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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14900T + Intel Arc A580

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96 Score

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96 / 100

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Top 4% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

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CPU

94%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14900T

51,015 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A580

57,756 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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0-30

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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

High-End

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

1440p Ultra 4K High

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

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The Intel Arc A580 is a desktop-class graphics card built on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically from the Alchemist generation (Arc 5 series). The chip, designated DG2-512, is manufactured by TSMC on a 6 nm process with 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1700 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz, while the memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Memory configuration is a substantial part of this card's profile. The A580 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. This memory subsystem is notable because the 256-bit bus width is generous for this performance tier, and the resulting bandwidth figures suggest the card can handle data-intensive workloads without starving the shader array.

The compute configuration includes 3072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines. The card also carries 24 dedicated ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 192.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 384.0 GTexel/s. For raw compute, the A580 delivers 12.29 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 24.58 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 2:1 ratio. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it fully compliant with modern graphics APIs, including hardware ray tracing.

Benchmark results for this GPU are solid but not spectacular. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the A580 scores 2229. In Geekbench OpenCL, it achieves 91657, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 79381. These scores place the A580 at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 57756. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster: the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM scores 58085 (0.6% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367 (0.7% lower), the Intel Arc A570M scores 58239 (0.8% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 58392 (1.1% higher). The A580 is essentially within a single percentage point of all four rivals, indicating that its performance tier is closely contested.

For rendering workloads, the 24 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the modest FP32 throughput of 12.29 TFLOPS means complex ray-traced scenes will likely require aggressive settings or lower resolutions to maintain fluid frame rates. The 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is a strong asset for texture-heavy rendering and high-resolution asset streaming, as it prevents the GPU from stalling on memory fetches. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming with high detail settings, but it may become a limiting factor in 4K rendering or with extremely large texture packs.

The card's power profile is defined by a 175 W TDP, which requires a dual-slot cooler and dual 8-pin power connectors. The suggested PSU is 450 W. This is a moderately power-hungry card, but not excessive for its performance class.

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Arc A580's memory bandwidth, and why does it matter?

A: The A580 has a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, achieved through 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. This high bandwidth is critical for feeding the 3072 shading units and 192 TMUs, especially at high resolutions and with heavy texture filtering enabled.

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14900T compare to its nearest rival in multi-core performance?

A: The i9-14900T's average benchmark score is 51015, which is 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-13850HX (score 50761), 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (score 50718), and 1.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (score 50448). It trails the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T (score 51310) by 0.6%. The CPU sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Can the Arc A580 handle hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the A580 includes 24 dedicated ray tracing cores based on the Xe-HPG architecture. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes DirectX Raytracing. However, the card's FP32 throughput of 12.29 TFLOPS suggests that heavy RT workloads will require compromises in resolution or detail settings.

Q: What is the core configuration of the Intel Core i9-14900T?

A: The i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename). It operates with a base clock of 1.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What API support does the Arc A580 offer?

A: The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This ensures compatibility with modern game engines and graphics features, including mesh shaders and variable rate shading where applicable.

Q: How does the i9-14900T score in single-threaded performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i9-14900T scores 4348. In Passmark single-thread, it scores 4016. These numbers reflect strong single-core performance, which is important for lightly-threaded workloads like legacy applications and some game engines.

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

A: The combined percentile for the i9-14900T and Arc A580 build is 89, indicating that this pairing outperforms 89% of all tracked system configurations in the database.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i9-14900T is a 24-core, 32-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh codename. It is part of the Core 14th Gen series. The CPU is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock is a modest 1.10 GHz, but the boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz, which is a significant spread that indicates excellent thermal headroom management for a low-power part.

The cache layout is generous: 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache is critical for multi-threaded workloads where data sharing between cores can be a bottleneck. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing flexibility for system builders. It also supports ECC memory, which is a feature often sought after for workstation reliability. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, though the presence of the Arc A580 makes it largely redundant for gaming.

