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

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System Balance Analysis

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97%

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97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14900KS

81,127 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

54,247 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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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

High-End

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

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

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

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30-49

Entry Level

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

Intel Core i9-14900KS and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 form a desktop-class pairing. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Intel Socket 1700 part with a 6.20 GHz boost clock, and the GPU is an Ada Lovelace card with 16 GB GDDR6X. This analysis is based on the provided benchmark scores, percentile positions, and platform data.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Its production status is Active. The architecture is Raptor Lake, with the codename Raptor Lake-R, and the generation is listed as Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, and ECC memory support is listed as enabled. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

The GPU’s suggested PSU is 700 W. The CPU has a 150 W TDP and the GPU has a 320 W TDP, so the suggested PSU figure is the power-envelope reference in the data. The CPU includes UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics. The GPU was released on 2022-09-19 and is end-of-life; its listed successor is GeForce 50. The CPU was released on 2024-03-13 and is Active.

The percentile data points to the natural upgrade direction. The CPU sits at the 96th percentile versus all CPUs, and the GPU sits at the 86th percentile versus all GPUs. The GPU is the lower-ranked component in this pairing, and it is also the component that is end-of-life. A sensible next upgrade would therefore focus on the GPU, especially since the listed successor generation is GeForce 50.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the provided data: the measuredFpsUltraByGame object is empty and dataIsMeasured is false. Therefore no game can be reported with a measured frame rate, and any frame-rate expectations below are estimates from the benchmark scores, not observations.

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 7199, and its Passmark single-thread score is 4815. These are the scores that matter for game logic and engine overhead. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6567, and its Passmark G3D score is 34457, which measure its raster workload. The GPU also has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, providing a large buffer for high-resolution textures and effects. The combined percentile of this build is 91. Taken together, the benchmark results indicate a system that should be capable of high-refresh gaming in demanding titles, but the exact FPS in any title remains an estimate.

Balance and Bottleneck

The most direct balance evidence is the percentile split: the CPU sits at the 96th percentile versus all CPUs, the GPU at the 86th percentile versus all GPUs, and the combined build at the 91st percentile. The CPU’s single-core strength, shown by Cinebench R23 single-core 7199 and Passmark single-thread 4815, is high enough that CPU-bound game scenes are unlikely to be the first constraint. The GPU’s 86th percentile is the lower placement, so rendering-heavy scenes where the GPU is saturated will be capped by that component.

Multi-core CPU scores reinforce this view. Cinebench R23 multicore is 50995, and Passmark multithread is 60012. The GPU’s compute results, including Passmark GPU compute 20671 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 6567, are strong but lower within their own distribution than the CPU is within its distribution. The percentile positions provide the common scale for balance assessment. The exact settings or resolution crossover point is not defined by the available benchmark data, but the ranking tells a clear story: the CPU is the stronger half of the pairing, and the GPU is the more likely limit in graphically intense workloads.

Who Should Build It

This desktop system suits users who need a high-level CPU and a high-level GPU in the same machine. Gamers at high refresh rates can draw on the CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7199 and the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6567, though the frame-rate outcome is estimated rather than measured. Content creators benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 50995 and Geekbench multicore score of 23931, combined with the GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 and Vulkan score of 263779. Developers get 24 cores and 32 threads, 36 MB of shared L3 cache, and ECC memory support. Students and small business workstations that run heavy parallel workloads fit the desktop class form factor and the 91st combined percentile.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 81127, and it ranks at the 96th percentile versus all CPUs. Its listed benchmark scores are:

| Test | Score |

|---|---|

| Cinebench R15 Multicore | 5140 |

| Cinebench R15 Singlecore | 725 |

| Cinebench R20 Multicore | 21417 |

| Cinebench R20 Singlecore | 3023 |

| Cinebench R23 Multicore | 50995 |

| Cinebench R23 Singlecore | 7199 |

| Geekbench Multicore | 23931 |

| Geekbench Singlecore | 2692 |

| Passmark Data Compression | 803368 |

| Passmark Data Encryption | 47717 |

| Passmark Extended Instructions | 45524 |

| Passmark Find Prime Numbers | 244 |

| Passmark Floating Point Math | 153975 |

| Passmark Integer Math | 212644 |

| Passmark Multithread | 60012 |

| Passmark Physics | 3381 |

| Passmark Random String Sorting | 89789 |

| Passmark Single Thread | 4815 |

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 54247, and it ranks at the 86th percentile versus all GPUs. Its listed benchmark scores are:

| Test | Score |

|---|---|

| 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 | 6567 |

| Geekbench OpenCL | 214739 |

| Geekbench Vulkan | 263779 |

| Passmark DirectX 10 | 204 |

| Passmark DirectX 11 | 314 |

| Passmark DirectX 12 | 132 |

| Passmark DirectX 9 | 370 |

| Passmark G2D | 1239 |

| Passmark G3D | 34457 |

| Passmark GPU Compute | 20671 |

The nearest-rival table for the CPU lists the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81115 with a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81103 with a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80762 with a deltaPct of 0.5, and the Intel Xeon 638 at 80723 with a deltaPct of 0.5. These deltas place the Core i9-14900KS effectively tied with the first two and 0.5% ahead of the latter two in average benchmark score.

