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Intel Core i9-14900

58,115 Benchmark Score

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Intel Core i9-14900 paired with the Intel Arc B570 is a desktop build that combines a top-tier 24-core CPU with a mid-range graphics card, resulting in a system that is heavily CPU-dominant. Benchmark data shows the processor excels in multi-threaded workloads, while the GPU delivers solid 1080p and 1440p performance, making this a versatile workstation that can handle high-refresh gaming when settings are adjusted.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900 is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on 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 65 W TDP. This chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across its dual-channel memory bus and includes 36 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The CPU also supports ECC memory and is compatible with the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

Benchmark scores place this processor in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58115. In multi-threaded workloads, the data shows exceptional performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores hit 31070, while Cinebench R20 multicore reaches 15910 and Cinebench R15 multicore reaches 4793. The single-core results are equally strong, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2212, Cinebench R20 single-core at 2245, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 315. Geekbench scores further confirm this dual strength, with a multicore score of 18495 and a single-core score of 2488.

The nearest rivals show a tight cluster of performance around this chip. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, a delta of -0.4%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 58386, a delta of -0.5%. The Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58504, a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, a delta of +1.0%. This indicates the i9-14900 sits within one percent of several high-end server and workstation chips, making it a formidable desktop part.

Passmark sub-tests reveal specialized strengths. The multithread score is 44578, with floating point math at 120262 and integer math at 175010. Data compression scores 550271, while data encryption hits 33540. Random string sorting achieves 61060, extended instructions score 30624, and find prime numbers reaches 188. The single-thread Passmark score is 4323, and physics score is 2486. These numbers suggest the CPU is particularly well-suited for scientific computing, data analysis, and any task that leverages heavy math or compression workloads.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The i9-14900's single-core performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2488 and Passmark single-thread score of 4323, provides the headroom needed for high frame rates. The Arc B570's 65th percentile standing among GPUs means it will handle most titles at high settings, though the CPU will often be waiting on the GPU at 1080p.

Streaming: With 24 cores and 32 threads, the CPU can handle both game encoding and streaming overhead without breaking a sweat. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31070 and Passmark multithread score of 44578 indicate ample parallel processing capacity for simultaneous workloads.

Video editing: Timeline scrubbing, effects rendering, and export tasks all benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded muscle. The Geekbench multicore score of 18495 and Passmark integer math score of 175010 suggest smooth performance in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, with the GPU providing acceleration for effects that leverage DirectX 12.

3D rendering: This is where the CPU shines brightest. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31070 places it near workstation-class Xeon processors, making it highly capable for CPU-based rendering in Blender or V-Ray. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance can also assist in GPU-accelerated render engines.

Software development: Compilation tasks are notoriously parallel, and the 24-core/32-thread configuration delivers strong results. The Passmark data compression score of 550271 and random string sorting score of 61060 indicate fast build times for large codebases, while the single-thread performance keeps IDE responsiveness snappy.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for basic productivity, but the data shows it handles it effortlessly. The single-core scores are strong enough for spreadsheet calculations and document processing, while the 65 W TDP keeps power draw manageable for long study sessions.

Gaming Performance

Note: No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The following frame rates are estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations.

The Intel Arc B570 scores 14195 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. DirectX 12 performance is measured at 72 in Passmark, while DirectX 11 scores 118. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2649. These figures suggest the GPU can handle 1080p gaming at high settings in most titles, with 1440p requiring some settings reductions.

For esports titles, which are typically CPU-bound, the i9-14900's strong single-core performance (Geekbench single-core 2488) will push very high frame rates. The GPU will likely become the limiting factor at lower resolutions, so expect frame rates in the 100-200 FPS range for less demanding titles at 1080p.

For AAA games, the 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth should be sufficient for 1080p ultra settings. At 1440p, the 160-bit memory bus may become a bottleneck, and users should expect to lower some settings to maintain playable frame rates. The GPU's RT cores (18) provide ray tracing capability, but the mid-range positioning suggests modest RT performance compared to higher-tier cards.

The combined percentile of 79 for this pairing indicates that the system as a whole performs above average, but the CPU is significantly stronger than the GPU, meaning gaming performance will be dictated by the graphics card.

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i9-14900's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the Intel Arc B570 have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Is the Intel Core i9-14900 unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), meaning it does not support easy overclocking.

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

A: The combined percentile is 79, indicating this system performs better than 79% of all configurations in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B570 support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 18 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing capabilities.

Q: What memory types does the Intel Core i9-14900 support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it also supports ECC memory.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is -0.1% delta from the Intel Arc A750's score of 20582, making them nearly identical in performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-14900 achieves an average benchmark score of 58115, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, scores 58323, just -0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 58386 (-0.5%), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58504 (-0.7%), and the AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555 (+1.0%). This tight clustering shows the i9-14900 performs within one percent of several high-end server processors, making it an exceptional desktop chip.

The Intel Arc B570 achieves an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534 (+0.1% delta), while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (-0.1%). The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (+0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (-0.5%). These comparisons show the Arc B570 performs nearly identically to a mobile RTX 3070, which is impressive for a desktop card.

