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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14900KF + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14900KF

79,371 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

117,088 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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70-89

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The Intel Core i9-14900KF and NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation form a desktop pairing that sits at the 95th percentile for combined performance. The CPU is a 24-core Raptor Lake Refresh part with a 6.00 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is a 70 W workstation-class Ada Lovelace card with 20 GB of VRAM. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks among the top 5% of all systems, though no measured FPS data exists for this exact pairing.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is a compact workstation GPU built on the AD104 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The card operates at a base clock of 720 MHz and boosts to 1560 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). Its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory runs across a 160-bit bus, delivering 280.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute configuration includes 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. For accelerated workloads, it features 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. Raw throughput numbers show 19.17 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), with pixel rate at 99.84 GPixel/s and texture rate at 299.5 GTexel/s. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 APIs.

In Geekbench compute tests, the GPU scores 124,812 in OpenCL and 109,364 in Vulkan. These results place it at the 95th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 117,088. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GB10, which scores 117,393 — a difference of only -0.3%. The AMD Radeon PRO W7700 sits 1.6% higher at 118,976, while the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB trails by 2.4% at 114,395. The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile lags 2.8% behind at 113,944.

For rendering workloads, the RTX 4000 SFF's 48 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the modest 720 MHz base clock suggests thermal and power constraints typical of a 70 W SFF card. The 20 GB VRAM capacity is substantial for a card in this power class, enabling larger scene data residency. The 280.0 GB/s bandwidth, while not class-leading, is sufficient for the card's compute throughput. The 192 tensor cores support AI-accelerated features, and the 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance places it firmly in workstation territory for professional visualization tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The build sits at the 95th combined percentile, placing it in the top 5% of all system configurations in the benchmark database.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation have?

A: The GPU has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 280.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KF has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 4000 SFF scores 117,088 on average, which is 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GB10 (117,393) and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon PRO W7700 (118,976).

Q: What is the CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The i9-14900KF scores 6,969 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 49,370 in multi-core.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing hardware?

A: Yes, it includes 48 RT cores, along with 192 tensor cores for AI acceleration.

Q: What is the CPU's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP is $564.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900KF is a 14th-generation desktop processor built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It uses Intel's 10 nm process node and measures 257 mm² on the die. The chip features 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a maximum boost of 6.00 GHz. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The chip has a 125 W TDP and an active production status with a release date of October 2023. The part number is SRN49.

Benchmark results show exceptional multi-threaded performance. Cinebench R15 scores are 4,976 multi-core and 702 single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 20,735 multi-core and 2,926 single-core. The more demanding Cinebench R23 yields 49,370 multi-core and 6,969 single-core. Geekbench scores are 23,789 multi-core and 2,727 single-core.

PassMark results provide workload-specific insights. Data compression scores 785,831, data encryption hits 46,416, and extended instructions reach 44,839. Integer math scores 209,125, floating point math reaches 151,918, and find prime numbers scores 231. Multithread rating is 58,405, physics scores 3,159, and random string sorting hits 86,564. Single-thread performance is 4,685.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 79,371, placing it at the 95th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus at 79,574 — a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i9-14900K scores 79,097, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD EPYC 7413 reaches 80,041 (0.8% higher), and the Intel Xeon w5-2565X scores 80,671 (1.6% higher).

For real workloads, the 24-core configuration with 32 threads excels at heavily parallel tasks. The 6.00 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread responsiveness for applications that rely on per-core performance. The 36 MB L3 cache helps with data locality, while the dual-channel memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 for flexibility. The data encryption and compression scores suggest strong performance in archival and security-related tasks.

Who Should Build It

This desktop configuration targets users who need both high-end CPU compute and workstation-class GPU acceleration in a compact form factor. The 95th combined percentile means it outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database.

The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads make it suitable for professionals running multi-threaded workloads such as software compilation, scientific simulation, and data analysis. The 49,370 Cinebench R23 multi-core score indicates strong rendering and encoding capabilities. The 6.00 GHz boost clock benefits single-threaded applications common in office productivity and legacy software.

The GPU's 20 GB VRAM and 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance suit professionals working with large datasets in visualization, medical imaging, or engineering simulation. The 70 W TDP and dual-slot design with no power connectors make it appropriate for space-constrained workstations. The 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor setups.

Developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the CPU's integer math score of 209,125 and data compression score of 785,831. Students in engineering or computer science programs gain from the combination of fast compilation and GPU-accelerated compute. Small business workstations requiring ECC memory support and professional graphics drivers fit this build's profile.

The CPU's DDR4 and DDR5 memory support offers flexibility for different workstation platforms. The PCIe Gen 5 connectivity ensures future-proofing for high-bandwidth peripherals. The GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface is fully compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 lanes.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture shows a system at the 95th percentile. The CPU's average score of 79,371 and the GPU's average score of 117,088 both land at the 95th percentile for their respective categories.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49,370 is 0.3% behind the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (49,520 equivalent from its 79,574 average) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900K (79,097 average). The AMD EPYC 7413 leads by 0.8%, and the Intel Xeon w5-2565X leads by 1.6%.

The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 124,812 and Vulkan score of 109,364 produce an average of 117,088. This is 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GB10, 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon PRO W7700, and 2.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB. The RTX A5500 Mobile trails by 2.8%.

