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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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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 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end desktop combination that sits in the 90th combined percentile of all benchmarked systems. The data shows a pairing of a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake Refresh CPU with an Ada Lovelace GPU that produces an average of 207.1 FPS across the measured game suite, placing this pair at rank 187 out of 3732 pairs. This is a system built for high-refresh gaming at 1440p and capable 4K performance, with enough CPU headroom for serious productivity workloads.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 4080 SUPER is built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD103 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, paired with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory runs at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed.

The compute configuration is substantial: 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. For ray tracing, there are 80 dedicated RT cores, and for AI-accelerated workloads, 320 tensor cores are present. The raw throughput figures are equally decisive: the GPU achieves 52.22 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s.

Benchmark results place this GPU in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. The closest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a negligible 0.1% difference. This means the SUPER variant offers essentially identical synthetic performance to the non-SUPER model in average score terms. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.7% higher. These deltas are small enough that real-world application performance will be governed by driver optimization and specific workload characteristics rather than raw architectural differences.

In rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for high-resolution texture sets and complex scenes. The 736.3 GB/s bandwidth supports 4K texture streaming without significant bottlenecking, while the 80 RT cores handle ray-traced effects. The 320 tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-based upscaling, which explains why the GPU maintains playable frame rates in demanding titles at 4K, as seen in the measured game data.

Benchmark Performance

The combined system percentile is 90, indicating that this pairing outperforms 90% of all recorded desktop configurations. The CPU's average benchmark score is 70163, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. It sits remarkably close to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515 (0.9% lower). The only rival that edges ahead is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with a score of 70879, which is 1% higher. These margins are within noise for most applications.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 54209 places it in the 86th percentile. As noted, the nearest rival is the RTX 4080 at 54247, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher at 54828, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.7% higher at 55698. The Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 2.8% higher. These are tight groupings, suggesting the RTX 4080 SUPER is very well positioned in the high-end segment.

Looking at the pair's gaming performance, the average FPS across all measured games is 207.1. This places the pair at rank 187 out of 3732, meaning only 5% of tested pairs achieve higher average frame rates. The measured FPS data is real, not estimated, which adds confidence to the analysis. The combined picture is one of a system that delivers elite-level gaming performance while maintaining top-tier CPU compute capabilities.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It runs on the Intel Socket 1700 platform with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The chip is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The thermal design power is 125 W, and the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking.

The cache hierarchy is generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. There is no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory.

Synthetic benchmarks show a processor that excels in both single-thread and multi-thread workloads. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 44167 and the single-core score is 6235. Cinebench R20 shows 18550 multicore and 2618 single-core, while R15 shows 4452 multicore and 628 single-core. Geekbench results are 21462 multicore and 2578 single-core.

The Passmark suite provides insight into specialized workloads. The multithread score is 52425, single-thread is 4480, and integer math scores 183056. Floating point math scores 134393, extended instructions score 40660, and data encryption scores 40046. Data compression scores 694963, random string sorting scores 74723, and the physics score is 2961. Prime number finding scores 212.

For real workloads, the 28 threads handle heavily parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation without breaking a sweat. The 5.60 GHz boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded performance in games and legacy applications. The 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency in data-heavy workloads. The 0.2% delta to the Ryzen 7 9700F and 0.9% delta to the Ryzen 9 7950X indicate that this CPU is at parity with the best of the competition in average terms, though specific applications will favor one architecture over another.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the i7-14700KF and RTX 4080 SUPER is well matched for gaming, but the analysis reveals where each component dominates. The CPU's 94th percentile and the GPU's 86th percentile suggest the CPU has slightly more headroom relative to other processors than the GPU has relative to other graphics cards.

In gaming scenarios, the bottleneck shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's high boost clock of 5.60 GHz and strong single-thread score of 6235 in Cinebench R23 become more important, as the GPU is not fully saturated. Evidence from the measured FPS data supports this: in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p, the pair hits 324.9 FPS, while at 1440p it drops to 215.4 FPS and at 4K to 118.8 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 33.7% reduction, which is typical for a CPU-bound scenario at the lower resolution.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Consider Cyberpunk 2077: 97.4 FPS at 1080p, 68.7 FPS at 1440p, and 47.8 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 30.4%, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 shows 90.1 FPS at 1080p, 63.6 FPS at 1440p, and 41.3 FPS at 4K. The 4K performance is still playable but not at high refresh rates.

The pair's average FPS of 207.1 across all games includes many esports titles that skew higher. For demanding AAA titles, the data shows that 4K gaming is viable but not at ultra-high refresh rates. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K textures, but the raw compute of 52.22 TFLOPS limits frame rates in the most demanding titles to around 40-70 FPS at 4K ultra settings.