For the GPU, the nearest-rival table lists the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER at 54209 with a deltaPct of 0.1, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 with a deltaPct of -1.1, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 with a deltaPct of -2.6, and the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 with a deltaPct of -2.7. The RTX 4080 is 0.1% above the RTX 4080 SUPER in average benchmark score, while the three AMD parts sit 1.1%, 2.6%, and 2.7% above the RTX 4080.

The combined percentile is 91. The CPU’s 96th and GPU’s 86th percentile positions both sit near the upper region of their respective pools, and the combined percentile reflects a desktop build that is strong in both CPU and GPU terms.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Core i9-14900KS use?

A: Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: DDR4 and DDR5, over a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory support listed.

Q: How much memory does the RTX 4080 have?

A: 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What PSU size is suggested for the GPU?

A: 700 W.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked.

Q: What APIs does the RTX 4080 support?

A: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What are the production statuses of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU is Active; the GPU is end-of-life.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900KS is a Core 14th Gen desktop CPU based on Raptor Lake, with the codename Raptor Lake-R. It has 24 cores and 32 threads, a 3.20 GHz base clock, and a 6.20 GHz boost clock. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 257 mm² die. The cache layout is 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 over dual-channel, with ECC support. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, includes UHD Graphics 770, and has an unlocked multiplier. It was released on 2024-03-13, is Active, and had a launch MSRP of $689.

In benchmark terms, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 50995 and single-core score of 7199 are both high. The Passmark multithread score of 60012 and Passmark single-thread score of 4815 align with that picture. Geekbench multicore 23931 and single-core 2692 add another cross-application view. The average benchmark score is 81127, and the 96th percentile versus all CPUs places the part in the upper tier of the CPU distribution. For real workloads, the single-core scores support fast responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks, and the multi-core scores support long compile or render jobs.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-14900KS with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in a desktop class configuration. The CPU is Active; the GPU is end-of-life. The combined percentile is 91, placing the pairing in the upper range of the combined component distribution. The CPU’s 96th percentile is higher than the GPU’s 86th percentile, so the build leans more toward CPU capability. The GPU’s listed predecessor is GeForce 30 and its successor is GeForce 50. The cache and memory resources are substantial for a desktop system: 36 MB of shared L3 cache on the CPU and 16 GB of GDDR6X on the GPU.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7199 and the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6567 are strong in their respective pools, so the build is a reasonable match for high-refresh gaming; frame-rate statements remain estimates.

Streaming: The CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads, with a Passmark multithread score of 60012, provide parallel headroom for concurrent tasks while a game is running. The GPU’s tensor cores add dedicated compute hardware for processing-heavy workloads.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multicore 50995 and Geekbench multicore 23931 support fast editing timelines, while the GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 provides a compute baseline for GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multicore score of 21417 and Passmark floating point math score of 153975 are strong for CPU-side renders, while the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and Passmark GPU compute score of 20671 handle GPU-side rendering tasks.

Software development: The 24-core, 32-thread layout, 36 MB of shared L3 cache, and Passmark integer math score of 212644 support heavy compilation and data manipulation. ECC memory support is relevant for long-running workstation jobs.

Student and office work: This desktop-class build at the 91st combined percentile exceeds basic office needs. Students and small business workstations running development or media tools have substantial CPU and GPU headroom from the scores listed above.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 uses the AD103 chip on TSMC’s 5 nm process, with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It is an Ada Lovelace architecture part. The core configuration includes 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 76 RT cores, and 304 tensor cores. Base clock is 2205 MHz, boost clock is 2505 MHz, and memory clock is 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory runs on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. Pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s, and FP32 and FP16 are each 48.74 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio.

The card uses a triple-slot cooler and a 1x 16-pin power connector. Its TDP is 320 W, and the suggested PSU is 700 W. It uses PCIe 4.0 x16 and provides 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. API support covers DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Physical dimensions are 310 mm by 140 mm by 61 mm.

Benchmark results include 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 6567, Passmark G3D 34457, Geekbench OpenCL 214739, and Geekbench Vulkan 263779. The average benchmark score is 54247, and the GPU sits at the 86th percentile versus all GPUs. The nearest-rival table places the RTX 4080 0.1% above the RTX 4080 SUPER and 1.1%, 2.6%, and 2.7% below the Radeon Pro W5700X, Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and Radeon 8060S respectively. For rendering, the RT cores and tensor cores provide dedicated ray tracing and tensor hardware, and the 16 GB VRAM with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth supports large rendering buffers. The GPU is end-of-life, was released on 2022-09-19, and had a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD.

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

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Upgrade Path and Platform

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