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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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Top 10% 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%
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GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14701E

33,206 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

17,639 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
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

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. This is a 10 nm part fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The CPU provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The 65 W TDP is notable for a processor with this core configuration, suggesting that the chip is engineered for power efficiency while still offering high single-thread performance when boosting.

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 large L3 pool is critical for workloads that repeatedly access the same data sets, such as database operations or compiled code execution. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and ECC memory is supported, which positions this CPU for workstation-class reliability. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for modern GPUs and NVMe storage, though the GPU in this build uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

Benchmark results are revealing. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 22195 in multi-core and 3133 in single-core. The single-core score of 3133 indicates strong per-thread performance, which is essential for lightly-threaded applications like legacy games or spreadsheet recalculation. The multi-core score of 22195 shows that the 8 cores scale well under full load, handling parallel workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering efficiently. For context, the Cinebench R20 scores are 9321 multi-core and 1315 single-core, while R15 shows 2237 multi-core and 315 single-core — all consistent with a well-balanced 8-core part.

PassMark results add depth. The multithread score is 26112, with single-thread at 4305. The integer math score of 81325 and floating-point math of 61873 indicate robust arithmetic throughput. Data compression scores 282939, which is strong for file archiving and backup tasks. Data encryption at 14862 suggests hardware acceleration is working effectively. The extended instructions score of 18528 and random string sorting at 29158 round out the picture: this CPU is not just fast in synthetic tests, but also in real-world data manipulation tasks. The physics score of 2399 and find prime numbers score of 176 are lower relatively, but those are narrow workloads.

The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33206. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33244 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091 (0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089 (0.4%). This means the i7-14701E is statistically tied with these parts — the performance differences are within noise. For a desktop chip competing with mobile processors, this is telling: the i7-14701E offers comparable compute to high-end laptop silicon, but with the headroom and sustained power delivery of a desktop platform.

The boost clock of 5.40 GHz is exceptional for single-threaded bursts. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the score of 3133 puts it near the top for any 8-core part. This matters for applications that are latency-sensitive, such as game physics, UI rendering, or scripting in real-time environments. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not an option, but the stock boost behavior already extracts high performance.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is based on the AD107 chip, using the Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process. The die is 159 mm² with 18,900 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². This is a compact, efficient design that delivers modern features without the power draw of larger GPUs. The base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and memory runs at 2125 MHz effectively 17 Gbps.

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For a card in this class, 8 GB is adequate for 1080p gaming and many creative workloads, but it is a limiting factor for 4K textures or large scene rendering. The 128-bit bus is narrow, which means bandwidth is constrained; however, the Ada Lovelace architecture's cache hierarchy partially compensates for this in gaming scenarios.

Compute resources include 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operations pipelines. The RT cores number 24, and there are 96 tensor cores. This configuration supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, which are key features of the GeForce 40-series. Pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 15.11 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1), indicating that the card does not halve throughput for half-precision — useful for AI inference workloads that use FP16.

The TDP is 115 W, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. This is a low-power card, making it suitable for builds with modest power supplies. The dual-slot design is 240 mm long, 111 mm tall, and 40 mm wide, fitting most mid-tower cases. Power is delivered via a single 12-pin connector. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting multi-monitor setups. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is half the lanes of a typical x16 slot, but for this card's bandwidth needs, the x8 connection is sufficient.

Benchmark results show a mixed picture. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the score is 2302. Geekbench OpenCL scores 95057, while Vulkan scores 48643 — the OpenCL score is nearly double Vulkan, indicating strong compute performance in OpenCL-heavy applications. PassMark results are more granular: DirectX 10 scores 103, DirectX 11 scores 175, DirectX 12 scores 76, and DirectX 9 scores 236. The G3D score is 19545, while G2D is 1037. GPU compute scores 9213. The low DirectX scores relative to G3D suggest that legacy API tests are not where this card excels; modern APIs like Vulkan and DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) are the target.

The GPU is at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are unusual: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (-0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7%). This is surprising — the RTX 4060 is a modern card, yet it benchmarks near older or integrated-class GPUs in aggregate score. This is because the average benchmark score includes legacy tests where the RTX 4060's modern architecture does not necessarily dominate. In raw compute and modern API tests, the RTX 4060 is far ahead, but the aggregate pulls it down.

The production status is end-of-life, with a launch MSRP of 299 USD. The predecessor is GeForce 30, and the successor is GeForce 50. This means the card is a mature product with established driver support, but it is being phased out.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU and GPU present a combined percentile of 72 across all CPU+GPU pairs. This indicates that the pairing is above average, but not top-tier. The CPU is the stronger component, sitting at the 83rd percentile, while the GPU is at the 61st percentile. The combined score is dragged down by the GPU's lower relative standing.

