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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-14701E + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

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90%
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Intel Core i7-14701E

33,206 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

17,789 Benchmark Score
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70-89

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Intel Core i7-14701E and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 form a desktop pairing that sits at the 72nd combined percentile, a configuration where a strong modern CPU carries an older workstation GPU. The CPU delivers top-tier multi-threaded performance for its class, while the GPU, despite its age, offers capable 1080p gaming and professional rendering features. This analysis relies solely on the provided benchmark data, and while no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, the performance picture can be estimated accurately from the individual component scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14701E is a Raptor Lake Refresh part built on Intel’s 10 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The chip uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support included. Its cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU also includes UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33206. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22195 in multi-core and 3133 in single-core. The multi-core score indicates strong sustained performance for heavily threaded workloads, while the single-core score of 3133 shows excellent responsiveness for everyday tasks and lightly threaded applications. In Cinebench R20, the CPU scores 9321 multi-core and 1315 single-core, and in R15 it achieves 2237 multi-core and 315 single-core, showing consistent scaling across benchmark generations.

Passmark results further characterize the CPU’s strengths. The multithread score is 26112, with integer math at 81325 and floating-point math at 61873. Data compression scores 282939, indicating fast archiving and file-handling capabilities, while data encryption scores 14862, showing moderate cryptographic performance. The extended instructions score is 18528, and random string sorting hits 29158. Single-thread performance is measured at 4305 in Passmark, which aligns with the strong Cinebench single-core results. The physics score is 2399, and find prime numbers is 176, a relatively low figure that suggests the CPU is not optimized for that specific workload.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i7-14701E is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, which scores 33201 with a deltaPct of 0. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33244), 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091), and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089). These tiny deltas mean the i7-14701E is statistically indistinguishable from these competitors in average benchmark score, but its 65 W TDP suggests it achieves this performance with lower power draw than many of those parts.

For real workloads, the 22195 Cinebench R23 multi-core score translates to fast video encoding, 3D rendering, and code compilation. The 3133 single-core score ensures snappy UI interactions and quick single-threaded application launches. The 33 MB of L3 cache helps with gaming and database workloads that benefit from large shared caches.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 61st percentile. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 33206, while the GPU’s is 17789. This gap suggests the CPU is far more capable than the GPU in raw compute terms.

In gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and graphics settings. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 15117 is modest, and its DirectX 12 score of 52 is notably low, indicating that modern AAA titles at high settings will be limited by the graphics card. The CPU, with its strong single-core and multi-core scores, will not hold back the GPU in most gaming workloads; it has more than enough headroom to feed frames to the GPU.

For productivity tasks, the balance shifts. The CPU’s high multi-threaded scores (22195 in R23) will dominate rendering, video editing, and software compilation, where the GPU is only used for specific acceleration. The GPU’s compute score of 6176 in Passmark is lower than its graphics score, meaning general compute tasks on the GPU may not be as strong as its gaming performance. The CPU is the clear performance leader in this pairing, and the GPU will limit overall system performance in graphics-intensive workloads.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent because no measured FPS data exists for this combination. However, based on the benchmark scores, the CPU can deliver high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, while the GPU will cap frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. For esports titles at 1080p, the GPU may still be the limit, but for heavily threaded productivity, the CPU is the star.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-14701E achieves an average benchmark score of 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its score, showing a tightly competitive field. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 is the headline number, indicating that this CPU can handle serious multi-threaded workloads. The single-core score of 3133 is equally impressive for daily use.

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 has an average benchmark score of 17789, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, 0.7% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (17639, 0.9% behind), the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 1.1% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 1.4% behind). This means the Quadro RTX 4000 is roughly on par with a GeForce RTX 4060 in average benchmark score, though its architecture is older.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 1873. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 74540 and 78844, respectively. Passmark results show G3D at 15117, G2D at 846, and GPU compute at 6176. DirectX 11 scores are 128, DirectX 10 is 108, DirectX 9 is 205, and DirectX 12 is 52. The low DirectX 12 score is concerning for modern games, as it suggests the architecture struggles with the latest API features.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU is in the top 17% of all processors, while the GPU is in the top 39%. The combined percentile of 72 reflects that the GPU drags down the overall system tier. The CPU is a modern, high-performance part, while the GPU is an end-of-life workstation product from 2018.

FAQ

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

A: The i7-14701E scores 33206 on average, which is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201), 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33244), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091), and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089). It is effectively tied with all of them.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile and how does it compare to the RTX 4060?

A: The Quadro RTX 4000 is in the 61st percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 17789. It is 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 17639, meaning the two are nearly identical in average benchmark performance.

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

A: The CPU is significantly stronger. It is in the 83rd percentile with an average score of 33206, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile with an average score of 17789. The CPU will not bottleneck the GPU in most workloads.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-core and single-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The CPU scores 22195 in multi-core and 3133 in single-core in Cinebench R23. The multi-core score is excellent for rendering and encoding, while the single-core score is strong for everyday tasks.

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

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 416.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 1625 MHz with 13 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the GPU’s production status and architecture?

A: The GPU is end-of-life, based on the Turing architecture, and was released in 2018. It uses a 12 nm process from TSMC.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination. The FPS figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, and should be treated as approximate expectations rather than verified results.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the Quadro RTX 4000’s Passmark G3D score of 15117 suggests it can handle esports titles like older shooters and MOBAs at high frame rates, likely exceeding 60 FPS in less demanding games. For modern AAA titles, the low DirectX 12 score of 52 indicates significant struggles; frame rates may drop below 30 FPS in the most demanding scenes. The CPU’s strong single-core score of 3133 in R23 ensures that it will not be the limiting factor at 1080p, so the GPU’s raw rasterization performance will dictate the experience.

