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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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Intel Core i7-14700KF

70,163 Benchmark Score

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16,504 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700KF sits in the Core 14th Gen family, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R refresh designation. This is a 20-core, 28-thread desktop processor manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². The core configuration combines performance and efficiency cores to balance throughput with power draw, and the unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking headroom. Base clock sits at 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and the processor carries a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 pool.

The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity comes via Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This makes the chip flexible for both existing DDR4 platforms and newer DDR5 builds, depending on the motherboard chosen.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 44,167 points multi-core and 6,235 points single-core. The R20 run yields 18,550 multi-core and 2,618 single-core, while R15 shows 4,452 multi-core and 628 single-core. Geekbench reports 21,462 multi-core and 2,578 single-core. PassMark results include 52,425 for multithread, 4,480 for single-thread, 183,056 for integer math, 134,393 for floating point math, 40,046 for data encryption, 694,963 for data compression, 74,723 for random string sorting, 40,660 for extended instructions, 2,961 for physics, and 212 for find prime numbers.

The average benchmark score lands at 70,163, placing the CPU in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Relative to its nearest rivals, this chip leads the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F by 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX by 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.9%. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K edges ahead by 1%. These are narrow margins, meaning the i7-14700KF trades blows at the top of the desktop stack.

# Benchmark Performance

The GPU side of this pairing is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2, based on the GB202 chip with Blackwell 2.0 architecture. This is a 5 nm part from TSMC with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2017 MHz and boosts to 2407 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). Memory capacity is 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus, yielding 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth. The shader configuration includes 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s, and FP32 throughput is 104.8 TFLOPS with FP16 at the same 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The card carries a 575 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 950 W, uses a single 16-pin power connector, and occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width.

The only benchmark score available for this GPU is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scores 16,504. That places the GPU in the 59th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals are remarkably close: the NVIDIA T400 scores 16,508 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16,415 (0.5% behind), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16,408 (0.6% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,361 (0.9% behind). These deltas are tiny, indicating that in this particular DX12 workload, the RTX 5090 D V2 performs on par with a cluster of very different cards.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 77, placing it in the upper quartile of all desktop configurations. The CPU is the standout component by percentile (94 vs. 59 for GPU), which shapes the bottleneck picture considerably.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as directional rather than definitive.

The CPU's strong single-thread scores (6,235 in Cinebench R23, 4,480 in PassMark single-thread, 2,578 in Geekbench single-core) indicate excellent responsiveness in games that rely on a few fast cores. The 94th percentile CPU ranking means few titles will be CPU-bound at standard resolutions, and the 20-core/28-thread configuration provides ample headroom for background tasks while gaming.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16,504, while only at the 59th percentile, still represents a modern high-end card with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. In rasterized gaming at 1440p and 4K, expect this card to deliver high frame rates, though the exact figures cannot be stated from available data. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance will likely keep frame rates elevated, but the GPU may become the limiting factor at higher resolutions where pixel throughput matters more.

The ultra-wide memory bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s and the large 24 GB frame buffer make this GPU well-suited for high-resolution textures and heavy modding scenarios. Ray tracing performance should benefit from the 170 RT cores, though no specific RT benchmarks are available in the FACT PACK.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14700KF uses the LGA 1700 socket (Intel Socket 1700), which is shared across Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th generation desktop processors. This means the platform is mature, with a wide range of motherboards available at various feature levels. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, so builders can choose to reuse existing DDR4 modules or move to DDR5 for higher bandwidth. Dual-channel memory is supported, and ECC memory compatibility is a plus for workstation use.

PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU provides high-bandwidth connectivity for the RTX 5090 D V2, which uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. This pairing ensures the GPU is not bandwidth-limited by the bus.

The GPU has a TDP of 575 W, and the suggested PSU is 950 W. The CPU TDP is 125 W, so the total system draw will be dominated by the graphics card. A quality 950 W power supply is the minimum recommendation according to the GPU's specifications. The card uses a single 16-pin power connector, so the PSU must support that connector type or an adapter must be used.

A sensible next upgrade path depends on what the builder already owns. For someone on an older LGA 1700 platform with a lower-tier 12th or 13th gen chip, this CPU is a drop-in upgrade that maximizes the platform's potential. For someone building fresh, the platform is near the end of its socket life, so future CPU upgrades would require a new motherboard. The GPU, being a 50-series Blackwell part, is current-generation, so the next meaningful GPU upgrade would be the successor, the GeForce 60 series, per the predecessor/successor data.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and strong single-thread scores (6,235 in Cinebench R23) suggest it can drive high refresh rates in most titles. The GPU's 24 GB frame buffer and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth support high-resolution textures. Expect smooth gameplay at 1440p and 4K, though exact FPS figures are not available from measured data.

