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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + Intel Arc A310

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90%

GPU

85%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14701E

33,206 Benchmark Score

Top 10% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A310

7,550 Benchmark Score

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60-85

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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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The Intel Core i7-14701E paired with the Intel Arc A310 represents a stark contrast in performance tiers. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture and built on Intel's 10 nm process node. This processor operates at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and can boost up to 5.40 GHz, which is a substantial frequency range that allows for strong single-threaded performance when needed. The 65 W TDP is notably low for the performance level on offer, indicating that the chip is designed for efficiency while still delivering high throughput. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a large 33 MB shared L3 cache, which helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores. This combination of high clocks and a substantial cache makes the i7-14701E a formidable choice for workloads that are sensitive to both latency and parallel processing.

The Arc A310, in contrast, is an entry-level graphics card from Intel's Alchemist generation, built on the Xe-HPG architecture using a 6 nm process from TSMC. It features 768 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, with a relatively small 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus. Its memory bandwidth is listed at 124.0 GB/s, which is a limiting factor for high-resolution textures but acceptable for basic tasks. The GPU's core clock is fixed at 1750 MHz for both base and boost, and it draws a very low 30 W of power. This pairing creates an unusual system where the CPU is capable of far more than the GPU can deliver, making the analysis of balance and bottleneck particularly important for potential users.

CPU Analysis

The Core i7-14701E demonstrates strong performance across a variety of synthetic benchmarks, though its profile is shaped by its high boost clock and efficient core design. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 22195 points in the multi-core test and 3133 points in the single-core test. The multi-core score is indicative of a processor that can handle heavy threaded workloads like video rendering and code compilation, while the single-core score, driven by the 5.40 GHz boost clock, is excellent for tasks that rely on a single thread, such as older games and certain productivity applications. This dual strength is further reflected in Cinebench R20, where the CPU scores 9321 multi-core and 1315 single-core, and in Cinebench R15, with scores of 2237 multi-core and 315 single-core.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into specific workload characteristics. The CPU scores 81325 in integer math and 61873 in floating point math, showing a balanced capability for both general-purpose and scientific computing. Data compression scores 282939, while data encryption scores 14862, indicating that the chip is very fast at compressing files but relatively slower at cryptographic tasks. The extended instructions score of 18528 suggests solid support for modern instruction sets, which is beneficial for newer software. The multithread score of 26112 and single-thread score of 4305 (listed twice in the data) confirm that the CPU maintains a strong lead in multi-threaded scenarios while still offering competitive single-threaded performance. The physics score of 2399 and prime number finding score of 176 are lower, but these are less critical for typical user workloads.

In terms of its standing among other processors, the i7-14701E sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of chips on the market. Its average benchmark score is 33206, which places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H has an average score of 33201, a delta of 0%, making them effectively equivalent. The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33244, which is 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091, 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089, 0.4% lower. This data shows that the i7-14701E is competitive with these mobile and desktop parts, but the differences are minimal, suggesting that real-world performance will be nearly identical to these rivals in most tasks. For users, this means the CPU is a reliable high-end choice, but it does not hold a decisive edge over its immediate competitors.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a platform that supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though it operates in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between more affordable DDR4 modules or faster DDR5 kits, depending on their priorities. The CPU also supports ECC memory, which is a valuable feature for workstation use where data integrity is critical. For expansion, the processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is the latest standard and offers high bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe SSDs, although the exact number of lanes is limited to the CPU itself. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which can serve as a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is not present or fails.

The power requirements for this system are modest due to the CPU's 65 W TDP. The Arc A310 has a TDP of just 30 W, and the suggested PSU for the GPU is 200 W, which is very low by modern standards. This means that a typical desktop power supply of 400-500 W would have ample headroom for the entire system, including drives and other peripherals. The GPU also requires no power connectors, drawing all its power from the PCIe slot, which simplifies installation and cable management. For a sensible next upgrade, a user could consider replacing the Arc A310 with a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has the headroom to support a much faster graphics card. The PCIe Gen 5 interface ensures that any new GPU will not be bottlenecked by the bus, and the high single-thread performance of the CPU is sufficient for gaming and productivity tasks. The main limitation would be the power supply, but with the CPU's low TDP, there is significant room to add a higher-wattage GPU. Alternatively, users could add more memory, though the dual-channel configuration means that adding more than two sticks would require a motherboard that supports it, and the benefit would be capacity rather than bandwidth.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture of this system is defined by a very strong CPU and a weak GPU, resulting in a combined percentile of 62 for all builds. This percentile indicates that the system as a whole outperforms 62% of all configurations, but it is held back significantly by the graphics card. The CPU's average benchmark score is 33206, which is above the median, while the GPU's average score is 7550, which is below the median. This imbalance is clear when looking at the GPU's percentile of 40, meaning it performs worse than 60% of all GPUs.

