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

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Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation

135,218 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The chip presents 8 physical cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This is a locked multiplier part, indicated by `multiplierUnlocked: false`, so overclocking headroom is not part of its design. The processor carries 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 cache. Its thermal design power is 65 W, a modest figure for a Core i7, suggesting efficient power delivery for sustained multi-threaded workloads within a constrained thermal envelope.

Benchmark data places this CPU in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33206. The nearest rival comparisons show a tight cluster: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33244 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091 (0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089 (0.4%). This indicates the i7-14701E sits squarely in a competitive mid-to-high tier, trading blows within a fraction of a percent of several strong mobile and desktop parts. The practical interpretation is that the CPU's raw compute throughput is essentially equivalent to these rivals, meaning workload performance will be dictated more by platform features and thermal behavior than by core-count advantages.

In Cinebench tests, the multicore scores tell a story of strong parallel scaling: 2237 in R15, 9321 in R20, and 22195 in R23. Single-core scores of 315, 1315, and 3133 across the same tests show a healthy per-thread performance that aligns with the 5.40 GHz boost capability. For real workloads, the R23 multicore figure of 22195 indicates solid rendering throughput for 3D scene compilation or software compilation tasks, while the single-core R23 score of 3133 ensures responsive interaction in lightly-threaded applications like spreadsheet recalculations or typical office automation. PassMark results reinforce this: integer math scores 81325, floating-point math scores 61873, and multithread scores 26112. Data compression at 282939 and encryption at 14862 suggest the chip handles file archiving and security operations competently, though the extended instructions score of 18528 and prime number finding at 176 show that AVX-512-style workloads are not a primary strength, which is expected for a Raptor Lake part lacking those dedicated units.

The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, but the presence of a discrete GPU in this pairing means it will rarely be exercised. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory capability enabled, a feature that adds reliability for workstation-class error checking. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, allowing high-bandwidth connectivity for modern storage or expansion cards, though the paired GPU uses a different interface as detailed later.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination; `measuredFpsUltraByGame` is empty and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Consequently, all FPS figures below are estimates inferred from the benchmark scores of each component, not lab-measured results. The analysis must therefore rely on the comparative percentile positions and raw compute scores to project gaming behavior.

The CPU's single-threaded PassMark score of 4305 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133 indicate strong per-core performance, which typically translates to high frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios like competitive shooters or real-time strategy titles. The GPU, as detailed in its own section, holds the 95th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 135218, which suggests it can drive high resolutions and detail settings. For 1080p ultra settings, the combination of a top-tier CPU and a high-percentile GPU would likely deliver very high frame rates, potentially exceeding 144 FPS in esports titles, though this is an estimate. At 1440p ultra, the GPU's 20 GB VRAM and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth would support large texture sets, and the 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 compute suggests frame rates in the 100-140 FPS range for demanding AAA games, again as an estimate.

At 4K ultra, the GPU's 139.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 417.6 GTexel/s texture rate become limiting factors; estimates place frame rates closer to 60-80 FPS for graphically intensive titles, with the CPU's single-threaded prowess ensuring the GPU remains the primary constraint. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores would accelerate ray-traced effects, but without measured data, the exact impact on FPS is speculative. The data shows a high combined percentile of 89, indicating that this pairing is positioned for high-refresh 1440p gaming or smooth 4K at lowered settings, but users should treat these as projections until real-world benchmarks are published.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly grouped: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091 (0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33089 (0.4% delta). This clustering means the i7-14701E is statistically indistinguishable from these parts in aggregate performance; the largest delta is 0.4%, which is negligible in real-world terms. The CPU's own Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22195 and single-core score of 3133 provide a more granular view: the multicore result is strong for 8 cores, while the single-core result benefits from the 5.40 GHz boost.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 135218, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A10M at 135230 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 at 135396 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo at 135774 (-0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO V620 at 136472 (-0.9% delta). Again, the deltas are small, all within 1%, indicating this GPU is firmly in a performance tier shared by several professional workstation cards. The Geekbench scores for the GPU are 146593 in OpenCL and 123842 in Vulkan, showing strong compute throughput across both APIs.