Who Should Build It

The data points to several distinct user profiles. Gamers targeting 1440p high-refresh monitors will find this combination nearly ideal. The measured FPS at 2560x1440 shows 215.4 FPS in Counter-Strike 2, 252 FPS in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, and 153.1 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. Even the demanding Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 68.7 FPS at 1440p, which is playable with some settings adjustments.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or software development will benefit from the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44167 indicates strong performance in CPU-bound tasks like rendering and encoding. The GPU's tensor cores provide acceleration for AI-based workflows.

Students and small business workstations that need a system for both productivity and occasional gaming will find the combination overkill but capable. The CPU's Passmark data compression score of 694963 and integer math score of 183056 handle office suites, database work, and compilation tasks efficiently.

The system is also suited for streamers who game and broadcast simultaneously. The CPU's 28 threads can handle game encoding while the GPU manages rendering, as evidenced by the strong 1080p performance in most titles. The 4K gaming performance is present but not the primary strength; users prioritizing 4K should consider whether the 47.8 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K meets their standards.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the pair delivers exceptional frame rates. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 324.9 FPS, Valorant at 561.5 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 384 FPS. At 1440p, these drop to 215.4, 530.1, and 252 FPS respectively, still well above 144 Hz refresh rates. The CPU's 5.60 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS combine to push frames as high as the display allows.

Streaming: The CPU's 28 threads provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The Passmark multithread score of 52425 indicates the CPU can handle simultaneous game rendering and stream encoding without significant frame drops. The GPU's tensor cores can also offload encoding tasks if needed.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44167 and Geekbench multicore score of 21462 translate to fast timeline rendering and export times. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth handle 4K timelines and effects without memory pressure. The FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS accelerates GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering benefits from the 20 cores, as shown by the Cinebench R15 multicore score of 4452. GPU-based rendering in applications that use CUDA or OptiX will leverage the 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores. The 45,900 million transistors provide the compute density needed for complex scenes.

Software development: The Passmark integer math score of 183056 and data encryption score of 40046 indicate strong performance in compilation and cryptographic workloads. The 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency during build processes. The 125 W TDP allows for sustained all-core operation without thermal throttling in a capable air cooler.

Student and office work: The single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 6235) ensures responsive application usage. The Passmark single-thread score of 4480 handles spreadsheets, word processing, and web browsing effortlessly. The GPU is unnecessary for these tasks but does not hinder them.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of gaming performance. This is real measured data, not estimates. At 1920x1080, the pair excels in esports titles: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 710.4 FPS, Valorant hits 561.5 FPS, and Roblox hits 417 FPS. Minecraft runs at 320.8 FPS in the Java Edition and 318 FPS in the standard version.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong for competitive gaming. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X runs at 253.3 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 215.4 FPS, and Valorant at 530.1 FPS. For AAA titles, Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 153.1 FPS, and Assetto Corsa at 134.2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Valorant still runs at 495.1 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 118.8 FPS. But demanding titles show the strain: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 47.8 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 41.3 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 16.8 FPS. The Medium runs at 42.4 FPS, and Revolution Idle at 37.6 FPS.

The 207.1 average FPS across all games is skewed by lighter titles. For a realistic expectation, users should look at the specific games they play. The data shows that 4K gaming is possible but requires compromises on the most demanding titles. 1440p is the sweet spot for high-refresh gaming, while 1080p offers maximum frame rates.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The platform also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for current and future GPUs. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible.

The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 320 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 700 W, which should provide sufficient headroom for the entire system. The GPU requires a 1x 16-pin power connector and occupies a triple-slot width, measuring 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. Case compatibility is a consideration given these dimensions.

For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU is marked as end-of-life with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. The CPU is still active in production. Given the CPU's 94th percentile and the GPU's 86th percentile, the most impactful upgrade would be to the GPU, as it is the more likely bottleneck in gaming scenarios. However, the performance delta to the nearest rivals is small, so upgrades should be driven by specific workload needs rather than general performance gains.

The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so users upgrading from a DDR4 system can reuse memory, while new builds can opt for DDR5. The PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU ensures that future GPUs using PCIe 5.0 will not be bandwidth-limited. The unlocked multiplier on the CPU allows for overclocking to extend its lifespan.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 90, meaning this system outperforms 90% of all recorded desktop configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a delta of -0.1%. The performance is effectively identical in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the average FPS across all measured games for this pairing?

A: The average FPS across all measured games is 207.1, placing this pair at rank 187 out of 3732 pairs.

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14700KF supports ECC memory, and the memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the power supply requirement for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4080 SUPER is 700 W. The GPU has a TDP of 320 W and requires a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: Is the measured FPS data real or estimated?

A: The data is measured. The fact pack explicitly states dataIsMeasured is true, so the FPS figures are based on actual testing rather than estimates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, while the Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a delta of 0.9% in favor of the Intel chip. The performance is very close.