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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + AMD Radeon RX 6800

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92 Score

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92 / 100

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Top 8% 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

90%

GPU

94%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14701E

33,206 Benchmark Score

Top 10% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 6800

30,095 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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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 i7-14701E and AMD Radeon RX 6800 form a desktop pairing that targets high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and serious multi-threaded productivity. The CPU, a 14th-generation Raptor Lake Refresh part, combines an 8-core/16-thread configuration with a 5.40 GHz boost clock, while the GPU leverages the RDNA 2 architecture with 16 GB of VRAM. Together, they occupy the 79th percentile among all CPU+GPU combinations, indicating a system that sits comfortably above the median performance tier. The data shows a balanced platform where the processor’s strong single-thread capabilities complement the graphics card’s substantial memory bandwidth, making it a versatile choice for users who refuse to compromise on either compute or rendering tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14701E is built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². It features 8 physical cores and 16 threads, a configuration that balances high-frequency gaming performance with enough parallelism for demanding applications. The base clock sits at 2.60 GHz, but the boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz, allowing the chip to scale up significantly under load. The cache hierarchy is generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 pool, which helps reduce latency in memory-sensitive workloads.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU is a strong performer in both single-threaded and multi-threaded scenarios. In Cinebench R23, it scores 3133 points in single-core and 22195 points in multi-core. The single-core figure is particularly telling: it places the chip in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, demonstrating excellent responsiveness for tasks that rely on low-latency, high-frequency execution. The multi-core score of 22195 translates to efficient scaling across the 16 threads, making the processor well-suited for video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation tasks. PassMark results reinforce this profile: the processor achieves 4305 in single-thread tests and 26112 in multithread tests, with a floating-point math score of 61873 and an integer math score of 81325.

The nearest rivals provide context for these numbers. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201 on average, a 0% delta, meaning the i7-14701E and this Ryzen chip are statistically tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS is 0.1% ahead with an average score of 33244, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX is 0.3% behind at 33091. The Intel Core i7-13650HX trails by 0.4% with a score of 33089. This indicates the i7-14701E sits in a tight competitive cluster; it neither dominates nor loses decisively to these alternatives. For real workloads, this means the CPU will handle office productivity, software development, and content creation without becoming the bottleneck, though it won’t outclass the fastest mobile HX-series parts by a wide margin.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is anchored by the Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility is a notable advantage: users can retain existing DDR4 modules or move to DDR5 for higher bandwidth, depending on motherboard choice. The CPU also supports ECC memory, a feature that appeals to workstation users who prioritize data integrity over raw speed. PCIe connectivity is provided via Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, ensuring ample bandwidth for modern graphics cards and NVMe storage devices.

The integrated graphics are handled by UHD Graphics 770, which provides a basic display output for troubleshooting or office tasks without a discrete GPU. Power requirements are modest: the CPU has a 65 W TDP, while the GPU has a 250 W TDP. The suggested PSU for the system is 600 W, which offers headroom for the combined load of the processor and graphics card, plus ancillary components like drives and fans. A sensible next upgrade would involve adding a Gen 5 NVMe SSD to exploit the PCIe lanes, or moving to a higher-tier GPU if the user’s resolution or refresh rate demands more rasterization power. The motherboard choice will dictate memory type, so users should decide between DDR4 and DDR5 early in the build process.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is built on the Navi 21 chip using TSMC’s 7 nm process, with a die size of 520 mm² and 26,800 million transistors. It packs 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines. The GPU is equipped with 60 RT cores, providing hardware acceleration for ray-traced lighting effects in supported titles. Clock speeds are robust: a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 1815 MHz, and a boost clock of 2105 MHz. Memory is a highlight: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivers 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, a configuration that prevents VRAM capacity from becoming a limiting factor at high resolutions.

Benchmark results show the GPU performs at the 75th percentile among all graphics cards. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3188 points. Geekbench results are mixed but generally positive: Metal scores 153635, OpenCL scores 24508, and Vulkan scores 115107. PassMark G3D yields 22067 points, with GPU compute at 10864. The nearest rivals highlight its competitive position. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti scores 29945, a 0.5% delta, meaning the RX 6800 is marginally ahead. The RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928, a 0.6% delta, while the RTX 2080 Ti trails by 1% at 29783. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 is 1.1% ahead at 30433. This places the RX 6800 in a tight battle with the RTX 3070 Ti, where performance differences are within noise margins.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM is a decisive advantage over 8 GB rivals, as it allows larger textures and more complex scenes to fit in memory without spilling to system RAM. The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures the shading units stay fed during heavy compute tasks. The FP32 throughput of 16.17 TFLOPS and FP16 of 32.33 TFLOPS (2:1) make it capable for GPU-accelerated rendering in applications that support RDNA 2, though it lacks the dedicated tensor cores found in NVIDIA parts, which may matter for AI workloads.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need a single system for both high-refresh-rate gaming and serious productivity. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking in single-thread performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133, makes it ideal for gamers who play at 1440p or 4K where per-core speed matters for frame pacing. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that modern titles at high settings won’t run out of memory, even with texture packs installed.

