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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Top 4% 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
96%
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GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14700KF

70,163 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing is a desktop-class combination that targets high-refresh 1440p gaming and serious multi-threaded productivity. The CPU holds a 94th percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards, resulting in a combined 89th percentile build. These are not entry-level components; the data consistently points to a system designed for demanding users who want both high frame rates and substantial compute throughput.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this combination excels at 1080p and 1440p, where the RTX 4070 SUPER delivers frame rates that easily exceed 100 FPS in most titles. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 281.2 FPS at 1080p and 185.2 FPS at 1440p, while Valorant reaches 559 FPS at 1080p and 530.1 FPS at 1440p. Even at 4K, competitive shooters remain fluid, with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieving 121 FPS at 3840x2160. The CPU’s 5.60 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread score of 6235 in Cinebench R23 support these high-refresh scenarios by minimizing frame-time bottlenecks.

Streaming is a mixed workload, and this system handles it through raw core count. The 20-core, 28-thread configuration produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44167, which places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. This headroom allows simultaneous game encoding and broadcast software without stealing frames from the GPU, as the PassMark multi-thread score of 52425 indicates substantial parallel processing capability. The GPU’s 224 tensor cores also provide hardware acceleration for encoding tasks, though the benchmark data does not isolate that specific workload.

Video editing benefits from both components. The CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 183056 and floating point math score of 134393 suggest strong performance in rendering timelines and applying effects, while the GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute accelerates GPU-accelerated effects and preview rendering. The 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provides enough memory for 4K video timelines with multiple layers, and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795 supports the GPU’s role as a compute accelerator.

3D rendering is where this pairing shows its strength. The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 18550 and R15 multi-core score of 4452 demonstrate excellent processor-side rendering, while the GPU’s 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs deliver strong rasterization performance for real-time viewports. The PassMark GPU compute score of 17108 indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER is capable of handling GPU-based render engines, though the 12 GB VRAM may limit the largest scenes.

Software development benefits from the CPU’s multi-threaded might. Compilation tasks scale well across the 20 cores, as evidenced by the PassMark data compression score of 694963 and random string sorting score of 74723. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code and data structures. The GPU’s 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores also enable local testing of ray-traced applications and machine learning inference workloads, respectively.

Student and office work is almost overkill for this hardware. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 6235 and PassMark single-thread score of 4480 ensure snappy application responsiveness, while the multi-core scores mean background tasks like virus scans or database indexing will not cause noticeable slowdowns. The CPU’s support for ECC memory, though paired with consumer DDR4/DDR5, adds a layer of reliability for long-running academic computations.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, packing 35,800 million transistors into a 294 mm² die. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for high-resolution textures in modern games, though the 192-bit bus width means memory bandwidth is not class-leading. The base clock runs at 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, while memory operates at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

The shading array includes 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. This configuration produces a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s. For ray tracing, there are 56 dedicated RT cores, and for AI acceleration, 224 tensor cores are present. The FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS matches the FP16 throughput at a 1:1 ratio, indicating the GPU is equally comfortable with standard and half-precision workloads.

In benchmark terms, the GPU scores 4627 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), 172795 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 205624 in Geekbench Vulkan. The PassMark G3D score of 29995 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival by average score is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which trails by 0.1%, while the RTX 4090 Mobile is just 1% behind. This suggests the RTX 4070 SUPER sits in a performance band where desktop and mobile flagships from a generation ago converge. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides adequate bandwidth for this GPU class, and the 220 W TDP with a 550 W suggested PSU indicates moderate power requirements.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 70163, placing it in the 94th percentile of all processors. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with an average score of 69996, which is 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69875, 0.4% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% ahead with a score of 70879. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 44167 and single-core score of 6235 show a balanced profile; the multi-core result benefits from the 20-core/28-thread configuration, while the single-core result leverages the 5.60 GHz boost clock. Geekbench multi-core at 21462 and single-core at 2578 confirm this pattern across a different benchmark suite.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 43223, placing it in the 83rd percentile. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43262, which is 0.1% ahead, while the RTX 5050 Mobile is 0.1% behind at 43268. The RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% ahead with a score of 43667. The PassMark G3D score of 29995 is the headline gaming metric, while the compute score of 17108 shows its non-gaming capability. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 provides a modern DirectX 12 workload result.

