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Intel Core i9-14900

58,115 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i9-14900 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080: Benchmark Database Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a desktop-class combination that sits at the 89th percentile overall among all CPU-GPU pairings in the database. The CPU, a 24-core Raptor Lake Refresh part with a 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, delivers strong multi-threaded throughput, while the GPU, an Ada Lovelace architecture part with an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, provides high-end rasterization and compute performance. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame rate discussion in the Gaming Performance section is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The build holds an 89th percentile ranking among all CPU-GPU combinations tracked in the database, placing it firmly in the upper tier of desktop configurations.

Q: How does the Core i9-14900 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 has an average benchmark score of 58115, which is 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D's average score of 58386. The delta is small enough to be considered negligible in real-world workloads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Does the Core i9-14900 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core i9-14900 supports ECC memory, which is notable for a desktop-class CPU. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the power draw difference between the CPU and GPU in this build?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 watts, while the GPU has a TDP of 320 watts. The suggested power supply for the GPU is 700 watts, indicating the GPU dominates the system power budget.

Q: How does the RTX 4080's benchmark score compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209. The two cards are statistically tied in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the release date and production status of the GPU?

A: The RTX 4080 was released on 2022-09-19 and is now end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series listed as its successor. The CPU was released on 2024-01-07 and remains in active production.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU combination, meaning the dataIsMeasured flag is false. Therefore, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of both components, not from direct frame rate capture. The RTX 4080's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and its PassMark G3D score of 34457 indicate strong DirectX 12 and general 3D rendering capability, while the Core i9-14900's PassMark single-thread score of 4323 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2212 suggest sufficient per-core performance to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

At 1080p resolution with ultra settings, the combination is expected to deliver very high frame rates in esports and competitive titles, given the CPU's 5.80 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 2505 MHz boost clock. The RTX 4080's 9728 shading units and 304 texture mapping units provide substantial fill rate headroom, and the 112 ROPs support high pixel throughput of 280.6 GPixel/s. For 1440p ultra gaming, the estimate is that the GPU becomes the primary determinant of frame rates, with the 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute handling demanding scenes without CPU-related stutters.

At 4K resolution, the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is sufficient for modern titles, but the 86th GPU percentile suggests that frame rates will be lower than at lower resolutions. The CPU's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 24 cores (32 threads) help maintain consistent frame pacing in CPU-bound scenes, but the GPU's pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s becomes the limiting factor at 4K ultra settings. The presence of 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores indicates that ray tracing workloads will run far better than on non-RT hardware, though the exact FPS impact cannot be quantified without measured data.

Given the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking, the estimated gaming experience is one of high refresh rate capability at 1080p and 1440p, with playable but more demanding 4K performance. The pair's combined 89th percentile places it above the vast majority of systems, but enthusiasts seeking maximum 4K ultra frame rates would likely look to higher-tier GPUs. The lack of measured FPS data means these estimates carry inherent uncertainty, but the component benchmark scores support the general conclusion of strong gaming performance across common resolutions.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-14900 demonstrates exceptional multi-threaded performance across multiple benchmark suites. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 31070 in multi-core and 2212 in single-core tests. The Cinebench R20 results show 15910 multi-core and 2245 single-core, while Cinebench R15 yields 4793 multi-core and 315 single-core. Geekbench results show 18495 multi-core and 2488 single-core. The PassMark suite reveals a multithread score of 44578, a single-thread score of 4323, and specialized scores including 120262 for floating point math, 175010 for integer math, and 550271 for data compression. The data encryption score of 33540 and extended instructions score of 30624 indicate strong cryptographic and SIMD performance, while the physics score of 2486 and prime number finding score of 188 round out the computational profile.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 58115 places it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, scores 58323, representing a 0.4% lead over the Core i9-14900. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 58386, a 0.5% lead, while the Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58504, a 0.7% lead. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, which is 1% behind the Core i9-14900. These deltas show that the i9-14900 sits in a tightly contested band of high-end CPUs, with no rival exceeding it by more than 0.7%.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers strong synthetic benchmark results, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263779. The PassMark suite shows a G3D score of 34457, a G2D score of 1239, and a GPU compute score of 20671. DirectX legacy tests yield scores of 370 for DirectX 9, 314 for DirectX 11, 204 for DirectX 10, and 132 for DirectX 12, reflecting the card's optimization for modern APIs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 54247 places it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a 0.1% deficit to the RTX 4080, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a 1.1% lead, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 2.6% lead.

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms most of its peers in multi-threaded workloads while maintaining competitive single-thread performance, paired with a GPU that is slightly below the top-tier but still far above the median. The 89th combined percentile reflects a system where both components are strong, though neither is the absolute fastest in the database. The CPU's edge over its rivals is narrow, and the GPU's position relative to the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S (which scores 55757, a 2.7% lead) suggests that the RTX 4080 is not at the very top of the GPU hierarchy.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates that the RTX 4080 GPU is the more likely bottleneck for most gaming workloads, given its 86th percentile ranking compared to the CPU's 92nd percentile. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as low-resolution competitive gaming or simulation titles, the Core i9-14900's 5.80 GHz boost clock and 4323 PassMark single-thread score provide ample headroom, meaning the GPU will typically be the limiting factor. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 44578 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070 suggest that productivity workloads will scale well across the 24 cores, but gaming workloads rarely utilize all threads simultaneously, shifting the balance toward the GPU.

