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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700K + Intel Arc A380E

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Intel Core i7-14700K

69,355 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A380E

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90-100

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70-89

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50-69

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i7-14700K and Intel Arc A380E form a desktop build with a stark performance imbalance. The processor is a high-end 20-core part that sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the graphics card is a low-profile, end-of-life entry-level solution sitting at the 50th percentile among all GPUs. Benchmark data shows the CPU is capable of elite productivity and compute workloads, but the GPU limits the system to entry-level gaming and display output. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all FPS discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700K compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69,355. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115 (69,288), 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), and 0.9% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996).

Q: What is the processor's performance percentile relative to all CPUs?

A: The i7-14700K is at the 94th percentile of all CPUs. This places it in the top 6% of all processors, indicating flagship-tier compute capability for desktop workloads.

Q: What is the graphics card's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc A380E is at the 50th percentile of all GPUs. This is the median position, meaning half of all GPUs perform better and half perform worse, indicating entry-level graphics performance.

Q: Does the CPU support error-correcting memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14700K supports ECC memory. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types over a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the power consumption of the GPU and what power supply is suggested?

A: The Intel Arc A380E has a TDP of 75 W and the suggested PSU rating is 250 W. The card is single-slot and requires no power connectors.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This high boost clock contributes to its strong single-thread performance scores.

Q: Does the build have measured FPS data available?

A: No, there is no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All FPS assessments must be estimated from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-14700K delivers outstanding raw processing power, while the Intel Arc A380E delivers modest graphics capability. The CPU's average benchmark score of 69,355 places it at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, a position that suggests elite multi-threaded performance for demanding applications. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 33,440.5 points in multi-core and 2,160 points in single-core. The Geekbench results follow the same pattern: 20,767 in multi-core and 2,569 in single-core. These metrics show a processor that excels at both heavily-threaded workloads and lightly-threaded tasks like web browsing or legacy applications.

The PassMark suite reinforces the CPU's strength. The multi-thread score is 52,392, with integer math hitting 182,876 and floating-point math at 134,222. Data encryption scores 40,091, while extended instructions reach 40,632. These numbers indicate that the CPU handles encryption, compression, and scientific calculations with ease. Single-thread performance is also robust at 4,472, which is essential for responsive everyday use and games that rely on a few fast cores.

The Intel Arc A380E, by contrast, has no benchmark scores listed in the FACT PACK and an average benchmark score of 0. Its 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is a median performer, but without specific frame rate data, its gaming capability must be inferred from its hardware specifications rather than measured results. The combined percentile for this build is 72, reflecting the high CPU contribution dragging the overall system score upward despite the low-end GPU.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this pairing. The i7-14700K sits at the 94th CPU percentile, while the Arc A380E sits at the 50th GPU percentile. This 44-percentile-point gap means the CPU can process far more data than the GPU can render, creating a severe imbalance for graphics-bound workloads. In gaming, the A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 186.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will cap frame rates long before the CPU's 20 cores become a limiting factor.

Conversely, for compute-heavy workloads that do not rely on graphics, the CPU dominates. Tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering (as measured by Cinebench R23's 33,440.5 multi-core score), and data compression (695,234 in PassMark) are entirely CPU-bound and will run at near-flagship speeds. The CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 75 W TDP suggest a system that is power-efficient overall, but the performance asymmetry means the user is paying for CPU capability that a low-end GPU cannot fully utilize in gaming scenarios.

The estimated FPS scaling from the benchmark scores indicates that in CPU-light games, the GPU will be the sole determinant of frame rates, and those rates will be modest. In CPU-heavy simulations or strategy titles, the CPU's high single-thread score of 4,472 in PassMark and 2,160 in Cinebench R23 will prevent CPU-related stutters, but the GPU will still limit maximum frame rates. For non-gaming workloads, there is no bottleneck; the CPU operates at its full potential.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This build is not suited for high-refresh gaming. The Arc A380E's 50th percentile ranking and 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggest that 1080p at low-to-medium settings is the realistic ceiling, not the 144Hz or 240Hz rates that high-refresh monitors demand. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 4,472 in PassMark will handle game logic efficiently, but the GPU will prevent high frame rates.

Streaming: The i7-14700K is excellent for streaming due to its 20 cores and 28 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33,440.5 indicates ample headroom for simultaneous game encoding and broadcasting software. However, the A380E's low graphics performance means the game being streamed will run at low graphical settings, which may reduce stream quality.

Video editing: Video editing benefits greatly from the CPU's multi-threaded prowess. The Geekbench multi-core score of 20,767 and PassMark multi-thread score of 52,392 provide fast timeline scrubbing, rendering, and export times in software like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth can assist with effects and color grading, but the GPU is not powerful enough for intensive GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: This workload is almost entirely CPU-bound, making the i7-14700K a strong choice. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33,440.5 and R20 score of 18,544 indicate that CPU-based renderers like V-Ray or Blender's Cycles will perform at near-flagship levels. The A380E's 8 ray tracing cores provide some acceleration, but its 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 performance is minimal compared to the CPU's output.

