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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14900F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

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95%
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95%
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Intel Core i9-14900F

60,008 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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40,377 Benchmark Score
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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70-89

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Intel Core i9-14900F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 form a high-end desktop pairing that sits at the 87th percentile among all possible CPU-GPU combinations. The processor is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-R part for Intel Socket 1700, while the graphics card is a Blackwell 2.0 GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. Because no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, all gaming performance figures discussed in this analysis are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of each component, not direct observations.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900F is a Raptor Lake-R architecture processor built on Intel's 10 nm process, featuring a die size of 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, containing 24 cores and 32 threads. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, includes ECC memory support, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It has no integrated graphics, meaning a discrete GPU is mandatory.

Benchmark results indicate a processor that is exceptionally strong in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39551 places it among the top tier of desktop CPUs, while the single-core score of 5583 is equally competitive. Geekbench results show a multicore score of 20008 and a single-core score of 2570. In PassMark tests, the multithread score of 46532 and single-thread score of 4506 reinforce this dual strength. The processor achieves a 92nd percentile ranking against all CPUs, and its average benchmark score is 60008.

The nearest rivals provide context for these numbers. The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX has an average score of 60099, putting the i9-14900F at 0.2% behind it. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 60104, also 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D scores 59641, which the Intel part beats by 0.6%. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T scores 60572, meaning the i9-14900F trails it by 0.9%. These deltas are small, showing that the i9-14900F trades blows with high-end mobile and server parts despite being a desktop chip.

For real workloads, the PassMark data is revealing. The data compression score of 564207 and integer math score of 177066 suggest strong performance in database and financial workloads. Floating point math at 119550 and extended instructions at 31084 point to solid scientific computing capability. The physics score of 2899 is less impressive, indicating that simulation workloads may not scale as well. The random string sorting score of 63728 shows good but not class-leading memory-bound performance. The boost clock of 5.80 GHz is critical for single-threaded tasks, as evidenced by the 4506 PassMark single-thread score.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F has 24 cores and 32 threads, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i9-14900F has an average benchmark score of 60008. It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (60099) and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (60104), while being 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (59641).

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the GPU's transistor count and die size?

A: The RTX 5070 uses the GB205 chip with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this build?

A: The CPU+GPU pairing achieves an 87th combined percentile, with the CPU at the 92nd percentile and GPU at the 82nd percentile.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 5.80 GHz, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this pairing, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. Therefore, all gaming performance estimates are derived from the benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU, not from direct testing. The RTX 5070's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 indicates strong rasterization performance for modern titles. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 178923 and OpenCL score of 172660 suggest that compute-heavy effects in games will run well.

The RTX 5070's PassMark G3D score of 29137 is the primary gaming metric. This score, combined with the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core of 5583 and PassMark single-thread of 4506), points to a system capable of high-refresh gaming at 1440p and 4K. The GPU's pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s support high-resolution rendering without bottlenecking. The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth provides enough capacity and throughput for texture-heavy games at high settings.

For 1080p gaming, the CPU's single-thread strength is the limiting factor, but the 5.80 GHz boost clock ensures minimal frame drops. At 1440p, the GPU becomes more relevant, and the RTX 5070's 82nd percentile ranking versus all GPUs suggests it will handle most titles at ultra settings. At 4K, the GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 80 ROPs will be the primary driver, with the CPU providing adequate frame pacing. The DirectX 12 PassMark score of 108 and DirectX 11 score of 277 indicate that older APIs run well, but the GPU is optimized for DX12 Ultimate workloads.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need both high-core-count CPU performance and strong GPU compute. Content creators working with video editing will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39551 and the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 172660, which accelerate rendering and effects. 3D artists using GPU-accelerated renderers will find the RTX 5070's 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores useful for ray tracing and AI denoising. The CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 34644 suggests solid performance for secure data workflows.

Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolution are the primary audience. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking places it above most current graphics cards, and the CPU's 92nd percentile ensures no bottleneck at high resolutions. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 24 cores and 32 threads, with the PassMark multithread score of 46532 indicating rapid parallel compilation. Students and small business workstations benefit from the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support, allowing flexible upgrade paths. The CPU's ECC memory support makes it suitable for workstations requiring data integrity.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is skewed toward CPU performance. The CPU's 92nd percentile versus all CPUs is ten points higher than the GPU's 82nd percentile versus all GPUs. This means that in CPU-bound workloads—such as physics simulation, data compression, and code compilation—the CPU will be the limiting factor. The PassMark physics score of 2899 is notably lower than other metrics, indicating that the CPU may bottleneck in physics-heavy games or scientific simulations.