For the Arc A310, the benchmark results show a mixed bag. In Geekbench, it scores 30607 in OpenCL and 28964 in Vulkan, which are moderate scores for compute tasks. However, in PassMark, the results are more revealing. The DirectX 11 score is 33, DirectX 12 is 29, DirectX 10 is 31, and DirectX 9 is 69. These numbers are extremely low, indicating that the GPU struggles with even older DirectX titles. The G3D score of 5433 is the primary gaming metric, and it is low compared to modern GPUs. The G2D score of 625 is also low, suggesting limited 2D acceleration performance. The GPU compute score of 2157 is similarly weak, which means the card is not suited for compute-heavy applications like machine learning or rendering.

The nearest rivals for the GPU highlight its position. The AMD Radeon R7 250 has an average score of 7557, which is 0.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 scores 7580, 0.4% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7472, which is 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, 1.4% lower. This places the Arc A310 in the same performance class as these older or lower-end cards, which is a significant gap from the CPU's tier. The data suggests that the CPU is capable of driving a much more powerful GPU, and the current pairing is severely unbalanced for any graphics-intensive task.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU and GPU pairing is 62, meaning it performs better than 62% of all builds in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14701E compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H?

A: The i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H has a score of 33201, resulting in a delta of 0%, making them effectively equal in performance.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc A310 has a percentile of 40, meaning it outperforms only 40% of all GPUs and is in the lower half of graphics cards.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation and server applications that require high data reliability.

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which contributes to its strong single-threaded performance.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU?

A: The Intel Arc A310 has a memory bandwidth of 124.0 GB/s, which is a limiting factor for high-resolution textures and complex scenes.

Q: Is there any measured FPS data for this build?

A: No, there is no measured FPS data available for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimated.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly indicates that the Intel Arc A310 is the primary bottleneck in this system. The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33206, while the GPU is in the 40th percentile with an average score of 7550. This massive disparity in relative performance means that in any workload that uses the GPU, the CPU will be waiting for the graphics card to finish its work. The CPU's high multi-threaded score of 22195 in Cinebench R23 and single-thread score of 3133 are far beyond what the GPU can utilize in gaming or rendering scenarios. For example, in a game, the CPU might be able to process game logic and physics at a high frame rate, but the GPU's low DirectX 11 score of 33 and DirectX 12 score of 29 will severely limit the actual output frames per second.

The bottleneck is most pronounced in graphics-intensive tasks. The GPU's texture rate of 56.00 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 28.00 GPixel/s are low, and its 4 GB VRAM with 124.0 GB/s bandwidth will cause stuttering or reduced textures in modern games. In contrast, the CPU's performance in integer math (81325) and floating point math (61873) is robust, so any CPU-only workload like data compression (282939) or file encryption (14862) will run quickly. The imbalance is so severe that the system would benefit from a GPU several tiers higher to match the CPU's capabilities. However, for non-graphics tasks, the system will feel very responsive, with the CPU's high single-thread score of 4305 ensuring snappy application launches and fast spreadsheet calculations. The bottleneck is not a flaw in the CPU but rather a mismatch in component selection, with the GPU being the limiting factor for any visual output.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A310 is a low-end graphics card built on the Xe-HPG architecture, and its specifications reflect its entry-level positioning. It has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 124.0 GB/s, and the memory clock is listed at 1937 MHz, with an effective data rate of 15.5 Gbps. The GPU has 768 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, which are modest numbers that limit its fill rate and texture processing capabilities. The core clock is fixed at 1750 MHz for both base and boost, which is a low frequency that contributes to its modest performance. The card's FP32 performance is 2.688 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 5.376 TFLOPS, indicating that it is not designed for heavy compute workloads.

In terms of features, the Arc A310 has 6 RT cores, which support hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but their performance will be limited given the overall low compute power. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs, but the low raw performance will prevent these features from being fully utilized. The pixel rate is 28.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 56.00 GTexel/s, which are low figures that will bottleneck most 3D rendering. The GPU's TDP is 30 W, and it is a single-slot card with no power connectors, drawing power solely from the PCIe slot. It has 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, allowing for multi-monitor setups, though the GPU's performance will limit its use for high-resolution displays.

The benchmark scores for the Arc A310 are telling. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 28964 is its best result, suggesting some capability in compute tasks that use the GPU. However, the PassMark G3D score of 5433 is low, and the DirectX scores are extremely poor, with DirectX 11 at 33 and DirectX 12 at 29. This indicates that the card is not suitable for modern gaming, as even older games running on DirectX 9 scored only 69. The G2D score of 625 is also low, so even basic 2D applications may not feel fluid. Overall, the data shows that the Arc A310 is suitable for basic display output and light compute tasks, but it is not a gaming or rendering GPU.