Software development: Compilation and code analysis are parallel tasks that scale with core counts. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with a PassMark integer math score of 182,876, will compile large codebases quickly. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking is irrelevant for most development tasks, making this a balanced build for programmers who do not game.

Student and office work: For document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing, this build is overkill. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,472 in PassMark and 2,569 in Geekbench provide instant responsiveness, while the GPU's 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs support multi-monitor setups for research and writing. The 75 W GPU TDP keeps the system cool and quiet in an office environment.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The chip has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

The benchmark scores paint a picture of a processor that competes with server and workstation parts. Its average benchmark score of 69,355 places it within 1% of the AMD EPYC 9115, Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 9 7940HX, and Ryzen 7 9700F. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33,440.5 is particularly strong, indicating sustained performance under heavy multi-threaded loads. The single-core score of 2,160 in R23 and 4,472 in PassMark show that the high boost clock translates into excellent per-thread performance.

For real workloads, the CPU excels at video encoding, 3D rendering, data compression (695,234 in PassMark), and encryption (40,091 in PassMark). The 94th percentile ranking means it outperforms 94% of all CPUs tested, making it suitable for professional content creation and heavy compute tasks. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, has ECC support, and features a PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14700K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides 16 lanes of PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, while the GPU operates on a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The platform supports ECC memory, which is a feature typically found in workstation or server environments. The CPU's 125 W TDP is manageable for most mid-range air coolers, and the unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking headroom if the cooling solution permits.

The Arc A380E has a 75 W TDP and a suggested PSU rating of 250 W, meaning the current power supply is likely sufficient. However, the GPU is listed as end-of-life, which means it is no longer in active production. The most sensible next upgrade is to replace the GPU with a higher-performing model. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is compatible with newer graphics cards, and the CPU's 94th percentile ranking ensures that any GPU upgrade will not be bottlenecked by the processor. A user could step up to a mid-range or high-end GPU without changing the CPU, motherboard, or power supply, as long as the PSU capacity is increased accordingly.

The CPU itself has no upgrade path on Socket 1700, as it is near the top of the Core 14th Gen lineup. Users seeking more performance would need to move to a different platform entirely. However, given the CPU's 94th percentile ranking, such an upgrade is unlikely to be necessary for several years. The platform supports up to 33 MB of L3 cache and 28 threads, which covers most desktop workloads.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU-intensive tasks over gaming. Gamers at 1080p with low graphical settings will find the Arc A380E adequate, but those seeking high-refresh or high-detail gaming should look elsewhere. The system is better suited for content creators who rely on CPU rendering, such as 3D artists using Cinebench R23 scores of 33,440.5 as a proxy for render speed, or video editors who need fast exports from the Geekbench multi-core score of 20,767.

Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the 20 cores and 28 threads, especially with the PassMark integer math score of 182,876 indicating rapid parallel compilation. Students and small business users will find the system overkill but highly responsive, with the CPU's single-thread score of 4,472 ensuring snappy application launches. The GPU's 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs support multi-monitor productivity setups. Professionals in data encryption or compression fields will see strong performance from the 40,091 and 695,234 PassMark scores, respectively.

The build is not ideal for gamers at 1440p or 4K, as the GPU's 50th percentile ranking and 6 GB VRAM will struggle with modern titles at those resolutions. It is also not suited for users who want a balanced system, as the CPU's 94th percentile far exceeds the GPU's 50th percentile. The target user is someone who does heavy CPU work most of the time and plays undemanding or older games occasionally.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs the Intel Core i7-14700K, a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, with the Intel Arc A380E, a 6 GB GDDR6 graphics card from the Arc 3 Alchemist generation. The combined percentile for this build is 72, which is dragged down significantly by the GPU's 50th percentile ranking. The CPU alone sits at the 94th percentile, while the GPU sits at the median.

The overall tier of this build is best described as a high-end workstation CPU with an entry-level GPU. The processor's average benchmark score of 69,355 rivals server-class chips like the AMD EPYC 9115, while the graphics card has no benchmark scores and an average score of 0. The 125 W TDP CPU and 75 W TDP GPU make this a power-efficient combination, but the performance asymmetry is stark. This is a system that computes like a flagship but renders like a budget card, making it a niche purchase for specific workloads.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A380E is an end-of-life graphics card based on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-128 chip manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process. It uses 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The card has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1937 MHz, which translates to 15.5 Gbps effective. The GPU core runs at a fixed 2000 MHz base and boost clock.

The card has 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. It also includes 8 ray tracing cores, providing hardware-accelerated ray tracing for supported titles. The pixel rate is 64.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 128.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 4.096 TFLOPS, while FP16 performance is 8.192 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs.

The 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests that the A380E performs in the middle of the pack, but the lack of benchmark scores makes this a qualitative assessment. The 75 W TDP and single-slot design with no power connectors make it easy to install in small form factor systems. The 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs support high-resolution monitors. For rendering tasks, the 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 performance is modest, and the 8 RT cores provide limited ray tracing capability. The card is a capable display adapter and entry-level 1080p gaming solution, but it is the clear bottleneck in this otherwise high-performance build.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700K + Intel Arc A380E

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