The balanced nature of this pairing is evident: both components sit within 0.3% of their nearest rivals, and neither dramatically outpaces the other in percentile terms. The CPU's 6.00 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 1560 MHz boost clock complement each other across single-threaded and parallel workloads.

PassMark data shows the CPU's strengths in floating point math (151,918) and integer math (209,125), which translate to scientific computing and general productivity. The data compression score of 785,831 indicates strong file-handling capabilities. The GPU's 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 throughput pairs well with these CPU capabilities for compute-heavy tasks.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. All gaming performance discussion below is therefore estimated from benchmark scores and should be treated as approximate rather than definitive.

The GPU's 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 280.0 GB/s bandwidth suggest capability for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings. The 48 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing, though the 720 MHz base clock may limit sustained ray-traced workloads. The 20 GB VRAM is generous for modern game textures and future titles.

The CPU's 6.00 GHz boost clock and 4,685 PassMark single-thread score indicate strong per-core gaming performance. Games that rely on high single-thread performance will benefit from the i9-14900KF's clock speed. The 24 cores handle background tasks without impacting game performance.

The GPU's workstation orientation means driver optimizations may favor professional applications over gaming. The 70 W TDP and lack of power connectors suggest thermally constrained performance that may not sustain maximum boost clocks during extended gaming sessions. The 1560 MHz boost clock is modest compared to consumer gaming GPUs.

For competitive titles at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-core strength will be the primary driver. For visually demanding games at higher resolutions, the GPU's 19.17 TFLOPS and 20 GB VRAM will matter more. The 160-bit memory bus and 280.0 GB/s bandwidth may become a limiting factor in bandwidth-intensive scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 6.00 GHz boost clock and 4,685 single-thread score support high frame rates in CPU-bound games. The GPU's 19.17 TFLOPS can drive 1080p high-refresh displays, though the 70 W TDP may limit sustained performance.

Streaming: The 24 cores and 32 threads handle encoding workloads alongside gaming without significant frame drops. The CPU's 151,918 floating point math score supports software encoding, while the GPU's NVENC-equivalent hardware (implied by the Ada architecture) could offload encoding tasks.

Video editing: The CPU's 49,370 Cinebench R23 multi-core score accelerates export and rendering timelines. The GPU's 20 GB VRAM provides ample memory for 4K or 8K footage preview, and the 192 tensor cores accelerate AI-based editing tools.

3D rendering: The GPU's 48 RT cores and 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance handle ray-traced renders. The 20 GB VRAM allows larger scenes in memory. The CPU's 24 cores contribute to CPU-based rendering workloads with its 209,125 integer math score.

Software development: The CPU's 785,831 data compression score and 86,564 random string sorting score speed up compilation and build processes. The 32 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, and the GPU's compute capabilities support CUDA-based development.

Student and office work: The 95th percentile performance is overkill for typical productivity tasks, but the ECC memory support and workstation GPU make it suitable for academic research. The 70 W GPU TDP keeps system power manageable in shared spaces.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i9-14900KF with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation. Both components are at the 95th percentile in their respective categories, and the combined percentile is also 95th. The CPU is a 24-core Raptor Lake Refresh part with a 6.00 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is a 70 W Ada Lovelace workstation card with 20 GB GDDR6 memory.

The pairing represents a high-end desktop workstation configuration. The CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 70 W TDP create a power envelope that fits standard desktop platforms. The GPU's SFF form factor (168 mm length, 69 mm height, dual-slot width) allows installation in compact cases, while the CPU requires a Socket 1700 motherboard with adequate cooling for the 6.00 GHz boost clock.

The overall tier is top 5% of all system configurations. The CPU's average benchmark score of 79,371 and the GPU's 117,088 combine to place this build in the 95th percentile. No measured FPS data exists for this pairing, so gaming performance is estimated from component scores.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU are well-matched in percentile terms, with both at the 95th percentile. However, workload-specific bottlenecks emerge depending on the task.

For CPU-bound workloads like software compilation, data compression, and single-threaded applications, the i9-14900KF is the primary driver. Its 6.00 GHz boost clock and 4,685 single-thread score excel here. The GPU's role is secondary, providing compute acceleration where needed.

For GPU-bound workloads like ray-traced rendering and compute-heavy visualization, the RTX 4000 SFF takes the lead. Its 48 RT cores and 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance define the capability ceiling. The CPU's 24 cores provide sufficient data feeding to avoid stalling the GPU, given the GPU's 280.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The GPU's 70 W TDP is the most likely bottleneck in sustained workloads. The 720 MHz base clock and 1560 MHz boost clock suggest thermal throttling potential under load, which could limit the 19.17 TFLOPS figure from being sustained. The CPU's 125 W TDP with a 6.00 GHz boost clock faces similar thermal challenges but has more headroom in desktop chassis.

Memory bandwidth presents a potential imbalance. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, while the GPU has a 160-bit bus with 280.0 GB/s bandwidth. For data-intensive workloads, the GPU's bandwidth may become limiting before the CPU's compute is exhausted. The CPU's 36 MB L3 cache helps mitigate some memory latency issues.

In gaming scenarios, the CPU's single-core strength at 6.00 GHz will dominate at lower resolutions, while the GPU's 19.17 TFLOPS becomes more relevant at higher resolutions. The 20 GB VRAM prevents memory capacity bottlenecks in most current titles, but the 280.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit texture streaming in extreme cases. Overall, this build's bottleneck shifts between components based on workload, with neither consistently limiting the other.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14900KF + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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