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CPU
97%
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GPU
79%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14900KS

81,127 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

3,075 Benchmark Score
Top 21% Market Ranking
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60-85
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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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# Intel Core i9-14900KS + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

This pairing combines Intel's highest-clocked 14th Gen desktop processor with NVIDIA's newest Blackwell 2.0 GPU, creating a desktop build that targets extreme productivity and high-refresh gaming. The CPU holds a 96th percentile rank among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 19th percentile in its current benchmark database — a discrepancy that signals the GPU's benchmark coverage is incomplete rather than a reflection of weak hardware. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK; all gaming performance discussion below is estimated from the individual benchmark scores.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-14900KS uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility means a builder can choose between reusing existing DDR4 modules or investing in faster DDR5 kits, depending on motherboard selection. The platform also supports ECC memory, which adds a layer of reliability for workstation-oriented tasks where data integrity matters. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor itself, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for the latest NVMe storage and graphics cards. The GPU in this build uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, so it can take full advantage of the CPU's available lanes without bottlenecking the connection.

The CPU's TDP is rated at 150 watts, while the GPU draws a significantly larger 415 watts. The FACT PACK does not include a suggested PSU rating for this combination, so the practical headroom must be inferred from these two figures alone. A power supply needs to accommodate the sum of these draws plus the rest of the system's components, and the GPU's single 16-pin power connector indicates a modern PSU with native 16-pin output is required. Given the 415-watt GPU TDP, a capable power supply is essential — builders should prioritize units with robust 12V rail capacity and high efficiency rather than cutting corners on wattage.

The platform's upgrade path is relatively mature, as Socket 1700 is associated with Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core processors. A sensible next upgrade from this build would be moving to a platform with PCIe Gen 5 support across more lanes or adopting newer memory standards, but within the current socket, the i9-14900KS already represents the top of the lineup. The CPU's unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking headroom, so squeezing additional performance from the existing silicon is a more practical upgrade path than swapping the processor. The GPU's dual-slot design and 304 mm length mean most mid-tower and full-tower cases will accommodate it, though compact builds will need careful measurement.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU in this build present an unusual balance picture. The i9-14900KS scores in the 96th percentile against all CPUs, indicating it is one of the fastest processors available. The RTX 5080 SUPER, by contrast, holds only the 19th percentile against all GPUs, but this figure is based on a single benchmark result — the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test — which limits the statistical confidence in that ranking. The nearest rival for the GPU is the NVIDIA Quadro P1000, which scores 3163 compared to the RTX 5080 SUPER's 3075, a delta of -2.8 percent. This suggests the RTX 5080 SUPER's percentile is artificially low because the database lacks comprehensive testing for this new Blackwell part.

In CPU-bound workloads, the i9-14900KS will never be the limiting factor. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50995 and single-core score of 7199 place it at the top tier for both threaded and lightly-threaded tasks. The GPU becomes the bottleneck in gaming scenarios only if the resolution or graphics settings push the render load beyond what the GPU can handle, but with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth, the RTX 5080 SUPER is equipped to handle high-resolution textures and demanding effects. The data shows the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU in nearly any scenario, so the balance tilts toward GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions.

