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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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Intel Core i7-14701E

33,206 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i7-14701E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 form a desktop pairing that sits at the 85th percentile among all CPU and GPU combinations, with the processor landing at the 83rd percentile and the graphics card at the 86th percentile. This is a high-end configuration that pairs a power-efficient 8-core Raptor Lake processor with a flagship Ada Lovelace GPU, but the absence of measured frame rate data means all gaming performance must be inferred from the individual component benchmark scores.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this desktop build is 85, meaning it outperforms 85% of all tracked CPU and GPU configurations in the benchmark database.

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

A: The Intel chip scores 33,206 in its average benchmark, which is nearly identical to the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H's 33,201, showing a deltaPct of 0 — the two processors are statistically tied in overall performance.

Q: What is the RTX 4080's score relative to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 averages 54,247 across its benchmark suite, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209, giving the regular 4080 a marginal 0.1% advantage, which is well within normal run-to-run variance.

Q: Does the Core i7-14701E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the processor supports ECC memory alongside standard DDR4 and DDR5 RAM, operating on a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the RTX 4080's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, with memory clocks running at 1400 MHz base and 22.4 Gbps effective.

Q: What generation and architecture is the Core i7-14701E?

A: It is from Intel's Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture (specifically Raptor Lake-R refresh), built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm².

Q: Is the RTX 4080 still in production?

A: No, the GPU is marked as end-of-life, having been released in September 2022, with the GeForce 50 series listed as its successor.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a configuration where the GPU is the dominant performance driver, but the CPU is far from a weak link. The RTX 4080's percentile ranking of 86 slightly exceeds the i7-14701E's 83rd percentile, indicating the graphics card has a marginal edge in raw capability. In practical terms, this means the GPU will be the limiting factor in most gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads, but the CPU will not hold it back in a meaningful way.

Looking at the processor's benchmark results, the single-thread score of 4,305 in PassMark and 3,133 in Cinebench R23 single-core demonstrate strong per-core performance that can feed even a high-end GPU. The multi-threaded results — 22,195 in Cinebench R23 and 26,112 in PassMark multithread — show the 8-core, 16-thread design handles parallel workloads well. The deltaPct values against its nearest rivals are all within 0.4%, meaning the CPU sits in a performance cluster where minor thermal or power variations could shuffle rankings.

The bottleneck profile shifts depending on workload type. For 1080p gaming at ultra settings, the CPU's strong single-core showing (4,305 PassMark single-thread) suggests it can maintain high frame rates, but the GPU's 86th percentile position means it will still be the primary constraint in most titles. At 4K resolution, the GPU's pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s become the clear limiting factors, as the resolution scaling amplifies the graphics card's workload while the CPU's frame preparation time becomes less critical.

In productivity tasks, the balance is more even. The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 282,939 and integer math score of 81,325 indicate strong general-purpose compute, while the GPU's compute score of 20,671 in PassMark GPU compute shows its parallel processing muscle. For tasks like 3D rendering that use both components, the system leverages the CPU's 33 MB of L3 cache and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM without either becoming a severe bottleneck. The 65 W TDP of the CPU versus the 320 W TDP of the GPU also highlights the power asymmetry — the GPU draws nearly five times the power, reinforcing that it is the performance and thermal centerpiece.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-14701E delivers an average benchmark score of 33,206, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals show how tightly packed this segment is: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33,201 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33,244 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33,091 (0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33,089 (0.4%). These sub-0.5% differences mean the i7-14701E is functionally equivalent to several competing designs, with day-to-day performance varying more with cooling and workload than with the chip itself.

The CPU's Cinebench results tell a story of balanced capability. The R23 multi-core score of 22,195 and single-core score of 3,133 represent strong throughput for a 65 W part. The R20 scores of 9,321 multi-core and 1,315 single-core, along with R15 scores of 2,237 multi-core and 315 single-core, show consistent scaling across benchmark generations. PassMark results reinforce this: integer math at 81,325, floating point at 61,873, and extended instructions at 18,528 all point to a well-rounded compute unit.

The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 places it at the 86th percentile, with nearest rivals including the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54,209 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (-1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (-2.6%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55,757 (-2.7%). The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 263,779 indicate strong modern API performance. The PassMark G3D score of 34,457 and DirectX 11 score of 314 show it excels in traditional rasterization, while the DirectX 12 score of 132 suggests headroom in newer APIs.

The combined picture is a system that is 85th percentile overall. The GPU slightly outranks the CPU in percentile terms, but the gap is small enough that neither component consistently dominates the other. This is a balanced high-end pairing where the GPU leads in graphics-bound scenarios and the CPU holds its own in compute tasks.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the component benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

The RTX 4080's benchmark profile suggests exceptional gaming capability across all resolutions. With a PassMark G3D score of 34,457 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,567, the GPU has the raw throughput to drive high refresh rate monitors. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity and speed for modern game textures and assets, even at 4K resolution with high detail settings.

At 1080p ultra settings, the system should deliver very high frame rates in most titles, with the CPU's single-thread score of 4,305 in PassMark ensuring that frame pacing remains smooth. The i7-14701E's boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides the per-core speed needed to avoid CPU limitations in esports and fast-paced shooters. At 1440p, the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance becomes the primary driver, and the system should still produce high frame rates in demanding titles. At 4K, the pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s will be the limiting factors, but the 86th percentile GPU ranking suggests this system can handle 4K gaming with reduced settings or with upscaling technologies.