Combined, these two components achieve an 89th percentile ranking, indicating that the pairing is well above average but not at the absolute top tier. The CPU is notably stronger relative to its peers than the GPU; the 11-percentage-point gap between the CPU’s 94th percentile and the GPU’s 83rd percentile suggests the processor has more headroom relative to the market than the graphics card.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a system where the CPU is the stronger component relative to its market position. The Core i7-14700KF at the 94th percentile of CPUs versus the RTX 4070 SUPER at the 83rd percentile of GPUs means the processor is more able to feed the graphics card than vice versa in many scenarios. In CPU-bound games, this is an advantage; the single-core score of 6235 in Cinebench R23 ensures the GPU is not waiting on draw calls. In GPU-bound workloads, the graphics card becomes the limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions.

The measured FPS data illustrates this dynamic. At 1080p, games like Counter-Strike 2 (281.2 FPS) and Valorant (559 FPS) show the CPU can push frame rates far beyond display refresh rates, with the GPU still keeping up. At 1440p, frame rates drop but remain high, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 64.2 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 57 FPS, indicating the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. At 4K, the GPU’s limits are clear, with Cyberpunk 2077 dropping to 38.9 FPS and Ark: Survival Ascended to 11.9 FPS.

The PassMark physics score of 2961 and find prime numbers score of 212 show the CPU handles complex simulations well, which can offload physics from the GPU in some titles. The pairRankByFps data places this combination at rank 554 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across games of 181. This rank suggests that while the pair is above average, there are many faster combinations, primarily those with higher-tier GPUs. The bottleneck profile is therefore resolution-dependent: at 1080p, the CPU can sometimes be the limiter in esports titles, but at 1440p and above, the GPU is almost always the constraint.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14700KF uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility allows builders to reuse existing DDR4 modules or invest in newer DDR5 kits. The CPU’s 125 W TDP is modest for a 20-core processor, and the platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, enabling fast NVMe SSDs and future GPU connectivity. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU’s PCIe 5.0 slots.

The RTX 4070 SUPER has a 220 W TDP, and the suggested PSU is 550 W. This leaves headroom for additional drives and peripherals, though overclocking both components would push power draw higher. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector, and its dual-slot design fits most mid-tower cases; dimensions are 267 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 42 mm in width. The CPU’s unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, but the stock boost clock of 5.60 GHz already approaches the platform’s limits.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU has more performance headroom than the current graphics card. The 94th percentile CPU can support a GPU in the 90th percentile or above without becoming a bottleneck in most games. Alternatively, adding more memory or faster DDR5 would benefit memory-sensitive workloads, given the CPU’s 33 MB L3 cache and dual-channel bandwidth. The platform’s ECC support, while not mainstream, provides an option for workstation-style reliability.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p high-refresh monitors are the primary audience. The measured FPS at 2560x1440 shows many titles exceeding 100 FPS, including Counter-Strike 2 at 185.2 FPS, Valorant at 530.1 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 157.8 FPS. Even demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 maintain 64.2 FPS at 1440p, which is playable. For 4K gaming, the system is capable but not ideal, with many titles falling below 60 FPS at 3840x2160.

Content creators who edit video or render 3D scenes will find the CPU’s 20 cores and the GPU’s compute power well matched. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44167 accelerates exports, while the GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance handles effects and GPU-accelerated renders. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K video timelines and most 3D scenes, though the largest projects may need more.