For the CPU, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 places it in a competitive range with the nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX is 0.4% behind — both are high-end mobile parts. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H matches exactly at 0% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS is 0.1% ahead. This means the i7-14701E is not a leader, but it is not a laggard either; it is in a dead heat with the best of the previous generation of mobile CPUs.

For the GPU, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 is a modern benchmark that reflects real gaming performance. The PassMark G3D score of 19545 is the more traditional aggregate. The GPU's nearest rivals are all older or lower-end parts, which is misleading. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 is from 2013, and the Radeon Pro 460/560 are mobile workstation cards from 2016. The Radeon 780M is an integrated GPU in modern AMD APUs. The fact that the RTX 4060 is within 0.7% of these parts in aggregate score is a statistical artifact of the benchmark mix. In any modern DirectX 12 or Vulkan workload, the RTX 4060 would vastly outperform these rivals.

The combined picture is a CPU that punches at the high end of the 83rd percentile and a GPU that is solidly mid-pack. This imbalance means the CPU can feed the GPU without bottlenecking in most gaming scenarios, but in compute-heavy tasks, the GPU may be the limiting factor.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its closest rivals?

A: The i7-14701E scores 22195 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, has an average score of 33201 with a 0% delta, meaning they are performance equals. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX is 0.4% behind.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 4060 has 24 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware ray tracing features. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 reflects its DX12 capabilities.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU?

A: The memory bandwidth is 272.0 GB/s, based on 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 2125 MHz memory clock (17 Gbps effective).

Q: Is ECC memory supported by the CPU?

A: Yes, the i7-14701E supports ECC memory. This is a feature typically found in workstation-grade CPUs, making the build suitable for error-sensitive computing.

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

A: The combined percentile is 72, which places the pairing above average but below the top quartile. The CPU is at the 83rd percentile, while the GPU is at the 61st percentile.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does the CPU provide?

A: The CPU provides 16 lanes of PCIe Gen 5. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, so it does not fully utilize the CPU's Gen 5 lanes, but the bandwidth is sufficient for this card.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 performance?

A: The FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1), meaning half-precision workloads do not lose throughput.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need strong CPU performance for productivity but do not require top-tier GPU compute. The i7-14701E's 83rd percentile ranking makes it suitable for software developers compiling large codebases, data analysts running complex queries, and content creators editing high-resolution video. The 8 cores and 33 MB of L3 cache handle multi-threaded compilation and rendering tasks well, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195.

Students and small business workstations benefit from the CPU's ECC memory support and 65 W TDP, which allows for quiet, efficient systems. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, though the RTX 4060 is the primary GPU. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 26112 indicates strong performance in office productivity suites, which are often multi-threaded in modern versions.

Gamers at 1080p resolution will find the RTX 4060 adequate, given its 61st percentile GPU ranking and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for most 1080p titles at high settings. For 1440p, the card will struggle in demanding games, but esports titles will run smoothly. The low 115 W TDP means the system runs cool and quiet, making it suitable for living room or office environments.

Content creators who work with 1080p or light 4K video will benefit from the CPU's strong multi-core performance. Video encoding in software will be fast, and the GPU supports hardware encoding via NVENC. 3D rendering in Blender or similar software will be CPU-bound in many cases, which is where the i7-14701E excels.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is the platform for 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 for CPU lanes, though the RTX 4060 uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Future upgrades could include a newer 14th-gen CPU with more cores, but the socket is at the end of its lifecycle, as Intel has moved to a new socket for subsequent generations.

The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is low for a desktop part. This means the existing cooling solution and power delivery have headroom. The GPU's suggested PSU is 300 W, which is modest. A typical 500-650 W power supply would handle this build with ample margin. The GPU uses a single 12-pin connector, which may require an adapter if the PSU does not have native 12-pin output.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck anything below a flagship card. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface on the GPU is not a limiting factor for most cards. However, the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 4060 is the most likely bottleneck for future games. Upgrading to a GPU with more VRAM and higher memory bandwidth would extend the system's gaming longevity.

The platform supports up to 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, so a future GPU using Gen 5 would be backward compatible. The memory bandwidth is not specified in the data, but dual-channel DDR5 would provide ample bandwidth for most workloads. The CPU's ECC support makes it suitable for a workstation upgrade, where error-free operation is critical.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU are imbalanced in percentile terms: the CPU is at the 83rd percentile, while the GPU is at the 61st percentile. This means that in CPU-bound workloads, the GPU will not be the limiting factor, but in GPU-bound scenarios, the GPU will cap performance. For gaming, the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth will be the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong single-core score of 3133 in Cinebench R23 ensures that it can feed the GPU in most games without stuttering.