Benchmark scores paint a clear picture of a processor that excels in multi-threaded throughput while maintaining strong single-core performance. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 30803 and the single-core score is 4348. The Cinebench R20 results are 12937 multi-core and 1826 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 3104 multi-core and 438 single-core. These scores indicate that the i9-14900T is a top-tier performer for rendering and compilation tasks when power is available.

Passmark results further detail the processor's strengths. The multithread score is 36239, which is exceptional. Data compression scores 436066, data encryption scores 27062, and extended instructions score 23660. Floating point math scores 92699, and integer math scores 138149. Physical simulations score 2245. The single-thread score is 4016. These numbers suggest the CPU is particularly strong in integer and floating-point workloads, which are common in scientific computing, financial modeling, and 3D rendering.

The average benchmark score for the i9-14900T is 51015, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 50761 (0.5% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T scores 51310 (0.6% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50718 (0.6% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50448 (1.1% lower). The i9-14900T is effectively in a dead heat with these competitors, meaning the choice between them will come down to platform features, power efficiency, and price rather than raw performance.

The 35 W TDP is a defining characteristic of this processor. It is a low-power variant of the Core i9 family, designed for systems where thermal output and energy consumption are constrained. The fact that it achieves near-top-tier benchmark scores with such a low TDP confirms the efficiency of the Raptor Lake architecture when properly binned. This makes the i9-14900T an excellent choice for compact workstations, silent builds, and small form factor systems that require high thread counts without the cooling burden of a higher-TDP part.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this i9-14900T + Arc A580 build is a professional or prosumer who needs substantial CPU throughput for multi-threaded workloads but does not require flagship GPU performance. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and the GPU's 87th percentile ranking indicate a balanced high-tier system.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or software compilation will benefit most from the CPU's strengths. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30803 and the Passmark multithread score of 36239 demonstrate that the processor can handle heavy parallel workloads with ease. The 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample parallelism for rendering engines and code compilers.

Gamers at 1080p and 1440p resolutions will find the Arc A580 sufficient for high-refresh gaming, especially given its 12.29 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking means it outperforms the majority of graphics cards, though it sits in a tight pack with rivals like the RX 5600 OEM and RX 9070 GRE.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's high single-thread score of 4016 in Passmark and 4348 in Cinebench R23, which is important for build times that are often limited by single-threaded compilation steps. The ECC memory support adds a layer of reliability for long-running build processes.

Students and small business users in technical fields will find this build capable of handling everything from CAD software to data analysis. The CPU's data compression score of 436066 and floating-point score of 92699 indicate strong performance for database workloads and scientific computing.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the i9-14900T and Arc A580 is asymmetric. The CPU is a high-end low-power part, while the GPU is a mid-range-to-upper-mid-range card. In CPU-bound workloads such as data compression, encryption, and physics simulation, the i9-14900T will not be the limiting factor. Its 90th percentile ranking ensures it can feed most GPUs without bottlenecking.

In GPU-bound workloads, particularly at higher resolutions, the Arc A580 will be the limiting component. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking is respectable, but it trails the CPU's percentile by three points. For gaming at 1440p and above, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 12.29 TFLOPS compute will likely cap frame rates before the CPU becomes a constraint.

The CPU's low 35 W TDP means it will not generate excessive heat, which gives the system thermal headroom for the GPU to operate at its full 175 W TDP. The suggested 450 W PSU is sufficient for this pairing, indicating a well-matched power envelope.

The FPS scaling evidence, while not measured directly for this exact combination, can be inferred from the benchmark scores. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4348 suggests it can keep up with the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2229 indicates that its DX12 performance is competent but not class-leading. For high-refresh 1080p gaming, the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck. For 4K gaming, the GPU will clearly be the limiting factor.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the Arc A580's 12.29 TFLOPS and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth should deliver high frame rates in most titles, with the i9-14900T's 4348 single-core Cinebench R23 score ensuring the CPU does not hold back frame generation. At 1440p, the GPU will still perform well but may require settings adjustments for triple-digit frame rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The Passmark extended instructions score of 23660 indicates strong SIMD performance, which is useful for x264 encoding. The GPU's support for modern APIs, including DirectX 12 Ultimate, allows for hardware-accelerated encoding paths if the software supports them.

