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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
90%
VS
GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14701E

33,206 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

178,050 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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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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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
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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The Intel Core i7-14701E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D form a desktop pairing that sits at the 91st combined percentile, with the CPU at the 83rd percentile across all processors and the GPU at the 98th percentile across all graphics cards. This combination pairs an 8-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake Refresh processor with a 24 GB Ada Lovelace flagship, producing a system that is heavily skewed toward GPU-dominated workloads. The data in this analysis is drawn entirely from the provided benchmark scores, with no measured frame-rate data available for this exact CPU+GPU pairing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It contains 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 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it includes ECC memory support, which is notable for workstation-oriented builds. Integrated graphics are present in the form of UHD Graphics 770, while the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor itself.

Benchmark results for the CPU show a strong multi-threaded showing. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 22,195 points in multi-core and 3,133 points in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results are 9,321 multi-core and 1,315 single-core, while Cinebench R15 yields 2,237 multi-core and 315 single-core. PassMark results further detail the processor’s capabilities: multi-thread score of 26,112, single-thread score of 4,305, integer math at 81,325, floating point math at 61,873, data compression at 282,939, data encryption at 14,862, extended instructions at 18,528, physics at 2,399, random string sorting at 29,158, and find prime numbers at 176. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 33,206, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i7-14701E is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, which has an average score of 33,201 (0% delta). It is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33,244), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33,091), and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33,089). These deltas are negligible, meaning the i7-14701E sits in a performance band where small differences in workload type will determine which chip edges ahead. For real workloads, this translates to competent multi-threaded rendering and compilation, with the 8-core/16-thread configuration providing solid throughput for productivity tasks, while the 5.40 GHz boost clock contributes to responsive single-thread performance.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 33,206 places it at the 83rd percentile, while the GPU’s average benchmark score of 178,050 places it at the 98th percentile. The combined system percentile is 91, indicating that this pairing outperforms the vast majority of desktop configurations in the database. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8,587, with Geekbench OpenCL at 278,621 and Geekbench Vulkan at 246,941. These numbers show the GPU is the dominant component by a wide margin, with its average score being more than five times that of the CPU’s average.

The combined picture is one of extreme GPU headroom. The CPU, while capable, will often be the limiting factor in scenarios where frame generation or physics calculations depend on processor throughput. The GPU’s 98th percentile ranking means it is near the top of all graphics cards, trailing only a few workstation-oriented parts. The nearest rivals to the RTX 4090 D include the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (average score 182,109, delta -2.2%), the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB (183,725, delta -3.1%), the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation (184,664, delta -3.6%), and the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB (187,147, delta -4.9%). The 4090 D is 2.2% behind the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, which is the closest competitor, indicating that this GPU is within a few percentage points of some of the most powerful accelerators available. For gaming and rendering, this means the GPU will rarely be the bottleneck; instead, the CPU’s 83rd percentile position will dictate performance in CPU-bound scenes.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD102 chip manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process with 76,300 million transistors and a die size of 609 mm². The transistor density is 125.3 million per mm². Memory consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. The memory clock is 1313 MHz, with an effective data rate of 21 Gbps. The GPU has 14,592 shading units, 456 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. It includes 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores, providing hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based workloads. The base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. Pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s, texture rate is 1,149.1 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 73.54 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 73.54 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The GPU’s TDP is 425 W, with a suggested power supply of 800 W, and it uses a single 16-pin power connector. It is a triple-slot card, measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The production status is end-of-life, with a release date of December 2023.

Benchmark scores for the GPU highlight its rendering prowess. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,587 indicates strong performance in modern DX12 titles. Geekbench OpenCL at 278,621 and Vulkan at 246,941 show that compute-heavy workloads, such as rendering and machine learning inference, will be exceptionally fast. The 24 GB of VRAM, combined with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, makes this GPU suitable for large datasets and high-resolution textures. The 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and DLSS-style upscaling, which is essential for high-fidelity gaming at 4K with ray tracing enabled.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 91, meaning this system outperforms 91% of all configurations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33,206, which is exactly 0% different from the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H’s score of 33,201, indicating they perform nearly identically on average.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and VRAM size?

A: The RTX 4090 D has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory, which is listed in the memory support features.

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

A: The GPU is at the 98th percentile, placing it in the top 2% of all GPUs in the database.

Q: What is the TDP of the GPU and the suggested PSU wattage?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 425 W, and the suggested power supply is 800 W.

Q: Which GPU is the closest rival to the RTX 4090 D, and by how much?

A: The NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the closest rival, with an average score of 182,109, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 4090 D’s score of 178,050.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is compatible with 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on platform cost and performance. The processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is suitable for the latest NVMe SSDs and high-bandwidth expansion cards. The GPU, however, uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 slot, though it will run at PCIe 4.0 speeds.

