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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14900K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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CPU
97%
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GPU
96%
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Intel Core i9-14900K

79,097 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
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85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end desktop combination that places in the 91st percentile overall among all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-R part with a 6.00 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is a 16 GB GDDR6X Ada Lovelace card with an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs. This pairing is designed for users who need top-tier processing throughput and strong 4K gaming capability, with measured frame rates across a wide range of titles confirming its position.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the AD103 chip using a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial amount of VRAM that supports high-resolution textures and large datasets in rendering workloads, and the bandwidth is sufficient to feed the 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs without creating a bottleneck in most scenarios.

The RTX 4080 SUPER includes 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, which are the dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated features like DLSS. The FP32 throughput is 52.22 TFLOPS, with FP16 also rated at 52.22 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), meaning the GPU can handle both single-precision compute and half-precision work at similar rates. Pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s, which are high figures that translate to strong performance in rasterization-heavy scenes. The GPU’s TDP is 320 W, and it uses a 1x 16-pin power connector with a suggested PSU of 700 W.

Benchmark results show the RTX 4080 SUPER scoring 6600 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 219065 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 260075 in Geekbench Vulkan. In PassMark tests, it scores 34245 in G3D and 19822 in GPU compute. The GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 86, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in the database. Its average benchmark score is 54209, which puts it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (avg score 54247, deltaPct -0.1) — essentially a statistical tie. It is also 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avg 54828) and 2.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (avg 55698), though those rivals are slower in absolute terms. The nearest rival data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER is within 2.8% of the AMD Radeon 8060S, so this card sits in a competitive band where small performance differences exist between similar-tier products.

For rendering workloads, the combination of 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth allows the card to handle complex 3D scenes, high-resolution textures, and multi-layer compositing without exceeding memory limits. The 80 RT cores provide dedicated acceleration for ray-traced lighting and reflections, while the 320 tensor cores enable AI-based denoising and upscaling. The FP32 and FP16 performance figures indicate strong compute capability for GPU-accelerated rendering engines that rely on both precision levels.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark scores are extensive and show a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench, the Core i9-14900K scores 6103 in R15 multicore and 324.5 in R15 singlecore, 20793 in R20 multicore and 2935 in R20 singlecore, and 39399.5 in R23 multicore with 2262.5 in R23 singlecore. Geekbench results show 21697 multicore and 2655 singlecore. PassMark tests reveal specific strengths: data compression scores 792694, data encryption 46813, extended instructions 45154, floating point math 152975, integer math 210622, multithread 58674, physics 3140, random string sorting 86971, and single thread 4697.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 79097, placing it in the 95th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900KF (avg 79371, deltaPct -0.3), the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (avg 79574, deltaPct -0.6), the AMD EPYC 7413 (avg 80041, deltaPct -1.2), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (avg 77740, deltaPct 1.7). This means the 14900K is 0.3% slower than the 14900KF, 0.6% slower than the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, and 1.2% slower than the EPYC 7413, but 1.7% faster than the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. These are small differences, indicating the 14900K is at the top of the desktop CPU hierarchy.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 54209, with a 86th percentile ranking. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 91, reflecting that both components are high performers individually and work well together. The pair rank by FPS is 203 out of 3732 pairs, meaning this combination produces higher average frame rates across games than the vast majority of tested pairings. The average FPS across all games in the measured set is 205.2.

The combined picture is a system that delivers top-tier CPU performance for productivity and a GPU that is slightly below the absolute fastest cards but still in the upper echelon. The 95th percentile CPU ranking and 86th percentile GPU ranking mean the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU within their respective markets, but both are far above average. This pairing excels in CPU-bound tasks like compilation, rendering, and simulation, while the GPU handles demanding games and GPU-accelerated workloads at high settings.

Gaming Performance

The data includes measured FPS values at three resolutions — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — for a wide range of games at ultra settings. These are actual measurements, not estimates, so they provide a reliable picture of what this pairing can deliver.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves very high frame rates in esports and competitive titles. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 714.6 FPS, Valorant at 588 FPS, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege at 384 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 323.8 FPS. Minecraft reaches 318 FPS, Roblox 419.2 FPS, and To The Core 324.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is often the limiting factor in lightweight titles, as the GPU has ample headroom. More demanding games still perform well: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 97.7 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 87 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 182.2 FPS. The lowest 1080p result is Ark: Survival Ascended at 48.1 FPS, which is a notably heavy title.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain high but begin to scale down as GPU load increases. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive still hits 489.9 FPS, Valorant 558 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege 252 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 73 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 65 FPS, and Warzone to 161.9 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 28.5 FPS, which is the lowest 1440p result. Control runs at 102.2 FPS, Assetto Corsa at 134.3 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 93.5 FPS. The system maintains playable frame rates in nearly all titles at 1440p, with only the most demanding games dropping below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. Valorant still runs at 505 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 292.8 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege at 139 FPS. Warzone manages 135.8 FPS, which is impressive for 4K. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 45.4 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 43 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 17.3 FPS. Many games hover between 50-90 FPS at 4K, such as Control at 68.9 FPS, Assetto Corsa at 79.2 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 71 FPS. For 4K gaming, this pairing delivers a mix of very high frame rates in esports and 60+ FPS in many AAA titles, but the most demanding games will require settings adjustments or upscaling to reach 60 FPS.

