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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14700T + Intel Arc A580

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93%

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97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14700T

41,914 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A580

57,756 Benchmark Score

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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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CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700T is a 20-core, 28-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The chip features a modest 1.30 GHz base clock but can reach a 5.20 GHz boost clock, which explains its strong single-thread performance despite the low power envelope. The CPU's TDP is rated at just 35 watts, making it a low-power part that still delivers high-end multi-threaded throughput when needed.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel setup, with ECC memory support available. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor itself. Integrated graphics are handled by the UHD Graphics 770, which is useful for basic display output or troubleshooting without a discrete GPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that punches well above its 35-watt TDP. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7-14700T scores 25,980, while single-core reaches 3,667. The Cinebench R20 scores are 10,911 multi-core and 1,540 single-core, and the older R15 test yields 2,618 multi-core and 369 single-core. PassMark results reinforce the pattern: multithread score is 30,571, single-thread is 3,905, integer math hits 113,854, and floating-point math reaches 79,042. Data compression scores 354,216, which is a strong indicator for file archiving and compression workloads.

The average benchmark score across all tests is 41,914, placing the CPU at the 88th percentile among all CPUs. That is a high ranking, and the nearest rivals confirm the competitive positioning. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 41,963, which is 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41,779, 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is 0.3% ahead at 42,055, and the Intel Core 7 251TE trails by 0.6% at 41,650. These deltas are tiny, meaning the i7-14700T sits in a very tight performance cluster where real-world differences will be negligible.

For real workloads, the data indicates a CPU that excels at heavily threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, while also delivering strong single-thread responsiveness for everyday applications and games that rely on a few fast cores. The low TDP means it can sustain this performance in compact systems with modest cooling, though the boost clock of 5.20 GHz shows it can spike when demanded.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Arc A580 GPU posts an average benchmark score of 57,756, placing it at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2,229, which is a modern DirectX 12 workload. GeekBench OpenCL yields 91,657, and GeekBench Vulkan scores 79,381, showing strong compute performance through both APIs.

The GPU's nearest rivals illustrate the competitive landscape. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM scores 58,085, which is 0.6% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, 0.7% lower. The Intel Arc A570M is 0.8% ahead at 58,239, and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT leads by 1.1% at 58,392. These margins are small, so the Arc A580 effectively trades blows with a range of GPUs from both AMD and Intel's own lineup.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 88, which reflects a system that is well above average in overall performance. The CPU's 88th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile are closely matched, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other. The CPU's average score of 41,914 versus the GPU's 57,756 shows different scales, but the percentile alignment is what matters for balance.

There are no measured FPS rows for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS figures discussed later are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct measurements. The dataIsMeasured flag is false, so treat any frame rate numbers as approximations based on the synthetic test results.

The combined picture is one of a system that is strong in both CPU and GPU bound tasks. The CPU's multi-core muscle supports heavy background workloads, while the GPU's 87th percentile ranking handles modern games and compute applications capably. The pair is not top-tier but sits comfortably in the upper echelon of desktop builds.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, all gaming performance figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The dataIsMeasured flag is explicitly false, so frame rates should be viewed as directional rather than definitive. The CPU's 88th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile suggest a system that can handle modern titles, but the exact FPS depends on the game's engine and resolution.

From the CPU side, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,667 and PassMark single-thread of 3,905 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for games that are not heavily multithreaded. The 5.20 GHz boost clock helps here. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,229 and GeekBench Vulkan of 79,381 point to solid DirectX 12 and Vulkan performance, which covers most modern game engines.

At 1080p, expect high frame rates in esports and older titles, with the CPU's strong single-thread scores preventing bottlenecks. For AAA games at 1080p, the GPU's 87th percentile suggests medium-to-high settings can achieve playable frame rates, likely 60 FPS or higher in many titles. At 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, and settings may need to drop to medium for demanding games. At 4K, the Arc A580's 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth will struggle with the highest settings, and upscaling or reduced quality will be necessary.

The CPU's multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 25,980, PassMark multithread 30,571) do not directly translate to higher FPS in most games, but they help with background tasks like streaming or Discord while gaming. The 20 cores and 28 threads ensure that game logic, physics, and AI threads have plenty of headroom. Overall, this is a capable 1080p gaming system with some 1440p capability at reduced settings.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the i7-14700T and the Arc A580 is close, as indicated by their percentiles: 88th for the CPU and 87th for the GPU. This near-match means neither component is a clear bottleneck in most workloads, but the specific workload determines which one limits performance.

In CPU-bound scenarios, such as strategy games with heavy AI, simulation titles, or software compilation, the CPU will be the limiting factor. The i7-14700T's 88th percentile is strong, but a higher-end CPU would push more performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,905 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 3,667 show the CPU is not the fastest available, so in lightly threaded games, a faster processor could yield higher FPS.

In GPU-bound scenarios, which are common at higher resolutions or with demanding visual settings, the Arc A580 becomes the bottleneck. The 87th percentile GPU will cap frame rates in AAA titles at 1440p or 4K, regardless of the CPU's headroom. The 8 GB VRAM is a constraint for textures at high resolutions, and the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth, while decent, is not top-tier.

