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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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CPU
90%
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GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14701E

33,206 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

131,938 Benchmark Score
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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90-100

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

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70-89

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

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The Intel Core i7-14701E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti form a desktop pairing that sits at the 89th combined percentile, placing it well above most systems in the database. The CPU is a Raptor Lake Refresh part with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the GPU is an Ampere-architecture flagship with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The data shows a high-performing combination, though it must be noted that no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate discussion is therefore estimated from the benchmark scores.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i7-14701E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is 89, meaning the pairing outperforms roughly 89% of all recorded systems in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201 (0% delta). It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13650HX, but 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS.

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

A: The RTX 3090 Ti sits at the 95th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 131938. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA L4, scores 131072, a 0.7% delta in favor of the RTX 3090 Ti.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3090 Ti have and what type is it?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and what PSU does the GPU suggest?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a TDP of 65 W. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has a TDP of 450 W and a suggested PSU of 850 W.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory and what memory types are supported?

A: Yes, the Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What are the key Cinebench R23 scores for the CPU?

A: The Core i7-14701E scores 22195 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3133 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Both figures are strong for an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on the GA102 chip using Samsung's 8 nm process, packing 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 1560 MHz and a boost clock of 1860 MHz, with 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. Ray tracing hardware consists of 84 RT cores, while 336 tensor cores handle AI-accelerated workloads. The FP32 compute throughput is 40.00 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 40.00 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio.

Memory bandwidth is a defining characteristic: 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus delivers 1.01 TB/s. This is an exceptionally wide memory pipeline, making the GPU well-suited for high-resolution textures and large datasets. The pixel rate is 208.3 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 625.0 GTexel/s, both indicating strong fill-rate capabilities for heavy rasterization. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 5741, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 174441 and 215633, respectively.

The percentile rank of 95 among all GPUs confirms that this is a top-tier card. Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 3090 Ti outperforms the NVIDIA L4 by 0.7%, but trails the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation by 2.4%, the NVIDIA A10M by 2.4%, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 by 2.6%. For rendering workloads, the combination of 24 GB VRAM, 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, and 84 RT cores makes this a capable platform for ray-traced scenes and GPU-accelerated rendering. The 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 throughput also supports compute-heavy tasks like simulation and scientific visualization.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-14701E achieves an average benchmark score of 33206, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33244 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091 (0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089 (0.4% delta). This places the CPU in a tight cluster of mid-to-high-end processors, with no single rival holding a decisive edge.

The RTX 3090 Ti, with an average benchmark score of 131938, is at the 95th percentile. Its rivals are also close: the NVIDIA L4 at 131072 (0.7% delta), the RTX 4000 Ada Generation at 135218 (-2.4% delta), the NVIDIA A10M at 135230 (-2.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 at 135396 (-2.6% delta). The GPU's lead over the L4 is modest, but it sits within a few percentage points of professional workstation cards.

The combined picture shows a CPU at the 83rd percentile and a GPU at the 95th, yielding a combined percentile of 89. The CPU's scores in Cinebench R23 (22195 multicore, 3133 single-core) and PassMark multithread (26112) indicate strong multi-threaded performance, while the GPU's performance in 3DMark and Geekbench confirms its position near the top of the consumer stack. The system is balanced in the sense that neither component is dramatically weaker than the other, but the GPU clearly outranks the CPU in percentile terms.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU also supports ECC memory, which is notable for workstation use. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for the RTX 3090 Ti's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 offers a fallback display output, though the discrete GPU will handle all rendering tasks.

The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, which is modest for an 8-core part. The GPU, however, has a TDP of 450 W and a suggested PSU of 850 W. This means the power supply must be sized for the GPU's demands, not the CPU's. The GPU is triple-slot wide, 336 mm long, 140 mm tall, and 61 mm wide, requiring a spacious case with adequate clearance. It uses a single 16-pin power connector, so the PSU must support that connector type.

A sensible next upgrade would focus on the platform rather than the GPU, since the RTX 3090 Ti is already an end-of-life product (released 2022-01-26) with a successor in the GeForce 40 series. The CPU, released 2024-06-30, is active and has headroom for future workloads. Upgrading memory to higher-capacity DDR5 modules could improve bandwidth-sensitive tasks, though the dual-channel bus limits scaling. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes future-proof storage and expansion, but no current GPU fully saturates Gen 4, so the 3090 Ti remains well-matched.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14701E is a Raptor Lake Refresh part, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not an option, but the boost clock is already high at 5.40 GHz.

Benchmark scores show a strong single-threaded performer: Cinebench R15 single-core is 315, R20 single-core is 1315, and R23 single-core is 3133. PassMark single-thread is 4305. Multi-threaded scores are equally solid: Cinebench R15 multicore is 2237, R20 multicore is 9321, and R23 multicore is 22195. PassMark multithread is 26112. The PassMark suite also shows high integer math (81325), floating-point math (61873), and data compression (282939) scores.

