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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14901E + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

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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
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-14901E

37,911 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

21,629 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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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

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 Quadro RTX 5000 form a desktop pairing with a combined performance percentile of 77, indicating a system that sits above the majority of configurations in the benchmark database. The CPU is a strong 8-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-R part, while the GPU is a workstation-class Turing architecture card with 16 GB of VRAM. It is important to note that the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination; therefore, all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the respective synthetic benchmark scores, not from direct gaming tests.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS rows exist for this specific CPU and GPU pairing, all gaming performance figures presented here are extrapolations based on the benchmark scores of each component. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 15616 places it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs, which suggests it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings in most titles, but it is not positioned for maximum-settings 4K gaming. The CPU’s PassMark Single Thread score of 4354 and its 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicate that frame pacing and minimum frame rates will be strong, as the processor is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most scenarios.

For lighter esports titles, the combination of the CPU’s high single-core performance and the GPU’s DirectX 11 score of 140 suggests that frame rates at 1080p could exceed 144 FPS in games like Counter-Strike or Valorant, though these are estimates. In more demanding AAA titles at 1440p, the GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 59 is relatively modest, which translates to an estimated playable frame rate in the 60-90 FPS range for many modern games at high settings. At 4K resolution, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for memory capacity, but the raw compute power of 11.15 TFLOPS FP32 will likely limit performance to around 30-50 FPS in graphically intensive titles, making 4K gaming viable only with settings reductions.

The GPU’s Vulkan score of 92309 is notably higher than its DirectX 12 score, which implies that games using Vulkan may perform better than those using DirectX 12. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 78999 further supports the notion that the GPU has solid compute capabilities, but gaming relies more on the specific DirectX and Vulkan paths. Overall, the data suggests this is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming machine with excellent CPU-driven frame consistency, but it is not a top-tier 4K gaming solution.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 37911, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. This score is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scoring 37904 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scoring 37943 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core 5 211E scoring 37829 (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scoring 37804 (0.3% delta). This tight clustering indicates that the i9-14901E is performance-equivalent to these alternatives in aggregate synthetic workloads, with differences that are within noise margins.

In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10816. These scores are strong for an 8-core part, reflecting the efficiency of the Raptor Lake architecture. The single-core results are equally impressive, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3635 and Cinebench R20 single-core at 1526, reinforcing the CPU’s position as a high-frequency part with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30298 and single-thread score of 4354 corroborate these findings, showing balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded tasks.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 21629, placing it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB, scores 21856, which is 1% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379 (1.2% lower), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237 (1.8% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21153 (2.3% lower). The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 15616 is its primary gaming metric, while its compute-oriented PassMark GPU Compute score of 6525 indicates moderate compute throughput relative to its gaming performance. The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is significantly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU, with the CPU sitting 19 percentile points higher than the GPU.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14901E is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². It has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 36 MB of L3 cache. This configuration is designed for high single-thread responsiveness, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3635, which is among the top results for desktop CPUs in this database.

The memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and the CPU supports ECC memory, making it suitable for workstation environments where data integrity is critical. The PCIe implementation is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which provides substantial bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe storage, though the paired Quadro RTX 5000 only uses PCIe 3.0 x16. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, though it is not intended for gaming or compute workloads.

In real workloads, the CPU’s PassMark data compression score of 288777 and data encryption score of 18571 indicate strong performance in file archiving and encryption tasks. The floating-point math score of 81089 and integer math score of 112736 show balanced performance across different computational domains. The extended instructions score of 17249 suggests good SIMD throughput for AVX-512-like workloads, although Raptor Lake typically supports AVX2. The find prime numbers score of 189 is modest, but this is a specific test that does not reflect general-purpose performance. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 86% means it outperforms 86% of all CPUs in the database, making it a high-end part for both gaming and productivity.

Balance and Bottleneck

The system exhibits a clear imbalance where the CPU is substantially stronger than the GPU. The CPU’s 86th percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 67th percentile ranking means that in gaming workloads, the GPU will almost certainly be the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU’s high single-thread score (4354 PassMark) can feed the GPU efficiently, but the GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 59 will cap frame rates. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K would show a typical pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes even more dominant as the limiting factor, while the CPU’s headroom remains largely unused.

In compute and productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The GPU’s compute score of 6525 is respectable, but the CPU’s multi-thread score of 30298 is far higher in relative terms. For tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering that are multi-threaded, the CPU will often be the limiting factor, while the GPU can accelerate specific tasks like ray tracing or CUDA-accelerated effects. The CPU’s TDP of 65 W versus the GPU’s 230 W TDP also highlights that the GPU draws significantly more power, which is typical for a discrete graphics card.

The benchmark data shows that for gaming, the GPU is the bottleneck, and the CPU has significant headroom to support future GPU upgrades without becoming a constraint. For CPU-bound tasks like software compilation or data processing, the CPU is the workhorse, and the GPU’s contribution is secondary. The combined percentile of 77 reflects this mixed performance, where the system excels in CPU-heavy scenarios but is only average in GPU-bound gaming at high resolutions.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 is based on the Turing architecture and the TU104 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 12 nm process with 13,600 million transistors and a die size of 545 mm². It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. This large VRAM capacity is a key advantage for professional workloads, allowing large datasets and textures to reside on the GPU without spilling to system memory.

The GPU has 3072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It includes 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores, which are essential for real-time ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, respectively. The base clock is 1620 MHz with a boost clock of 1815 MHz. The pixel rate is 116.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 348.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 11.15 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 22.30 TFLOPS (2:1), indicating that the GPU can handle compute tasks efficiently.

