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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14901E + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

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Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
92%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14901E

37,911 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

27,425 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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

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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i9-14901E and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT form a desktop pairing that sits in the upper-middle tier of the database, with a combined percentile of 79 against all measured systems. The CPU is a Raptor Lake Refresh part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The GPU is a RDNA 2.0 architecture part based on the Navi 22 chip, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. This is not a flagship pairing by raw scores, but the benchmark data indicates a highly capable combination for high-refresh gaming and demanding productivity work, with the CPU’s strong single-thread performance balancing the GPU’s solid rasterization throughput.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14901E delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 25753, which places it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database. This score is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with a delta of just 0% compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37904 avg score) and -0.1% against the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (37943 avg score). The data shows that this 8-core, 16-thread part trades blows with those competitors, making it a top-tier productivity chip despite having fewer cores than some other i9 models. The single-core performance is particularly strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3635 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4354, indicating excellent responsiveness for lightly-threaded tasks.

The Raptor Lake architecture uses a 10 nm Intel process with a die size of 257 mm², and the cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 36 MB L3 cache. This cache configuration helps explain the strong Passmark integer math score of 112736 and floating point math score of 81089, which are typical of a well-balanced desktop processor. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it includes ECC memory support, which is a notable feature for workstation use. Integrated graphics are present in the form of UHD Graphics 770, and the chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, ensuring high bandwidth for modern storage and expansion.

The benchmark results indicate that the i9-14901E excels in multi-threaded workloads like video encoding and 3D rendering, where the 16 threads are fully utilized. The Passmark multithread score of 30298 reinforces this, as does the data compression score of 288777, which shows strong performance for archiving and file management tasks. The 65 W TDP is relatively modest for a processor with this level of performance, suggesting that it runs efficiently under load and does not require an extreme cooling solution. The CPU’s production status is active, with a release date of June 30, 2024, and it is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking is limited to what the motherboard allows via BCLK adjustments.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the combination of the i9-14901E’s strong single-core performance and the RX 6700 XT’s rasterization power creates a capable 1440p machine. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 4354 ensures that frame pacing remains consistent, while the GPU’s 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles modern game engines effectively. There are no measured FPS figures for this exact pairing, but the percentile positions suggest it will push well above 60 fps in most titles at 1440p, with potential for 100+ fps in less demanding esports games.

Streaming is a mixed workload, and the 8-core, 16-thread CPU is well-suited to handle both game encoding and broadcast software simultaneously. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10816 and Passmark multithread score of 30298 indicate enough headroom to run x264 encoding at a reasonable preset while the GPU renders frames, though the 65 W TDP means sustained loads will require adequate cooling. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory is beneficial for storing frame buffers and stream textures without hitting capacity limits.

Video editing in software like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve benefits from the CPU’s balanced performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and Passmark data encryption score of 18571 show strong throughput for rendering timelines and exporting final cuts, while the GPU’s 165.2 GPixel/s pixel rate accelerates effects processing and color grading. The 36 MB L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed footage and project files close to the cores, reducing latency during scrubbing.

3D rendering in Blender or similar applications will see the CPU as the primary workhorse for CPU-based renders. The Passmark integer math score of 112736 and floating point math score of 81089 indicate competitive performance against its nearest rivals, with the i9-14901E sitting within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 in average score. For GPU-based renders, the RX 6700 XT’s 2560 shading units and 40 ray tracing cores provide solid acceleration, though it is not a top-tier compute card by modern standards.

Software development workloads, including compilation and testing, will find the i9-14901E to be a responsive platform. The Passmark extended instructions score of 17249 and single-thread score of 4354 mean that code builds with heavy template usage or single-threaded analysis tools will run smoothly, and the 16 threads allow parallel builds to scale effectively. The DDR5 memory support (or DDR4 on cheaper boards) provides ample bandwidth for large project files, and the PCIe Gen 5 lanes support fast NVMe storage for rapid checkout and build cycles.

For student and office work, this pairing is overkill but not wasteful. The CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 770 can handle basic desktop tasks without the dedicated GPU active, and the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low for daily use. The Passmark physics score of 3041 and random string sorting score of 39138 indicate snappy performance for spreadsheets, document editing, and web browsing, while the GPU remains idle, drawing minimal power.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is shared with other Core 14th Gen processors and previous generations. This means that a system built around this CPU can accept a range of upgrade options, though the socket is a mature platform that will not receive future architecture revisions. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, allowing builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or faster DDR5 kits, with a dual-channel memory bus that maximizes bandwidth for the CPU’s 36 MB L3 cache.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is sufficient for a single high-end graphics card or a PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drive. The RX 6700 XT uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 slots, and the GPU’s 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is not bottlenecked by the interface. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 550 W, and with the CPU’s 65 W TDP, a quality 650 W power supply would provide ample headroom for the entire system, including drives and fans.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the RX 6700 XT with a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU’s performance headroom is substantial. The i9-14901E’s percentile rank of 86 means it will not be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios, and its PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that future GPUs will not be bandwidth-starved. For memory, moving from DDR4 to DDR5 (if starting with DDR4) would provide a modest performance uplift in memory-sensitive workloads, though the CPU’s dual-channel controller means the gains are not transformative. The platform does not support CPU overclocking, so upgrades should focus on GPU, storage, or memory rather than chasing higher clocks.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers who play at 1440p resolution and want a system that can handle ultra settings without breaking a sweat. The RX 6700 XT’s 12 GB memory is well-suited for modern textures, and the CPU’s strong single-core performance ensures high frame rates in competitive shooters. The 72nd percentile GPU ranking and 86th percentile CPU ranking indicate a balanced system that will not create obvious bottlenecks at this resolution.

