SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

Build Configuration

Select your components

PROCESSOR (CPU)

▼

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)

▼

96 Score

Top 4% Ranking

96 / 100

ULTIMATE READY

Apex Performer

Top 4% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

96%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14700KF

70,163 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

49,957 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

4K Gaming Ready

Consider a 4K 144Hz monitor to fully utilize your hardware capabilities.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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 5070 Ti is a high-performance desktop combination that sits near the top of the current hardware stack. The data shows a system designed to handle demanding workloads, with the CPU holding a 94th percentile ranking against all processors and the GPU sitting in the 86th percentile. This pairing achieves a combined percentile of 90, indicating a well-matched duo that should deliver strong results across gaming and productivity tasks without a glaring imbalance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel Socket 1700, which anchors the Core 14th Gen series. The i7-14700KF uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and is produced on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel memory bus, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory kits based on availability and budget constraints. It also supports ECC memory, a feature relevant for users who prioritize data integrity in workstation tasks.

For expansion, the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor itself. The GPU in this build uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, so it takes full advantage of the available CPU lanes for maximum bandwidth. Storage and other peripherals will depend on the motherboard chipset, but the 16 CPU lanes are dedicated to the primary graphics card.

The power requirements are clear from the specifications. The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 300 W. The suggested PSU for this configuration is 700 W, which provides the necessary headroom for the combined load under heavy multi-threaded and gaming workloads. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector, so builders must ensure their power supply includes this connector or an appropriate adapter.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be moving to a higher-core-count CPU within the same socket, as the Socket 1700 supports the full Raptor Lake lineup. However, the i7-14700KF with 20 cores and 28 threads is already positioned for demanding tasks, so the upgrade path is more about adding storage or memory capacity rather than a CPU swap. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, meaning users who initially chose DDR4 for cost reasons could theoretically migrate to DDR5 by changing the motherboard and memory, though this would be a substantial rebuild.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, marked as dataIsMeasured true, provides a detailed look at real-world gaming performance across 50+ titles at three resolutions under ultra settings. The results show a clear pattern: this system is exceptionally strong at 1080p and 1440p, with performance scaling down predictably at 4K.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates in nearly every title. Competitive shooters see massive numbers: Counter-Strike 2 hits 306 FPS, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X reaches 370.4 FPS, and Valorant achieves 558.9 FPS. Older titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hit 684.9 FPS, while Roblox runs at 398.3 FPS. Heavier AAA games still perform well; Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 91 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 82 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 174 FPS. The only title that dips below 60 FPS at 1080p is Ark: Survival Ascended at 47.8 FPS, which is known for being exceptionally demanding.

At 2560x1440, the system remains highly capable. Valorant still runs at 528.4 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 202 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X at 239.4 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 69.1 FPS, which is still smooth for a visually intensive game, while Red Dead Redemption 2 holds at 61 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 29.4 FPS, making it the only title that struggles at this resolution. Most other games sit comfortably in the 80-160 FPS range, such as Call of Duty: Warzone at 155 FPS and Fortnite at 93 FPS.

At 3840x2160, 4K gaming is playable but requires adjustments for the most demanding titles. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 113 FPS, Valorant at 482.3 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X at 132.3 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone maintains a solid 131 FPS. However, visually heavy titles drop below 60 FPS: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 42.4 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 40 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 16.6 FPS. Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 66 FPS at 4K, which is respectable for that title. The data indicates the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming with ultra settings, while 4K gaming is viable for esports and moderate titles but will require lowered settings for AAA games.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark scores and FPS scaling reveal a well-balanced system with the CPU and GPU complementing each other. The CPU's average benchmark score of 70163 places it just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, while it trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 1%. This tight clustering suggests the CPU is competitive with modern alternatives. The GPU's average score of 49957 sits 0.1% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and 0.4% above the Intel Arc A550M, with a 3.1% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT.

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates where each component takes the lead. At 1080p, the CPU is often the limiting factor in high-refresh scenarios. For example, in Valorant at 1080p the system hits 558.9 FPS, but at 1440p it only drops to 528.4 FPS, and at 4K it still manages 482.3 FPS. This minimal drop suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU even at high frame rates. Conversely, in Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops from 91 FPS at 1080p to 69.1 FPS at 1440p and then to 42.4 FPS at 4K, showing the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

The pair rank by FPS places this system at rank 303 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 196.1 across all tested games. This high ranking indicates the combination is well above average, and the balance is such that neither component is drastically underperforming relative to the other. The 20-core CPU with 28 threads handles multi-threaded workloads efficiently, while the GPU's 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides ample compute for modern games. The bottleneck analysis shows that at 1080p, the CPU may limit frame rates in esports titles, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint in graphics-heavy games.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who demand high performance across multiple use cases. Gamers at 1440p will find the sweet spot, as the data shows most titles run above 60 FPS at ultra settings, with many competitive games exceeding 200 FPS. At 1080p, the system is overkill for most games, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors in esports titles where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. For 4K gaming, the system handles esports and moderate titles well but will require settings adjustments for AAA games.

Content creators and developers will benefit from the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44167 and Geekbench multicore score of 21462 indicate strong parallel processing capability for video rendering, 3D modeling, and code compilation. The Passmark multithread score of 52425 further confirms this, making the system suitable for software development with virtual machines or heavy compilation tasks.