The 83rd percentile rank means this CPU outperforms most processors in the database, but it sits in a dense competitive field. The nearest rivals are all within 0.4% in average score, indicating that real-world differences will be small. For workloads like video encoding, software compilation, and 3D rendering, the 16 threads provide solid parallel throughput. The 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded response for applications that rely on one or two cores. The 65 W TDP is efficient for the performance level, making cooling manageable with a capable air cooler.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Therefore, all gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct measurements. The RTX 3090 Ti's 95th percentile and the CPU's 83rd percentile suggest a system that can handle demanding games at high settings, but the exact FPS will vary by title and resolution.

Based on the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, 4K gaming with high-resolution textures is well within reach. The 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 84 RT cores indicate strong ray tracing performance, though the Ampere architecture is less efficient than newer generations. For 1440p gaming, the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 16 threads should prevent most bottlenecks, allowing the GPU to operate near its full potential. At 1080p, the CPU's single-core strength becomes more relevant, but the 83rd percentile suggests it can keep up with most modern titles.

The lack of measured data means these are qualitative expectations. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5741 is a strong indicator of DX12 gaming capability, but it does not translate directly to in-game FPS. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 215633 also points to solid API-level performance. Users should treat any specific FPS claims as estimates and rely on the percentile ranks for a general sense of capability.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 89 masks an imbalance: the GPU at the 95th percentile is notably stronger than the CPU at the 83rd. This means the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in workloads where both are active, such as gaming at lower resolutions or high-refresh-rate scenarios. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.4%, so there is no single dominant competitor, but the GPU's rivals are also close, with deltas ranging from 0.7% to -2.6%.

In gaming, the bottleneck will shift with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's 16 threads and 5.40 GHz boost clock may struggle to feed the GPU in highly threaded titles, especially those with heavy physics or AI. At 4K, the GPU's 1.01 TB/s bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM become the primary drivers, and the CPU's load decreases. The data supports this: the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4305 is strong but not elite, while the GPU's 40.00 TFLOPS is top-tier.

For productivity, the balance is more even. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22195 is competitive, and the GPU's FP32 and tensor cores can accelerate rendering and AI tasks. In mixed workloads like video editing with GPU acceleration, the GPU will dominate, but CPU-bound tasks like code compilation will rely on the 8 cores. The 65 W TDP of the CPU versus the 450 W TDP of the GPU also reflects this imbalance — the GPU is the power-hungry component.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining an Intel Core i7-14701E with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake Refresh part on Socket 1700, released in 2024-06-30 with a 65 W TDP. The GPU is a GeForce 30-series Ampere card, released in 2022-01-26, now end-of-life, with a 450 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 850 W. The GPU's launch MSRP is 1,999 USD.

The overall tier is high: the CPU is at the 83rd percentile, the GPU at the 95th, and the combined system at the 89th. This places the build above most gaming PCs and many workstations, but below the absolute top-tier combinations that would feature a 95th-percentile CPU alongside the GPU. The GPU is the standout component, offering 24 GB of VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, which is rare even among newer cards. The CPU is competent but not exceptional, landing in a cluster of similarly performing rivals.

The system is best described as a high-end desktop for gaming and content creation, with a slight GPU bias. The 89th combined percentile means it will handle nearly all current games and productivity software, but it is not future-proof in the sense that the GPU is end-of-life and the CPU's platform (Socket 1700) may not support future generations.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 4K resolution with ultra settings will benefit most from this build, as the RTX 3090 Ti's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are designed for high-resolution textures and demanding scenes. The 95th GPU percentile ensures smooth frame rates in most titles, and the CPU's 83rd percentile is sufficient to avoid major bottlenecks at 4K.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the combination useful. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22195 handles CPU-side encoding, while the GPU's 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 and 84 RT cores accelerate GPU rendering and ray tracing. The 24 GB VRAM is particularly valuable for large 3D scenes or high-resolution video timelines.

Developers and researchers who run compute-heavy workloads, such as machine learning or data analysis, can leverage the GPU's tensor cores and the CPU's ECC memory support. The PassMark data encryption score (14862) and extended instructions score (18528) indicate solid cryptographic and SIMD performance. Students and small business workstations that need a high-performance desktop for CAD, simulation, or heavy multitasking will also find the system capable, though the power draw and physical size may be overkill for typical office tasks.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rates, the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 16 threads will drive high frame rates, but the GPU's 95th percentile ensures the system is not held back. The lack of measured FPS data means these are estimates, but the 3DMark DX12 score of 5741 supports a strong gaming profile.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads can handle encoding at moderate bitrates, while the GPU's tensor cores can offload encoding tasks. The 65 W CPU TDP leaves thermal headroom for sustained loads, and the 850 W suggested PSU provides ample power for both components under load.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22195 accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM allows for large preview buffers and GPU-accelerated effects. The 1.01 TB/s bandwidth handles high-bitrate footage smoothly.

3D rendering: The RTX 3090 Ti's 84 RT cores and 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 throughput make it a strong choice for ray-traced rendering, with 24 GB VRAM accommodating complex scenes. The CPU's 16 threads handle scene preparation and physics simulation.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 81325 and multithread score of 26112 support fast compilation and testing. The 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequent code execution, and ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running builds.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for basic tasks, but the 83rd CPU percentile ensures smooth multitasking across many applications. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback, but the discrete GPU is unnecessary for word processing or spreadsheets. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps idle power low, though the GPU's 450 W TDP dominates under load.