Content creators will find the CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities sufficient for video editing and 3D rendering, as demonstrated by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and the PassMark multithread score of 26112. Developers can benefit from the 16 threads for compilation and the ECC memory support for long-running server-like workloads. Students and small business workstations gain from the platform’s flexibility: the choice between DDR4 and DDR5 allows for budget-conscious builds without sacrificing upgradeability. The 65 W CPU TDP and 250 W GPU TDP mean the system can be cooled with mainstream components, making it a practical fit for office environments that require occasional rendering or simulation work.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory, which is useful for workstation reliability.

Q: What socket does the CPU use, and what memory types are supported?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 ranks in the 75th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The suggested PSU for the system is 600 W, given the CPU’s 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 250 W TDP.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 60 RT cores, providing hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU, and should be treated as approximations rather than lab-verified results.

Given the CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133 and the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3188, the system is expected to deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in most titles. At 1080p, where CPU single-thread performance often limits frame rates, the i7-14701E’s 83rd percentile ranking should keep frame times low, allowing the RX 6800 to stretch its legs. Expect well over 144 FPS in esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, though exact numbers depend on scene complexity.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary driver. The RX 6800’s 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth will handle heavy textures, and the 75th percentile ranking suggests it can maintain 60+ FPS in most AAA games with Ultra settings. In ray-traced titles, the 60 RT cores provide some acceleration, but performance will dip below non-RT settings; users may need to enable FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) to maintain smooth frame rates. At 4K, the system will push 30-60 FPS depending on the title’s optimization, with lighter games hitting the higher end and demanding ones requiring settings adjustments.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU and CPU are well-matched for 1440p gaming, but the bottleneck shifts depending on workload. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as 1080p gaming at high refresh rates, the i7-14701E’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133) is strong enough to avoid limiting the GPU. The PassMark single-thread score of 4305 confirms this. However, in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K gaming or ray tracing, the RX 6800’s 75th percentile ranking will be the limiting factor, with the CPU waiting on the GPU to render frames.

For productivity, the balance flips. The CPU’s multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 22195, PassMark multithread of 26112) are respectable but not elite, meaning it will be the bottleneck in heavily threaded workloads like 3D rendering or video encoding. The GPU’s compute score of 10864 in PassMark indicates it can offload some parallel tasks, but the CPU’s 16 threads will cap performance in CPU-limited tasks. The combined percentile of 79 reflects this: neither component is so powerful that the other holds it back, but neither is so weak that it drags down the system. For most users, the balance is ideal: the CPU keeps up with the GPU in gaming, and the GPU accelerates tasks that the CPU finds slow.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i7-14701E and AMD Radeon RX 6800. The system sits in the 79th combined percentile, placing it above the majority of configurations in the benchmark database. The CPU is a mid-range Raptor Lake part with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a high-end RDNA 2 card with a 250 W TDP. Together, they form a mainstream-to-high-end desktop that excels at 1440p gaming and handles 4K with settings compromises.

The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 75th percentile ranking indicate a system that is slightly stronger on the processor side, but the gap is small enough that neither component dominates the other. The 16 GB VRAM is a future-proofing measure, ensuring the GPU won’t become obsolete as texture requirements grow. The platform’s support for DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, and the ECC memory support adds professional credibility. Overall, this is a versatile desktop that can serve as a gaming rig, a content creation workstation, or a developer machine, with the balance of components ensuring no single task will be egregiously slow.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-14701E achieves an average benchmark score of 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it scores 3133 in single-core and 22195 in multi-core, demonstrating strong performance in both metrics. The PassMark suite shows a single-thread score of 4305 and a multithread score of 26112, with supporting results in integer math (81325) and floating-point math (61873). Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is tied at 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS is 0.1% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX trails by 0.3%.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 achieves an average benchmark score of 30095, placing it in the 75th percentile among all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3188. Geekbench results include Metal at 153635, OpenCL at 24508, and Vulkan at 115107. PassMark G3D yields 22067, with GPU compute at 10864. Its nearest rivals are tight: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is 0.5% behind, the RTX 5070 Mobile is 0.6% behind, and the RTX 2080 Ti is 1% behind. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 is 1.1% ahead.

The combined picture shows a system that excels in single-threaded responsiveness and has sufficient multi-threaded grunt for productivity, paired with a GPU that offers class-leading VRAM capacity and bandwidth for its tier. The CPU’s 83rd percentile and GPU’s 75th percentile combine to a 79th percentile overall, indicating a well-rounded build that outperforms the majority of systems in the database. The data suggests this pairing is a strong choice for users who want a single machine that can handle competitive gaming, content creation, and compute tasks without breaking a sweat.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + AMD Radeon RX 6800

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