In GPU-specific benchmarks, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2649, and Geekbench OpenCL scores 83514. Vulkan performance is stronger at 96844 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark sub-scores show DirectX 9 at 164, DirectX 10 at 65, DirectX 11 at 118, and DirectX 12 at 72. The G2D score is 661, and GPU compute is 7281. These numbers indicate the GPU performs best in Vulkan workloads, which is common for Intel Arc architecture.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is in the top 8% of all processors, while the GPU is in the top 35%. The combined percentile of 79 reflects this CPU-heavy imbalance, meaning the system excels at CPU-bound tasks but is only average in GPU-bound workloads.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage (Arc 5 generation), using TSMC's 5 nm process node. It contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, with a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units.

Clock speeds are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 10 GB GDDR6 memory operates on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

The 18 RT cores provide dedicated ray tracing hardware, and while tensor cores are not listed, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The card connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, draws 150 W TDP, and requires a 450 W PSU. It uses a dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector, measuring 272 mm in length.

Benchmark results show the GPU performs best in Vulkan (Geekbench Vulkan 96844) compared to OpenCL (83514). The Passmark G3D score of 14195 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which suggests it can handle modern games at 1080p with high settings. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2649 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance, though the Passmark DirectX 12 score of 72 suggests some driver overhead may exist.

For rendering workloads, the FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS is respectable for a mid-range card, and the 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for most 1080p and 1440p textures. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate, though the 160-bit bus is narrower than some competitors. The GPU's dual-slot cooler and 150 W TDP make it manageable for most desktop builds.

Balance and Bottleneck

This pairing is clearly CPU-limited in gaming scenarios. The i9-14900's 92nd percentile ranking versus the Arc B570's 65th percentile creates a significant imbalance. In CPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering, video encoding, and compilation, the system performs exceptionally well. In GPU-bound workloads like high-resolution gaming or GPU rendering, the graphics card becomes the limiting factor.

The data supports this conclusion through percentile comparisons. The CPU's average benchmark score of 58115 is nearly three times the GPU's 20556. In gaming, the CPU will often be waiting for the GPU to render frames, meaning FPS will be dictated by the Arc B570's performance rather than the i9-14900's computing power.

However, the combined percentile of 79 shows the system is well above average overall. For productivity tasks that leverage the CPU's 24 cores, this build is exceptional. For gaming, the GPU's 65th percentile standing means it will handle 1080p gaming well but may struggle at 1440p with maximum settings. The 10 GB VRAM provides enough capacity for modern textures, but the 160-bit memory bus may limit performance in memory-intensive scenarios.

The FPS scaling from benchmark scores suggests that at 1080p, the GPU will be the bottleneck in most modern games. At 1440p, the gap narrows slightly as the GPU becomes more stressed, but the CPU still has significant headroom. At 4K, the GPU will be severely limiting, and users should expect low frame rates in demanding titles.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing two Intel products: the Core i9-14900 CPU and the Arc B570 GPU. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread processor in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58115. The GPU is a mid-range card in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556.

The combined percentile of 79 places this system in the upper quartile of all configurations. The CPU's launch MSRP was $549, and the GPU's launch MSRP was 219 USD. This is a CPU-dominant build, meaning the processor is significantly more powerful than the graphics card.

The i9-14900 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with Raptor Lake architecture, supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Arc B570 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture on TSMC's 5 nm process, with 10 GB GDDR6 memory. Both components are currently in active production, with the CPU released in January 2024 and the GPU in January 2025.

Overall, this is a high-end CPU paired with a mid-range GPU, creating a system that excels at productivity and content creation but is more modest in gaming performance. It represents a logical choice for users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads over gaming frame rates.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p: The Arc B570's 65th percentile standing and 10 GB VRAM make it suitable for 1080p gaming at high settings. The i9-14900 ensures no CPU bottleneck, providing consistent frame times. This is a solid choice for players who prioritize smooth 1080p performance over higher resolutions.

Gamers at 1440p: The GPU will be the limiting factor, but the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth and 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance can handle moderate settings. Users willing to adjust graphical presets will find playable frame rates. The CPU's headroom means future GPU upgrades would dramatically improve performance.

Content creators: The 24-core CPU with Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31070 excels at video editing, 3D rendering, and batch processing. The GPU provides acceleration for effects and previews, making this an excellent workstation for creators who also enjoy gaming.

Software developers: The Passmark data compression score of 550271 and multithread score of 44578 indicate fast compilation times. The single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 2488) keeps IDEs responsive, and the 32 threads handle concurrent build tasks efficiently.

Students and small business workstations: While this is more power than typical office work requires, the 92nd percentile CPU ensures longevity and responsiveness for complex spreadsheets, data analysis, and virtualization. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption reasonable for long work sessions.

Users planning GPU upgrades: The i9-14900's exceptional CPU performance means this build has significant upgrade potential. Users who find the Arc B570 limiting in gaming can swap in a higher-tier GPU later without worrying about CPU bottlenecks.

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