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97%

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85%

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Intel Core i9-14900KS

81,127 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A310

7,550 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i9-14900KS paired with the Intel Arc A310 is an extreme mismatch on paper, but the data reveals a nuanced story. The CPU sits in the 96th percentile of all processors, while the GPU lands in the 40th percentile, creating a platform where compute potential vastly outstrips graphics throughput. This analysis examines what that imbalance means for real workloads, using only the benchmark scores and specifications provided.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-14900KS uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The platform also offers ECC memory support, a feature typically associated with workstation-class builds rather than consumer gaming rigs. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor itself, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for modern storage and expansion cards. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, which is useful for troubleshooting or basic tasks when the discrete GPU is not engaged.

The CPU’s TDP is 150 watts, and the suggested PSU for the GPU is 200 watts, but the combined system draw will be higher given the CPU’s power characteristics. The data does not provide a total system wattage figure, but the 150W TDP for the processor and the 30W TDP for the graphics card indicate that a mid-range power supply would suffice for the components themselves, though the platform’s other devices would add to the load. The Arc A310 requires no external power connectors, which simplifies installation and cabling.

A sensible next upgrade path for this pairing would be to replace the Arc A310 with a significantly stronger GPU, as the CPU is already near the top of its class. The motherboard’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that any modern graphics card will have adequate bandwidth. The i9-14900KS has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking remains an option for squeezing additional performance from the CPU, though the data does not specify overclocking results. The socket 1700 platform is mature, meaning BIOS updates and driver support are likely stable, but the architecture is Raptor Lake, which is a refresh of the previous generation rather than a new design.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all gaming figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The data clearly states that there is no measuredFps data, meaning the following discussion is based on inference from the CPU and GPU benchmark results. The Intel Arc A310’s PassMark G3D score of 5433 places it in the 40th percentile of all GPUs, which indicates entry-level graphics performance. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R7 250 with a score of 7557 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with a score of 7472, showing that the A310 sits slightly below those cards in raw graphics throughput.

For gaming at 1080p, the A310 would likely handle esports titles at moderate settings, but the data provides no specific FPS numbers to confirm this. The GPU’s 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 124.0 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor for modern game textures and resolutions. At 1440p or 4K, the GPU would almost certainly become the primary bottleneck, as its pixel rate of 28.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 56.00 GTexel/s are modest. The CPU’s massive single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7199, would ensure that the processor is never the limiting factor in gaming, but the GPU would cap frame rates far below what the CPU could theoretically support.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900KS is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node. It has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.20 GHz, the latter being the highest boost clock in the provided data. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for multi-threaded workloads. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in platform configuration.

Benchmark results show extreme performance across the board. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 50995 and single-core score of 7199 place the CPU in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 81127. Compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU is statistically tied with the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, both showing a deltaPct of 0, while it edges out the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 by 0.5% and the Intel Xeon 638 by 0.5%. The Geekbench multicore score of 23931 and single-core score of 2692 reinforce the processor’s top-tier standing.

For real workloads, these scores translate to exceptional multi-threaded performance in rendering, compilation, and scientific computing. The PassMark integer math score of 212644 and floating point math score of 153975 indicate strong arithmetic throughput, while the data compression score of 803368 suggests excellent performance in compression and archival tasks. The processor’s 150W TDP is relatively high, but it is justified by the core count and clock speeds.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 68, which reflects the dominant influence of the CPU’s high percentile against the GPU’s lower one. The CPU is in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 40th percentile, creating a massive gap in relative performance. In gaming workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor in virtually all scenarios, as its PassMark G3D score of 5433 is far below what would be needed to keep pace with the CPU’s capabilities.

For CPU-bound tasks such as video encoding, software compilation, or 3D rendering, the CPU will carry the workload, and the GPU’s contribution will be minimal or irrelevant. The GPU’s compute score of 2157 in PassMark GPU Compute indicates limited compute acceleration compared to the CPU’s own massive compute power. In mixed workloads like streaming while gaming, the CPU can handle both the game logic and the encoding stream, but the GPU will still cap the gaming frame rates.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent due to no measured data, but the percentile difference alone suggests that any game will be GPU-limited. The CPU’s single-thread performance, as shown by the 4815 PassMark single-thread score, would allow high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU’s 124.0 GB/s bandwidth and 4 GB memory capacity will constrain texture loading and resolution. This is a fundamentally unbalanced pairing, where the CPU is overqualified for any task the GPU can handle.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU is more than capable of driving high frame rates, but the Arc A310’s 40th percentile GPU score means that achieving 144Hz or 240Hz would require the lowest settings and esports titles. The GPU’s PassMark DirectX 12 score of 29 is particularly low, suggesting poor performance in modern API-based games.

Streaming: The i9-14900KS’s 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for software encoding, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 50995. The GPU’s lack of tensor cores and modest compute capabilities mean that hardware encoding would be less effective, but the CPU can handle the load.