The measured data shows clear resolution scaling. At 1080p, the average FPS across games is very high, with many titles exceeding 150 FPS. At 1440p, most games stay above 60 FPS with several exceeding 100 FPS. At 4K, the GPU’s limits become apparent, but the system still provides a playable experience in most games. The pair rank by FPS of 203 out of 3732 with an average of 205.2 FPS across games confirms that this is a high-performing gaming setup.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K is in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79097.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the RTX 4080 in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a delta of -0.1%. The two cards are essentially tied in average performance.

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

A: The combined percentile is 91, placing this pairing in the top 9% of all tested CPU+GPU combinations.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 SUPER have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and core configuration?

A: The Core i9-14900K has a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, with 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Which game shows the lowest measured FPS at 4K ultra settings?

A: Ark: Survival Ascended has the lowest 4K result at 17.3 FPS, followed by Red Dead Redemption 2 at 43 FPS and Cyberpunk 2077 at 45.4 FPS.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this GPU?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has a TDP of 320 W and a suggested PSU of 700 W.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900K belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, using 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 processor has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz. This high boost clock is a key feature, providing excellent single-threaded performance. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it has ECC memory support. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated GPU is UHD Graphics 770, which is useful for troubleshooting or basic display output without a dedicated GPU. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and the launch MSRP was $589.

Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This substantial L3 cache helps with data reuse in multi-threaded workloads and gaming. The TDP is 125 W, which is relatively modest for a 24-core chip, though boost behavior can push power consumption higher.

Benchmark results show the CPU’s strengths. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score of 39399.5 is exceptional, indicating strong performance in rendering and other parallel workloads. The singlecore score of 2262.5 is also high, reflecting the 6.00 GHz boost capability. Geekbench scores of 21697 multicore and 2655 singlecore reinforce this pattern. PassMark results show the CPU excels in integer math (210622), floating point math (152975), and multithread (58674). Data compression scores 792694, which is important for archiving and compression tasks. Data encryption scores 46813, and extended instructions 45154. The single thread score of 4697 is competitive with the best desktop CPUs.

The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking means it outperforms 95% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900KF, is only 0.3% faster on average, which is within noise. The AMD EPYC 7413 is 1.2% faster, but that is a server processor with different characteristics. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is 1.7% slower. This places the 14900K at the top of mainstream desktop performance, with only the KF variant (which lacks integrated graphics) being marginally faster.

For real workloads, this CPU handles video editing, 3D rendering, software compilation, and scientific computing with ease. The 24 cores and 32 threads provide strong multi-threaded throughput, while the high boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded performance in applications that rely on one or two cores. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, though DDR5 will provide better bandwidth. The PCIe Gen 5 support allows for fast NVMe storage and future GPU connectivity, though the RTX 4080 SUPER uses PCIe 4.0.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing targets users who need both high-end CPU performance and strong GPU capability. Gamers at 2560x1440 will see excellent frame rates in most titles, with many games exceeding 100 FPS at ultra settings. Esports players at 1920x1080 will benefit from very high frame rates, with titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hitting 714.6 FPS and Valorant at 588 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system delivers playable frame rates in most games, though the most demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended will require lower settings or upscaling.

Content creators are a primary target for this build. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39399.5 indicates strong rendering performance for video editing and 3D animation. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance support GPU-accelerated rendering, and the 80 RT cores enable ray-traced workflows. The combination of high CPU throughput and GPU compute makes this suitable for tasks like 4K video editing, 3D modeling, and visual effects.

Software developers will benefit from the 24 cores and 32 threads for compiling large codebases, while the high single-thread performance helps with build tools that are not fully parallelized. The data compression score of 792694 indicates fast file archiving, and the encryption score of 46813 supports secure data handling. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find this system capable of running simulations, virtual machines, and development environments without slowdowns.

Small business workstations that handle tasks like CAD, data analysis, or financial modeling will perform well with this pairing. The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking ensures it can handle multi-threaded workloads like database queries or spreadsheet calculations, while the GPU provides acceleration for visualization or machine learning tasks. The ECC memory support is a consideration for workstations that require data integrity, though the platform must support it.

