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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700T + AMD Radeon RX 6400

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93%

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83%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14700T

41,914 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 6400

6,001 Benchmark Score

Top 17% Market Ranking

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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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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FAQ

Q: What is the performance tier of the Intel Core i7-14700T processor?

A: The i7-14700T sits in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41914. It is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (deltaPct -0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-12850HX (deltaPct 0.3%), meaning the performance gap between these processors is negligible.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 6400 compare to other graphics cards?

A: The RX 6400 is in the 35th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6001. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M with a deltaPct of 0%, indicating essentially identical average performance, though the RX 6400 is a desktop part while the GTX 770M is a laptop GPU.

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i7-14700T and AMD Radeon RX 6400 build is 62, placing it above the median of all desktop configurations. This reflects a strong processor paired with a modest graphics card.

Q: Does this build support modern memory standards?

A: Yes. The i7-14700T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It also supports ECC memory, which is notable for workstation use where data integrity is critical.

Q: What is the power consumption profile of the CPU and GPU?

A: The i7-14700T has a TDP of 35 watts, making it a low-power processor. The RX 6400 has a TDP of 53 watts, and the suggested power supply for the GPU alone is 250 watts. The RX 6400 requires no external power connectors and is a single-slot card.

Q: What PCIe interface does the RX 6400 use, and why does it matter?

A: The RX 6400 uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 bus interface. This is a narrower interface than the full x16 slot, which can limit performance in some scenarios, particularly when the card's 4 GB VRAM is stressed and it needs to fetch data over the bus.

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

A: No. The data pack contains no measured FPS rows for this exact pairing. All performance discussions regarding frame rates must be considered estimates derived from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-14700T delivers a commanding multi-threaded performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 25980 points in the multi-core test and 3667 points in single-core. That single-core result places it comfortably ahead of most desktop processors, while the multi-core score reflects the 20-core, 28-thread configuration. In PassMark, the processor achieves a multithread score of 30571, a single-thread score of 3905, and an impressive integer math score of 113854. The floating-point math score is 79042, and data compression hits 354216. These numbers place the CPU in the 88th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 41914.

The AMD Radeon RX 6400, by contrast, is a much more modest performer. Its PassMark G3D score is 7673, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 176. In Geekbench, it scores 32011 in OpenCL and 16372 in Vulkan. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 11 score is 70, while DirectX 12 is 30 and DirectX 9 is 93. The GPU compute score is 2812, which is low relative to the G3D score. The RX 6400 sits in the 35th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6001. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M, has a deltaPct of 0.0%, meaning the two are statistically indistinguishable in average performance.

When viewed together, the picture is one of extreme imbalance. The CPU is a top-tier performer in the 88th percentile, while the GPU is in the bottom third of the GPU distribution. The combined percentile of 62 reflects this disparity: the build is better than the median overall, but only because the processor is pulling the average up so heavily. The data indicates that the CPU is capable of driving far more powerful graphics cards than the RX 6400, and that the GPU will be the limiting factor in any graphics-intensive workload.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14700T uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is shared across the Core 14th Gen desktop lineup. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on availability and platform cost. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory support is present, which is a rare feature for a mainstream desktop platform and valuable for users running long compute jobs where memory errors are unacceptable.

PCIe connectivity is provided by Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This means the platform has ample bandwidth for high-end storage devices and future graphics cards, even though the current RX 6400 uses only a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. The CPU itself has a TDP of just 35 watts, which is remarkably low for a 20-core part. This opens up the possibility of using compact, low-noise cooling solutions and small form factor cases, though the boost clock of 5.20 GHz will require that the cooler handle transient power spikes.

The RX 6400 requires no external power connectors and has a suggested PSU rating of 250 watts. This is exceptionally low for a discrete GPU, meaning the build can run on a modest power supply. However, the CPU and GPU combined TDP of 35 watts and 53 watts respectively means the total system draw is very low. A sensible next upgrade path would be to replace the RX 6400 with a more powerful GPU; the 88th-percentile CPU has ample headroom to drive a much faster card, and the PCIe Gen 5 platform will not bottleneck a modern GPU. The CPU's low TDP also means the existing power supply and cooling infrastructure may not need to be upgraded when swapping in a more powerful GPU, depending on that GPU's own power requirements.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a stark bottleneck situation. The CPU's average benchmark score of 41914 places it in the 88th percentile, while the GPU's average score of 6001 places it in the 35th percentile. This is a difference of 53 percentile points, which is a massive gap. In any workload that stresses the GPU—such as gaming, 3D rendering, or GPU-accelerated compute—the RX 6400 will be the limiting factor.

The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 30571 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25980 indicate that it can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads with ease. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 7673 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 176 are low enough that even the CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 might be competitive in some light tasks, though the discrete GPU will still be faster in most graphics workloads.

In gaming, the bottleneck is pronounced. The GPU's low DirectX 12 score of 30 and DirectX 11 score of 70 suggest that frame rates will be limited by the graphics card in modern titles. The CPU would be able to feed a much faster GPU without breaking a sweat, but the RX 6400 will cap performance. For productivity tasks like video editing, the CPU will handle encoding and processing, but the GPU will be a bottleneck for effects and rendering that use GPU acceleration. The data shows that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this pairing; the GPU is always the constraint in graphics-heavy scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This build is not suitable for high-refresh gaming at 1080p in modern titles. The RX 6400's PassMark G3D score of 7673 and DirectX 12 score of 30 indicate that frame rates will be low, likely below 60 FPS in most current games at medium to high settings. The CPU's single-thread score of 3905 is more than adequate, but the GPU will cap performance well below the refresh rates of high-Hz monitors.

