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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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Intel Core i7-14701E

33,206 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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16,504 Benchmark Score
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The Intel Core i7-14701E pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 in a desktop configuration that ranks in the 71st combined percentile across all CPU and GPU pairings. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds a 59th percentile position among all graphics cards. This pairing combines a 14th-generation Raptor Lake refresh CPU with a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU, creating a system that targets demanding workloads but shows an unusual performance distribution between its two main components. The data in this analysis comes entirely from the fact pack, with no measured FPS rows existing for this exact combination, so all gaming performance discussions are estimates derived from benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14701E is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh variant. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes ECC memory support, and provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU alone. Integrated graphics come in the form of UHD Graphics 770, though this pairing includes a discrete GPU.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. With a TDP of 65 watts, this is a power-efficient design relative to its performance class, though the GPU in this system draws substantially more power as detailed later. The CPU's performance in Cinebench tests shows a multicore score of 22,195 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 3,133 in the same test. Cinebench R20 results show 9,321 multicore and 1,315 single-core, while the older Cinebench R15 yields 2,237 multicore and 315 single-core.

The Passmark suite reveals workload-specific strengths. Multithread performance scores 26,112, while single-thread performance reaches 4,305. Integer math scores 81,325, floating-point math scores 61,873, and extended instructions score 18,528. Data compression scores 282,939, data encryption scores 14,862, and random string sorting scores 29,158. Physics processing scores 2,399, and prime number finding scores 176. These numbers indicate a processor that handles integer-heavy tasks particularly well, with strong multithreaded throughput for a 16-thread part.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i7-14701E's average benchmark score of 33,206 sits within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33,244 (deltaPct -0.1), meaning the i7 is marginally behind that chip. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33,091 and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33,089. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33,201 is statistically identical with a deltaPct of 0. The 83rd percentile placement indicates this CPU outperforms roughly five out of every six processors in the database, a strong position for a desktop part, though the near-parity with mobile chips suggests its advantage is not overwhelming.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the CPU's single-core score of 3,133 in Cinebench R23 and 4,305 in Passmark single-thread indicate strong per-core performance that supports high frame rates, but the GPU's benchmark profile suggests the graphics card may be the limiting factor in many titles. The CPU can handle game logic and physics processing, with a Passmark physics score of 2,399, but the overall FPS picture is estimated rather than measured for this pairing.

Streaming workloads benefit from the CPU's 16 threads and 33 MB of L3 cache, which provide headroom for encoding tasks alongside gaming. The multithread score of 26,112 in Passmark suggests adequate parallel processing capability, while data compression at 282,939 indicates the CPU can handle stream encoding efficiently. The 65-watt TDP keeps thermal headroom available for sustained streaming sessions.

Video editing relies heavily on both multithreaded and single-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22,195 places this CPU comfortably in the range for 4K video editing timelines, while the single-core score of 3,133 handles timeline scrubbing and effects previews. The floating-point math score of 61,873 supports complex color grading and rendering operations.

3D rendering workloads show the CPU's strength in integer and floating-point operations. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22,195 directly reflects rendering capability, while the Passmark extended instructions score of 18,528 indicates good SIMD performance for ray tracing acceleration on the CPU side. The 65-watt TDP means rendering sessions won't cause excessive thermal throttling in a well-ventilated case.

Software development benefits from the CPU's balanced performance profile. The integer math score of 81,325 accelerates compilation tasks, while the 16 threads handle parallel builds efficiently. The data encryption score of 14,862 supports secure development workflows, and the single-thread score of 4,305 ensures responsive IDE interactions.

Student and office work are well-served by this CPU's efficiency. The 65-watt TDP keeps power consumption low for daily tasks, while the single-thread performance ensures snappy application launches and document editing. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display solution, though the discrete GPU handles all graphics-intensive work in this pairing.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB202 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The chip contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². Memory consists of 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

The GPU's base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. It features 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output pipelines. Ray tracing hardware includes 170 RT cores, while 680 tensor cores handle AI workloads. Pixel rate reaches 423.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate hits 1,636.8 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 104.8 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). The GPU consumes 575 W of power, requires a 950 W suggested PSU, and uses a single 16-pin power connector. It occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score of 16,504 places this GPU at the 59th percentile among all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 16,504 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA T400 at 16,508 (deltaPct 0), 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 at 16,415, 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell at 16,408, and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT at 16,361. This percentile position is notably lower than what the hardware specifications would suggest, with the GPU's massive memory and compute resources not translating into a top-tier benchmark placement.

The 24 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth provides enormous headroom for large textures and datasets, while the 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores enable advanced ray tracing and DLSS features. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 4K resolution with maximum settings will find the 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth sufficient for the most demanding textures, though the GPU's 59th percentile position suggests frame rates may not be class-leading at this resolution. The CPU's 83rd percentile ensures no processor bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

Content creators working with large video files will benefit from the 24 GB VRAM for GPU-accelerated effects and the CPU's strong multithreaded performance for rendering. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22,195 and GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute provide a capable combination for video editing and motion graphics.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's integer math score of 81,325 and 16 threads. The GPU's tensor cores can accelerate machine learning development workflows, though the 59th percentile GPU placement may limit training performance compared to higher-ranked cards.