The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 15616 places it in the 67th percentile, which is lower than its compute capabilities might suggest. The DirectX 12 score of 59 is notably low, while the DirectX 11 score of 140 is higher, indicating that the GPU performs better under older APIs. The Vulkan score of 92309 is exceptionally high, suggesting that Vulkan-based applications will see better performance than DirectX 12 ones. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 78999 confirms strong general-purpose compute performance, which is relevant for rendering and scientific simulations. The GPU’s TDP is 230 W, requiring a 550 W power supply and a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector configuration.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-core performance (PassMark single-thread 4354) can drive high frame rates, but the GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 59 will limit performance to roughly 100-144 FPS in esports titles and 60-90 FPS in AAA games, based on the G3D score of 15616. This is suitable for 144 Hz monitors in less demanding games.

Streaming: The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a multi-thread score of 30298, can handle game capture and encoding overhead, though the lack of a dedicated hardware encoder on the GPU (not specified in the data) means software encoding via the CPU would be used, which is feasible given its strong PassMark multi-thread score.

Video editing: The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and OpenCL score of 78999 accelerate effects and rendering timelines, while the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 handles timeline scrubbing and export encoding. This is a balanced setup for 4K video editing, with the GPU providing GPU-accelerated effects and the CPU handling the heavy lifting.

3D rendering: In CPU-based renderers, the i9-14901E’s multi-thread performance (Cinebench R23 25753) will be the primary driver, while in GPU renderers using CUDA or OptiX, the Quadro RTX 5000’s 3072 shading units and 48 RT cores will accelerate ray tracing, with the FP32 11.15 TFLOPS providing solid throughput.

Software development: The CPU’s high single-thread score (4354) and Intel architecture make it excellent for compilation tasks, where the PassMark integer math score of 112736 indicates strong performance in code building and unit testing.

Student and office work: The CPU’s efficiency (65 W TDP) and integrated graphics provide a low-power baseline for document editing and web browsing, while the GPU is overkill for these tasks but available for any compute-heavy academic projects, such as machine learning or data analysis.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need a high-performance CPU for productivity tasks but do not require top-tier gaming GPU performance. The CPU’s 86th percentile ranking makes it ideal for professionals in fields like software development, data analysis, and financial modeling, where single-thread and multi-thread performance are critical. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 67th percentile ranking suit content creators working with large textures or 3D scenes, as well as professionals using CUDA-accelerated applications in engineering or scientific research.

Gamers at 1080p or 1440p who prioritize CPU-bound frame rates and play less demanding titles will find this system capable, but those seeking maximum 4K performance should look elsewhere, as the GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 59 indicates it is not competitive with higher-tier gaming cards. Students in engineering or computer science programs will benefit from the CPU’s compile performance and the GPU’s compute capabilities for projects involving simulation or machine learning. Small business workstations requiring ECC memory support and stable multi-threaded performance for office applications or light server duties would also be well-served by this pairing, given the CPU’s 65 W TDP and ECC support.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i9-14901E, a Raptor Lake-R 8-core processor, with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, a Turing architecture workstation GPU. The CPU is a high-end part with a 5.60 GHz boost clock and a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a 230 W dual-slot card with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The combined percentile of 77 indicates that this system outperforms 77% of all tracked builds, but the distribution is uneven: the CPU is in the 86th percentile, while the GPU is in the 67th percentile.

The overall tier is upper-midrange, with the CPU providing near-top-tier performance and the GPU offering solid workstation capabilities that are adequate for gaming at lower resolutions. The system is not a balanced high-end gaming rig, but rather a CPU-centric build with a professional-grade GPU. The data suggests that this is a workstation-oriented configuration that can also serve as a capable gaming system at 1080p and 1440p, with the CPU ensuring smooth frame delivery and the GPU providing sufficient visual fidelity.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 77, meaning it outperforms 77% of all tracked desktop builds in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X’s score of 37943, making them effectively performance-equivalent.

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

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory, which is a feature often required for professional and server workloads.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking and how does it compare to the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB?

A: The GPU is in the 67th percentile of all GPUs, and its average score of 21629 is 1% lower than the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB’s score of 21856.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU, and what power supply is suggested?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 230 W. The suggested power supply for the GPU is 550 W.

Q: Is the GPU suitable for DirectX 12 gaming?

A: The GPU’s PassMark DirectX 12 score is 59, which is relatively modest, indicating that it can run DirectX 12 games but may not achieve high frame rates in demanding titles.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 3.0 x16, meaning there is ample bandwidth headroom for a future GPU upgrade to a PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 card. The system’s PSU requirement is 550 W based on the GPU’s suggested power supply, and the CPU’s 65 W TDP leaves significant headroom for a more powerful GPU, which could draw up to 300 W or more, though the exact figures are not in the data.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the Quadro RTX 5000 with a more modern GPU that offers higher DirectX 12 and G3D scores, as the CPU’s 86th percentile ranking means it would not bottleneck a significantly faster graphics card. The GPU’s end-of-life production status and its 67th percentile ranking suggest that it is a candidate for replacement to improve gaming performance. The CPU’s memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that a platform upgrade to a newer socket would require a new motherboard, but within the current Socket 1700, users could potentially upgrade to a higher-core-count Raptor Lake part, though the data does not specify which ones are available. The CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is removed or fails, and the system’s dual-slot GPU and 267 mm length should fit in most mid-tower cases, though the exact case compatibility is not specified in the data.