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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

90%

GPU

79%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-14701E

33,206 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

3,075 Benchmark Score

Top 21% Market Ranking

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90-100

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30-49

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This pairing combines a desktop-oriented Intel Core i7-14701E processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER graphics card. The benchmark data shows a significant imbalance: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU's single 3DMark Steel Nomad score places it in the 19th percentile, which is remarkably low for a card with a 24 GB GDDR7 memory pool. The combined system percentile is 51, indicating a mid-tier overall ranking driven largely by the CPU's strong showing. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination; all performance discussions here are estimated from the individual benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay data.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB203 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It packs 45,600 million transistors into a 378 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 120.6 million per square millimeter. The memory subsystem is a highlight: 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus delivers 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for large texture sets and high-resolution rendering workloads. The card's clocks are set at 2295 MHz base and 2617 MHz boost, with memory running at 2000 MHz (32 Gbps effective).

The compute configuration includes 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operations pipelines. For ray tracing, there are 84 dedicated RT cores, while 336 tensor cores handle AI-accelerated tasks like DLSS and denoising. The card achieves 293.1 GPixel/s pixel fill rate and 879.3 GTexel/s texture fill rate. Raw FP32 performance is 56.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 rated at the same 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), meaning there is no half-precision advantage for compute workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern rendering APIs. The TDP is 415 W, and the card is dual-slot with a single 16-pin power connector, measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

The benchmark data for this GPU is limited to a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075. This places the RTX 5080 SUPER in the 19th percentile of all GPUs, which is an outlier given the hardware specs. The nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 (avg score 3163, 2.8% higher), the Intel Arc Pro B60 (avg score 3182, 3.4% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce 820A (avg score 2983, 3.1% lower) and GTX 860M (avg score 2967, 3.6% lower). These rivals are clearly from different performance classes, suggesting the Steel Nomad score may not accurately represent the 5080 SUPER's true rendering capability. The deltaPct values are small, but the absolute scores cluster around 3000, which is unusual for a card with 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 power. For rendering tasks, the data shows a card with massive memory bandwidth and compute resources, yet the measured benchmark lags behind lower-tier GPUs in the database. This discrepancy means the practical rendering performance is uncertain from the available evidence, though the 24 GB VRAM and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth suggest strong potential for large scenes.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU delivers strong multi-threaded scores: 2237 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 9321 in R20 multi-core, and 22195 in R23 multi-core. Single-core results are 315 (R15), 1315 (R20), and 3133 (R23). The PassMark suite shows 26112 for multithread, 4305 for single-thread, and 33206 average benchmark score. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 83, meaning it outperforms roughly 8 out of 10 processors in the database. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 3075, with a percentile vs all GPUs of 19, which is low. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 51, indicating the system sits near the midpoint of all tested configurations.

The nearest CPU rivals show how close the field is: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33244 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089 (0.4% lower). These deltas are within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i7-14701E is statistically tied with these mobile and desktop chips despite coming from the Core 14th Gen desktop lineup. The average benchmark score of 33206 is nearly identical to the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, making the CPU competitive in synthetic workloads.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the Quadro P1000 (3163, 2.8% higher), Arc Pro B60 (3182, 3.4% higher), GeForce 820A (2983, 3.1% lower), and GTX 860M (2967, 3.6% lower). The GPU is 3.1% faster than the 820A and 3.6% faster than the GTX 860M, but 2.8% slower than the Quadro P1000 and 3.4% slower than the Arc Pro B60. These are all older or entry-level GPUs, so the 5080 SUPER's 19th percentile rank is clearly anomalous. The combined picture is a CPU that ranks high (83rd percentile) paired with a GPU that ranks low (19th percentile), resulting in a 51st percentile system. This suggests the CPU is the stronger component in this pairing, while the GPU's benchmark score drags down the overall ranking. For gaming and rendering, the CPU's high multi-core scores (22195 in R23) indicate it can feed the GPU without bottlenecking at high resolutions, but the GPU's low measured score raises questions about actual frame delivery.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename). It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The TDP is 65 W, which is modest for a performance desktop chip. The process node is 10 nm from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². Cache includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). It includes integrated UHD Graphics 770 and is not multiplier-unlocked. The release date is 2024-06-30, and it remains in active production.

