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92%
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84%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14901E

37,911 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER

6,270 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i9-14901E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER

This pairing combines an 8-core Raptor Lake desktop processor with a 16 GB Blackwell-architecture GPU, producing a desktop-class build that sits at the 61st percentile overall against all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU holds the 86th percentile among all processors, while the GPU occupies the 36th percentile among all graphics cards, making this a lopsided pairing where the processor is the clear performance anchor. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussions below are estimated from the benchmark scores rather than derived from direct testing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14901E is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node from Intel. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The chip has a 65 W TDP, which is notably modest for a Core i9-class part. Cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, includes ECC memory support, and integrates UHD Graphics 770. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that is strong in multi-threaded workloads but relatively modest in single-threaded tests. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 25,753 points in multi-core and 3,635 points in single-core. The multi-core figure reflects the 8-core/16-thread configuration, while the single-core score is respectable but not class-leading. Cinebench R20 results show 10,816 multi-core and 1,526 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2,595 multi-core and 366 single-core. PassMark tests reveal a similar pattern: multi-thread scoring 30,298, single-thread scoring 4,354, integer math at 112,736, and floating-point math at 81,089. Data compression scores 288,777, data encryption 18,571, and extended instructions 17,249.

The average benchmark score for this CPU is 37,911, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37,943 (-0.1%), the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829 (+0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37,804 (+0.3%). This clustering means the i9-14901E delivers performance essentially identical to these alternatives, with differences well under 1%. For real workloads, the 65 W TDP suggests the chip can sustain its boost clocks without extreme cooling requirements, while the 5.60 GHz boost clock provides strong responsiveness for lightly-threaded tasks. The 36 MB L3 cache helps with data-heavy applications, and the dual-channel memory support with DDR5 capability ensures adequate bandwidth for most workloads.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and the `dataIsMeasured` flag is false. All frame-rate expectations must therefore be derived from the benchmark scores of each component, and these figures should be treated as estimates rather than measured results.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,269.5 provides the primary gaming performance signal. This score places the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER at the 36th percentile among all GPUs, which is a moderate position. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 with a score of 6,270 (0% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro K620 at 6,282 (-0.2%), the AMD FirePro W600 at 6,223 (+0.8%), and the AMD Radeon R7 M350 at 6,327 (-0.9%). These rival scores are remarkably close, suggesting that the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER delivers performance comparable to these cards within a narrow band of roughly ±1%.

For gaming, the CPU's single-thread score of 4,354 in PassMark and 3,635 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance, which is important for frame pacing and minimum frame rates. The 5.60 GHz boost clock further supports this. The GPU's 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth suggest it can handle modern titles at high settings, but the 36th percentile ranking indicates it is not at the top of the GPU hierarchy. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance should keep frame rates high, but at 4K, the GPU's moderate percentile position will likely become the limiting factor. Estimated frame rates for ultra settings would place this system in the mid-range of gaming performance, capable of smooth playable frame rates at lower resolutions but potentially struggling at native 4K with demanding titles.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance distribution between CPU and GPU is notably uneven. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 36th percentile among all graphics cards. This 50-percentile gap indicates that the processor is significantly stronger relative to its peer group than the graphics card is relative to its own peer group. In CPU-bound workloads such as physics calculations, data compression, or multi-threaded rendering, the processor will not be the limiting factor. The PassMark physics score of 3,041 and multi-thread score of 30,298 both point to a processor that can handle heavy computational loads.

In GPU-bound workloads, particularly gaming at high resolutions, the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER will be the performance limiter. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,269.5, combined with its 36th percentile position, indicates that frame rates will be constrained by the graphics card in most gaming scenarios. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance may allow the GPU to reach its maximum output, but at 1440p and above, the GPU's moderate performance level will cap achievable frame rates. The combined percentile of 61 reflects this mixed picture: the system as a whole performs above the median, but the GPU drags the overall ranking down from what the CPU alone would suggest.

The FPS scaling story is consistent with this analysis. In CPU-light games with high graphical demands, the GPU's 896.0 GB/s bandwidth and 43.94 TFLOPS will determine the ceiling. In CPU-heavy titles like strategy games or simulation games, the processor's 8 cores and high boost clock will keep things responsive. The lack of measured FPS data means these conclusions are drawn from benchmark scores and percentile positions rather than direct frame-rate observations, but the pattern is clear: this is a CPU-first pairing where the graphics card is the weaker link.

Who Should Build It

This pairing suits users who prioritize processor performance over graphics performance. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking makes it an excellent choice for professionals who run CPU-intensive applications. Content creators working with video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation will benefit from the 8-core/16-thread configuration and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,753. The PassMark data encryption score of 18,571 and data compression score of 288,777 indicate strong performance for security-related workloads and file archiving tasks.

Developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the multi-threaded throughput, while the single-thread score of 4,354 in PassMark ensures snappy performance for interactive development tools. Students and small business workstations that run office applications, web browsing, and light productivity software will find this system more than adequate, though it is arguably overkill for such tasks given the processor's high percentile position.