At 1440p, the GPU will be even more stressed, and frame rates will decrease proportionally. The 8 GB VRAM may also become a limitation for texture-heavy games at this resolution. The GPU’s 7.119 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is modest by modern standards, further capping potential.

At 4K, the GPU is not suitable for playable frame rates in most titles. The 416.0 GB/s bandwidth and 2304 shading units are insufficient for 4K ultra settings. The CPU would still perform admirably, but the gaming experience would be severely GPU-bound.

Given the GPU’s 61st percentile ranking and its nearest rival being the RTX 4060, gamers should expect performance roughly comparable to that card, which is a 1080p-class GPU. The CPU will easily keep up with any frame rate the GPU can produce.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU is more than capable, with a 3133 single-core score in R23 ensuring high frame rates in CPU-bound games. However, the GPU will cap performance; users should target 1080p with moderate settings to approach 144 Hz in competitive titles.

Streaming: The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads, scoring 22195 in R23 multi-core, provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming. The GPU’s NVENC is not specified in the data, but the CPU can handle x264 encoding at reasonable presets without major frame drops.

Video editing: The CPU excels here, with high multi-threaded scores (22195 R23, 26112 Passmark multithread) that will accelerate timeline rendering and export. The GPU’s 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 and 14.24 TFLOPS FP16 provide some acceleration for effects, but its 8 GB VRAM may limit 4K editing timelines.

3D rendering: The CPU is the primary engine for CPU-based renderers, and its 22195 R23 score is strong for Blender or similar workloads. The GPU’s 2304 shading units and 288 tensor cores can assist with GPU rendering, but its 7.119 TFLOPS is modest compared to modern cards; expect slower GPU rendering times.

Software development: The CPU’s 16 threads and 33 MB L3 cache speed up compilation and testing. Passmark integer math of 81325 indicates strong compute for code builds. The GPU is irrelevant for most development work, though the CPU’s 14862 encryption score helps with secure coding tasks.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The CPU’s single-core score of 4305 in Passmark ensures snappy application launches, while the GPU’s 846 G2D score is adequate for 2D desktop acceleration. The 65 W TDP keeps power draw reasonable for a workstation.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process at TSMC, featuring 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. It has 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores. The GPU is clocked at 1005 MHz base and 1545 MHz boost, with memory running at 1625 MHz (13 Gbps effective). It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 416.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Compute performance is rated at 7.119 TFLOPS for FP32 and 14.24 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 98.88 GPixel/s and texture rate is 222.5 GTexel/s. The GPU uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface and requires a single 8-pin power connector, with a 160 W TDP and a suggested 450 W PSU. It is a single-slot card measuring 241 mm in length and 111 mm in height, with display outputs of 3x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reveal its age. The Passmark G3D score of 15117 places it in the 61st percentile, but the DirectX 12 score of 52 is very low, indicating poor modern API performance. OpenCL and Vulkan scores from Geekbench are 74540 and 78844, respectively, which are more respectable. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1873 is also low, reflecting its Turing architecture’s limitations with newer rendering techniques.

For rendering workloads, the GPU’s 288 tensor cores and 36 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based tasks, but the 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 is a bottleneck for raw compute. The 8 GB VRAM and 416.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p professional workloads but will struggle with large scenes or 4K textures. The GPU’s 6176 Passmark compute score is underwhelming, suggesting that general-purpose GPU compute is not its strong suit.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class pairing. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a modern 14th-generation Raptor Lake Refresh processor, while the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 is an end-of-life Turing workstation GPU from 2018. The combined percentile is 72, indicating the system is above average but not top-tier.

The CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, making it a high-end part for its generation. The GPU is in the 61st percentile, making it a mid-range part by current standards. This pairing is essentially a modern CPU with an older, mid-range workstation GPU. The CPU provides excellent all-around performance, while the GPU offers professional features like ECC memory support and certified drivers, but its raw gaming performance is comparable to a mainstream RTX 4060.

The system is suitable for professional work that benefits from the CPU’s multi-threading, such as software development, video editing, and 3D rendering, while the GPU provides hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI features. It is not a high-end gaming rig, but it can handle 1080p gaming at moderate settings.

Who Should Build It

This build targets professionals and enthusiasts who need a powerful CPU for compute-heavy tasks but do not require top-tier gaming graphics. The Intel Core i7-14701E, with its 22195 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, is ideal for software developers who compile large codebases, video editors working with multi-camera timelines, and 3D artists using CPU-based renderers. The CPU’s 33 MB L3 cache and 16 threads provide excellent responsiveness for these workloads.

For gamers, this system is best suited for 1080p resolution. The Quadro RTX 4000, with its 15117 Passmark G3D score, can handle esports titles and older AAA games at high frame rates. Users who prioritize competitive gaming at 1080p will find the CPU more than sufficient, but they should set expectations that the GPU will be the limiting factor. The GPU’s 288 tensor cores also enable DLSS-like features in supported applications, though its 8 GB VRAM limits texture quality at higher resolutions.

Content creators who work with CUDA-accelerated applications will benefit from the GPU’s 2304 shading units and 7.119 TFLOPS FP32, which provide moderate acceleration. Students and office workers will find this system overkill for basic tasks, but the CPU’s low 65 W TDP ensures efficient operation. Small business workstations that require ECC memory support and multi-threaded performance for databases or virtualization will appreciate the CPU’s capabilities, while the GPU provides multi-display output via its 3x DisplayPort 1.4a connections.