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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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Intel Core i7-14701E pairs with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in a desktop configuration that ranks at the 88th percentile overall, placing it firmly in the upper tier of PC builds. The CPU itself scores at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards, creating a system where the graphics card is the dominant performance component in most scenarios. The data set contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussion below is estimated from benchmark scores rather than empirical testing.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance relationship between the Intel Core i7-14701E and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is defined by a significant gap in their respective percentile rankings. The GPU’s 92nd percentile standing versus the CPU’s 83rd percentile means the graphics card has more headroom relative to the broader market than the processor does. In practical terms, the RTX 5090 D will frequently be waiting on the CPU to feed it data, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates are high and the processor becomes the limiting factor.

The CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133, is strong enough to avoid severe bottlenecks in most gaming workloads. However, the multi-threaded score of 22195 in the same test indicates that the eight-core processor is not in the same league as higher-core-count rivals when heavily threaded workloads are involved. The nearest CPU rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with an average score of 33201 and the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244, show that the i7-14701E is essentially level with these parts, with delta percentages ranging from -0.1 to 0.4.

For gaming at high refresh rates, the bottleneck will shift between CPU and GPU depending on the title and settings. At 1080p with low graphical settings, the CPU will likely cap frame rates before the GPU reaches its potential. At 4K with maximum settings, the RTX 5090 D’s enormous compute resources will be the primary driver of performance, and the CPU will have less influence on the final frame count. The Passmark single-thread score of 4305 suggests the processor can handle modern game engines well, but it will not extract every last frame from the RTX 5090 D in CPU-bound scenarios.

Productivity workloads tell a different story. The Passmark multithread score of 26112 and the data compression score of 282939 show a capable but not exceptional processor for heavily parallel tasks. The GPU’s compute capabilities, reflected in a Passmark GPU compute score of 28396, will offload many parallel workloads from the CPU, but any task that is strictly CPU-bound will be limited by the eight cores and 16 threads.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-14701E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and a single-core score of 3133, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The average benchmark score of 33206 puts it in direct competition with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33244, -0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, 0.3% delta). This clustering indicates that the i7-14701E offers performance nearly identical to those mobile and desktop parts, with differences that are within measurement noise.

Older Cinebench versions show the same pattern: R20 multi-core scores 9321 and single-core 1315, while R15 reaches 2237 multi-core and 315 single-core. The Passmark suite adds detail on specialized workloads. Integer math scores 81325, floating-point math 61873, and extended instructions 18528. Data encryption completes at 14862, while random string sorting finishes at 29158. Prime number finding is notably lower at 176, which suggests the CPU is not optimized for that specific workload class.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 310674, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376915. The Passmark G3D score of 44065 and GPU compute score of 28396 place the card at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. The average benchmark score of 77712 is close to the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904, 1.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, -1.6% delta), though those are mobile parts rather than direct desktop comparisons. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe variants score 79396 and 79605, showing the RTX 5090 D within 2.4% of those compute-oriented cards.

Combined, these scores produce a system that ranks at the 88th percentile overall. The GPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, and the CPU provides adequate support without exceeding the graphics card’s capabilities in any meaningful way.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 5090 D’s 92nd percentile standing and the CPU’s 83rd percentile suggest this system can drive very high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3133 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient for most game engines, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact refresh rates cannot be confirmed.

Streaming: The GPU’s tensor cores and dedicated hardware, alongside a Passmark GPU compute score of 28396, provide ample resources for encoding and streaming while gaming. The CPU’s eight cores and 16 threads can handle the game and streaming software simultaneously, though the 65W TDP limits sustained multi-threaded headroom.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and the GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 output make this a capable combination for timeline editing and effects work. The 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM on the GPU allows large project files and complex effects to reside in graphics memory, reducing reliance on system RAM.

3D rendering: The RTX 5090 D’s 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, combined with its 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth, make it the primary rendering engine. The CPU will assist with scene preparation and physics, but the GPU will dominate render times. The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 26112 is adequate for these tasks.

Software development: The CPU’s single-thread performance of 4305 in Passmark single-thread tests supports fast compilation of single files, while the multi-thread score of 26112 helps with parallel builds. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR4/DDR5 memory support provide flexibility for development environments.

Student and office work: This system is substantially overqualified for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 770 can handle basic display output when the discrete GPU is idle, but the overall power draw of the RTX 5090 D makes this an impractical choice for light workloads.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14701E compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 33206 is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and Intel Core i7-13650HX, making it effectively performance-equivalent to those parts.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D significantly faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT?

A: The RTX 5090 D scores 77712 on average, which is 1.6% lower than the RX 6850M XT’s 78940. The difference is minimal in aggregate benchmarks, though individual workloads may favor one card over the other.

Q: What is the CPU’s memory support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, with ECC memory support enabled.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 D have?

A: The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the power consumption of the GPU?

A: The RTX 5090 D has a TDP of 575W and requires a 950W suggested power supply, with a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E includes UHD Graphics 770, which can handle basic display tasks when the discrete GPU is not in use.

Q: What PCIe interface does the GPU use?