The measured FPS data shows specific use cases: Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 93.5 FPS at 1440p, which is strong for a simulation game that is CPU-intensive. Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65 FPS at 1440p shows the GPU can handle open-world games at high settings. Cyberpunk 2077 at 73 FPS at 1440p demonstrates the system can run demanding AAA titles smoothly. For 4K gaming, the system handles most games at medium-to-high settings, with esports titles running at very high frame rates.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i9-14900K and RTX 4080 SUPER is generally well-matched, but the bottleneck shifts depending on the workload. In CPU-bound tasks like data compression, encryption, and physics simulation, the CPU is the limiting factor, and the GPU has little impact. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 58674 and physics score of 3140 highlight its role in these workloads.

In gaming at 1920x1080, the CPU is often the bottleneck in lightweight esports titles. For example, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 714.6 FPS at 1080p, which is far beyond what the GPU can limit. The CPU’s single-thread performance of 4697 in PassMark and 2262.5 in Cinebench R23 singlecore drives these high frame rates. At 1080p, the GPU has significant headroom, and the CPU’s boost clock of 6.00 GHz becomes the deciding factor.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU, but the CPU still provides enough performance to keep frame rates high. Games like Control run at 102.2 FPS and Assetto Corsa at 134.3 FPS, showing both components are contributing. The GPU’s 736.3 GB/s bandwidth and 10240 shading units handle the increased resolution, while the CPU maintains frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Frame rates drop significantly in demanding titles: Cyberpunk 2077 falls to 45.4 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 43 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 17.3 FPS. These drops are primarily due to the GPU’s rendering load, not the CPU. The CPU’s utilization at 4K is lower because the GPU takes longer to render each frame. The pair rank by FPS of 203 out of 3732 with an average of 205.2 FPS across games reflects that this system is strong overall, but the GPU limits performance at high resolutions in the most demanding titles.

The data shows that the CPU is stronger relative to its market than the GPU. The CPU’s 95th percentile versus the GPU’s 86th percentile means the CPU has more headroom compared to its peers. In CPU-heavy workloads like rendering or compilation, the GPU will often be idle while the CPU works. In GPU-heavy workloads like 4K gaming or GPU compute, the CPU will have spare capacity. This imbalance is not a problem for most users, but it means the GPU is the component to upgrade first if higher frame rates are needed at 4K.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class pairing, combining the Intel Core i9-14900K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread part from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture. The GPU is a 16 GB GDDR6X card from the GeForce 40-series, built on Ada Lovelace architecture. The combined percentile is 91, placing this system in the top 9% of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database.

The overall tier is high-end. The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking indicate that both components are in the upper echelon of their respective markets. The average FPS across games is 205.2, and the pair rank of 203 out of 3732 confirms that this system delivers above-average gaming performance. This is a build for users who want maximum CPU performance and very strong GPU capability, without going to the absolute top-tier GPUs that cost significantly more.

The CPU’s launch MSRP was $589, and the GPU’s launch MSRP was 999 USD. These are the only price figures available, and they reflect the high-end positioning of both components. The system is well-suited for a primary workstation or gaming rig, with the CPU providing exceptional productivity performance and the GPU handling modern games at high settings.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which is the platform for Core 14th Gen processors. This socket supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders the choice of memory type. The memory bus is dual-channel, which is standard for desktop platforms. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which allows for fast NVMe storage and future GPU connectivity, though the RTX 4080 SUPER uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The GPU’s TDP is 320 W, and the suggested PSU is 700 W. This means a power supply in that range is sufficient for the GPU, but the CPU’s 125 W TDP and other components should be considered when selecting a PSU. The GPU uses a 1x 16-pin power connector, so the PSU must have the appropriate cable. The GPU is triple-slot wide, measuring 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, which requires a case with sufficient clearance.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer GPU, as the RTX 4080 SUPER is marked as end-of-life with a successor in the GeForce 50 series. The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking means it has more headroom than the GPU, so upgrading the GPU first would provide the largest performance gain for gaming. However, the CPU’s socket (Intel Socket 1700) has limited future compatibility, so a CPU upgrade would likely require a new motherboard. The GPU’s PCIe 4.0 interface will work with newer motherboards that support PCIe Gen 5, so the GPU can be carried forward.

The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so if the current system uses DDR4, an upgrade to DDR5 would require a new motherboard. The memory bus is dual-channel, which means using two or four memory modules provides optimal bandwidth. The ECC memory support is a feature for workstations, but it requires a motherboard that supports ECC.

For a system builder, the upgrade path is straightforward: keep the CPU and motherboard, upgrade the GPU to a newer model when needed, and ensure the PSU has sufficient wattage for the new GPU. The 700 W suggested PSU for the RTX 4080 SUPER provides a baseline, and newer GPUs with higher power requirements may need a larger PSU. The CPU’s 125 W TDP leaves room for a more power-hungry GPU, but the total system power draw must be considered. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU ensure that future storage and expansion cards will have sufficient bandwidth, though most current GPUs use PCIe 4.0.