Video editing: The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 12937 and the Passmark multithread score of 36239 make the i9-14900T well-suited for rendering timelines and exporting final cuts. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM can handle 4K preview scrubbing and effect stacks, though 8 GB may be tight for complex multi-layer compositions.

3D rendering: The CPU's 30803 Cinebench R23 multi-core score will accelerate CPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or V-Ray. The GPU's 24 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced renders in supported applications, though the FP32 performance of 12.29 TFLOPS is modest compared to dedicated render cards.

Software development: The CPU's high single-thread performance (4016 Passmark single-thread) speeds up compilation of large codebases. The data encryption score of 27062 indicates strong performance for secure build pipelines. The ECC memory support adds stability for long-running build servers.

Student and office work: The combination of a 90th percentile CPU and 87th percentile GPU is overkill for typical office tasks, but it provides a smooth experience for spreadsheet manipulation, database queries, and photo editing. The CPU's data compression score of 436066 is particularly strong for archiving and file management tasks.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty, and the dataIsMeasured flag is false. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2229 and its 87th percentile ranking, the Arc A580 should deliver smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p for most titles. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p ultra settings and 1440p high settings in most modern games. For ray-traced titles, the 24 RT cores will provide hardware acceleration, but the 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 compute suggests that RT will require reduced resolutions or DLSS-style upscaling to maintain playable frame rates.

The CPU's performance is not likely to be a bottleneck in gaming. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4348 and Passmark single-thread score of 4016 indicate strong per-core performance. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game asset streaming and physics calculations.

For competitive esports titles, the i9-14900T + A580 combination should easily exceed 144 FPS at 1080p with competitive settings, given the CPU's high boost clock of 5.50 GHz. For AAA titles at ultra settings, players can expect solid 60-100 FPS at 1080p, with 1440p requiring some settings adjustments to maintain high refresh rates.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-14900T, a 24-core, 32-thread desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, with the Intel Arc A580, a desktop graphics card based on the Xe-HPG architecture from the Alchemist generation. The build class is desktop.

The overall tier of this pairing is high-end, as indicated by the combined percentile of 89. This means the system outperforms 89% of all tracked builds in the database. The CPU sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs.

The i9-14900T is a low-power flagship with a 35 W TDP, making it an efficiency-focused choice for users who need high thread counts without the thermal and power requirements of a standard-desktop i9. The Arc A580, with its 175 W TDP, is a mid-to-upper-range GPU that provides solid 1080p and 1440p performance.

This pairing is notable for being an all-Intel system, with Intel's CPU, Intel's integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), and Intel's discrete GPU. The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility in platform choice, and the PCIe Gen 5 interface on the CPU provides future-proofing for storage and other peripherals.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-14900T achieves an average benchmark score of 51015, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it scores 30803 multi-core and 4348 single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 12937 multi-core and 1826 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 3104 multi-core and 438 single-core. Passmark results include a multithread score of 36239, a single-thread score of 4016, data compression of 436066, data encryption of 27062, extended instructions of 23660, floating-point math of 92699, and integer math of 138149.

The Intel Arc A580 achieves an average benchmark score of 57756, placing it at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2229. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 91657, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 79381.

The combined picture shows a well-matched system where the CPU is slightly stronger than the GPU relative to their respective populations. The CPU's 90th percentile and the GPU's 87th percentile, combined with the overall build percentile of 89, indicate a system that is balanced at a high level. The nearest rival comparisons show that neither component is a class leader, but both are within a percentage point of their closest competitors, suggesting a stable and competitive performance tier.

For the CPU, the closest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13850HX (0.5% higher score), the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T (0.6% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (0.6% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.1% higher). For the GPU, the closest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (0.7% higher), the Intel Arc A570M (0.8% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (1.1% lower). The tight clustering of these scores means that real-world differences will be minimal, and factors like driver maturity, cooling, and system configuration will have a larger impact than raw benchmark deltas.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14900T + Intel Arc A580

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System Balance Analysis

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

FAQ

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Who Should Build It

Balance and Bottleneck

Usage Scenarios

Gaming Performance

Build Overview

Benchmark Performance

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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