The FPS scaling evidence, though estimated, follows this pattern: at 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread scores prevent it from bottlenecking the GPU, so the GPU is the primary limiter. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the constraint, and the CPU's extra cores go unused. For mixed workloads like gaming while streaming, the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide enough headroom to handle encoding without sacrificing game performance, making this a balanced pairing for that use case.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the i7-14700T's single-core performance (3,667 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures high frame rates in competitive titles, but the Arc A580's 87th percentile may cap FPS below 144 Hz in some games. Expect solid 60-100 FPS in most titles at high settings, but not top-tier performance.

Streaming: The 20 cores and 28 threads are ample for x264 encoding while gaming. The PassMark multithread score of 30,571 indicates the CPU can handle encoding and game logic simultaneously without severe frame drops. The GPU's Vulkan score of 79,381 also supports hardware encoding via Intel's media engine.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,980 and PassMark data compression of 354,216 show strong performance for video encoding and rendering timelines. The 33 MB L3 cache helps with large files. The GPU's OpenCL score of 91,657 accelerates effects and color grading.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-core muscle (10,911 in Cinebench R20 multi-core) handles CPU-based renders well. The GPU's 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 and 24.58 TFLOPS FP16 provide solid GPU-accelerated rendering in Blender or similar tools. The 8 GB VRAM may limit very large scenes.

Software development: Compilation benefits from the 28 threads and high integer math score of 113,854 on PassMark. The 5.20 GHz boost clock speeds up single-threaded build steps. The 88th percentile CPU overall is well-suited for code builds and running virtual machines.

Student and office work: The 35-watt TDP keeps power draw low, and the UHD Graphics 770 handles basic display tasks. The CPU's single-thread score of 3,905 makes everyday applications feel snappy. This is a quiet, efficient system for documents, browsing, and light spreadsheet work.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who want a high-end CPU with low power consumption and a mid-range GPU for 1080p gaming and content creation. The i7-14700T's 88th percentile makes it a strong choice for professionals who need multi-threaded performance without the heat and power of a higher-TDP chip. The 35-watt TDP makes it suitable for small form factor builds or office environments where noise and heat are concerns.

Gamers at 1080p will find the Arc A580's 87th percentile sufficient for modern titles at high settings, while the CPU's strong single-thread ensures no bottleneck. Content creators who edit video or render 3D scenes will appreciate the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,980 and the GPU's compute capabilities. Software developers working on large codebases will benefit from the 28 threads and high integer math score.

Students and small business users who need a responsive system for productivity tasks will find the CPU's single-thread performance adequate, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed. The low TDP means this system can run on a modest power supply, though the GPU's 175 W TDP and suggested 450 W PSU are the real constraints.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A580 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-512 chip, using a 6 nm process from TSMC. The die size is 406 mm² with 21,700 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 53.4M per mm². The GPU has 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines, along with 24 ray tracing cores.

Memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz, with 16 Gbps effective speed. The base clock is 1700 MHz, boosting to 2000 MHz. Pixel rate is 192.0 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 384.0 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 12.29 TFLOPS for FP32 and 24.58 TFLOPS for FP16 (at 2:1 ratio).

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all modern graphics APIs. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 2.0 ports. The card is dual-slot with two 8-pin power connectors and a suggested power supply of 450 W.

Benchmark results show an 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the score of 2,229 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance. GeekBench OpenCL score of 91,657 and Vulkan score of 79,381 show robust compute and graphics throughput. The nearest rivals — RX 5600 OEM, RX 9070 GRE, Arc A570M, and RX 6950 XT — are all within 1.1% in average score, meaning the Arc A580 is competitive with a wide range of cards.

For rendering workloads, the 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 is adequate for real-time effects and GPU-accelerated rendering, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit texture-heavy scenes. The ray tracing cores (24 of them) provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported games, though performance will not match higher-end cards. The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and moderate 1440p gaming.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14700T uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. This provides flexibility: users can choose older, cheaper DDR4 or newer, faster DDR5 depending on motherboard choice. ECC memory support is a plus for workstation use.

The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. This means the GPU has ample bandwidth, and the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes are available for future high-speed NVMe storage or other expansion cards. The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU provides a fallback if the discrete GPU fails or is removed.

The CPU's TDP is 35 watts, which is very low, so the power supply requirement is driven by the GPU. The Arc A580 has a 175 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 450 W. This leaves headroom for the CPU and other components, and the system can run on a modest power supply. The GPU requires two 8-pin connectors, so the PSU must have those available.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU's 88th percentile has more headroom than the GPU's 87th. Moving to a GPU with more VRAM and higher compute would allow higher resolutions and settings without the CPU bottlenecking. The platform itself is mature, and the Socket 1700 supports a range of Core 14th Gen processors, so a CPU upgrade to a higher-bin part is also possible without changing the motherboard.

Memory bandwidth is not listed, but dual-channel DDR5 should provide adequate bandwidth for the CPU's 20 cores. The 33 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory pressure. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5, which is future-proof for storage and other peripherals.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 1.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS?

A: The i7-14700T scores 41,914 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS's 41,963. This is a negligible difference.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM size?

A: The Intel Arc A580 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Is the GPU good for ray tracing?

A: The Arc A580 has 24 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but performance will be moderate compared to higher-end GPUs.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this system?

A: The GPU has a 175 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The CPU's TDP is only 35 watts, so the GPU dictates the PSU requirement.

Q: Can the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14700T supports ECC memory, which is useful for workstation reliability.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The i7-14700T is at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,914.

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