In GPU-bound workloads at higher resolutions, the RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth determine frame rates, and the CPU's role diminishes. The estimated FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K would show a typical pattern of decreasing frame rates as resolution increases, with the GPU being the primary constraint. The CPU's 36 MB of L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency in game logic and draw call processing, but these advantages are less impactful when the GPU is saturated.

The 65-watt TDP of the CPU versus the 320-watt TDP of the GPU highlights the power balance: the GPU consumes roughly five times the power of the CPU, reinforcing that the GPU is the dominant component in both performance and power terms. For mixed workloads, such as gaming while streaming or rendering while gaming, the CPU's 32 threads provide parallel processing capacity that prevents bottlenecking during concurrent tasks. The PassMark data compression score of 550271 and floating point math score of 120262 indicate that the CPU handles video encoding and physics calculations efficiently, reducing the likelihood of CPU-induced frame drops in streaming scenarios.

The narrow delta between the RTX 4080 and its nearest rivals (0.1% to 2.7%) means that the GPU is not significantly faster or slower than its direct competitors, making the CPU's performance margin (0.4% to 1% over rivals) less consequential for overall system balance. The 89th combined percentile suggests that the pairing is well-matched for high-end gaming and productivity, with no single component severely limiting the other across most workloads.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the AD103 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The card features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute performance is 48.74 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also rated at 48.74 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating strong compute capabilities for AI and scientific workloads. The base clock is 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz.

Memory configuration includes 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed, which is sufficient for high-resolution textures and large datasets. The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS processing, though the benchmark scores do not isolate these features. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern rendering APIs.

The PassMark G3D score of 34457 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 place the GPU at the 86th percentile, indicating solid but not top-tier performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 and Vulkan score of 263779 show strong compute performance across different APIs, which is relevant for rendering tasks in applications that leverage OpenCL or Vulkan compute. The GPU compute score of 20671 on PassMark suggests that non-graphics compute workloads, such as physics simulations or data processing, benefit from the card's parallel processing power.

The card's 310 mm length, 140 mm height, and 61 mm width require a triple-slot form factor, with a 1x 16-pin power connector. The suggested power supply is 700 watts, and the card's TDP is 320 watts. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting multi-monitor setups. The PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the card's data transfer needs, though the CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which could be a consideration for future upgrades. The card's predecessor is the GeForce 30 series, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series, indicating it is one generation behind the current flagship.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is well-suited for gamers targeting high refresh rate 1440p or entry-level 4K gaming, based on the CPU's 92nd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile rankings. The RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth support high-resolution textures, while the Core i9-14900's 5.80 GHz boost clock ensures that CPU-bound titles maintain high frame rates. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering software will benefit from the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070 and PassMark multithread score of 44578, while the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute accelerates render tasks.

Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong performance from the CPU's integer math score of 175010 and data compression score of 550271, while the GPU's compute capabilities support parallel processing tasks such as machine learning inference or data analysis. Students in engineering or computer science fields will find the system capable for simulation, modeling, and programming workloads, with the CPU's ECC memory support providing data integrity benefits for long-running computations. Small business workstations handling multi-threaded productivity applications, such as database management or financial modeling, will leverage the CPU's 32 threads and the GPU's compute power for spreadsheet acceleration or data visualization.

The system is less ideal for budget-conscious builders, as both components are high-end parts, but the 89th combined percentile justifies the investment for users who need maximum throughput. The CPU's active production status ensures ongoing availability, while the GPU's end-of-life status may affect long-term availability, making this build more suitable for immediate procurement rather than future expansion. The CPU's lack of an unlocked multiplier means overclocking is not possible, which may deter enthusiasts who prefer manual tuning, but the 5.80 GHz boost clock already provides high performance out of the box.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900 features 24 cores and 32 threads, combining performance cores and efficient cores in a hybrid architecture. The base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, providing high single-thread performance for gaming and responsive applications. The CPU is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency in multi-threaded workloads.

The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support being a notable feature for workstation and server use cases. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output and media acceleration, though the discrete RTX 4080 handles all graphics workloads. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes (CPU only) provides high-bandwidth connectivity for the GPU and NVMe storage devices. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the CPU has a TDP of 65 watts, which is modest for a 24-core part, indicating efficient power management.