The combined percentile for this build is 58, which reflects the GPU's low percentile dragging down the overall figure. In practice, the CPU's massive multi-threading advantage means productivity workloads will be CPU-satisfied while the GPU handles graphics. The Passmark multi-thread score of 60012 and floating-point math score of 153975 indicate the CPU excels at parallel computation, while the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance handles graphics rendering. For gaming, FPS scaling will be determined by the GPU's raw rasterization power, which the single 3DMark score of 3075 suggests is strong, though the lack of measured game FPS data prevents precise estimates.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-14900KS delivers exceptional benchmark numbers across the board. In Cinebench R15, it scores 5140 multi-core and 725 single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 21417 multi-core and 3023 single-core. The R23 results are particularly striking: 50995 multi-core and 7199 single-core. Geekbench scores are 23931 multi-core and 2692 single-core. The Passmark suite reinforces this dominance with a multi-thread score of 60012, single-thread score of 4815, integer math at 212644, floating-point math at 153975, extended instructions at 45524, and data encryption at 47717. The CPU's average benchmark score is 81127, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest rivals for the CPU highlight its position. The Intel Xeon w5-3535X scores 81115, which is essentially identical (0 percent delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 81103, also at 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 trails slightly at 80762, a 0.5 percent gap, and the Intel Xeon 638 scores 80723, also 0.5 percent behind. This clustering indicates the i9-14900KS sits at the very top of the performance hierarchy, with only workstation-class Xeon parts matching it. The 96th percentile rank confirms it outperforms the overwhelming majority of CPUs in the database.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER has only one benchmark entry: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 with a score of 3075. This yields a 19th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 3075. The nearest rivals show a tight grouping: the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 at 3163 (-2.8 percent), the Intel Arc Pro B60 at 3182 (-3.4 percent), the NVIDIA GeForce 820A at 2983 (3.1 percent), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M at 2967 (3.6 percent). The RTX 5080 SUPER sits between these parts in raw score, but this comparison is misleading because the Quadro P1000 and GTX 860M are older, lower-tier products. The single benchmark result does not capture the GPU's full capabilities, particularly its RT and tensor core performance, which the 3DMark Steel Nomad test may not stress heavily.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7199 ensures the processor can handle the high frame rate demands of competitive titles, where per-core performance drives FPS. The GPU's 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-resolution textures. The single 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075 is difficult to extrapolate to gaming FPS, but the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute suggests strong rasterization capability. At 1080p or 1440p, the CPU will not bottleneck, and the GPU should deliver high frame rates in most titles, though exact FPS figures are unavailable.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide substantial headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding workloads. The Passmark multi-thread score of 60012 and integer math score of 212644 indicate the processor can handle software encoding without stealing meaningful performance from the game. The GPU's 336 tensor cores could accelerate AI-based encoding features, and the 24 GB VRAM provides buffer space for high-bitrate streams. This build handles streaming without the need for a dedicated capture card, as the CPU's thread count is more than sufficient for concurrent workloads.

Video editing: The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 21417 and R23 score of 50995 demonstrate strong multi-threaded performance for rendering timelines and exporting footage. The GPU's 1.02 TB/s bandwidth and 24 GB memory allow for smooth scrubbing of high-resolution video and GPU-accelerated effects. The CPU's Passmark data compression score of 803368 aids in fast file transfers and codec operations. For 4K or even 8K editing, the CPU's 32 threads accelerate encoding while the GPU handles effects and color grading.

3D rendering: The CPU's floating-point math score of 153975 and extended instructions score of 45524 indicate strong compute for CPU-based rendering engines. The GPU's 10752 shading units and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 offer substantial GPU rendering acceleration in engines like Blender or Octane. The 84 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which the 3DMark Steel Nomad test likely exercises. The 24 GB VRAM on the GPU can hold large scenes without spilling to system memory, which is critical for complex architectural or product visualizations.

Software development: The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by the Geekbench single-core score of 2692 and Passmark single-thread score of 4815, ensures fast compilation of single-file changes. The multi-thread score of 60012 accelerates full-project builds and test suites. The support for ECC memory is valuable for developers running long-running test servers or databases. The Passmark encryption score of 47717 indicates strong performance for secure communication and package signing. This is a capable workstation for large codebases, though the GPU's power is underutilized in most development tasks.

Student and office work: This build is dramatically over-specified for typical student or office tasks like document editing, spreadsheets, or web browsing. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R15 score of 725 places it at the top for responsiveness, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is wasted on office applications, and the 415-watt TDP means higher electricity costs and fan noise. Students or office workers would be better served by a lower-tier GPU, but the build's performance headroom means it will never feel sluggish, even under heavy multitasking.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14900KS is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's 10 nm process with the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename). It features 24 cores and 32 threads, combining performance and efficiency cores to balance power draw and throughput. The base clock is 3.20 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 6.20 GHz, which is the highest boost clock in the FACT PACK's data. The die size is 257 mm², and the cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The TDP is rated at 150 watts, and the processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with ECC support enabled.

The benchmark data shows this CPU excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7199 is outstanding, indicating the 6.20 GHz boost clock delivers exceptional per-core performance for gaming and lightly-threaded applications. The multi-core scores are equally impressive, with the R23 multi-core score of 50995 placing it in the top 4 percent of all CPUs. The Geekbench scores reinforce this pattern: 2692 single-core and 23931 multi-core, both in the upper tier. The Passmark results show specialized strengths, including a data compression score of 803368, which is the highest single score in the CPU's benchmark suite, and an integer math score of 212644 that indicates strong general-purpose compute.