Video editing: The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance, including a Geekbench multicore score of 23931, would accelerate rendering and export times. The GPU’s limited VRAM and bandwidth would slow effects processing, but the CPU would dominate the workflow.

3D rendering: The CPU is a rendering powerhouse, with Cinebench R20 multicore score of 21417 and PassMark multithread score of 60012. The GPU’s compute score of 2157 is negligible for rendering, so CPU-based renderers would perform excellently, while GPU-based renderers would stall.

Software development: Compilation benefits from the CPU’s high core count and clock speeds, with PassMark integer math score of 212644 indicating fast arithmetic. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, making this a strong pairing for code builds and testing.

Student and office work: The CPU is vastly overpowered for document editing and web browsing, but the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display solution. The GPU’s low power draw of 30W means the system would be quiet and energy-efficient for basic tasks, though the CPU’s 150W TDP offsets some of that efficiency.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who prioritize CPU performance above all else and need only basic graphics output. Gamers at 1080p with low settings on esports titles could find the A310 sufficient, but the data suggests that the GPU will struggle with modern AAA games due to its 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit bus. Content creators focused on CPU-based rendering, such as software engineers compiling large codebases or video editors using CPU-heavy codecs, would benefit from the i9-14900KS’s 96th percentile performance.

Students and small business workstations that require heavy computation, such as simulation or data analysis, would see excellent CPU performance, but the GPU adds little value beyond display output. The system is not suited for GPU-accelerated workloads like machine learning or GPU rendering, as the A310’s compute score of 2157 is far below what those tasks require. The target user is someone who buys the i9-14900KS for its raw processing power and treats the A310 as a placeholder or basic display adapter, with the expectation of upgrading the GPU later.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 81127, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81115 (deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81103 (deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80762 (deltaPct 0.5), and the Intel Xeon 638 at 80723 (deltaPct 0.5). Specific scores include a Cinebench R23 multicore of 50995, a single-core of 7199, and a Geekbench multicore of 23931.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 7550, placing it in the 40th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R7 250 at 7557 (deltaPct -0.1), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 at 7580 (deltaPct -0.4), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 at 7472 (deltaPct 1), and the AMD Radeon HD 8850M at 7447 (deltaPct 1.4). The GPU’s PassMark G3D score is 5433, while its Geekbench Vulkan score is 28964 and OpenCL score is 30607.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU contributes the vast majority of the processing power, while the GPU barely registers in comparison. The combined percentile of 68 reflects the CPU’s dominance, but the GPU’s 40th percentile drags the overall score down from what the CPU alone would achieve.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has a boost clock of 6.20 GHz, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz.

Q: How much memory does the GPU have?

A: The Intel Arc A310 has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 124.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The i9-14900KS is in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 81127.

Q: Does the GPU require external power?

A: No, the Arc A310 has no power connectors, and its TDP is 30W with a suggested PSU of 200W.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the CPU and GPU pairing is 68, reflecting the GPU’s lower standing.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory type and bus width?

A: The GPU uses GDDR6 memory with a 64-bit bus width, providing 124.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU’s process node?

A: The i9-14900KS is manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm².

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A310 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-128 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 6 nm process node. It contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, with a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The GPU has 768 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units, along with 6 ray tracing cores. The base and boost clocks are both 1750 MHz, and the memory clock is 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective speed.

The memory configuration is 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 124.0 GB/s. The pixel rate is 28.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 56.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 2.688 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 5.376 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and has four mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The TDP is 30W, and it is a single-slot card with no power connectors, requiring a suggested PSU of 200W.

Benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 5433 and a GPU compute score of 2157. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 30607, and the Vulkan score is 28964. DirectX scores are low, with DirectX 9 at 69, DirectX 10 at 31, DirectX 11 at 33, and DirectX 12 at 29. These scores indicate that the GPU is suited for basic display and light compute tasks, but it is not competitive for modern gaming or professional rendering workloads. The 40th percentile ranking places it below most discrete GPUs on the market.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i9-14900KS, a 24-core, 32-thread processor in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with the Intel Arc A310, a 4 GB entry-level GPU in the 40th percentile. The CPU is a top-tier part with a boost clock of 6.20 GHz and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 50995, while the GPU offers modest graphics performance with a PassMark G3D score of 5433. The combined percentile is 68, which places the overall system in the upper-mid range, but the disparity between the two components is extreme.

The CPU is designed for demanding multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by its 32 threads and high benchmark scores, while the GPU is a low-power part intended for basic tasks. The system’s class is desktop, and it would be best described as a CPU-centric workstation with a placeholder GPU. The i9-14900KS has a launch MSRP of $689, while the GPU has no listed launch price. The production status of the CPU is active, while the GPU is end-of-life, suggesting that the GPU is a legacy component. Overall, this is a pairing that prioritizes processing power over graphics, and users should expect to upgrade the GPU to unlock the system’s full potential.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14900KS + Intel Arc A310

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