Software developers working on large codebases benefit from the CPU’s multi-threading, with PassMark integer math at 183056 and data compression at 694963 indicating strong compilation performance. Students in engineering or data science fields can run simulations and machine learning experiments locally, leveraging the 28 threads and tensor cores. Small business workstations handling databases or virtualization will appreciate the ECC memory support and high multithread scores.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is based on actual testing, shows a wide range of performance across games and resolutions. At 1080p, esports titles excel: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 623 FPS, Valorant 559 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege 336 FPS. More demanding titles also perform well, with Doom at 210 FPS, Minecraft at 278 FPS, and Roblox at 365 FPS. Even the heaviest games like Cyberpunk 2077 achieve 82.3 FPS at 1080p.

At 1440p, the RTX 4070 SUPER remains strong. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 185.2 FPS, Call of Duty: Warzone at 157.8 FPS, and Assetto Corsa at 115 FPS. Single-player titles like Control hit 92.1 FPS, while Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 64.2 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 to 57 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p is the sweet spot for this GPU, balancing visual quality with high refresh rates.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Valorant still runs at 440.4 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 106.5 FPS, but most AAA titles fall below 60 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 manages 38.9 FPS, Control 59.8 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 37 FPS. Some lighter titles like Dave The Diver (118 FPS) and Inside (110 FPS) remain playable, but 4K gaming requires reducing settings for smoother gameplay. The average FPS across all games is 181, which reflects the strong 1080p and 1440p performance dominating the dataset.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70163.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.2% behind with an average score of 69996, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% ahead with a score of 70879.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Can this system run esports titles at high frame rates?

A: Yes, at 1080p, Counter-Strike 2 runs at 281.2 FPS, Valorant at 559 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 336 FPS.

Q: What is the suggested power supply for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 550 W, based on the GPU’s 220 W TDP and the CPU’s 125 W TDP.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core i7-14700KF supports ECC memory, though it depends on the motherboard and memory kit chosen.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this CPU+GPU pair?

A: The pair achieves an 89th combined percentile, with the CPU at 94th and the GPU at 83rd percentiles individually.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a Raptor Lake Refresh desktop processor built on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². It features 20 cores and 28 threads, combining performance and efficiency cores in a hybrid layout. The base clock is 3.40 GHz, boosting up to 5.60 GHz, which is unlocked for overclocking. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core, and L3 is 33 MB shared across the chip.

The benchmark results are impressive across the board. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 44167, while single-core scores 6235, showing both high multi-threaded throughput and strong single-thread performance. Cinebench R20 follows a similar pattern at 18550 multi-core and 2618 single-core, while R15 scores 4452 and 628, respectively. Geekbench multi-core is 21462 and single-core is 2578.

PassMark results break down specific workloads: integer math at 183056, floating point math at 134393, data encryption at 40046, data compression at 694963, extended instructions at 40660, and random string sorting at 74723. The multithread score is 52425, and the single-thread score is 4480. Physics score is 2961, and find prime numbers is 212. These numbers indicate the CPU is particularly strong in integer-heavy tasks like compilation and data processing, while the floating point performance is also robust for scientific computing.

The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 lanes from the CPU. The 125 W TDP is reasonable for the core count, and the launch MSRP is $384. The CPU’s nearest rivals by average score are the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.2% behind), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.4% behind), and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.9% behind), while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% ahead.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-14700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake Refresh part with a 5.60 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace chip with 7168 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The combined percentile is 89th, placing this system in the upper tier of desktop builds, though not at the absolute flagship level.

The CPU is the stronger component relative to its market position, ranking 94th percentile versus the GPU’s 83rd. This means the processor can support a faster GPU in future upgrades without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The measured gaming data shows excellent 1080p and 1440p performance, with 4K being the GPU’s limitation. The pair ranks 554th out of 3732 pairs by FPS, with an average FPS of 181 across all tested games. This is a well-balanced system for high-refresh 1440p gaming and serious multi-threaded productivity, suited for enthusiasts who want performance without stepping up to the highest-tier components.