In compute workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 is high, but the GPU's FP32 of 15.11 TFLOPS is also substantial. For tasks that offload to the GPU, such as machine learning inference or video encoding, the GPU will be the bottleneck. The GPU compute score of 9213 in PassMark is moderate, suggesting that compute-heavy tasks will take longer than with a higher-tier GPU.

The FPS scaling evidence is not available, as no measured FPS data exists for this combination. However, based on the benchmark scores, the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU at 1080p. At 1440p or 4K, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus will be the limiting factors, causing frame rate drops in memory-intensive scenes. The CPU's 65 W TDP means it will not throttle under sustained load, so CPU performance remains consistent.

The combined percentile of 72 indicates that this pairing is balanced for general use, but not optimized for extreme gaming or compute. The CPU has headroom to support a more powerful GPU, so users who prioritize GPU performance should consider that upgrade path.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i7-14701E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The CPU is a Raptor Lake Refresh part with 8 cores and 16 threads, clocked up to 5.40 GHz, and the GPU is an Ada Lovelace card with 8 GB of GDDR6. The pairing targets the mid-range to upper-mid-range market segment, with a combined percentile of 72.

The CPU is the stronger component, at the 83rd percentile, while the GPU is at the 61st percentile. This means the build is CPU-heavy, which is beneficial for productivity tasks. The GPU is adequate for 1080p gaming and light creative work, but it is not a high-end part. The overall tier is solidly mid-range, with the CPU providing near-high-end compute and the GPU providing entry-level to mid-range graphics.

The build's class is desktop, meaning it is intended for stationary use with a dedicated power supply and cooling. The CPU's 65 W TDP and GPU's 115 W TDP result in a low total power draw, making this a power-efficient system. The RTX 4060 is end-of-life, so it is a mature product with established drivers, but it is also a sign that newer GPUs are available as alternatives.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows, so all frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and its PassMark G3D score of 19545, the RTX 4060 is expected to deliver playable frame rates at 1080p in most modern titles. The CPU's single-core score of 3133 in Cinebench R23 ensures that low-resolution gaming will not be CPU-bound. At 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for most games, though titles with large texture packs may exceed this limit.

At 1440p, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-resolution textures at high frame rates. Users should expect to lower settings to medium or high to maintain smooth gameplay. At 4K, the card is not recommended, as the 8 GB VRAM will be exhausted quickly.

Esports titles like Counter-Strike or League of Legends will run at high frame rates due to the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's adequate rasterization. The GPU's 48 ROPs and 96 TMUs handle these lighter workloads efficiently. For triple-A games, the GPU will deliver 60+ FPS at 1080p medium-to-high settings, but ray tracing will significantly reduce performance unless DLSS is enabled, which the tensor cores support.

The CPU's 33 MB of L3 cache helps with game asset streaming, reducing stutter in open-world titles. The 8 cores are sufficient for modern games that use more than 4 threads. Overall, this build is a solid 1080p gaming machine, with the CPU ensuring a stable frame rate floor.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 4060 is not designed for 144Hz gaming at high settings in demanding titles, but the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 3133 single-core score will push high frame rates in esports games. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 provides enough rasterization power for 1080p at 60-100 FPS in most games.

Streaming: The GPU has 96 tensor cores and supports hardware encoding, which offloads the streaming workload from the CPU. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads handle game encoding and streaming software concurrently, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195.

Video Editing: The CPU's strong multi-core performance (26112 PassMark multithread) accelerates video rendering and export. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p editing timelines, and the CUDA cores accelerate effects and color grading. For 4K editing, the 8 GB VRAM may be limiting.

3D Rendering: CPU-based rendering will be fast, but GPU rendering with the RTX 4060 will be slower due to its 61st percentile ranking. The 24 RT cores accelerate ray-traced renders, but the 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity.

Software Development: The CPU's 8 cores and 33 MB L3 cache handle compilation and testing efficiently. The data compression score of 282939 indicates fast file operations, and ECC memory support ensures data integrity during long builds.

Student and Office Work: The 65 W CPU TDP and 115 W GPU TDP result in a low-power system that runs quietly. The PassMark single-thread score of 4305 ensures snappy UI response in office suites, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display. This build is overkill for basic office tasks, but it will handle any academic software without issue.