The combined picture is a system in the 89th percentile of all CPU+GPU pairings. The CPU at 83rd percentile and GPU at 95th percentile create a configuration where the GPU is the more dominant component in raw benchmark terms. However, the CPU's proximity to rivals within 0.4% suggests that platform-level differences (memory speed, PCIe version) will have more impact on overall system performance than the CPU's compute scores alone. The avgBenchmarkScore of 33206 for the CPU and 135218 for the GPU are the headline figures; the spread between them (roughly 4x in favor of the GPU) indicates a system balanced towards graphics-intensive tasks rather than pure compute.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Intel Socket 1700 interface, which is the platform for 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core desktop processors. The chip supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility to reuse older DDR4 modules or invest in newer DDR5 for higher bandwidth. ECC memory support is enabled, which is a meaningful feature for error-sensitive workloads like financial modeling or scientific computing. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, allowing for the latest NVMe SSDs or expansion cards to run at full bandwidth, though the GPU in this system uses PCIe 4.0 x16 as detailed in its own section.

The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is low for an 8-core part, and the GPU's TDP is 130 W with a suggested PSU of 300 W. This means a modest power supply can handle the combined load, leaving substantial headroom for additional drives or peripherals. The GPU is single-slot and 245 mm long, fitting most mid-tower cases. A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory capacity or speed, as the dual-channel bus benefits from matched high-frequency DDR5 modules. Since the CPU is not multiplier unlocked, overclocking is not a viable upgrade path; instead, users should consider a higher-tier 14th Gen part on the same socket if more cores are needed, though the current CPU's 83rd percentile position suggests it is already competitive. The release dates show the CPU launched on 2024-06-30 and the GPU on 2023-08-08, so both are active production parts with current driver support.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a GPU that sits in the 95th percentile versus a CPU in the 83rd percentile. This 12-point gap indicates the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. In gaming workloads, the CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3133, PassMark single-thread score of 4305) is sufficient to feed the GPU's 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 compute at resolutions up to 1440p, but at 1080p with low graphical settings, the CPU's 8 cores and 5.40 GHz boost could become the limiting factor in frame generation. The nearestRivals data for the CPU shows deltas of 0.3% or less against parts like the Ryzen 7 7745HX, suggesting that any bottleneck is not due to the CPU's raw scores but rather to the platform's memory bandwidth or PCIe configuration.

In compute workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's multithread score of 26112 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 146593 indicate that the GPU will dominate tasks like 3D rendering or GPU-accelerated encoding, while the CPU handles the serial portions of the workload. The GPU's 20 GB VRAM and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth are well-matched to the CPU's dual-channel memory support; neither component appears starved for data in typical workstation scenarios. The combinedPercentile of 89 suggests that this is a well-matched pair for most applications, with the GPU leading in parallel throughput and the CPU ensuring low-latency response. If a user finds the system GPU-bound at their target resolution, the CPU has headroom (83rd percentile) to support a future GPU upgrade without becoming a significant constraint.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 89, indicating this system outperforms 89% of all CPU+GPU pairings in the benchmark database.

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

A: The CPU's average score is 33206, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201, a delta of 0%, meaning they are effectively equal in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 360.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU has ECC memory support enabled, which is useful for error-checking in professional workloads.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the GPU, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W and the GPU has a TDP of 130 W; the suggested PSU for the GPU is 300 W.

Q: What is the CPU's socket and what memory types does it support?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus.

Q: Are there measured FPS figures for this exact CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this combination; all FPS figures are estimates based on benchmark scores.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is a workstation GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process node. It contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 2175 MHz, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz or 18 Gbps effective. It is equipped with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The shading units number 6144, with 192 texture mapping units and 64 raster output units. Ray tracing is handled by 48 RT cores, and AI acceleration by 192 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 139.2 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 417.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 26.73 TFLOPS and FP16 at 26.73 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Benchmark scores place this GPU in the 95th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 135218. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA A10M at 135230 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 at 135396 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo at 135774 (-0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO V620 at 136472 (-0.9% delta). These deltas are all within 1%, indicating that the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is at parity with several capable workstation cards in aggregate compute. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 146593 and Vulkan score of 123842 show strong performance in compute APIs, which translates to real-world rendering tasks like Blender or OctaneBench, where the 48 RT cores accelerate ray-traced scenes. The 192 tensor cores support DLSS and AI denoising, providing a performance boost in supported applications without manual optimization.