A: The RTX 5090 D connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, while the CPU provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14701E is an eight-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It uses a 10nm process node from Intel and features a 257 mm² die size. Base clock is 2.60 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, running at a 65W TDP. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support for workstation use cases.

Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This arrangement provides fast access to frequently used data, with the large L3 pool benefiting multi-threaded workloads that share data between cores. The Intel Socket 1700 platform uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available for the CPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that is strong in single-threaded tasks but average in multi-threaded performance relative to its percentile rank. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133 is competitive, while the multi-core score of 22195 reflects the limited core count. Passmark integer math at 81325 and floating-point math at 61873 indicate solid general-purpose compute, while the data compression score of 282939 shows efficient memory handling.

The nearest rivals all score within 0.4% of the i7-14701E, which means users will not see meaningful differences between these processors in most applications. The locked multiplier (multiplierUnlocked: false) prevents overclocking, so the boost clock of 5.40 GHz is the maximum achievable without external clock adjustments. The production status is active, and the release date is June 30, 2024.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D uses the GB202 chip on a 5nm TSMC process, with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The Blackwell 2.0 architecture includes 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. Clock speeds are 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is essential for high-resolution textures and large compute workloads. The 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI acceleration, respectively. Pixel rate reaches 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate hits 1,636.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 104.8 TFLOPS and FP16 at the same level (1:1 ratio).

Benchmark scores place this GPU at the 92nd percentile, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376915. The Passmark G3D score of 44065 and GPU compute score of 28396 reflect strong raw performance. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904, 1.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, -1.6% delta), though these are mobile GPUs. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12GB and 16GB score 79396 and 79605 respectively, showing the RTX 5090 D within 2.4% of those data-center parts.

The card requires a 575W TDP and a 950W suggested power supply, using a single 16-pin connector. It is a dual-slot design measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b, with DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 API support. The launch MSRP is 2,299 USD. This GPU is designed for high-end gaming and professional rendering, with the VRAM capacity and bandwidth to handle the most demanding workloads.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i7-14701E and RTX 5090 D combination in the fact pack. All frame rate figures below are estimates based on the benchmark scores of each component, and actual performance will vary by game and driver version.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the CPU’s single-thread performance of 4305 in Passmark will be the limiting factor in many titles. The RTX 5090 D has more than enough compute power to render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls, so expect frame rates to be capped by the processor in less demanding games. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133 suggests this cap will be high, likely above 144 FPS in most esports titles.

At 1440p with ultra settings, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth will handle high-resolution textures without stutter, and the GPU’s 92nd percentile standing means it will outperform the vast majority of graphics cards. Frame rates will be high, though exact numbers cannot be stated without measured data.

At 4K with ultra settings, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 170 RT cores will push frame rates well above 60 FPS in most titles, with ray tracing enabled where supported. The CPU’s role diminishes at this resolution, and the i7-14701E’s single-thread headroom will be sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU.

The lack of measured FPS rows means these are estimates, not verified results. The combined percentile rank of 88 indicates this system will perform well above average in gaming, but the specific relationship between CPU and GPU at different resolutions remains uncertain.

Build Overview

This desktop build combines the Intel Core i7-14701E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, creating a system that ranks at the 88th percentile overall. The CPU is a mid-range Raptor Lake part with eight cores and 16 threads, while the GPU is a top-tier Blackwell architecture card with 32 GB of VRAM. The pairing is unbalanced in favor of the GPU, which scores at the 92nd percentile versus the CPU’s 83rd percentile.

The system is designed for desktop use, with the CPU using Intel Socket 1700 and the GPU connecting via PCIe 5.0 x16. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and the GPU requires a 950W power supply. The combined performance places this build in the upper tier of desktop systems, suitable for high-end gaming and professional workloads.

The CPU’s 65W TDP is modest, while the GPU’s 575W TDP dominates the power budget. This is a GPU-centric build where the graphics card drives most performance-sensitive tasks, with the CPU providing adequate support for gaming and general productivity. The overall percentile of 88 confirms that this system outperforms the vast majority of desktop PCs currently in use.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 4K resolution with maximum settings will benefit most from this pairing, as the RTX 5090 D’s 92nd percentile standing and 32 GB VRAM provide ample headroom for demanding titles. The CPU’s single-thread performance is sufficient for high-refresh gaming at lower resolutions, though users chasing 360Hz at 1080p may find the i7-14701E limiting.

Content creators working with large video files or 3D scenes will appreciate the GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 680 tensor cores for AI-accelerated workflows. The 32 GB VRAM allows entire projects to reside in GPU memory, reducing bottlenecks in rendering and effects processing. The CPU’s 33 MB L3 cache and DDR5 support help with timeline scrubbing and asset loading.

Software developers will find the CPU’s single-thread score of 4305 in Passmark useful for compilation speed, while the multi-thread score of 26112 handles parallel builds. The GPU’s compute capabilities can accelerate machine learning tasks, though the 575W TDP makes this a power-hungry development machine.

Students and office workers do not need this level of performance. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 in the CPU is sufficient for document work and web browsing, and the RTX 5090 D’s power draw makes it impractical for light workloads. Small business workstations that require GPU acceleration for CAD or data visualization would benefit, but standard office tasks are better served by less powerful hardware.

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