The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS-style features, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported titles. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with the latest graphics features. Given the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking, it is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in gaming workloads, making this a cohesive high-performance gaming platform.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets enthusiasts and professionals who need both strong CPU compute and flagship GPU performance. Gamers playing at 1440p or 4K resolution with ultra settings will benefit from the RTX 4080's 86th percentile ranking and 16 GB VRAM, which handles modern game requirements without compromise. The CPU's 83rd percentile ensures that even CPU-intensive simulation and strategy games run smoothly.

Content creators working with 4K video editing, 3D rendering, or large photo libraries will find the combination of the CPU's 22,195 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and the GPU's 20,671 PassMark compute score useful. The 8-core, 16-thread CPU handles timeline scrubbing and encoding, while the GPU accelerates effects and rendering. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 81,325 and data compression score of 282,939, which speed up build times and data processing tasks.

Students in engineering or data science programs can leverage the system for simulation workloads, with the CPU's floating point score of 61,873 and the GPU's compute capabilities handling numerical analysis. Small business workstations running virtualization, database applications, or CAD software will find the ECC memory support and 33 MB of L3 cache beneficial for stability and performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the AD103 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 45,900 million transistors into a 379 mm² die with a transistor density of 121.1 million per mm². The GPU features 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation processors, providing the computational foundation for its 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate.

The memory subsystem is a highlight: 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus delivers 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, with memory clocks at 1400 MHz base and 22.4 Gbps effective. This capacity and bandwidth support high-resolution textures and large datasets in rendering and AI workloads. The base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz provide solid out-of-the-box performance.

The 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores are critical for modern graphics. The RT cores accelerate ray-traced lighting and reflections, while the tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-accelerated features. The GPU's Vulkan score of 263,779 in Geekbench shows strong low-level API performance, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,567 indicates good DirectX 12 throughput. The PassMark G3D score of 34,457 places it in the top tier of graphics cards, though the DirectX 9 score of 370 and DirectX 10 score of 204 show it is optimized for modern APIs rather than legacy titles.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080's 86th percentile ranking and 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance support frame rates well above 144 Hz at 1440p in most titles, with the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock ensuring the processor keeps up with the GPU's frame output.

Streaming: The 304 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for encoding and AI-enhanced streaming features, while the CPU's 16 threads handle the additional load of encoding and streaming software without significant impact on gaming performance.

Video editing: The GPU's 16 GB VRAM allows for large timelines and effects stacks in 4K or higher resolutions, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 score of 22,195 multi-core handles export and rendering tasks efficiently.

3D rendering: The GPU's 76 RT cores accelerate ray-traced renders, and the CPU's 8 cores handle scene preparation and physics simulation. The combined benchmark scores suggest this system can handle professional-grade rendering workloads with reasonable render times.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 282,939 and integer math score of 81,325 speed up compilation and code analysis tasks, while the 33 MB of L3 cache reduces memory latency in large codebases.

Student and office work: The 65 W TDP of the CPU means the system runs efficiently for everyday tasks, and the ECC memory support provides data integrity for academic research and financial modeling. The GPU's compute capabilities are available for machine learning coursework or scientific computing.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining Intel's Core 14th Gen processor with NVIDIA's GeForce 40-series flagship. The Core i7-14701E is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process, with a 65 W TDP and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The RTX 4080 is an end-of-life GPU from the Ada Lovelace generation, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with a 320 W TDP.

The combined percentile of 85 places this system in the upper echelon of tracked builds, with the GPU's 86th percentile slightly ahead of the CPU's 83rd. This is a high-performance desktop suitable for demanding applications, though the CPU's performance is more mid-range relative to the GPU's near-flagship status. The pairing is well-matched for gaming at high resolutions and for professional workloads that leverage both CPU and GPU compute. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.4% in performance, indicating it competes with upper-mid-range mobile and desktop chips, while the GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 SUPER, showing it remains competitive with the latest generation.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14701E features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It operates at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that makes it a power-efficient choice for a desktop processor. The chip is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm² and is built on Socket 1700.

The cache hierarchy provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 33 MB of L3 cache. This substantial L3 cache helps with latency-sensitive workloads and contributes to the CPU's strong single-thread performance of 4,305 in PassMark and 3,133 in Cinebench R23. The multi-threaded scores of 26,112 in PassMark and 22,195 in Cinebench R23 demonstrate that the 8-core design scales well with parallel workloads.

The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory support for error correction in critical applications. It offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, providing a fallback display output. The PassMark results show strong performance in specific workloads: data compression at 282,939, integer math at 81,325, and floating point at 61,873. The data encryption score of 14,862 and extended instructions score of 18,528 indicate solid cryptographic and vector processing capabilities. The chip was released in June 2024 and is currently active in production, with a locked multiplier meaning overclocking is not supported.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i7-14701E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with ECC capability. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, offering high bandwidth for storage and expansion cards. The CPU's 65 W TDP means power delivery is not a constraint, and most LGA 1700 motherboards will handle it easily.

The RTX 4080 requires a suggested PSU of 700 W, with a TDP of 320 W and a single 16-pin power connector. The GPU is triple-slot wide, measuring 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, which requires a case with adequate clearance. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

For upgrades, the platform supports newer 14th Gen processors on the same socket, though the i7-14701E's 83rd percentile and 5.40 GHz boost clock leave limited headroom for meaningful CPU upgrades within the same generation. The GPU, being end-of-life with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, has a clear upgrade path to newer NVIDIA cards, but the 86th percentile performance means the RTX 4080 remains a strong choice. The 16 GB VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for future games, and the 16-pin power connector is compatible with ATX 3.0 power supplies. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives flexibility in choosing RAM, though the dual-channel bus and 33 MB L3 cache suggest that DDR5 would maximize the CPU's performance potential.

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