Students and small business workstations would also find this build valuable, though it may be more powerful than necessary for basic office tasks. The system excels in scenarios where users need to switch between demanding applications, such as running a database while rendering video in the background. The 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM on the GPU supports large datasets for machine learning experiments or complex 3D scenes in architectural visualization.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark results show a high-performing processor across all tests. In Cinebench R15, it scores 4452 multicore and 628 singlecore. Moving to Cinebench R20, it achieves 18550 multicore and 2618 singlecore. The Cinebench R23 results are 44167 multicore and 6235 singlecore. Geekbench scores are 21462 multicore and 2578 singlecore. Passmark results include a multithread score of 52425, single-thread score of 4480, integer math at 183056, floating point math at 134393, and extended instructions at 40660. Data compression hits 694963, and data encryption reaches 40046.

The GPU benchmark results are equally strong. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6604. Geekbench OpenCL scores 212363, and Vulkan scores 225122. Passmark G3D scores 32974, with GPU compute at 20203. The DirectX tests show varying results, with DirectX 11 at 300, DirectX 10 at 192, DirectX 12 at 127, and DirectX 9 at 351. Passmark G2D scores 1332.

The combined picture shows a system in the 90th percentile overall. The CPU's 94th percentile vs all CPUs and GPU's 86th percentile vs all GPUs indicate both components are above average, with the CPU being relatively stronger than the GPU. The average benchmark scores place the CPU 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, while the GPU sits 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M.

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has a launch MSRP of $384, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has a launch MSRP of 749 USD.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F's score of 69996.

Q: What resolutions can this system handle for gaming?

A: Measured FPS data shows it excels at 1080p and 1440p, with most games exceeding 60 FPS at ultra settings. At 4K, it handles esports titles well but AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 drop to 42.4 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 256-bit bus and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, which allows for overclocking on compatible motherboards.

Q: What is the power consumption of this build?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, the GPU has a TDP of 300 W, and the suggested PSU is 700 W.

Q: What is the system's rank among all tested pairs?

A: It ranks 303 out of 3732 pairs with an average FPS of 196.1 across all tested games.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB203 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. It features 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines. The GPU includes 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads.

The memory subsystem is substantial, with 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz for an effective rate of 28 Gbps. The base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2452 MHz. Compute performance is rated at 43.94 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, indicating strong general-purpose compute capability.

The benchmark scores reflect this hardware. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance. Geekbench scores are high across both APIs, with Vulkan achieving 225122 and OpenCL at 212363. The Passmark G3D score of 32974 places the GPU in the 86th percentile vs all GPUs. The DirectX 11 score of 300 and DirectX 12 score of 127 show the GPU handles modern APIs well.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM is critical for large scenes and high-resolution textures. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures data flows quickly between the GPU and memory, which is essential for real-time rendering and video editing. The RT cores accelerate ray-traced lighting, while the tensor cores support DLSS and other AI-based features that can boost frame rates. The GPU's 43.94 TFLOPS compute capability makes it suitable for GPU-accelerated rendering in applications like Blender or After Effects.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class system that pairs the Intel Core i7-14700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The combined percentile of 90 places this system in the top tier of all tested configurations. The pair rank by FPS confirms this, ranking 303 out of 3732 pairs with an average FPS of 196.1 across all games tested.

The system is designed for users who want high performance in both gaming and productivity. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking indicates it is among the fastest processors available, while the GPU's 86th percentile shows strong graphics capability. The balance between the two components is good, with the CPU slightly outranking the GPU, but both are well-matched for most workloads.

The build is suitable for a high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming setup, a workstation for content creation, or a development machine. The 700 W suggested PSU provides adequate power for both components under load. With the CPU supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, builders have flexibility in memory selection, though the platform is limited to the Socket 1700 for future CPU upgrades.

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 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The CPU is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes ECC memory support.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes for direct GPU connectivity. It has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking.

Benchmark results show strong single and multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44167 is particularly impressive, indicating the CPU handles heavy multi-threaded workloads efficiently. The single-core score of 6235 in the same test shows it also excels in lightly threaded tasks. Geekbench scores of 21462 multicore and 2578 singlecore further confirm this balance.

Passmark scores provide additional insight. The multithread score is 52425, with integer math at 183056 and floating point math at 134393. Data compression hits 694963, and encryption reaches 40046. The find prime numbers score is 212, and random string sorting is 74723. The physics score is 2961, and the single-thread score is 4480.

The CPU's 94th percentile vs all CPUs places it above the large majority of processors. It sits close to the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.4% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.9% ahead), while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 1%. For real workloads, this means the CPU can handle video editing, 3D rendering, software compilation, and scientific computing without bottlenecking. The high boost clock of 5.60 GHz also ensures snappy response in everyday tasks and gaming scenarios where single-thread performance matters.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

Apex Performer

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i7-14700KF

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

Upgrade Path and Platform

Gaming Performance

Balance and Bottleneck

Who Should Build It

Benchmark Performance

FAQ

GPU Analysis

Build Overview

CPU Analysis

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Related Processors

Related Graphics Cards

Compare Your CPU

Compare Your GPU

Related PC Builds

Same CPU with Different GPUs

Same GPU with Different CPUs

Other Popular Builds