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Intel Core i9-14900

58,115 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i9-14900 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT form a desktop pairing that targets high-end productivity and high-refresh-rate gaming. The CPU, a 14th-generation Raptor Lake Refresh part, combines 24 cores with a 5.80 GHz boost clock, while the GPU, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, delivers 16 GB of memory and a 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. Benchmark data places this combination in the 89th percentile overall, indicating a system that sits comfortably above the majority of desktop configurations in the database. The following analysis examines the individual components, their measured performance, and how they interact across various workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900 is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, with a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W. The die size is 257 mm², and the cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 36 MB L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, includes ECC memory support, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It also integrates UHD Graphics 770, though the presence of a discrete GPU makes this secondary.

Benchmark results reveal a processor with strong multi-threaded throughput. In Cinebench R23, the i9-14900 scores 31070 in multi-core and 2212 in single-core tests. The multi-core score is particularly telling; it reflects the capability of the 24-core configuration in heavily parallel workloads. The single-core score of 2212 indicates that the 5.80 GHz boost clock is effective for lightly threaded tasks. Geekbench results corroborate this, with a multi-core score of 18495 and a single-core score of 2488. The PassMark suite provides further granularity: the multithread score is 44578, while single-thread is 4323. In specific computational tasks, the CPU shows 175010 in integer math, 120262 in floating-point math, and 550271 in data compression. The data encryption score of 33540 and extended instructions score of 30624 suggest robust performance in security-related and SIMD-heavy workloads.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 58115, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the delta is minimal. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, a delta of -0.4%, meaning the i9-14900 is slightly behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 58386, a -0.5% delta. The Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58504, a -0.7% delta. Conversely, the AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, a +1% delta, meaning the i9-14900 is ahead by 1%. These numbers illustrate that the i9-14900 sits in a performance band where it is statistically tied with enterprise and enthusiast-class processors, trading blows within a single percentage point.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the CPU's single-core performance is the primary driver. A Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2212 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4323 indicate that the processor can feed frames quickly to the GPU, minimizing bottlenecks in CPU-bound scenarios. The 24-core count ensures that background tasks do not interfere with game threads.

Streaming benefits from the multi-threaded headroom. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070 and PassMark multithread score of 44578 show that the CPU can handle encoding workloads alongside gaming. The data compression score of 550271 is relevant here, as it suggests efficiency in handling the data streams associated with streaming.

Video editing relies on both multi-core and single-core performance. The Geekbench multi-core score of 18495 indicates strong rendering capability for timelines and effects. The single-core score of 2488 ensures that UI interactions and timeline scrubbing remain responsive. The floating-point math score of 120262 supports complex color grading and filter operations.

3D rendering is a heavily multi-threaded workload, and the data supports this as a strength. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 15910 and the R15 multi-core score of 4793 show scaling across the 24 cores. The PassMark physics score of 2486, while lower, still contributes to simulation tasks in rendering engines.

Software development benefits from the high single-core speed for compilation of single translation units and the multi-core count for parallel builds. The PassMark integer math score of 175010 is relevant for algorithmic processing, and the data encryption score of 33540 supports secure coding practices. The extended instructions score of 30624 indicates strong SIMD performance for vectorized code.

Student and office work is well-served by the single-core performance. The Geekbench single-core score of 2488 ensures snappy application launches and document processing. The power envelope of 65 W TDP is modest, making it suitable for a desktop environment without exotic cooling, though the performance is far beyond what typical office tasks require.

Gaming Performance

No measured frame rate data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination in the FACT PACK. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Therefore, all FPS figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not observed results.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 24980 and the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking suggest that this system is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and entry-level 4K. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-resolution textures. In CPU-bound titles, the i9-14900's single-core performance should prevent frame drops. In GPU-bound scenarios, the RX 6800 XT's 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 compute will be the limiting factor.

For esports titles, which are typically CPU-bound, the single-core score of 2212 in Cinebench R23 suggests the CPU can sustain very high frame rates. For AAA titles at 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU will likely be the constraint, and users should expect performance consistent with a GPU in the 85th percentile. These are estimates, and actual performance will vary by title and driver optimization.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets a specific user: the performance enthusiast who demands high frame rates and fast content creation. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking makes it suitable for gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions, where the GPU's 16 GB memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth can be fully utilized. The 24-core CPU ensures that even the most demanding simulation or strategy games, which utilize many threads, will not be the bottleneck.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will find the combination compelling. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070 and the GPU's 41.47 TFLOPS FP16 performance (2:1) accelerate rendering pipelines. The GPU's 72 ray accelerators (RT cores) provide hardware support for ray-traced workloads, though the absence of dedicated tensor cores means AI-accelerated features are less prominent than on rival architectures.

Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the CPU's parallel build capabilities. The PassMark multithread score of 44578 indicates strong throughput for multi-process compilation. Students and small business workstations are over-served by this hardware, but the 65 W CPU TDP means it can be configured in a system that is not excessively power-hungry for a desktop. The GPU's 300 W TDP, however, increases the overall system power requirements.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-14900 uses the Intel Socket 1700 interface, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though not simultaneously. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing high bandwidth for the latest storage devices. The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is modest for a 24-core part, meaning that most Socket 1700 motherboards with adequate VRM cooling can handle it.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots. The GPU has a TDP of 300 W and requires a 700 W suggested PSU. The power connectors are 2x 8-pin, so the PSU must have these available. Given the CPU's 65 W TDP, the total system power draw is manageable with the suggested 700 W unit.