Streaming: The CPU is well-suited for streaming, with 20 cores and 28 threads that can handle both game encoding and broadcasting simultaneously. The PassMark multithread score of 30571 and data encryption score of 21277 indicate strong throughput for encoding workloads. However, the GPU's low compute score of 2812 will limit any GPU-based encoding or streaming effects.

Video editing: The i7-14700T excels in video editing, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25980 that will handle timeline scrubbing, rendering, and export tasks efficiently. The RX 6400 will be a bottleneck for GPU-accelerated effects and color grading, but for CPU-centric editing workflows, this build is capable. The ECC memory support is a bonus for long rendering sessions.

3D rendering: The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10911, make this a competent CPU for 3D rendering. The GPU, however, with a 3.565 TFLOPS FP32 performance and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 176, is far too weak for GPU-based rendering like Blender Cycles or Octane. This build is CPU-only for rendering tasks.

Software development: This is an excellent development machine. The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 113854 and data compression score of 354216 indicate strong performance for compilation, code analysis, and running tests. The low-power CPU allows for a quiet workstation that can churn through builds without thermal throttling.

Student and office work: The build is overkill for typical office tasks, but the low TDP of 35 watts means it can run in a compact, quiet system. The RX 6400's low power draw of 53 watts keeps the system cool and quiet, making it suitable for a shared space. The fast single-core performance (PassMark single-thread of 3905) ensures snappy application response.

Who Should Build It

Target users are those who need a powerful CPU for productivity but do not require strong graphics performance. The 88th-percentile CPU makes this build suitable for software developers who compile large codebases, students in computer science or engineering programs who run simulations, and small business workstations that handle data processing and database work. The PassMark data compression score of 354216 and floating-point math score of 79042 support these use cases.

Gamers at 720p or with very modest expectations for 1080p in older or less demanding titles might find the RX 6400 acceptable, but the 35th-percentile GPU placement means this is not a gaming build by modern standards. Content creators who work primarily with CPU-based encoding—such as audio production or CPU-rendered 3D scenes—will benefit from the processor's strength. The ECC memory support also makes this attractive for users who require data integrity in their workflows.

The combined percentile of 62 suggests this is a mid-tier system overall, but the skew is intentional: the builder is prioritizing CPU throughput over GPU capability. Users who plan to add a more powerful GPU later will find the platform ready—the PCIe Gen 5 support and 250-watt PSU suggestion for the GPU mean there is room to grow, though a more powerful GPU will require a PSU upgrade.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6400 is based on the Navi 24 chip using the RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 128.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2000 MHz, which translates to 16 Gbps effective. The GPU has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. It includes 12 ray accelerators, though the overall compute throughput is modest.

The clock speeds are 1923 MHz base, 2039 MHz game, and 2321 MHz boost. The pixel rate is 74.27 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 111.4 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 3.565 TFLOPS, while FP16 is 7.130 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it supports modern graphics APIs and features like ray tracing on paper, but the hardware is too weak to use them effectively.

The benchmark scores paint a clear picture. The PassMark G3D score of 7673 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 176 indicate that this GPU is positioned at the entry level. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 16372 and OpenCL score of 32011 are similarly modest. The GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M, a laptop GPU from a much older generation, with a deltaPct of 0.0%. This confirms the RX 6400 is a basic desktop card that offers performance roughly matching decade-old mobile hardware.

The 4 GB VRAM is a severe limitation for modern games, which often require 6 GB or more at 1080p with high textures. The 64-bit memory bus and 128.0 GB/s bandwidth will also cause stuttering in texture-heavy scenes. For rendering, the 3.565 TFLOPS FP32 performance is insufficient for GPU-based renderers. The card is essentially a display adapter with some 3D acceleration, suitable for desktop work and very light gaming.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i7-14700T with the AMD Radeon RX 6400. The combined percentile is 62, placing it above the median of all desktop configurations. The CPU is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, released in January 2024 with a launch MSRP of $384. The GPU is a Radeon RX 6000 series card based on Navi 24, released in January 2022 with a launch MSRP of 159 USD.

The class is desktop, and the overall tier is upper-midrange when considering the CPU alone, but the GPU pulls the system down significantly. The CPU is in the 88th percentile, while the GPU is in the 35th percentile. This is a deliberately unbalanced build that favors compute and productivity over graphics. The 35-watt CPU TDP and 53-watt GPU TDP mean the system can run on a 250-watt power supply, making it a power-efficient configuration that produces little heat and noise.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700T is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture (specifically Raptor Lake-R) on a 10 nm process node. It has a base clock of 1.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a TDP of just 35 watts. The CPU is built on a 257 mm² die and features a cache hierarchy of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC support included. It has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking is limited by the platform. It was released on January 7, 2024, and is part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Benchmark results show a strong all-round performer. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25980 and single-core score of 3667 indicate excellent both threaded and single-threaded performance. The PassMark multithread score of 30571 and single-thread score of 3905 corroborate this. The extended instructions score of 20052 and find prime numbers score of 145 show solid AVX-512 class performance, though the latter is oddly low compared to other metrics.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS with a deltaPct of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12850HX with a deltaPct of 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 with a deltaPct of -0.3%. These are all within 0.6% of the i7-14700T's average score of 41914, indicating that the 14700T is competitively positioned in the market. The 88th percentile placement means it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs, making it a top-tier choice for productivity workloads. The low 35-watt TDP is remarkable for a 20-core part, and it suggests the CPU can sustain high boost clocks without requiring extreme cooling solutions, making it an attractive option for quiet, power-conscious builds.

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