark G3D score would likely be the ceiling. In AAA titles with heavy GPU effects, the 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors, potentially causing texture streaming bottlenecks at high resolutions. The GPU's 69th percentile position suggests it will hold up well at 1080p but may struggle at 4K in demanding titles.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh displays will find this pairing well-suited, as the GPU's 69th percentile ranking and CPU's 89th percentile ranking provide a balanced foundation for 144 Hz gaming. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for current titles at 1080p with high textures, though future games with larger texture packs may require settings adjustments.

Content creators working with video editing and motion graphics will benefit from the CPU's 28 threads and the GPU's compute capabilities, with the 192 tensor cores accelerating AI-based effects and the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handling large timelines. The 18.98 TFLOPS FP32 performance supports real-time effects preview in editing software.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 20 cores and 33 MB L3 cache, which reduce build times compared to 8-core or 12-core processors. The 28 threads allow parallel compilation across multiple modules, and the dual-channel memory support ensures adequate bandwidth for build tools.

Students in engineering or data science programs who need to run simulations, analyze datasets, or train small machine learning models will find the CPU's floating-point score of 93836 and the GPU's 7276 Passmark GPU compute score sufficient for coursework. Small business workstations handling spreadsheet analysis, database queries, and document production will see strong performance from the integer math score of 131296 and random string sorting score of 48544.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination in the database, so all frame-rate figures in this section are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements. The RTX 3080 Mobile's Passmark G3D score of 16321 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2644 provide the primary basis for these estimates, combined with the CPU's strong single-thread scores.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU's 18.98 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth should sustain high frame rates in most titles, with the CPU's 2103 Cinebench R23 single-core score preventing processor bottlenecks in physics-heavy scenes. The 8 GB VRAM at 1080p ultra is generally sufficient, though games with extremely large texture packs may see performance dips if VRAM fills up.

At 1440p, the GPU's 69th percentile ranking suggests moderate-to-high settings are achievable, but the 8 GB VRAM becomes a more significant constraint as resolution increases. The 256-bit memory bus and 14 Gbps effective memory speed provide adequate bandwidth, but texture-heavy games may require reduced settings to stay within VRAM limits.

At 4K, this pairing would likely require medium-to-low settings for playable frame rates, as the 69th percentile GPU position indicates mid-range capability relative to all GPUs. The DirectX 12 Passmark score of 72 and DirectX 11 score of 146 suggest the GPU handles modern APIs well, but 4K ultra gaming would exceed the 8 GB VRAM capacity in many titles.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

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, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3080 Mobile have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth with an effective speed of 14 Gbps.

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i7-14700HX supports ECC memory and is compatible with both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's architecture and process node?

A: The RTX 3080 Mobile uses the GA104 chip on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process with 17,400 million transistors and a 392 mm² die size.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 45953 is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7303 at 45960 and the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 0.2% higher at 46030 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 0.2% higher at 46062.

Q: What API support does the GPU offer?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern gaming and rendering APIs.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, the RTX 3080 Mobile is marked as end-of-life, while the CPU remains in active production.

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 the Raptor Lake-HX refresh codename. The 10 nm process node and 257 mm² die size house 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The base clock of 2.10 GHz boosts to 5.50 GHz, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking in supported laptops.

The benchmark data reveals a processor strong in both single-thread and multithread workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24595 and Geekbench multicore score of 14390 place the CPU at the 89th percentile against all processors, while the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2103 and Geekbench single-core score of 2116 indicate excellent responsiveness for latency-sensitive tasks. The Passmark multithread score of 36566 reinforces the multicore strength, while the Passmark single-thread score of 3947 confirms capable single-core performance.

The CPU's 55 W TDP suggests this is a high-performance mobile processor that requires robust cooling, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a basic display output when the discrete GPU is idle. The 28 threads enable heavy parallel workloads, and the 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data. The 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and expansion, while the dual-channel memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving laptop manufacturers flexibility in memory configuration.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-14700HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile, placing the overall system at the 79th percentile among all tested configurations. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking makes it the stronger component, while the GPU's 69th percentile ranking indicates mid-to-high-range graphics capability. This pairing is characteristic of a premium gaming or content-creation laptop from the era when both components were current, with the CPU designed for high-power mobile workloads and the GPU providing capable 1080p and 1440p gaming performance.

The combined benchmark picture shows a system that excels in CPU-intensive tasks like rendering, compilation, and data processing, while offering solid but not top-tier GPU performance. The 79th overall percentile suggests this system outperforms roughly four-fifths of all tested configurations, making it a strong choice for users who need both CPU and GPU horsepower in a portable form factor. The end-of-life status of the GPU means this configuration is no longer in active production, but the CPU remains available for new builds.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 45953, placing it at the 89th percentile against all CPUs, with a Passmark multithread score of 36566 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3947. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24595 and single-core score of 2103 further characterize the processor's capability, while the Geekbench multicore score of 14390 and single-core score of 2116 provide additional validation. The passmark data compression score of 438539 and integer math score of 131296 show exceptional throughput for data-intensive workloads.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 23628, placing it at the 69th percentile against all GPUs. The Passmark G3D score of 16321 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2644 demonstrate the graphics capability, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 104831 and Vulkan score of 104066 show strong compute performance. The Passmark GPU compute score of 7276 indicates the GPU can handle general-purpose compute workloads effectively.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU significantly outperforms the GPU in relative terms, with a 20-percentage-point gap between their percentiles. This imbalance suggests that CPU-bound applications will see excellent performance, while GPU-bound workloads will be limited by the RTX 3080 Mobile's mid-range positioning. The nearest GPU rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 0.5% higher average score, the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile at 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 at 1% higher.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is built on the GA104 chip using Ampere architecture, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. The GPU contains 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units, providing a pixel rate of 148.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 296.6 GTexel/s. The base clock of 1110 MHz boosts to 1545 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p gaming but may constrain performance at higher resolutions with large texture sets. The 48 RT cores provide dedicated ray tracing hardware, and the 192 tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-accelerated features. The FP32 throughput of 18.98 TFLOPS with 1:1 FP16 ratio gives the GPU strong compute capability for rendering and general-purpose workloads.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a mixed picture. The Passmark DirectX 9 score of 170 and DirectX 10 score of 120 indicate strong legacy API performance, while the DirectX 11 score of 146 and DirectX 12 score of 72 show modern API efficiency. The Passmark G2D score of 637 suggests adequate 2D performance for desktop use, while the G3D score of 16321 confirms solid 3D rendering capability. The 69th percentile ranking places this GPU in the mid-to-upper range of all GPUs, with the nearest rival being the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile at 0.5% lower average score, indicating this is a capable but not class-leading mobile graphics solution.