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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14900 + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
95%
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GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14900

58,115 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

17,789 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
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85-100
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90-100

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

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70-89

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50-69

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

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i9-14900's position among all CPUs in the benchmark database?

A: The i9-14900 sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58,115. It trails the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M by 0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D by 0.5%, and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 by 0.7%, while leading the AMD EPYC 9015 by 1%.

Q: How does the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 compare to its nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks?

A: The Quadro RTX 4000 holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 17,789. It is 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7790, 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M, and 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the i9-14900, and what is its boost clock?

A: The i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm² and features 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory technologies and PCIe capabilities does the i9-14900 support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only, and it includes integrated UHD Graphics 770. ECC memory is supported.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the Quadro RTX 4000, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 416.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1625 MHz, translating to 13 Gbps effective. The GPU is based on the TU104 chip with 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die.

Q: What APIs does the Quadro RTX 4000 support, and what is its power requirement?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. It has a TDP of 160 W, requires a single 8-pin power connector, and the suggested PSU is 450 W. It is a single-slot card measuring 241 mm in length.

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

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, and the dataIsMeasured flag is false. All FPS figures in this analysis are estimates derived from benchmark scores, not from direct game testing.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 is a Turing-architecture workstation card built on the TU104 chip at TSMC's 12 nm process. It packs 13,600 million transistors into a 545 mm² die, which yields a transistor density of 25.0M per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 1005 MHz and a boost clock of 1545 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs across a 256-bit bus, providing 416.0 GB/s of bandwidth—a figure that is competitive for professional workloads that require sustained memory throughput rather than the absolute peak bandwidth seen in consumer gaming cards.

The compute configuration includes 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The GPU also features 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores, making it a capable option for real-time ray tracing and AI-accelerated workflows. The pixel rate is 98.88 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 222.5 GTexel/s. In terms of raw compute, the card delivers 7.119 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 14.24 TFLOPS of FP16 via a 2:1 ratio, which is useful for mixed-precision workloads common in machine learning inference and some rendering tasks.

Benchmark results show a mixed picture. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the card scores 1,873. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 74,540 and 78,844, respectively. Passmark results are more granular: G3D score is 15,117, G2D is 846, and GPU compute is 6,176. DirectX tests yield 108 for DX10, 128 for DX11, 52 for DX12, and 205 for DX9. These numbers indicate that the Quadro RTX 4000 is far stronger in compute-oriented tasks than in raw rasterization—its DX12 score of 52 is notably low, which matters for gaming but matters less for professional rendering and simulation workloads.

The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the mid-tier of the database. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, is only 0.9% behind in average score, but the two cards target different markets. The Quadro RTX 4000's strength lies in its RT and tensor cores, which the benchmark scores reflect in compute-heavy tests. For rendering, the 416.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are adequate for 1080p and 1440p professional work, though larger scenes may exceed the VRAM capacity.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-14900 delivers strong multi-threaded results across several benchmark suites. In Cinebench R15, it scores 4,793 multi-core and 315 single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 15,910 multi-core and 2,245 single-core. Cinebench R23 yields 31,070 multi-core and 2,212 single-core. Geekbench results are 18,495 multi-core and 2,488 single-core. Passmark tests show a multi-thread score of 44,578, a single-thread score of 4,323, integer math at 175,010, floating-point math at 120,262, and extended instructions at 30,624. Data compression scores 550,271, data encryption scores 33,540, and find prime numbers scores 188.

The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs is backed by an average benchmark score of 58,115. Its nearest rivals are all within roughly one percentage point: the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M is 0.4% behind, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 0.5% behind, and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 is 0.7% behind. The AMD EPYC 9015 is 1% ahead. This grouping means the i9-14900 is effectively at parity with a set of high-end server and workstation processors, which is notable for a desktop part.

The GPU side is less impressive in relative terms. The Quadro RTX 4000's average score of 17,789 places it at the 61st percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.7% ahead), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (0.9% ahead), AMD Radeon 780M (1.1% ahead), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (1.4% ahead). The GPU is clearly the weaker component in this pairing. The combined percentile for the build is 77, which reflects the CPU's high standing pulling up the GPU's mid-tier performance.

The combined picture shows a desktop system with a top-tier CPU and a mid-tier workstation GPU. The CPU's multi-core scores are roughly in line with server-class Xeons, while the GPU's compute scores are modest. For tasks that rely heavily on the CPU—compilation, data processing, physics simulation—this build will perform at a high level. For GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering or gaming, the Quadro RTX 4000 will be the limiting factor.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The balance in this system is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The i9-14900 ranks at the 92nd percentile, while the Quadro RTX 4000 ranks at the 61st percentile—a 31-point gap. In practical terms, the CPU is capable of feeding far more graphics work than the GPU can process. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 44,578 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,070 indicate a processor that can handle massive parallel workloads, while the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 15,117 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,873 show a more modest rendering capability.

For CPU-bound workloads, the system will feel well balanced. The i9-14900's 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, allow it to excel at tasks like software compilation, data encryption (Passmark score of 33,540), and integer math (175,010). These workloads will not be bottlenecked by the GPU at all, since they do not rely on graphics hardware.

For GPU-bound workloads, the bottleneck is clear. The Quadro RTX 4000's FP32 performance of 7.119 TFLOPS and its Passmark GPU compute score of 6,176 will limit frame rates in games and rendering times in 3D applications. The CPU will sit idle waiting for the GPU to finish its work. The gap is especially pronounced in DirectX 12 gaming, where the GPU's Passmark DX12 score of 52 is very low.

