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

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
94%
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GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14900T

51,015 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

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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

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i9-14900T and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER form a desktop pairing that sits in the 88th percentile of all combined CPU-GPU configurations. The processor, a 14th-generation Raptor Lake part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, brings 24 cores and 32 threads with a base clock of 1.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This is a high-core-count part designed to deliver substantial throughput when called upon, but its modest 35 W TDP indicates a focus on efficiency rather than sustained peak clocks. The GPU, an Ada Lovelace architecture part with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, positioning it as a top-tier rendering solution. Together, they represent a system aimed at users who need both heavy computational muscle and high-end graphics acceleration.

CPU Analysis

The Core i9-14900T is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on Intel’s Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on a 10 nm process. Its 1.10 GHz base clock is notably low, but the 5.50 GHz boost clock reveals the design intent: a part that idles efficiently yet can surge to high frequencies when workloads demand it. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, which provides ample on-die storage for frequently accessed data. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it includes ECC memory support, a feature relevant for data integrity in professional environments.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in multi-threaded throughput. In Cinebench R23, the i9-14900T scores 30,803 points in multi-core and 4,348 points in single-core. The multi-core figure places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of desktop processors in heavily threaded tasks. The single-core score of 4,348 is strong, though not class-leading, suggesting that the efficiency-focused base clock does not cripple lightly threaded performance. PassMark results reinforce this picture: a multi-thread score of 36,239 and a single-thread score of 4,016 show a balanced profile, while the floating-point math score of 92,699 and integer math score of 138,149 indicate robust computational capability for scientific and financial workloads.

The nearest rivals for the i9-14900T are close in average benchmark score. The Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 50,761, a mere 0.5% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50,718, 0.6% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T sits 0.6% higher at 51,310, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is 1.1% ahead at 50,448. These deltas are small, meaning the i9-14900T is effectively in a performance tier with these parts, trading blows within a single percentage point. For real workloads, this means the i9-14900T will feel comparable to these rivals in most scenarios, with the 24-core count providing a strong foundation for parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation.

The PassMark data compression score of 436,066 and data encryption score of 27,062 show that the processor handles data-intensive operations efficiently. The extended instructions score of 23,660 and the random string sorting score of 49,484 further indicate strong performance in specialized workloads. The physics score of 2,245 is lower, which may reflect the efficiency-oriented clock behavior under short, bursty loads. Overall, the CPU analysis points to a processor that is a strong multi-threaded performer, competitive with its immediate rivals, and well-suited for tasks that can leverage its 32 threads.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The AD103 chip contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.1M per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz for a 23 Gbps effective data rate. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for high-resolution textures and compute workloads.

The RTX 4080 SUPER includes 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. For ray tracing, it has 80 RT cores, and for AI acceleration, it features 320 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s, indicating strong fill rates for high-resolution rendering. The FP32 compute throughput is 52.22 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at the same 52.22 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 ratio, which is notable for AI inference and certain scientific workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

Benchmark results place the RTX 4080 SUPER in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6,600, while Geekbench scores are 219,065 for OpenCL and 260,075 for Vulkan. The PassMark G3D score is 34,245, and the GPU compute score is 19,822. These numbers indicate strong performance across both graphics and compute tasks. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54,247 on average, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 2.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.8% higher. These deltas are small, meaning the RTX 4080 SUPER is closely matched with these parts in overall benchmark averages, though the specific architectural strengths of each card will vary by workload.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is a key feature for rendering. It allows for large scenes, high-resolution textures, and complex shaders without exceeding memory limits. The 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data can move quickly between the GPU and memory, reducing stutter in texture-heavy games and accelerating compute tasks that rely on memory throughput. The presence of 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores makes this GPU well-suited for ray-traced games and AI-accelerated features like DLSS, though specific performance numbers for those features are not provided. The triple-slot cooler and 320 W TDP indicate a substantial cooling requirement, and the suggested PSU of 700 W reflects the power draw of the card.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1440p or 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile GPU score and 16 GB of VRAM provide the headroom needed for demanding titles, while the i9-14900T’s single-core score of 4,348 in Cinebench R23 ensures that CPU-bound game logic does not become a bottleneck. The combined 88th percentile ranking suggests a system capable of driving high frame rates in most scenarios.

Streaming workloads benefit from the i9-14900T’s 24 cores and 32 threads, which allow simultaneous encoding and gameplay without contention. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,803 indicates that the CPU can handle the encoding load, while the GPU’s tensor cores can offload AI-based encoding tasks, though specific streaming benchmarks are not provided.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve leverages both the CPU and GPU. The i9-14900T’s multi-core score of 30,803 handles timeline scrubbing and export rendering, while the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute accelerates effects and color grading. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K timelines with multiple layers.

3D rendering in Blender or Maya relies heavily on the CPU for simulation and the GPU for final frame rendering. The i9-14900T’s PassMark multi-thread score of 36,239 ensures that physics and geometry calculations are processed quickly, and the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 80 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced renders.

Software development benefits from the i9-14900T’s 32 threads, which speed up compilation of large codebases. The PassMark integer math score of 138,149 indicates strong performance in arithmetic-heavy tasks, and the 36 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code segments.

For student and office work, this pairing is overkill, but the i9-14900T’s 35 W TDP means idle power draw is low, and the single-core performance of 4,348 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy responsiveness in everyday applications. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display tasks when the discrete GPU is not needed.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the i9-14900T and RTX 4080 SUPER is generally well-matched, but the data reveals specific dynamics. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 86th percentile suggests the processor has a slight edge in relative performance. In CPU-bound workloads like physics simulation, the PassMark physics score of 2,245 is a potential weak point, but in GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering, the RTX 4080 SUPER will be the limiting factor.

