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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14900KF + Intel Arc B770

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Top 14% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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97%

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74%

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Intel Core i9-14900KF

79,371 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc B770

0 Benchmark Score

Top 26% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i9-14900KF and Intel Arc B770 form a desktop pairing that is heavily CPU-weighted: the processor sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, the GPU at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, and the combined build at the 73rd percentile overall. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-R part, while the GPU is a Battlemage-generation Arc 7 part with 16 GB of GDDR6 and 32 dedicated ray-tracing cores. Because the build record does not include a measured game frame-rate table, all game performance discussion below is estimated from benchmark scores rather than taken from direct measurements.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900KF is a Socket 1700 desktop processor in the Core 14th Gen series. It uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R refresh, a 10 nm process, and Intel as the foundry. The die size is 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. The TDP is 125 W, the multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is SRN49. The CPU's launch MSRP is $564.

The cache layout is substantial: 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory controller supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and ECC memory is enabled. The CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU. No integrated graphics is recorded for this part, so the discrete GPU is mandatory for display output.

The multi-threaded benchmark results place this processor near the top of the database. Cinebench R23 multi-core returns 49370, Cinebench R20 multi-core returns 20735, and Cinebench R15 multi-core returns 4976. Geekbench multi-core returns 23789, while PassMark multithread returns 58405. These scores indicate very high throughput for workloads that scale across many cores, such as CPU rendering, code compilation, and other parallel processing tasks.

Single-thread performance is equally strong. Cinebench R23 single-core returns 6969, Cinebench R20 single-core returns 2926, and Cinebench R15 single-core returns 702. Geekbench single-core returns 2727, and PassMark single-thread returns 4685. The 6.00 GHz boost clock is reflected in these results, and high single-thread performance matters for latency-sensitive applications, game logic, and general desktop responsiveness.

The nearest rival data shows how tightly grouped the top of the CPU field is. The 14900KF has an average benchmark score of 79371. The nearest rivals are the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with an average score of 79574 and a deltaPct of -0.3, the Core i9-14900K with 79097 and a deltaPct of 0.3, the AMD EPYC 7413 with 80041 and a deltaPct of -0.8, and the Xeon w5-2565X with 80671 and a deltaPct of -1.6. These deltas are small enough that the 14900KF is effectively in the same performance class as those high-end parts.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark record is comprehensive. The table below lists the exact recorded CPU scores.

| Test | Score |

|---|---|

| Cinebench R15 multi-core | 4976 |

| Cinebench R15 single-core | 702 |

| Cinebench R20 multi-core | 20735 |

| Cinebench R20 single-core | 2926 |

| Cinebench R23 multi-core | 49370 |

| Cinebench R23 single-core | 6969 |

| Geekbench multi-core | 23789 |

| Geekbench single-core | 2727 |

| PassMark data compression | 785831 |

| PassMark data encryption | 46416 |

| PassMark extended instructions | 44839 |

| PassMark find prime numbers | 231 |

| PassMark floating point math | 151918 |

| PassMark integer math | 209125 |

| PassMark multithread | 58405 |

| PassMark physics | 3159 |

| PassMark random string sorting | 86564 |

| PassMark single-thread | 4685 |

The source data includes both `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread` fields; both hold the same score of 4685.

The GPU side is much less documented. The Intel Arc B770 has an empty benchmark array, no average benchmark score beyond the recorded value of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile ranking among all GPUs is 50, which is the only numerical performance anchor for the graphics card. The CPU percentile is 95, and the combined build percentile is 73.

The combined picture is a CPU-dominated system. A 95th-percentile processor paired with a 50th-percentile GPU produces an overall 73rd-percentile desktop build. The CPU lifts the aggregate profile, while the GPU represents the lower-performing half of the pairing. This is not a balanced high-end gaming machine; it is a compute-first tower with a mid-tier graphics card.

FAQ

Q: What CPU and GPU are in this build?

A: The CPU is an Intel Core i9-14900KF with 24 cores, 32 threads, a 3.20 GHz base clock, and a 6.00 GHz boost clock. The GPU is an Intel Arc B770 with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 256-bit memory bus, and 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No. The CPU record shows no integrated graphics, so the Arc B770 is required for any display output.

Q: What memory support does the platform have?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and ECC memory is enabled.

Q: How does the i9-14900KF compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score is 79371. The nearest rival averages are 79574 for the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 79097 for the Core i9-14900K, 80041 for the AMD EPYC 7413, and 80671 for the Xeon w5-2565X. The deltaPct values are -0.3, 0.3, -0.8, and -1.6.

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

A: No. The measuredFpsUltraByGame object is empty, and the dataIsMeasured flag is false. No exact game frame rates are available in the database for this pairing.

Q: What is the GPU's ray-tracing capability?

A: The Arc B770 has 32 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the overall build tier?

A: The CPU is at the 95th percentile, the GPU is at the 50th percentile, and the combined build is at the 73rd percentile.

Balance and Bottleneck

The central balance fact is the percentile gap: the CPU is at 95, while the GPU is at 50. In CPU-bound parallel workloads, the CPU is the active component, and the GPU contributes little. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49370 and PassMark multithread score of 58405 define the ceiling for those tasks. In graphics-bound workloads, the GPU's lower percentile makes it the more likely limiting component.

The record contains no measured FPS scaling data. The pairRankByFps field is null, and measuredFpsUltraByGame is empty, so the database does not provide direct evidence of which part limits frame rates. The available evidence is the percentile spread, the GPU's 50th-percentile ranking, and its 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 throughput with 512.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 16 GB of VRAM.