Who Should Build It

This build is suitable for users who require high CPU performance for productivity tasks but do not need strong graphics capabilities. The Intel Core i7-14701E, with its 83rd percentile ranking and strong multi-threaded scores, is ideal for software developers compiling code, data analysts running large datasets, or students working on complex simulations. The CPU's support for ECC memory also makes it a candidate for small business workstations where data integrity is paramount. For content creators, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 will handle video encoding in software, and the PassMark data compression score of 282939 is excellent for archiving files. However, the Arc A310 is not suitable for 3D rendering or GPU-accelerated video editing, as its compute score of 2157 is too low.

Gamers at 1080p with low settings might find the system usable for older titles, but the GPU's percentile of 40 and low DirectX scores mean it will struggle with modern games. The target user is someone who prioritizes CPU performance for non-graphics tasks and only needs the GPU for basic display output or office applications. The system is also appropriate for a home server or a build where the integrated graphics could suffice, but the discrete GPU provides additional display outputs and hardware-accelerated video decoding. For developers working on machine learning models, the CPU can handle data preprocessing, but the GPU's compute performance is inadequate for training. In summary, this build is for a user who needs a high-end CPU for work and is willing to accept a minimal GPU for secondary tasks.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-14701E, a high-end 8-core processor from the Raptor Lake generation, with the Intel Arc A310, an entry-level GPU from the Alchemist generation. The CPU is a powerhouse, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and an average benchmark score of 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile. The GPU is a low-power card with an average score of 7550, placing it in the 40th percentile. The combined percentile for this build is 62, which reflects the CPU's dominance in the overall score. The system is classified as a desktop, and the overall tier is mid-range, driven almost entirely by the CPU's performance. The CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 30 W TDP make this a very power-efficient system, with the suggested PSU for the GPU being only 200 W. This pairing is unusual because the CPU is capable of supporting a much faster GPU, but the current configuration is well-suited for CPU-intensive tasks that do not rely heavily on graphics acceleration.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination of the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Intel Arc A310. Therefore, all frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores of the individual components. The CPU's high single-thread score of 4305 in PassMark and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133 indicate that it can handle game logic and physics calculations without issue. However, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 5433 and its DirectX 11 score of 33 suggest that the GPU will be the limiting factor in any game. At 1080p with ultra settings, modern AAA titles would likely run at very low frame rates, possibly below 30 FPS, due to the GPU's low pixel rate of 28.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 56.00 GTexel/s. The 4 GB VRAM with 124.0 GB/s bandwidth would also cause texture thrashing in games that require more memory.

For esports titles like Counter-Strike or League of Legends, which are less demanding, the system might achieve playable frame rates at lower settings, but the DirectX 9 score of 69 indicates that older games would perform better than newer ones. The GPU's Vulkan score of 28964 is relatively higher, so games that use Vulkan might see slightly better performance, but it would still be insufficient for smooth high-refresh-rate gaming. The CPU would be able to push high frame rates, but the GPU would cap them significantly. Overall, this is not a gaming build, and users should expect poor performance in any modern game, with the bottleneck being almost entirely on the GPU side.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is not viable. The GPU's low DirectX 12 score of 29 and G3D score of 5433 will not support high frame rates at any resolution above 720p with low settings. The CPU's high single-thread score of 4305 is wasted in this context.
Streaming: The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 22195, can handle software encoding for streaming, but the GPU will not be able to render games at a quality suitable for streaming. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 might be a better option for video encoding, but the Arc A310 is not powerful enough for gaming and streaming simultaneously.
Video editing: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 81325 and floating point score of 61873 will handle 1080p video editing in software, but GPU acceleration is limited. The Arc A310's compute score of 2157 is too low for hardware encoding tasks, so rendering will be slow.
3D rendering: This is not suitable. The GPU's low FP32 performance of 2.688 TFLOPS and small 4 GB VRAM will cause long render times and potential memory errors in complex scenes. The CPU's multi-threaded performance is good for CPU-based rendering, but the GPU is a bottleneck.
Software development: This is an excellent scenario. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, will compile code quickly. The PassMark data compression score of 282939 is useful for version control and packaging, and the ECC memory support ensures stability for long-running builds.
Student and office work: This is a strong fit. The CPU's single-thread score of 4305 ensures fast application loading and spreadsheet calculations. The GPU is sufficient for basic display output and office software, and the low 30 W TDP of the GPU and 65 W TDP of the CPU make the system energy-efficient for daily use.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + Intel Arc A310

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