The benchmark scores reveal a CPU that excels in multi-threaded workloads: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070 and Geekbench multi-core score of 18495 place it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The PassMark multithread score of 44578, floating point math score of 120262, and integer math score of 175010 show strong number-crunching ability. The data encryption score of 33540 and extended instructions score of 30624 indicate robust cryptographic and SIMD performance, which is useful for security applications and data processing. The single-thread performance is competitive, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4323 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2212.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 58115 places it just below several Xeon and high-end Ryzen parts, with the largest gap being 0.7% to the Intel Xeon w5-2545. This indicates that the i9-14900 is competitively positioned in the high-end desktop market, though not the absolute fastest. The 65-watt TDP is notably lower than the GPU's 320 watts, making the CPU a minor contributor to system power consumption. The production status is active, and the release date of 2024-01-07 makes it a recent addition to the product line. The launch MSRP is $549, which positions it as a premium desktop processor.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-14900 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory support includes ECC, which is a differentiating feature for workstation use. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which can be used for the GPU or NVMe storage. The GPU, however, uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so the Gen 5 bandwidth is not fully utilized by the RTX 4080, but it allows for future GPUs or storage devices that support Gen 5.

The suggested power supply for the RTX 4080 is 700 watts, which provides headroom for the combined system power draw. The CPU's 65-watt TDP and the GPU's 320-watt TDP sum to 385 watts of component power, leaving ample margin for other components such as drives, cooling, and peripherals within a 700-watt PSU budget. The GPU uses a 1x 16-pin power connector, which requires the PSU to have compatible connectors, and the card's triple-slot width limits case compatibility to larger chassis.

For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU is the more likely candidate for replacement, given its end-of-life status and the availability of the GeForce 50 series as its successor. The CPU's active production status and 92nd percentile ranking suggest it has remaining relevance, but the socket 1700 platform may not support future processor generations, as the release date of 2024-01-07 places it at the end of the Raptor Lake refresh cycle. Users considering an upgrade path should evaluate whether the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth will meet future game requirements, or whether a newer GPU with higher bandwidth would be beneficial.

The CPU's lack of an unlocked multiplier prevents overclocking, so performance improvements would come from memory tuning or platform upgrades rather than CPU clock increases. The DDR4 and DDR5 support means users can choose between older, cheaper DDR4 memory or newer, faster DDR5 memory, but the dual-channel bus limits memory bandwidth compared to quad-channel workstation platforms. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide future-proofing for storage devices, while the GPU's PCIe 4.0 interface is sufficient for current games. The overall upgrade path is constrained by the socket's longevity and the GPU's end-of-life status, making this build more suited to immediate use than long-term expansion.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-14900, a 24-core desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, a high-end desktop GPU from the GeForce 40-series. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile ranking is 89th among all CPU-GPU pairs, indicating a high-performance system that is not at the absolute top tier but well above the median. The CPU's 92nd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile combine to create a balanced system where both components contribute meaningfully to overall performance.

The CPU contributes strong multi-threaded compute for productivity tasks, while the GPU provides high-end rasterization and compute for gaming and rendering. The system is suitable for a wide range of workloads, from gaming to content creation to software development, with the primary limitation being the GPU's slightly lower percentile ranking relative to the CPU. The 65-watt CPU TDP and 320-watt GPU TDP result in a system that requires a 700-watt power supply, which is typical for this performance class.

The release dates show a slight generational gap: the GPU was released on 2022-09-19 and is now end-of-life, while the CPU was released on 2024-01-07 and is active. This means the system uses a current-generation CPU with a previous-generation GPU, which affects upgrade options and long-term relevance. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $549, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 1,199 USD, positioning both as premium components. The overall tier from the percentiles is high-end, with the 89th combined percentile placing it in the top 11% of all tracked systems.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Core i9-14900's 5.80 GHz boost clock and passmark single-thread score of 4323 support high frame rates in CPU-bound titles, while the RTX 4080's 2505 MHz boost clock and 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute handle GPU-bound scenes. At 1080p and 1440p resolutions, the system is estimated to deliver frame rates well above 60 FPS in most games, with the GPU's 86th percentile and CPU's 92nd percentile ensuring minimal bottlenecks.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with the PassMark data compression score of 550271, provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The GPU's NVENC (via tensor cores) and compute capabilities offload encoding work, reducing the impact on frame rates. The 16 GB VRAM ensures that streaming software and games can coexist in memory without exceeding capacity.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070 and PassMark floating point math score of 120262 accelerate video encoding, rendering, and effects processing. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth handle large video buffers and effects, while the 304 tensor cores accelerate AI-based editing tools. The combination is well-suited for 4K video editing with multiple layers and effects.

3D rendering: The CPU's 32 threads handle scene preparation and physics, while the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 76 RT cores accelerate ray tracing and path tracing. The PassMark GPU compute score of 20671 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6567 indicate strong rendering performance, with the 16 GB VRAM accommodating complex scenes.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 175010 and data compression score of 550271 speed up compilation and data processing tasks. The 32 threads allow parallel builds, and the ECC memory support provides data integrity for long-running builds. The GPU's compute capabilities can accelerate test workloads or machine learning experiments.

Student and office work: The system delivers fast response times for office applications, with the CPU's single-thread performance and the GPU's acceleration of spreadsheet and presentation graphics. The 36 MB of L3 cache and 5.80 GHz boost clock ensure snappy performance, while the 65-watt CPU TDP keeps idle power consumption modest. The system is overkill for basic office tasks but provides headroom for more demanding academic software.