Content creators who work with 4K video or complex 3D scenes will find the CPU’s multi-threaded performance valuable, with the Cinebench R23 score of 25753 providing a baseline for render times. The GPU’s compute capabilities, measured at 9336 in Passmark GPU compute, add acceleration for effects and encoding tasks. This is a workstation-grade CPU paired with a mid-range GPU, making it suitable for small business workstations that run productivity suites and light CAD software.

Software developers who compile large codebases will appreciate the 16 threads and high single-thread speed, which reduce build times and improve IDE responsiveness. The ECC memory support is a significant advantage for workstation reliability, and the 65 W TDP means the CPU can run in a compact chassis without excessive heat. Students building a high-performance desktop for coursework and gaming will find this pairing capable, though the GPU’s end-of-life production status means it is a current purchase with no future driver optimizations expected.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the i9-14901E and RX 6700 XT is skewed toward the CPU, which has a higher percentile rank (86) compared to the GPU (72). In gaming workloads, this means the GPU will be the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions like 1080p, where the CPU can render frames faster than the GPU can display them. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU’s headroom allows it to maintain consistent frame delivery without stutter.

The benchmark data supports this interpretation: the CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 4354 is far above what most games require, while the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 19786 indicates mid-range rasterization performance. For productivity workloads, the CPU is the clear workhorse, with the GPU providing only secondary acceleration for tasks like video encoding or compute shaders. The GPU’s 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is respectable, but it is not in the same class as the CPU’s multi-threaded integer performance.

There is no measured FPS data for this exact combination, but the percentile positions suggest that the system will not suffer from severe bottlenecks in either direction. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 230 W TDP create a power envelope that is manageable with a 550 W PSU, though the GPU’s peak power draw during gaming may briefly exceed the CPU’s entire package power. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU is not fully utilized by the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 interface, but this does not create a practical bottleneck.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions. The dataIsMeasured field is false, meaning these are not lab-tested results but analytical projections. With that caveat, the pairing is expected to deliver strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, with the CPU’s single-thread performance ensuring that frame times remain low.

At 1080p ultra settings, the RX 6700 XT’s 13.21 TFLOPS and 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth should push frame rates well above 100 fps in most titles, with esports games like CS2 or Valorant exceeding 200 fps. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 4354 suggests that even CPU-bound titles will not dip below 144 fps at this resolution. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the system should maintain 60-90 fps in AAA games with high settings, with some older titles reaching 144 fps.

The GPU’s 12 GB memory is a key asset for modern games that require large texture pools, and the 192-bit bus provides adequate bandwidth for this capacity. The CPU’s 36 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for frame pacing. The estimated performance puts this pairing in line with a capable 1440p machine, though not a 4K powerhouse, and the lack of measured FPS data means these figures should be treated as directional rather than definitive.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile rank of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 79, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all measured systems in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901E support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported. The base clock is 2.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Q: What memory types are supported by the CPU?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it also supports ECC memory.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 3090’s score of 27565, indicating near-identical performance in database benchmarks.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for the RX 6700 XT?

A: The suggested PSU is 550 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 230 W with a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector requirement.

Q: Is the RX 6700 XT still in production?

A: No, the production status is end-of-life. It was released on March 2, 2021, and has a launch MSRP of 479 USD.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes UHD Graphics 770, which can be used for basic display output or troubleshooting without the dedicated GPU.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class pairing, combining the Intel Core i9-14901E with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT. The CPU is a high-end desktop part from the Core 14th Gen series, while the GPU is a mid-range RDNA 2.0 card from the RX 6000 series. The overall tier is above average, as indicated by the combined percentile of 79, with the CPU ranking at the 86th percentile and the GPU at the 72nd percentile. This is not a flagship system, but it is a well-balanced configuration that prioritizes CPU performance for productivity while maintaining solid gaming capability.

The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz make it a strong choice for multi-threaded workloads, while the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 2560 shading units handle modern games at 1440p with ease. The system is best described as a high-performance workstation that can double as a gaming rig, with the CPU’s ECC support and the GPU’s 40 ray tracing cores providing features that appeal to both professionals and enthusiasts. The build class is firmly desktop, meaning it is intended for stationary use rather than portability.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-14901E achieves an average benchmark score of 37911, with a percentile rank of 86 among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with an average score of 37904, showing a delta of 0%, meaning the two are statistically tied. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37943, which is 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829, which is 0.2% lower. This tight grouping indicates that the i9-14901E is competitive with current mid-range and high-end mobile and desktop parts.

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT achieves an average benchmark score of 27425, with a percentile rank of 72 among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile with a score of 27435, showing a delta of 0%, followed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at 27565 (0.5% higher) and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell at 27135 (1.1% lower). The GPU’s performance is solidly mid-range, with its best result in the Passmark G3D test at 19786, while the CPU’s best single result is the Passmark data compression score of 288777.

The combined picture is that of a CPU that punches above its weight class in productivity, paired with a GPU that delivers dependable gaming performance. The CPU’s multi-core scores, including the Cinebench R23 result of 25753, are within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, while the GPU’s scores are within 1.5% of its nearest competitors. This means the system will not surprise in either direction; it will perform as expected for its class, with the CPU being the standout component in non-gaming tasks.