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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14901E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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94 Score

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94 / 100

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Top 6% 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%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14901E

37,911 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

54,247 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

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

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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 form a desktop-class pairing built around the LGA1700 platform. The CPU, part of the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, and it is electrically and physically compatible with Intel Socket 1700 motherboards. Memory support is flexible, with the integrated dual-channel controller accepting both DDR4 and DDR5 modules, and the platform also supports ECC memory, which is a notable feature for workstation reliability. For expansion, the CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the GPU itself utilizes a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, meaning the graphics card will run at full bandwidth without bottlenecking from the bus. The CPU’s 65 W TDP is remarkably low for an 8-core part, and it pairs with a GPU that has a 320 W TDP; the suggested PSU for the system is 700 W, which provides ample headroom for the combined draw of both components.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform’s upgrade path is substantial. The motherboard socket supports Intel’s Core 14th Gen family, so a user starting with the i9-14901E can consider future options within the same generation, though the 14901E itself is already near the top of the stack for its core count. The dual memory support means a builder can choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, and the ECC capability makes this a viable foundation for a small server or error-sensitive workstation. The CPU’s 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes are reserved for the primary slot or NVMe storage, while the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x16 interface is fully satisfied. The 65 W TDP of the processor is a key advantage for upgrade planning; it allows for a capable air cooler rather than a complex liquid solution, and the 700 W suggested PSU for the GPU leaves enough margin for additional drives and peripherals. A sensible next upgrade from this base would be increasing memory capacity to 32 GB or 64 GB, or adding a faster NVMe drive to leverage the Gen 5 lanes, as the core CPU and GPU performance is already high.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data shows a balanced, high-performance pairing. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 37911, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score is 54247, also at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for the build is 86, reinforcing that both components are evenly matched in relative performance. The CPU’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, with a delta of 0%, meaning the two are statistically identical in average score. It is also within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, and slightly ahead of the Intel Core 5 211E by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 by 0.3%. The GPU’s closest competitor is the RTX 4080 SUPER, with the 4080 trailing by just 0.1%; it is ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1%, and ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6% and the AMD Radeon 8060S by 2.7%. The combined picture is one of a system that sits at the upper tier of desktop performance, with no single component dragging the other down significantly.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14901E is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, which is a substantial turbo range for a chip with a modest 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy is generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 36 MB L3 cache. In multi-threaded workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 25753, while the R20 multicore score is 10816 and the R15 multicore score is 2595. These numbers indicate strong scaling across the 16 threads, though the 8-core count means it will trail higher-core-count rivals in heavily parallel tasks. Single-thread performance is exceptional, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3635, R20 at 1526, and R15 at 366; this is the result of the high 5.60 GHz boost. The Passmark suite shows a similar split: multithread score of 30298, single-thread score of 4354, with strong integer math at 112736 and floating-point math at 81089. The data compression score of 288777 and encryption score of 18571 suggest solid performance for archival and security tasks, while the extended instructions score of 17249 and find prime numbers score of 189 indicate moderate AVX and integer throughput. For real workloads, this means the CPU excels in single-threaded responsiveness, such as in everyday applications and lightly threaded games, while its 16 threads handle mainstream content creation tasks like video encoding and compilation effectively, but it is not a high-core-count monster for extreme rendering.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the CPU’s single-thread score of 4354 in Passmark and 3635 in Cinebench R23, combined with the GPU’s 86th percentile rank, indicates that the system can drive high frame rates in most titles, though the exact FPS is not measured for this pairing. Streaming is well-served by the 16 threads, which can handle encoding overhead without crippling game performance, and the GPU’s Ada Lovelace architecture includes dedicated hardware that offloads this work. Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro will benefit from the CPU’s strong multi-thread score of 25753 in R23 and the GPU’s high OpenCL score of 214739, enabling smooth timeline scrubbing and faster export times. 3D rendering in Blender or similar software will lean more on the GPU, where the RTX 4080’s 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 76 RT cores provide substantial acceleration, while the CPU’s 16 threads handle scene management. Software development benefits from the high single-thread speed for compile times of smaller projects and the 16 threads for parallel builds, with the Passmark integer math score of 112736 indicating strong logic throughput. For student and office work, the system is overkill but responsive; the 86th percentile CPU rank ensures snappy web browsing and document editing, while the low 65 W TDP keeps power draw manageable for long sessions.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of the Intel Core i9-14901E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. Therefore, all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not lab-tested results. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 34457 is very high, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 suggests strong DirectX 12 performance. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread headroom will allow the GPU to stretch its legs, and the system should be able to push well above 144 FPS in most esports titles and competitive shooters, given the CPU’s 86th percentile rank and the GPU’s 86th percentile rank. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and the 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth is ample for high-detail textures; the system should maintain high refresh rates in AAA titles with some settings adjustments. At 4K, the GPU’s 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 48.74 TFLOPS will be taxed, but the 16 GB frame buffer helps prevent stuttering; users should expect playable frame rates but may need to enable upscaling for the most demanding games. The GPU’s performance relative to the RTX 4080 SUPER, being only 0.1% behind, means it sits in the top tier of available cards, and the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck at any resolution above 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: The build sits at the 86th percentile for both the CPU and GPU individually, and the combined percentile is also 86.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911 on average, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, resulting in a delta of 0%, meaning they are statistically tied.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and it also supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the CPU is not unlocked for overclocking.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4080 is 700 W.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers and professionals who demand high performance without compromising on responsiveness. Gamers playing at 1440p or 4K with high refresh rates will benefit from the GPU’s 86th percentile rank and the CPU’s strong single-thread scores, which prevent frame drops in simulation-heavy titles. Content creators working with 4K video or complex 3D scenes will find the CPU’s 16 threads and the GPU’s 76 RT cores and 48.74 TFLOPS to be a capable combination for rendering and effects-heavy workloads. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s 112736 integer math score and 25753 R23 multicore score, which shorten build times. Students in engineering or computer science fields will have a system that handles simulations and virtual machines with ease, and the ECC memory support adds a layer of data integrity for long-running calculations. Small business workstations that need to handle database work or financial modeling will benefit from the CPU’s data compression score of 288777 and the platform’s reliability features. The system is also suitable for enthusiasts who want a high-end desktop that can handle any task thrown at it, from gaming to productivity.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing an Intel Core i9-14901E CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a triple-slot Ada Lovelace card with a 320 W TDP. The overall tier of this system is high, as indicated by the 86th percentile ranking for both components and the combined build. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 37911 and the GPU’s average score of 54247 place them firmly in the upper echelon of their respective categories. This pairing is not an entry-level or mid-range setup; it is a high-end desktop configuration that delivers strong performance across a wide range of workloads. The GPU is end-of-life, with a successor in the GeForce 50 series, but its performance remains competitive, sitting within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU is still in active production, making it a viable choice for new builds.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is close, as both sit at the 86th percentile, but the nature of the bottleneck shifts depending on the workload. In multi-threaded CPU-bound tasks like video encoding or 3D scene simulation, the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads will be the limiting factor; its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25753 is strong but not at the level of higher-core-count processors, so the GPU may be left partially idle in such scenarios. In gaming, the bottleneck is more nuanced. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 4354 in Passmark is sufficient to feed the GPU, but the GPU’s 86th percentile rank means it is not the primary constraint; the CPU’s boost clock of 5.60 GHz ensures minimal frame time variance. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as its pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and FP32 throughput of 48.74 TFLOPS are taxed by the higher resolution, while the CPU has ample headroom. The FPS scaling evidence, though estimated, suggests that the CPU will not limit the GPU at resolutions above 1080p, and the GPU’s performance relative to the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% behind) indicates that the pairing is well-matched for high-resolution gaming. For compute workloads like GPU rendering, the GPU is the dominant component, and the CPU’s role is to feed data efficiently; the 36 MB L3 cache and 16 threads handle this adequately.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process, with a chip size of 379 mm² and 45,900 million transistors. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and memory runs at an effective 22.4 Gbps. Compute resources include 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 76 RT cores, and 304 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 48.74 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at the same 48.74 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). In benchmarks, the GPU scores 6567 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 214739 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 263779 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score is 34457, and the GPU compute score is 20671. For rendering, the 76 RT cores accelerate ray-traced scenes, while the 304 tensor cores handle DLSS and AI-based workloads. The 16 GB VRAM is a critical asset for 4K texture packs and large 3D scenes, preventing out-of-memory errors. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad API compatibility. The 320 W TDP and triple-slot design require a 700 W PSU and sufficient case space, as the card measures 310 mm in length. The GPU’s performance is nearly identical to that of the RTX 4080 SUPER, with a delta of 0.1%, and it outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1% and the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14901E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Upgrade Path and Platform

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FAQ

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Build Overview

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Cyberpunk 2077

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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