The benchmark scores reflect a strong all-around performer. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 is high for an 8-core chip, suggesting efficient multithreading. Single-core R23 at 3133 is also solid, indicating good per-thread performance for tasks like gaming or productivity apps that rely on single-thread speed. The PassMark results show 282939 for data compression, 14862 for data encryption, 18528 for extended instructions, 176 for find prime numbers, 61873 for floating point math, 81325 for integer math, 2399 for physics, and 29158 for random string sorting. These scores indicate balanced performance across different workload types. The single-thread PassMark score of 4305 confirms the CPU's strength in lightly-threaded applications.

The nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201 avg) and Ryzen 5 8645HS (33244 avg), both mobile chips, as well as the Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091) and Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089). All four are within 0.4% of the i7-14701E's average score, meaning the desktop chip does not offer a significant advantage over these mobile or previous-generation parts in synthetic tests. For real workloads, the 8-core/16-thread configuration handles video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation well, as evidenced by the 22195 R23 multi-core score. The 5.40 GHz boost clock provides strong single-core responsiveness for office work and browsing. The 65 W TDP means it can be cooled by a capable air cooler, and the 33 MB L3 cache helps with data-heavy tasks. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking shows it outperforms most processors, but the close rivalry deltas suggest it is not a class leader, just a solid mid-to-high tier option.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The data reveals a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU's 83rd percentile is strong, while the GPU's 19th percentile is weak, and the combined system sits at 51st percentile. This suggests the GPU is the limiting factor for most graphics-intensive workloads. For gaming, the CPU's high single-core score (3133 in R23) can drive high frame rates, but the GPU's low 3DMark score (3075) indicates it may struggle to keep up, especially at higher resolutions where GPU load increases. The absence of measured FPS data for this pair means we rely on the percentiles: the GPU's 19th percentile rank implies it will bottleneck the CPU in most gaming scenarios, capping FPS below what the CPU could otherwise support.

For CPU-bound workloads like data compression (282939 PassMark) or integer math (81325), the CPU is the primary driver, and the GPU's low score is irrelevant. In these cases, the system performs at the CPU's level, which is 83rd percentile. For mixed workloads like 3D rendering, both components matter: the CPU's multi-core score (22195 R23) handles geometry and physics, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth handle textures and shading. However, the GPU's low benchmark score suggests it may underperform its specs, creating a bottleneck in the rendering pipeline.

The FPS scaling is not measurable from the given data, but the percentile gap is telling. A GPU in the 19th percentile, when paired with a CPU in the 83rd percentile, will likely cause the GPU to be the bottleneck in most GPU-bound tasks. The deltaPct values for the GPU's rivals show it is competitive with much older or lower-tier cards (like the GTX 860M), which reinforces this limitation. The CPU's rivals are all within 0.4%, so the CPU is not the constraint. For a balanced system, the GPU would need to be upgraded or the CPU would be underutilized in graphics-heavy applications. The combined percentile of 51 reflects this trade-off, indicating a system that is neither a top-tier gaming rig nor a workstation-grade rendering machine.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33206.

Q: How does the GPU's 3DMark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER scores 3075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 3.1% higher than the GeForce 820A (2983) and 3.6% higher than the GTX 860M (2967), but 2.8% lower than the Quadro P1000 (3163) and 3.4% lower than the Arc Pro B60 (3182).

Q: What memory and bandwidth does the GPU offer?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the stronger component in this pairing?