Streaming: The 20-core, 28-thread configuration provides substantial parallel processing headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark multithread score of 52,425 and data compression score of 694,963 indicate strong throughput for simultaneous workloads. The GPU's tensor cores can also handle NVENC-style encoding tasks, offloading work from the CPU.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,167 points to strong render performance for video exports. The 33 MB shared L3 cache helps with large working sets. The GPU's 24 GB memory and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute assist with GPU-accelerated effects and color grading.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-threaded scores (18,550 in R20, 44,167 in R23) place it among the fastest desktop processors, trailing the nearest rival Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by just 1%. The GPU's 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced and AI-accelerated rendering workflows.

Software development: The PassMark integer math score of 183,056 and extended instructions score of 40,660 indicate strong performance for compilation and code analysis. The 20 cores handle parallel builds efficiently, and the single-thread score of 4,480 keeps interactive tooling responsive.

Student and office work: This configuration is massively overkill for typical student workloads, but the headroom means it will never feel slow. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking ensures smooth multitasking across office suites, web browsers, and communication tools. The TDP of 125 W for the CPU is manageable for standard desktop cooling.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing targets enthusiasts and professionals who want top-tier CPU performance with a current-generation high-end GPU. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking makes it suitable for users who run heavily multi-threaded workloads — video editors rendering long timelines, 3D artists doing frequent scene previews, software developers compiling large codebases, and researchers running data processing tasks.

The GPU, while scoring at the 59th percentile in its single available benchmark, offers 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and PCIe 5.0 connectivity. This suits users working with large datasets in GPU compute, such as machine learning practitioners, scientific simulation users, and content creators working with 8K footage or massive texture atlases.

Gamers at 1440p and 4K with high-refresh monitors will appreciate the combination of the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's high memory bandwidth. The 24 GB frame buffer provides future-proofing for upcoming titles with large texture requirements.

Small business workstations running virtualization, database workloads, or heavy spreadsheet analysis will benefit from the 28 threads and ECC memory support. The CPU's performance relative to rivals — leading the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.9% — makes it a legitimate workstation-class processor.

Students and general office users should not buy this configuration; it is far beyond their needs. The investment in a 575 W GPU and 950 W PSU is justified only for demanding workloads that actually use the hardware.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700KF compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X in multi-core performance?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,163, which is 0.9% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X's 69,515. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7 scores 44,167.

Q: What memory types does the i7-14700KF support?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is also supported.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for the RTX 5090 D V2?

A: The suggested PSU is 950 W. The GPU has a TDP of 575 W and uses a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Q: Which component has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 59th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for the pairing is 77.

Q: What socket does the i7-14700KF use?

A: It uses Intel Socket 1700 (LGA 1700), which is shared across Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th generation desktop processors.

Q: Are there measured FPS results for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact combination. All gaming performance discussion is estimated from benchmark scores.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i7-14700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. The CPU is a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake part with a 125 W TDP, released on 2023-10-16 with a launch MSRP of $384. The GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with a 575 W TDP, released on 2025-08-14 with a launch MSRP of 2,299 USD.

The CPU sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, making it one of the stronger desktop processors available. The GPU sits in the 59th percentile among all GPUs, which is mid-pack for the GPU landscape. The combined percentile for the pairing is 77, placing it in the upper quartile of all desktop configurations.

The class is desktop, the market segment for both components is desktop, and both are currently in active production. The CPU's average benchmark score is 70,163, while the GPU's average benchmark score is 16,504 (based on the single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result available).

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a significant imbalance between the two components' percentile rankings. The CPU is at the 94th percentile, while the GPU is at the 59th percentile. This 35-point gap indicates that, in a broad sense, the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers.

For CPU-bound workloads — such as software compilation, data compression (PassMark score of 694,963), and multi-threaded rendering (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 44,167) — the i7-14700KF will be the primary driver of performance. The GPU will be less relevant in these tasks, and the CPU will likely be the limiting factor only if the workload exceeds its 28 threads.

For GPU-bound workloads — such as high-resolution gaming, 3D rendering with ray tracing, and GPU compute — the RTX 5090 D V2 becomes the constraint. Its 59th percentile ranking means that in GPU-heavy tasks, this configuration will perform at a level comparable to other systems with GPUs in that percentile range. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16,504 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA T400 (16,508) and AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16,415), suggesting that in this specific DX12 workload, the card does not outclass those much simpler products.

The FPS scaling picture cannot be precisely quantified because no measured FPS data exists. However, the CPU's strong single-thread scores (6,235 in Cinebench R23) suggest that at lower resolutions, the CPU will keep frame rates high, while at higher resolutions, the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth will become the deciding factor. The GPU's 1.34 TB/s bandwidth and 24 GB capacity are substantial, but its 59th percentile ranking implies that other GPUs in the market offer equal or better performance in certain workloads.

The practical bottleneck conclusion is workload-dependent. For productivity and multi-threaded tasks, the CPU is the star and the GPU is along for the ride. For gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering, the GPU is the limiting component, and the CPU's headroom will go underutilized. Builders should align their expectations accordingly: this is a CPU-first configuration with a capable GPU bolted on, not a balanced 50/50 pairing.

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