FPS scaling estimates confirm this imbalance. Since no measured FPS data exists, estimates based on benchmark scores suggest that the CPU will not be the limiting factor in any GPU-intensive scenario. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking means it will deliver playable but not exceptional frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in most titles. At 4K, the 8 GB VRAM and 416.0 GB/s bandwidth will become constraints, and the GPU will be firmly the bottleneck.

# Who Should Build It

This system targets professionals who need exceptional CPU performance but do not require top-tier GPU compute. The i9-14900's 92nd percentile ranking makes it ideal for software developers who compile large codebases, data scientists running CPU-bound simulations, and researchers working with data compression or encryption workloads. The CPU's Passmark integer math score of 175,010 and data compression score of 550,271 indicate strong performance in these areas.

Content creators who work primarily with CPU-intensive tasks—such as video encoding, audio processing, or large spreadsheet analysis—will benefit from the 24-core, 32-thread configuration. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,070 shows that rendering on the CPU is viable, though the GPU will not accelerate it significantly.

Students and small business workstations that run office applications, web development tools, and light data analysis will find this system more than capable. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,323 in Passmark ensures snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display output, though the Quadro RTX 4000 handles that role in normal operation.

Gamers who pair this CPU with the Quadro RTX 4000 will find a system that plays modern titles at 1080p and 1440p with reasonable settings, but the GPU is not a high-refresh-rate powerhouse. The 61st percentile GPU ranking means it is better suited for workstation tasks like CAD, simulation, and professional visualization than for competitive gaming.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Quadro RTX 4000's Passmark G3D score of 15,117 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,873 indicate it can handle 1080p gaming at medium to high settings, but it will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 1440p or above. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck the GPU in most titles.

Streaming: The i9-14900's 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,070 and Passmark multi-thread score of 44,578 show it can handle simultaneous game rendering and stream encoding without significant frame drops.

Video editing: The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance accelerates timeline scrubbing, export encoding, and color grading. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 416.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p video work, though 4K timelines may benefit from more VRAM.

3D rendering: The Quadro RTX 4000's 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI denoising in supported applications. Its FP32 performance of 7.119 TFLOPS is modest, so complex scenes will render slowly, but the CPU's high core count can offload some simulation tasks.

Software development: The i9-14900 excels at compilation. Its Passmark integer math score of 175,010 and data compression score of 550,271 indicate fast build times and efficient handling of large codebases. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, making this a strong pairing for programmers.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4,323 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,488, ensures smooth operation of office suites, web browsers, and productivity tools. The GPU's modest performance is more than adequate for spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, and they should not be treated as verified results. The dataIsMeasured flag is false, which means these figures are projections based on the Quadro RTX 4000's 61st percentile ranking and the i9-14900's 92nd percentile ranking.

At 1080p, the Quadro RTX 4000's Passmark G3D score of 15,117 suggests playable frame rates in most titles at medium to high settings. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p textures, and the 416.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for typical game data. The CPU will not be a limiting factor at this resolution, as its single-thread and multi-thread performance far exceeds what most games require.

At 1440p, frame rates will drop noticeably. The GPU's FP32 performance of 7.119 TFLOPS and its low Passmark DX12 score of 52 indicate that modern DirectX 12 titles will be demanding. Players should expect to lower settings to high or medium to maintain smooth frame rates. The 8 GB VRAM may also become a constraint in games with high-resolution texture packs.

At 4K, the Quadro RTX 4000 will struggle. The combination of 8 GB VRAM and moderate compute performance will result in frame rates that are playable only in less demanding titles or at low settings. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking places it well below the top-tier cards that are typically recommended for 4K gaming. The CPU's high performance cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at this resolution.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i9-14900 with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-R part with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The GPU is a Turing-architecture workstation card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus. The combined percentile for this build is 77, which places it in the upper-mid tier of the database.

The class is desktop, meaning this is a stationary system designed for high-performance workloads. The i9-14900's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs makes it one of the strongest processors available, while the Quadro RTX 4000's 61st percentile ranking is more modest. This pairing is unusual in that the CPU is far more powerful than the GPU, which makes it better suited for CPU-bound tasks than for GPU-accelerated gaming or rendering.

The overall tier from the percentiles is solidly upper-mid. The CPU carries the system, while the GPU provides adequate but not exceptional graphics performance. The build is best described as a workstation-oriented system with gaming capability, rather than a gaming-first machine.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900 is a 24-core, 32-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock is 2.00 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.80 GHz. The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. ECC memory is supported, which is important for workstation reliability. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 31,070 multi-core and 2,212 single-core. Geekbench results are 18,495 multi-core and 2,488 single-core. Passmark tests show a multi-thread score of 44,578 and a single-thread score of 4,323. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs is backed by an average benchmark score of 58,115, which places it in the same tier as server-class Xeons and EPYC processors.

The nearest rivals are all within one percentage point, indicating that the i9-14900 is at the top of the desktop CPU hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 0.5% behind, and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 is 0.7% behind. The AMD EPYC 9015 is 1% ahead, but that is a server part with different power and platform requirements. For desktop users, the i9-14900 is effectively the fastest CPU in its class.

Real-world workload analysis confirms the benchmark scores. The Passmark integer math score of 175,010 and floating-point math score of 120,262 indicate strong performance in scientific computing and financial modeling. Data compression scores 550,271, which is useful for database work and file archiving. Data encryption scores 33,540, making it suitable for security-sensitive applications. The extended instructions score of 30,624 shows good SIMD performance for vectorized workloads. The find prime numbers score of 188 is a measure of pure integer throughput, and while it is lower than other scores, it is still respectable. The 65 W TDP is low for a 24-core processor, which means it can be cooled by a capable air cooler in most desktop cases. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, which is compatible with a wide range of motherboards.