In GPU-bound workloads like 4K gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning inference, the GPU becomes the limiting component. The RTX 5070's 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 performance is substantial, but the 12 GB VRAM capacity and 192-bit bus width may constrain memory-heavy workloads. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 29137 versus the CPU's PassMark multithread of 46532 shows that the CPU can feed the GPU in most scenarios. However, the GPU's pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s means that at 4K, the GPU will be saturated before the CPU reaches its limit.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent due to no measured data, but the benchmark scores suggest that at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (PassMark 4506) will be the primary driver, and the GPU may be underutilized. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The combined 87th percentile indicates that this is a well-matched pair for most workloads, with neither component severely limiting the other.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring the GB205 chip with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. The transistor density is 118.3M per mm². It has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. The GPU includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI workloads. The base clock is 2325 MHz, with a boost clock of 2512 MHz and a memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration is 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is critical for high-resolution textures and compute workloads that require rapid data access. The pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 482.3 GTexel/s. The FP32 and FP16 performance are both 30.87 TFLOPS, indicating 1:1 compute ratio. The GPU consumes 250 W TDP and requires a 600 W suggested PSU, with a single 16-pin power connector. It occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 245 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

Benchmark scores show the GPU's compute strength. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 is a modern rasterization test, and the Geekbench Vulkan score of 178923 indicates strong API performance. The PassMark G3D score of 29137 places it at the 82nd percentile against all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 172660 shows solid compute capability for non-gaming workloads. The PassMark GPU compute score of 15787 is lower, suggesting that pure compute tasks are not the primary strength. The average benchmark score is 40377.

The nearest rivals are all professional or mobile GPUs. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, putting the RTX 5070 0.1% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, with the RTX 5070 0.8% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, meaning the RTX 5070 trails by 1.2%. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, with the RTX 5070 2% ahead. These deltas are small, suggesting that the RTX 5070 is competitive with professional-grade GPUs in raw benchmark scores.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's exact benchmark scores are as follows: Cinebench R15 multicore 3986 and single-core 562, Cinebench R20 multicore 16611 and single-core 2344, Cinebench R23 multicore 39551 and single-core 5583, Geekbench multicore 20008 and single-core 2570. PassMark scores include data compression 564207, data encryption 34644, extended instructions 31084, find prime numbers 209, floating point math 119550, integer math 177066, multithread 46532, physics 2899, random string sorting 63728, and single-thread 4506. The average benchmark score is 60008, with a 92nd percentile ranking.

The GPU's exact benchmark scores are: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 5077, Geekbench OpenCL 172660, Geekbench Vulkan 178923, PassMark DirectX 10 180, DirectX 11 277, DirectX 12 108, DirectX 9 320, G2D 1305, G3D 29137, and GPU compute 15787. The average benchmark score is 40377, with an 82nd percentile ranking.

The combined picture shows a CPU that is near the top of its class, sitting at the 92nd percentile, paired with a GPU at the 82nd percentile. The CPU outperforms its nearest rivals by small margins, while the GPU is competitive with professional GPUs. The combined percentile of 87 indicates that the CPU is the stronger component, but the GPU is not a weak link. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39551 is the standout metric, while the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5077 is respectable for modern gaming.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build featuring the Intel Core i9-14900F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-R part with a 5.80 GHz boost clock, and the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 part with 12 GB GDDR7 memory. The pairing is designed for high-performance desktop workloads, including gaming, content creation, and compute-heavy tasks. The combined percentile of 87 places this build in the upper tier of desktop systems, with the CPU at the 92nd percentile and GPU at the 82nd percentile.

The build class is explicitly "desktop," meaning it is intended for a full-size tower or similar form factor. The CPU's TDP of 65 W is low for a 24-core part, but the GPU's 250 W TDP means the system requires a 600 W PSU. The overall tier is high-end, given that both components sit above the 80th percentile in their respective categories. The i9-14900F is a production-status CPU released on 2024-01-07, and the RTX 5070 is a production-status GPU released on 2025-03-03. The GPU's predecessor is the GeForce 40 series, and its successor is the GeForce 60 series.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which is the platform for 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core processors. The memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, allowing users to choose between older and newer memory standards. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is compatible with the GPU's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The GPU requires a 600 W suggested PSU, which is higher than the CPU's 65 W TDP, meaning the PSU headroom is dictated by the GPU.

The CPU has a launch MSRP of $524, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 549 USD. The upgrade path is limited by the Socket 1700 platform, which is the final generation for this socket. A sensible next upgrade would be a newer GPU, as the CPU's 92nd percentile leaves little room for CPU improvement on this platform. The GPU's 82nd percentile suggests that upgrading to a higher-tier RTX card would provide a more significant performance boost. The memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s on the GPU is a potential bottleneck for future games, so a GPU with a wider memory bus would be a logical upgrade. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that future GPUs will not be bandwidth-limited.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread performance (PassMark 4506, Cinebench R23 single-core 5583) and GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5077 support high-refresh gaming at 1440p. The GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 and pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s enable smooth frame rates, though the 12 GB VRAM may limit texture settings at 4K.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads handle encoding workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39551. The GPU's NVENC capabilities, implied by the 192 tensor cores, offload encoding from the CPU, allowing simultaneous gaming and streaming without frame drops.

Video editing: The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 564207 and the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 172660 accelerate timeline scrubbing and effects rendering. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K timelines, and the 672.0 GB/s bandwidth supports multi-stream playback.

3D rendering: The GPU's 48 RT cores and 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance, combined with the CPU's PassMark floating point math score of 119550, handle ray-traced rendering. The GPU's 192 tensor cores accelerate AI denoising, reducing render times.

Software development: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads compile code in parallel, with a PassMark multithread score of 46532. The memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s on the GPU supports large datasets, and the CPU's ECC memory support ensures data integrity for long builds.

Student and office work: The CPU's 92nd percentile single-thread performance (PassMark 4506) handles typical productivity tasks, while the GPU's G2D score of 1305 supports desktop rendering. The low 65 W CPU TDP and dual-channel memory support make this a capable workstation, though the GPU's 250 W TDP requires a robust PSU.