The practical reading is straightforward: the CPU is the dominant part, and the GPU is the smaller half of the pairing. For non-graphics multi-threaded workloads, the CPU determines performance. For gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering, the Arc B770 is the component where frame rate or render time is most likely to be capped.

Who Should Build It

This desktop is for users who prioritize CPU throughput over GPU dominance. Content creators working with long CPU exports will benefit from the 14900KF's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49370 and PassMark integer math score of 209125. Video editors and renderers get a CPU with 24 cores and 32 threads plus a GPU with 16 GB of VRAM and 32 RT cores.

Software developers will find the PassMark data compression score of 785831, data encryption score of 46416, and extended instructions score of 44839 useful for build pipelines and data-heavy tooling. The 24-core processor handles parallel compilation well, and single-thread scores of 4685 in PassMark and 6969 in Cinebench R23 keep interactive tooling responsive.

Students and small business workstation users get a highly responsive desktop for office applications, with Geekbench single-core 2727 and Cinebench R23 single-core 6969. The ECC memory support is a relevant reliability feature for data-sensitive work. Gamers who want high-refresh performance can build around this CPU, but the GPU's 50th-percentile ranking is the practical limit for graphics settings.

Gaming Performance

The database does not contain measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i9-14900KF and Intel Arc B770 combination. The measuredFpsUltraByGame object is empty, dataIsMeasured is false, and pairRankByFps is null. Therefore, no game-specific FPS values can be reported from this record, and the following is an estimate based on benchmark scores.

The CPU side is strong for gaming logic. Cinebench R23 single-core returns 6969, Geekbench single-core returns 2727, and PassMark single-thread returns 4685. The GPU side is a mid-table part at the 50th percentile, with 16 GB of VRAM, 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, 32 RT cores, and 19.66 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput. Based on this profile, the pairing should be capable of high-refresh gaming when the game is within the GPU's workload envelope, but exact frame rates cannot be derived from the available data.

All FPS discussion here is therefore an estimate, not a measured frame-rate result. The empty ultra-settings FPS table means even the qualitative ultra-settings performance tier is not directly recorded.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B770 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and belongs to the Battlemage generation, listed as Arc 7. The chip is designated BMG-G31, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 368 mm². The GPU has a base clock of 2100 MHz, a boost clock of 2400 MHz, and a memory clock of 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective data rate.

Memory capacity is 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU contains 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, 128 ROPs, and 32 RT cores. Pixel fill rate is 307.2 GPixel/s, and texture fill rate is 614.4 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 19.66 TFLOPS, and FP16 throughput is 39.32 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. The card has a TDP of 225 W, occupies a dual-slot form factor, and requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. The suggested PSU is 550 W. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, and the display outputs are one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The record lists no tensor core count, so tensor hardware is not quantified.

The meaning for rendering and compute is clear from the raw specifications. The 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provide headroom for large textures and data sets. The 32 RT cores add a dedicated ray-tracing path. FP32 throughput of 19.66 TFLOPS is the raw raster and compute figure, while FP16 throughput of 39.32 TFLOPS can accelerate lower-precision compute workloads. The 50th-percentile ranking places the GPU in the middle of the database, neither a top-end part nor an entry-level one.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around Intel Socket 1700. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, with ECC enabled. The CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so the graphics card fits the available Gen 5 slot.

Power guidance is recorded on both sides: the CPU TDP is 125 W, the GPU TDP is 225 W, and the suggested PSU is 550 W. The 550 W guideline is the stated figure in the record. The CPU multiplier is unlocked, so manual frequency adjustment is possible within the platform's power envelope.

A sensible next upgrade within this platform is a graphics card upgrade. The CPU's 95th-percentile ranking leaves the 50th-percentile GPU as the lower-ranked component, so replacing the GPU with another PCIe 4.0 x16 card would address the main performance imbalance. A CPU upgrade would need to respect the Socket 1700 interface, and the memory system would remain dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 depending on the motherboard chosen.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build, as recorded in the buildClass field. The combined percentile is 73, which reflects a 95th-percentile CPU paired with a 50th-percentile GPU. The processor is a top-tier desktop part, while the graphics card is a mid-tier component.

The CPU's nearest rivals have average benchmark scores between 79097 and 80671, confirming that the 14900KF sits in high-end company. The GPU has no benchmark entries, no average score above the recorded 0, and no rival list, so its 50th-percentile ranking is the primary performance marker. There is no measured FPS table for this pair. Overall, this is a compute-first desktop with a capable mainstream GPU rather than a graphics-maxed gaming build.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6969 and PassMark single-thread score of 4685 are strong for game logic, but the GPU sits at the 50th percentile, so the graphics card is the practical ceiling for high-refresh play.

Streaming: The 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with a PassMark multithread score of 58405, give the CPU significant headroom for running concurrent streaming workloads alongside the game.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multi-core 49370 and PassMark integer math 209125 indicate strong parallel processing for video export and effects work, and the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM adds graphics memory capacity.

3D rendering: The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 58405 and the GPU's FP32 throughput of 19.66 TFLOPS with 32 RT cores provide a solid combination for CPU and GPU rendering tasks.

Software development: PassMark data compression 785831, data encryption 46416, and extended instructions 44839 support large compilation, compression, and cryptography-heavy workloads.

Student and office work: Cinebench R23 single-core 6969 and Geekbench single-core 2727 indicate a very responsive general-purpose desktop, and ECC memory support adds a reliability feature for data-sensitive office work.

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