A sensible next upgrade would be a new GPU, as the RX 6800 XT is end-of-life. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that a newer GPU will not be bandwidth-limited. Alternatively, adding more DDR5 memory (if using DDR5) could benefit memory-sensitive workloads, though the dual-channel bus is already in place. The CPU's unlocked status is false, so overclocking is not a viable upgrade path; the boost clock of 5.80 GHz is the maximum.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is based on the Navi 21 chip and the RDNA 2.0 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It contains 26,800 million transistors on a 520 mm² die, with a transistor density of 51.5M / mm². The GPU has 4608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 128 render output units (ROPs). It features 72 ray accelerators for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but no tensor cores, meaning AI-specific workloads are handled by the general compute units.

The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2000 MHz, with an effective data rate of 16 Gbps. The GPU's base clock is 1825 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. These clocks result in a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 20.74 TFLOPS for FP32 and 41.47 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio).

Benchmark results show the GPU in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3689. Geekbench scores are 181337 for Metal, 171304 for OpenCL, and 136875 for Vulkan. PassMark results include a G3D score of 24980 and a GPU compute score of 13245. The DirectX 12 score of 100 in PassMark is a relative index, while DirectX 11 scores 264 and DirectX 10 scores 155.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 6800 XT's average benchmark score is 48477. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47743, a delta of +1.5%, meaning the RX 6800 XT is ahead. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, a delta of -2.5%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957, a delta of -3%. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, a delta of -3%. The data shows that the RX 6800 XT is slightly behind the newer RTX 5070 Ti but remains competitive with other high-end cards.

For rendering, the 16 GB memory capacity is significant. It allows for large texture sets and complex scenes without spilling into system memory. The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution rendering and heavy compute shaders. The ray accelerators provide hardware support for ray-traced effects, though the performance is not as strong as dedicated RT cores in newer architectures.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is determined by their relative performance percentiles. The CPU sits in the 92nd percentile, while the GPU sits in the 85th percentile. This suggests that, in a balanced workload, the CPU has a slight headroom over the GPU. In gaming, this means the GPU is likely to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, where the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are stressed.

Evidence from the scores supports this. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 44578 and the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 24980 indicate that the CPU can process game logic and physics faster than the GPU can render frames. In 3D rendering, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070 and the GPU's FP32 compute of 20.74 TFLOPS suggest that the workload will scale with both, but the GPU will be the bottleneck if the scene is complex enough to saturate its 16 GB memory or 512.0 GB/s bandwidth.

In CPU-bound scenarios, such as high-refresh 1080p gaming, the CPU's single-core score of 2212 in Cinebench R23 will be the determining factor. The GPU's high pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s can output frames quickly, but it is limited by how fast the CPU can submit draw calls. In GPU-bound scenarios, such as 4K gaming with ray tracing, the GPU's 72 ray accelerators will be the constraint, and the CPU will have ample headroom.

FAQ

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

A: The combination sits in the 89th percentile overall, indicating it outperforms 89% of all desktop configurations in the database.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked is false). The boost clock of 5.80 GHz is the maximum factory-defined speed.

Q: What memory types are compatible with the Intel Core i9-14900?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but it does not support mixing them simultaneously.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6800 XT have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RX 6800 XT is 700 W, and it requires two 8-pin power connectors.

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

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact pairing. All frame rate discussions are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D?

A: The i9-14900 has an average benchmark score of 58115, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 58386, a delta of -0.5%. The i9-14900 is effectively tied with it, being less than one percent behind.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 58115, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, scores 58323, a delta of -0.4%. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070 and single-core score of 2212 are standout figures. The Geekbench multi-core score is 18495, and the PassMark multithread score is 44578.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 48477, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, scores 47743, a delta of +1.5%. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3689, and its PassMark G3D score is 24980. The Geekbench Vulkan score is 136875.

Combined, the system achieves an 89th percentile ranking. The CPU is notably stronger relative to its peers (92nd percentile) than the GPU (85th percentile). This indicates a system where the CPU has more headroom for future GPU upgrades without becoming a bottleneck. The deltaPct values show that the CPU is within 1% of its nearest rivals, while the GPU is within 3% of its rivals, meaning neither component is a runaway leader in its class but both are consistently high performers.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-14900, a 24-core desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, a high-end desktop GPU from the Radeon RX 6000 series. The build class is desktop. The CPU is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU uses TSMC's 7 nm process with a 300 W TDP.

The overall tier of this build is high, as evidenced by the 89th combined percentile. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking makes it a top-tier processor for productivity and gaming. The GPU's 85th percentile ranking makes it a strong performer, though it is not at the very top of the GPU hierarchy. This asymmetry suggests that the build is slightly CPU-forward, ideal for users who prioritize multi-threaded workloads alongside gaming.

The CPU was released on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $549. The GPU was released on 2020-10-27 with a launch MSRP of 649 USD, and its production status is end-of-life. The GPU's predecessor is Navi, and its successor is Navi III. The CPU's production status is active. This build represents a pairing of a current-generation CPU with a previous-generation, but still capable, GPU. The data indicates that this is a well-balanced system for high-refresh gaming and content creation, with the CPU providing a solid foundation for potential future GPU upgrades.

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