For rendering workloads, the 20 GB VRAM is a significant advantage, allowing large scenes and high-resolution textures to reside wholly in GPU memory, avoiding PCIe transfers. The 360.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 4K texture streaming but not class-leading; the 160-bit bus width is a compromise for power efficiency. The single-slot design and 130 W TDP make it suitable for multi-GPU workstations or compact builds. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is a generation behind the CPU's Gen 5 capability, but for most workloads the bandwidth difference is negligible. The display outputs are 4x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting multiple high-resolution monitors. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering the full range of modern graphics APIs.

Build Overview

This build pairs an Intel Core i7-14701E desktop CPU with an NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation workstation GPU, forming a desktop-class system in the 89th combined percentile. The CPU is a Raptor Lake-R part with 8 cores and 16 threads, boosting to 5.40 GHz, holding the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace workstation card with 20 GB VRAM and 6144 shading units, holding the 95th percentile among all GPUs. The overall tier is high: the GPU is near the top of the stack, and the CPU is comfortably above average, making this a system suited for professional graphics work rather than entry-level gaming.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 130 W TDP with a 300 W suggested PSU indicate a power-efficient pairing that does not require exotic cooling or oversized power supplies. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5, offering flexibility, and the CPU's ECC memory support adds a layer of reliability for long-running compute jobs. The GPU's single-slot form factor and 245 mm length fit standard ATX cases, and the 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs allow multi-display setups common in workstation environments. This is not a mainstream gaming rig; it is a professional tool with gaming capability, as evidenced by the GPU's workstation lineage and the CPU's locked multiplier.

Who Should Build It

The intended users are professionals and prosumers who need a balance of strong single-threaded CPU performance and high-end GPU compute. Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K with high detail settings would benefit from the GPU's 95th percentile position, though the CPU's 83rd percentile is sufficient to avoid bottlenecks at those resolutions. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or animation would leverage the GPU's 20 GB VRAM and 192 tensor cores for accelerated effects and AI-assisted workflows. Software developers compiling large codebases would appreciate the CPU's multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 22195) and the platform's PCIe Gen 5 for fast storage. Students in engineering or data science fields would find the ECC memory support and the GPU's compute capability valuable for simulations and machine learning projects. Small business workstations handling CAD, architectural visualization, or financial modeling would benefit from the reliability features and the GPU's professional driver support, though the lack of a launch MSRP in the data prevents cost analysis.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread score of 4305 and the GPU's 26.73 TFLOPS would likely push frame rates beyond 144 FPS in most titles, though this is an estimate. At 1440p, the GPU's 95th percentile position suggests frame rates in the 100-140 FPS range for AAA games, with the CPU ensuring consistent frame pacing.

Streaming: The GPU's 192 tensor cores and 48 RT cores would handle encoding and real-time effects, while the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads (PassMark multithread score of 26112) provide ample headroom for both the game and streaming software without contention.

Video editing: The GPU's 20 GB VRAM and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth would accelerate timeline scrubbing and effects processing in editors like Premiere Pro, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22195 supports fast export encoding.

3D rendering: The GPU's 6144 shading units and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance would dominate ray-traced renders, with the 20 GB VRAM handling complex scenes. The CPU's role is secondary but sufficient for scene preparation.

Software development: The CPU's high single-core boost of 5.40 GHz and PassMark integer math score of 81325 would speed up compilation and code analysis, while the GPU is largely idle unless running CUDA-based testing.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback, but the discrete GPU is overkill for document editing. The CPU's 65 W TDP and ECC memory support make this a stable, efficient platform for long study sessions or office multitasking, with the single-thread performance ensuring snappy application launches.