Students and small business users will find this system overqualified for typical office tasks, but the 65-watt CPU TDP and efficient idle behavior make it a reasonable daily driver. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display option if the GPU encounters issues.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a substantial imbalance between CPU and GPU performance tiers. The CPU at the 83rd percentile significantly outperforms the GPU at the 59th percentile, meaning the GPU is the limiting factor in most workloads. The combined percentile of 71 reflects this disparity, sitting between the two component percentiles.

In gaming workloads, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16,504 and 59th percentile position suggest that frame rates will be constrained by the graphics card rather than the CPU. The CPU's single-core score of 3,133 in Cinebench R23 and 4,305 in Passmark single-thread provide sufficient headroom for high FPS targets, but the GPU may not deliver the frame rates expected from a 575-watt flagship-class card.

In CPU-intensive workloads like rendering or compilation, the CPU's 83rd percentile position means it performs competitively, but the GPU's lower percentile becomes irrelevant. The 65-watt CPU TDP ensures the processor doesn't throttle under sustained load, while the GPU's 575 W TDP requires substantial cooling and power delivery.

The 950 W suggested PSU provides adequate headroom for both components under full load, assuming the rest of the system draws a reasonable amount of power. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface on the GPU matches the CPU's Gen 5 support, ensuring no bandwidth bottleneck between the two.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates based on benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504 and 59th percentile placement suggest moderate 4K gaming performance, while the CPU's strong single-core scores support high refresh rates at lower resolutions.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU's single-thread score of 4,305 in Passmark and 3,133 in Cinebench R23 should allow high frame rates in esports titles, but the GPU's mid-pack percentile may limit maximum FPS in competitive scenarios. The 24 GB VRAM is excessive for this resolution but causes no penalty.

At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, with the 1.34 TB/s bandwidth and 104.8 TFLOPS compute providing solid performance for modern titles. The 170 RT cores enable ray tracing at playable frame rates, though the 59th percentile suggests it won't match top-tier GPUs.

At 4K, the 24 GB GDDR7 memory and 384-bit bus provide ample capacity and bandwidth for ultra textures, but the GPU's benchmark position indicates frame rates may fall below expectations for a 575-watt card. The CPU's performance is unlikely to bottleneck at this resolution, making the GPU the primary determinant of gaming performance.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 33,206, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all processors. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33,201 with a deltaPct of 0, followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33,244 (deltaPct -0.1, meaning the i7 is 0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33,091 (deltaPct 0.3, i7 is 0.3% faster), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33,089 (deltaPct 0.4, i7 is 0.4% faster). The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22,195 and single-core score of 3,133 provide a strong baseline for productivity.

The GPU achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504, placing it at the 59th percentile among all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA T400 at 16,508 (deltaPct 0), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 at 16,415 (deltaPct 0.5, meaning the RTX 5090 D V2 is 0.5% faster), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell at 16,408 (deltaPct 0.6), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT at 16,361 (deltaPct 0.9). The GPU's average benchmark score equals its Steel Nomad score at 16,504.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU by a significant margin in percentile terms. The combined percentile of 71 sits between the two component percentiles, reflecting the overall system tier. The GPU's launch MSRP is 2,299 USD.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance tier compared to other processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33,206. It is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H and within 0.4% of the Ryzen 7 7745HX and Intel Core i7-13650HX.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.34 TB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's power requirement and recommended PSU?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 575 W and requires a suggested PSU of 950 W. It uses a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU combination?

A: No, the fact pack contains no measured FPS data for this exact pairing. All gaming performance discussion is based on estimated frame rates derived from benchmark scores.

Q: What PCIe generation does the GPU use?

A: The GPU uses PCIe 5.0 x16, which matches the CPU's 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, ensuring full bandwidth compatibility between the two components.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing hardware configuration?

A: The GPU features 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) with full ray tracing capabilities.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configurations. The 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU provide bandwidth for the GPU and one high-speed NVMe drive. The platform supports ECC memory, which is unusual for consumer desktop parts. The CPU's 65 W TDP leaves significant thermal and power headroom for potential upgrades within the same socket, though the socket is limited to 14th-generation processors.

The GPU uses PCIe 5.0 x16, which is fully backward compatible with older PCIe generations but requires a motherboard with a physical x16 slot. The 575 W GPU TDP and 950 W suggested PSU mean any system upgrade must maintain adequate power delivery. The dual-slot form factor and 304 mm length require a case with sufficient clearance. The single 16-pin power connector is standard for modern high-end GPUs.

A sensible next upgrade for this system would be a higher-performing GPU, as the CPU's 83rd percentile leaves room for a graphics card with a higher percentile ranking. The CPU's 65 W TDP means it can be paired with more powerful GPUs without thermal concerns. Alternatively, additional memory capacity or faster DDR5 modules could improve performance in memory-sensitive workloads, though the current dual-channel configuration is standard.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i7-14701E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. The CPU represents the 14th generation Core i7 series with Raptor Lake architecture, offering 8 cores and 16 threads at a 65 W TDP. The GPU represents the GeForce 50-series with Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring 24 GB GDDR7 memory and a 575 W TDP.

The combined system ranks at the 71st percentile among all CPU-GPU pairings in the database. The CPU's 83rd percentile and GPU's 59th percentile create a system where the processor is the stronger component. This configuration targets users who need strong CPU performance for productivity tasks while still having a capable GPU for gaming and creative work. The GPU's launch MSRP of 2,299 USD reflects its positioning in the high-end market, though its benchmark placement at the 59th percentile suggests its real-world performance may not match its hardware specifications. The system's overall tier is solid mid-to-high range, with the CPU providing the primary performance strength.