The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, which is modest for an 8-core part, meaning cooling requirements are relatively light. The GPU, at 425 W, is the dominant power draw, and the suggested PSU of 800 W provides ample headroom for the entire system, including drives and peripherals. Given the GPU’s end-of-life production status, a sensible next upgrade would involve waiting for the next generation of graphics cards, but the current pairing is already at the 91st combined percentile. For CPU upgrades within the same socket, a higher-core-count 14th Gen part could improve multi-threaded throughput, though the current CPU’s 83rd percentile already handles most productivity tasks well. The platform’s support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that memory upgrades are possible without changing the motherboard, provided the board supports the chosen memory type.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who prioritize GPU-accelerated workloads above all else. Gamers aiming for 4K resolution with ultra settings and ray tracing will benefit from the GPU’s 98th percentile performance, as the RTX 4090 D’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth handle high-resolution textures and heavy visual effects. Content creators working with 8K video editing, 3D rendering, or large-scale machine learning models will find the GPU’s 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 456 tensor cores indispensable. Developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads, though the GPU’s dominance means that compilation times will be more CPU-limited than GPU-limited. Students and small business workstations that run simulation software or CAD applications will see strong performance in GPU-accelerated tasks, while the CPU’s 65 W TDP keeps power consumption manageable for office environments. The combination is less ideal for users who primarily run single-threaded applications, as the CPU’s single-thread score of 4,305 in PassMark, while respectable, is not the top of the range.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The GPU’s average benchmark score (178,050) is over five times the CPU’s (33,206), and the GPU sits at the 98th percentile versus the CPU’s 83rd. In gaming workloads, this means that at lower resolutions or with less demanding graphics settings, the CPU will likely become the bottleneck, limiting frame rates to what the 8-core processor can deliver. At 4K with ultra settings, the GPU’s workload increases, and the CPU may keep pace more effectively, but the absence of measured FPS data for this exact pairing means these are estimates based on benchmark scores.

In CPU-bound applications like physics simulations, data compression (PassMark score of 282,939), or integer math (81,325), the i7-14701E will perform adequately but will not match the headroom of higher-core-count rivals. The GPU’s 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores are underutilized in CPU-heavy tasks, so the GPU will sit idle while the CPU works. Conversely, in GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering with ray tracing or deep learning inference, the GPU will be fully utilized while the CPU waits. The combined percentile of 91 reflects that the system is well above average overall, but the balance is clearly skewed toward GPU performance. For users who want a more balanced system, a stronger CPU with more cores would reduce the bottleneck, but the current pairing is optimized for GPU-intensive tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-14701E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake Refresh part with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a 425 W Ada Lovelace flagship with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The system’s combined percentile is 91, placing it in the top 9% of all configurations. The CPU’s 83rd percentile and the GPU’s 98th percentile indicate that this is a high-tier build with exceptional graphics capability and solid processor performance. The GPU’s end-of-life production status suggests that this is a mature platform, but its benchmark scores remain competitive, trailing the closest rival by only 2.2%. This pairing is best described as a GPU-first workstation or enthusiast gaming rig, where the graphics card is the star and the CPU provides sufficient support for most tasks without being a major weak point.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i7-14701E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D combination, as the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows. All frame-rate discussions are therefore estimates derived from the benchmark scores. Based on the GPU’s 98th percentile and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,587, this system is expected to deliver extremely high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions with ultra settings in most games. The 24 GB VRAM ensures that even the most demanding textures will fit without stuttering, and the 1.01 TB/s bandwidth allows for rapid asset streaming.

At 4K ultra, the GPU will be the primary driver, and the CPU’s 8 cores should be sufficient to feed it in most titles, though in CPU-heavy games with large numbers of NPCs or complex physics, frame rates may be limited by the processor. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to become the bottleneck, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls. The lack of measured FPS data means these are qualitative expectations, but the benchmark scores strongly suggest a system capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and smooth 60+ FPS at 4K with ray tracing enabled, thanks to the 114 RT cores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 98th percentile and 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 performance make this system capable of driving high refresh rates at 1440p, with the CPU’s 5.40 GHz boost clock supporting responsive gameplay. At 4K, the GPU remains the dominant factor, and the 24 GB VRAM prevents memory-related frame drops.

Streaming: The GPU’s 456 tensor cores and 114 RT cores handle encoding and AI-based features like DLSS, while the CPU’s 16 threads provide ample headroom for encoding software and game logic simultaneously. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps thermal load manageable during long streaming sessions.

Video editing: The GPU’s 1.01 TB/s bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM accelerate timeline scrubbing and effect rendering, while the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,195 ensures smooth export times for 4K footage. The combination is well-suited for 8K projects, though the CPU may be a limiting factor in heavily multi-threaded exports.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 and 114 RT cores provide exceptional ray-traced rendering throughput, while the CPU’s PassMark multi-thread score of 26,112 handles scene preparation and physics. The 24 GB VRAM accommodates large scenes and high-resolution textures without swapping.

Software development: The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads handle compilation tasks, with PassMark integer math at 81,325 indicating solid performance for code builds. The GPU’s compute capabilities accelerate tasks like unit testing with GPU-based parallelization, though most development work will be CPU-bound.

Student and office work: The CPU’s 83rd percentile provides more than enough power for spreadsheets, document processing, and web browsing, while the GPU’s power is largely unused in these scenarios. The 65 W CPU TDP and 425 W GPU TDP mean the system draws significant power even when idle, which may be excessive for typical office tasks.