The nearest rival comparisons show the i9-14900KS is virtually tied with the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, with delta percentages of 0 percent. This means the i9-14900KS is not the absolute fastest CPU in the database, but it is statistically indistinguishable from the top performers. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 trails by 0.5 percent, a negligible margin. For real-world workloads, this means the i9-14900KS delivers top-tier performance that will not bottleneck any modern GPU or application. The unlocked multiplier allows enthusiasts to push beyond stock clocks, though the already-high 6.20 GHz boost leaves limited headroom for additional overclocking.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is a desktop GPU from the GeForce 50-series, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. The chip is the GB203, with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². The GPU has 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, along with 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores. The base clock is 2295 MHz, the boost clock is 2617 MHz, and the memory clock is 2000 MHz with 32 Gbps effective speed. The memory configuration is 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, providing 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth.

The compute capabilities are substantial: the pixel rate is 293.1 GPixel/s, the texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s, and the FP32 throughput is 56.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The RT cores and tensor cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based features like DLSS, though the single benchmark score does not capture these capabilities directly. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all modern graphics APIs. The display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b, supporting high refresh rates and multiple monitors.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075 is the only benchmark result available, and the GPU's nearest rivals are all lower-tier parts, which is an artifact of the limited testing. The 24 GB VRAM is the standout feature, exceeding what most games require and providing headroom for 4K textures, large 3D scenes, and AI workloads. The 1.02 TB/s bandwidth ensures the memory subsystem keeps pace with the shading units, and the 415-watt TDP is high but consistent with this performance class. The dual-slot design and 304 mm length make it a large card, requiring compatible case and power delivery.

Who Should Build It

This build targets enthusiasts and professionals who need maximum CPU performance and are willing to invest in a flagship GPU. Gamers playing at 4K resolution or with high-refresh 1440p monitors will benefit from the CPU's single-core strength and the GPU's large memory pool, though the lack of measured FPS data means they should wait for more comprehensive GPU benchmarks before committing. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or large datasets will see immediate gains from the CPU's 32 threads and the GPU's 24 GB VRAM. The ECC memory support makes this viable for small business workstations where data integrity is non-negotiable.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the multi-threaded performance, and the encryption score of 47717 indicates strong performance for secure development workflows. Students and office workers should avoid this build due to its high power draw and cost, as the performance exceeds their needs significantly. The build is best suited for users who run multiple heavy applications simultaneously, such as rendering while gaming or encoding while editing. The combined percentile of 58 suggests the pairing is not perfectly balanced in the database, but the CPU's 96th percentile rank means it will not hold back any workload.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i9-14900KS with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake part with a 6.20 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 part with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The CPU sits in the 96th percentile of all processors, while the GPU's 19th percentile is based on a single benchmark result and likely understates its true position. The combined percentile of 58 reflects this data gap.

The build's overall tier is high-end desktop, given the CPU's top-tier status and the GPU's substantial memory and compute resources. The power requirements are significant — 150 watts for the CPU and 415 watts for the GPU — necessitating a robust power supply. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, providing flexibility for builders. This is a build for users who prioritize CPU performance above all else, with GPU capabilities that are strong but under-documented in the current benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Does this build support overclocking?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-14900KS has an unlocked multiplier, allowing users to adjust clock speeds beyond the stock 6.20 GHz boost. The GPU also has boost capabilities, but its overclocking headroom is not documented in the FACT PACK.

Q: What memory types are compatible with this build?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it also supports ECC memory. The choice depends on the motherboard, as Socket 1700 boards are available for either memory type.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 SUPER have, and what does it mean for gaming?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 256-bit bus and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth. This is sufficient for high-resolution textures and future game releases that demand large memory pools, though exact gaming performance is unmeasured.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The i9-14900KS scores 7199 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2692 in Geekbench single-core. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, have average scores that are within 0 percent delta of the i9-14900KS.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 5080 SUPER has 84 RT cores designed for hardware-accelerated ray tracing. It also has 336 tensor cores for AI-related tasks, though the single benchmark score does not isolate these features.

Q: What power supply is needed for this build?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 150 watts and the GPU has a TDP of 415 watts, totaling 565 watts for these two components alone. The FACT PACK does not list a suggested PSU rating, but a power supply with a 16-pin connector for the GPU and robust wattage capacity is required.

Q: Is the GPU's 19th percentile ranking a cause for concern?

A: The ranking is based on a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075, which places it near the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 and Intel Arc Pro B60. This is likely an artifact of limited data rather than a true reflection of performance, given the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 56.28 TFLOPS compute.