A: The CPU is stronger, ranking in the 83rd percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 19th percentile, resulting in a combined system percentile of 51.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and TDP?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Does the system have measured FPS data for games?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all FPS discussion is estimated from benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP is 999 USD.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core score of 3133 in Cinebench R23 supports high frame rates in lightly-threaded games, but the GPU's 19th percentile ranking (3DMark 3075) will limit performance, making high-refresh 1080p or 1440p gaming inconsistent. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is ample for textures, but its low measured score suggests it may not sustain high FPS in demanding titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads (8 cores) and high multi-core score (22195 R23) handle encoding and streaming overhead well, while the GPU's tensor cores (336) can assist with AI-based encoding features. However, the GPU's low benchmark score may reduce overall stream quality in GPU-accelerated scenes.

Video editing: The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 26112 and data compression score of 282939 indicate strong performance for timeline scrubbing and export tasks. The GPU's 1.02 TB/s bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM help with previewing effects and rendering, but the low 3DMark score may slow GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The CPU's R23 multi-core score of 22195 provides solid CPU-based rendering, while the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 and 84 RT cores suggest hardware ray tracing capability. The GPU's 19th percentile score is a concern, but the 24 GB VRAM can hold large scenes. The combined system percentile of 51 indicates mid-tier rendering performance.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 81325 and extended instructions score of 18528 support compilation and code analysis. The 33 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data. The GPU is less relevant here, so the CPU's 83rd percentile dominates, making this a good setup for developers.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread PassMark of 4305 and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide snappy responsiveness for office applications. The 65 W TDP keeps power draw low, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 can handle basic display tasks if the discrete GPU is not needed. The GPU's high TDP of 415 W is overkill for this scenario.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which is compatible with Core 14th Gen motherboards. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with ECC memory support, giving flexibility in memory choice. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, which is sufficient for the RTX 5080 SUPER's PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, but the GPU's TDP is 415 W, so a power supply must handle the combined load; the suggestedPsu field is null, so no specific wattage is provided. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector and is dual-slot, with dimensions of 304 mm length, 137 mm height, and 40 mm width, requiring a case with adequate clearance.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the GPU, given its 19th percentile rank, with a higher-performing card to better match the CPU's 83rd percentile. The CPU itself is competitive with rivals like the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (within 0%), so upgrading the CPU would yield minimal gains. The platform supports DDR5, so moving to faster memory could improve bandwidth-sensitive tasks, though the CPU's memory bandwidth is not specified. The PCIe 5.0 lanes ensure future GPUs can run at full bandwidth. The motherboard should have a 16-pin power connector available and sufficient cooling for the 415 W GPU.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-14701E (8-core, 16-thread, Raptor Lake-R) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER (Blackwell 2.0, 24 GB GDDR7). The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33206, while the GPU ranks in the 19th percentile with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075. The combined percentile is 51, placing this system in the middle tier of tested configurations. The CPU's strong multi-core performance (22195 R23) and high boost clock (5.40 GHz) make it the dominant component, while the GPU's low measured score undermines its high-end specs. The system is a desktop form factor, not a laptop, so it can accommodate the GPU's dual-slot design and 304 mm length.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads over GPU-accelerated tasks. Gamers at 1080p resolution may benefit from the CPU's single-core strength (3133 R23) for high FPS in esports titles, but the GPU's 19th percentile rank limits 1440p or 4K performance. Content creators working on video editing or software development will see strong CPU performance (26112 PassMark multithread, 81325 integer math), but 3D artists relying on GPU rendering may be disappointed by the low 3DMark score. Students and office workers will find the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost and 4305 single-thread PassMark more than adequate for daily tasks, though the GPU's 415 W TDP is wasteful for such use. Small business workstations that run CPU-bound applications like data compression (282939 PassMark) or encryption (14862) will benefit from the i7-14701E's 83rd percentile ranking. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth could serve AI inference or large dataset visualization, but the low benchmark score suggests caution for those relying on GPU compute. Overall, this is a CPU-first build where the GPU should be upgraded to achieve balanced performance.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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Performance Tiers Explained

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

FAQ

Usage Scenarios

Upgrade Path and Platform

Build Overview

Who Should Build It

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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