The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,348 indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately in most gaming scenarios, but the low 1.10 GHz base clock means that sustained all-core loads may cause the processor to drop below its boost clock if cooling is insufficient, potentially limiting frame rates in CPU-intensive games. The GPU’s 736.3 GB/s bandwidth and 52.22 TFLOPS compute are not likely to be fully saturated by the CPU’s 32 threads in most workloads, meaning the GPU will often be the bottleneck in graphics-heavy scenarios.

FPS scaling is not measured for this exact combination, but the benchmark scores suggest that at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance will matter more, while at 4K, the GPU’s rasterization and compute capabilities will dominate. The 16 GB VRAM on the GPU is a buffer against texture-related bottlenecks at high resolutions. Overall, the system is balanced for high-resolution gaming and mixed workloads, with the CPU having a slight edge in raw compute and the GPU leading in rendering.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i9-14900T uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This provides flexibility for builders to choose between older, more affordable DDR4 modules or newer, faster DDR5 kits. The CPU also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is available for the primary GPU slot, though the RTX 4080 SUPER uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The motherboard must be compatible with the 14th-generation Raptor Lake refresh, and the 35 W TDP of the CPU means that even modest cooling solutions can handle it, though the GPU’s 320 W TDP requires a robust power supply.

The suggested PSU for the GPU is 700 W, which provides headroom for the entire system. The CPU’s 35 W TDP is low, so the majority of the power budget is consumed by the GPU. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, such as a 14th-generation part with more cores, though the i9-14900T is already near the top of the stack. Alternatively, the GPU could be upgraded to a future generation when the RTX 4080 SUPER becomes insufficient, but the PCIe 4.0 interface will not bottleneck newer cards that also use PCIe 4.0. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for current titles, so a GPU upgrade is unlikely to be necessary in the near term.

Memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that a platform upgrade could be deferred, but the dual-channel memory bus limits bandwidth compared to quad-channel platforms. The ECC memory support is a plus for workstation use, but it requires ECC modules and a compatible motherboard. Overall, the upgrade path is clear: the socket is mature, and the platform can accommodate future GPUs without a motherboard change, provided the power supply is adequate.

Who Should Build It

This system is suited for enthusiasts and professionals who need high-end performance in both CPU and GPU tasks. Gamers targeting 4K resolution with ray tracing enabled will benefit from the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB VRAM and 80 RT cores, while the i9-14900T’s single-core score of 4,348 ensures that frame rates remain high in CPU-bound titles. Content creators working with 4K video or complex 3D scenes will find the 24-core CPU and 52.22 TFLOPS GPU compute to be a potent combination.

Software developers compiling large projects will appreciate the 32 threads of the i9-14900T, and the PassMark integer math score of 138,149 indicates strong performance in build tasks. Students and small business workstations may find this system more powerful than needed, but the low 35 W TDP of the CPU means that it can be configured in a system that is quiet and efficient when idle. The GPU’s end-of-life production status suggests that this is a mature product, but its 86th percentile ranking means it remains competitive.

The build class is desktop, and the combined 88th percentile ranking places it in the upper tier of systems. This is not a budget-oriented build, but for users who require maximum throughput in both processing and graphics, the i9-14900T and RTX 4080 SUPER pairing delivers a balanced platform.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 1.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking compared to all CPUs?

A: The i9-14900T is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 51,015.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking compared to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,209.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this CPU and GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile is 88, placing it in the upper tier of desktop configurations.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i9-14900T supports ECC memory, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4080 SUPER is 700 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 320 W.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-14900T with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread processor with a 35 W TDP, and the GPU is a 16 GB GDDR6X card with a 320 W TDP. The combined percentile is 88, indicating that this system outperforms 88% of all CPU-GPU pairings in the database. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 51,015, and the GPU’s average is 54,209, showing a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outweighs the other.

The launch MSRP for the CPU is $549, and the GPU launch MSRP is 999 USD. The build class is desktop, and the system is designed for high-performance gaming and professional workloads. The CPU’s 90th percentile and GPU’s 86th percentile indicate that both components are in the upper echelon of their respective categories, making this a high-tier build.

Benchmark Performance

The i9-14900T achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,803 and a single-core score of 4,348. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 12,937 and single-core is 1,826, while Cinebench R15 shows 3,104 multi-core and 438 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 36,239, single-thread of 4,016, integer math of 138,149, floating-point math of 92,699, data compression of 436,066, and data encryption of 27,062. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 51,015, placing it in the 90th percentile.

The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 6,600 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 219,065 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 260,075 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark scores are 34,245 for G3D, 19,822 for GPU compute, and 1270 for G2D. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 54,209, placing it in the 86th percentile. The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is slightly ahead in percentile ranking, but the GPU’s raw compute power in TFLOPS and memory bandwidth make it a formidable partner.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of Intel Core i9-14900T and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this pairing, so all FPS figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU’s single-core score of 4,348 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking suggest that the system is capable of high frame rates in most games.

At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance will be a factor in CPU-bound titles, but the 5.50 GHz boost clock should keep frame rates high. At 1440p, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth will be more important, and the system should deliver smooth performance in demanding games. At 4K, the GPU will be the primary driver, and the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 52.22 TFLOPS compute should handle modern titles at high settings. These are estimates, not measured results, and actual frame rates will vary by game and settings.