Gamers at 1080p resolution will get the most balanced experience, as the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at this resolution. Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K should be aware that the GPU's 36th percentile position will limit frame rates in graphically demanding titles. Users who want to game and do serious CPU work on the same machine will find this pairing reasonable, provided they accept the GPU as the weaker component. The 65 W TDP of the CPU also makes this an attractive option for compact desktop builds where cooling and power are constrained.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 37,911, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its score, meaning the i9-14901E is functionally equivalent to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, Intel Core 5 211E, and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 in overall CPU performance. The GPU's average benchmark score is 6,270, placing it at the 36th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 (0% delta), Quadro K620 (-0.2%), FirePro W600 (+0.8%), and Radeon R7 M350 (-0.9%), all within a 1% performance band.

The combined system percentile is 61, meaning this pairing outperforms 61% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The gap between CPU and GPU percentiles (86 vs 36) is substantial and indicates that the system's overall ranking is primarily driven by the processor. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,269.5 is the only GPU benchmark available, and it is the sole basis for the GPU's percentile ranking. The CPU has 17 benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark suites, providing a more comprehensive picture of its capabilities.

The combined picture shows a system that is well above average overall, with the CPU performing at a near-top-tier level and the GPU performing at a mid-range level. Users upgrading from a weaker CPU will notice significant gains in processor-bound tasks, while users upgrading from a stronger GPU may notice a regression in graphics performance. The system's 61st percentile overall ranking places it in the upper-middle tier of all desktop builds, suitable for a wide range of tasks but not at the current-generation of gaming performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB203 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process node. It contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, with a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². The GPU has 8,960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines. It includes 70 ray tracing cores and 280 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for RT effects and AI acceleration.

Memory configuration consists of 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2,295 MHz with a boost clock of 2,452 MHz, and memory runs at 1,750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. Compute capabilities include 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 performance in a 1:1 ratio. Pixel rate is 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate is 686.6 GTexel/s. The card draws 350 W TDP, uses a dual-slot design with a single 16-pin power connector, and measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,269.5 is its only benchmark figure. At the 36th percentile among all GPUs, this places it below the majority of graphics cards in the database. The nearest rival scores are all within 1%, which suggests the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER performs at a level comparable to cards that are not top-tier. For rendering workloads, the 16 GB of VRAM is substantial and can handle large textures and complex scenes, but the moderate compute throughput means render times will be longer than with higher-tier GPUs. The 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores enable ray tracing and DLSS-type features, but their effectiveness is constrained by the overall GPU performance level.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,911.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER scores 6,269.5 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is within 1% of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 (6,270), Quadro K620 (6,282), FirePro W600 (6,223), and Radeon R7 M350 (6,327).

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this pairing, so all frame-rate figures are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this build?

A: The system sits at the 61st percentile among all CPU+GPU combinations, reflecting the CPU's strong performance and the GPU's moderate performance.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory and also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types.

Q: What is the GPU launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP is 749 USD.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i9-14901E processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER graphics card. The CPU is an 8-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a 65 W TDP and a 5.60 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 350 W TDP. The system's combined percentile of 61 places it above the median of all builds, but the component-level percentiles tell a more nuanced story: the CPU at 86th percentile is a high-tier processor, while the GPU at 36th percentile is a mid-tier graphics card.

The pairing is best described as a CPU-heavy build where the processor outperforms the graphics card by a significant margin relative to their respective peer groups. The 65 W CPU TDP makes this an energy-efficient processor choice, while the 350 W GPU TDP indicates a power-hungry graphics card. The overall tier is upper-middle, with the system capable of handling demanding CPU workloads comfortably but only mid-range GPU workloads. This is not a top-tier gaming rig, but it is a capable desktop for users who need strong processor performance and acceptable graphics performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (4,354 PassMark single-thread score) should support high frame rates, but the GPU's 36th percentile ranking will limit maximum FPS in demanding titles. Estimated frame rates at ultra settings would be playable but not exceptional.

Streaming: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,753, provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark data encryption score of 18,571 also indicates good performance for stream encryption overhead.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-threaded throughput (30,298 PassMark multi-thread score) handles timeline rendering and export well. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth support editing high-resolution footage, though render times will be moderate given the 36th percentile GPU performance.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering will benefit from the 8-core configuration and 36 MB L3 cache. GPU-accelerated rendering will be limited by the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER's moderate compute performance of 43.94 TFLOPS, which is adequate for smaller projects but slower than higher-tier cards.

Software development: Compilation and build times will be short thanks to the high multi-thread score and 5.60 GHz boost clock. The 65 W TDP means sustained all-core loads can be maintained without excessive thermal or power requirements.

Student and office work: This system is significantly overqualified for typical office tasks, but the fast single-thread performance (3,635 Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures instant responsiveness in everyday applications. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is unavailable.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-14901E uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The 65 W TDP of the CPU means the processor does not demand an elaborate cooling solution, while the GPU's 350 W TDP requires a power supply capable of handling that draw, though no specific PSU wattage is listed in the FACT PACK. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector and a dual-slot cooler design, measuring 304 mm in length, which needs to be accommodated in the case.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the GPU, since it is the weaker component at the 36th percentile. Replacing the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER with a higher-tier graphics card would improve the system's combined percentile and gaming performance. The CPU, at the 86th percentile, has less headroom for meaningful upgrades within the same socket. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, so a memory upgrade to higher-speed DDR5 could improve memory bandwidth, though the CPU's performance is not bandwidth-limited based on the available data. The PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU ensures that future GPUs using PCIe 5.0 will not be bottlenecked by the interface. The system's overall upgrade path is constrained by the GPU's moderate performance level, making a GPU upgrade the most impactful change for gaming and graphics workloads.