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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14901E + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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92%

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99%

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Intel Core i9-14901E

37,911 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

117,088 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

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70-89

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The Intel Core i9-14901E and NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation form a desktop pairing that sits near the top of the benchmark database. The CPU, an 8-core / 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a 5.60 GHz boost clock, and the GPU, a 20 GB Ada Lovelace workstation card, combine for a 91st-percentile overall score. However, no measured in-game frame rates exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all FPS discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores, not from direct measurements.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is a dual-slot, 70 W workstation card built on the AD104 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding 280.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 720 MHz with a boost clock of 1560 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU contains 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores. Pixel fill rate is 99.84 GPixel/s, texture rate is 299.5 GTexel/s, and FP32 / FP16 throughput is 19.17 TFLOPS each.

In compute benchmarks, the RTX 4000 SFF scores 124812 in Geekbench OpenCL and 109364 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 117088, placing it at the 95th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Relative to its nearest rivals, it sits within a few percentage points of the NVIDIA GB10 (delta −0.3%), the AMD Radeon PRO W7700 (delta −1.6%), and the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB (delta +2.4%). That means the RTX 4000 SFF is effectively a peer of those cards, with the Radeon PRO W7700 holding a small lead and the Tesla V100 trailing by a similar margin.

For rendering workloads, the 20 GB VRAM and 280 GB/s bandwidth provide a large working set for high-resolution textures, geometry, and scene data. The 48 RT cores accelerate ray-traced lighting and shadow effects, while the 192 tensor cores enable AI-driven features such as denoising and upscaling—though the FACT PACK does not list specific rendering applications. The pixel and texture rates indicate the GPU can sustain high output at typical workstation resolutions. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 124812 is about 14% higher than the Vulkan score, suggesting compute-heavy OpenCL workloads are the card's strongest area. Given its 95th-percentile rank, this GPU is designed to handle demanding rendering tasks without being the limiting factor in most mixed workloads.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU's benchmark results are consistent across rendering and synthetic tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 25753 multi-core and 3635 single-core. Cinebench R20 yields 10816 multi-core and 1526 single-core, and Cinebench R15 scores 2595 multi-core and 366 single-core. PassMark results are equally strong: multithread 30298, single-thread 4354, integer math 112736, floating-point math 81089, data compression 288777, data encryption 18571, extended instructions 17249, find prime numbers 189, random string sorting 39138, and physics 3041. The CPU's average benchmark score is 37911, which places it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs.

The GPU's scores, as detailed above, are 124812 (OpenCL) and 109364 (Vulkan), with an average of 117088 and a 95th-percentile position. When combined, the pairing achieves a 91st-percentile combined score. The CPU is essentially tied with its nearest rivals: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (delta 0%), AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (delta −0.1%), Intel Core 5 210E (delta +0.2%), and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (delta +0.3%). The GPU likewise sits within 1.6% of the Radeon PRO W7700, and within 2.8% of the RTX A5500 Mobile.

The combined picture is a system that is strong in both CPU and GPU compute. The CPU’s 86th percentile is lower than the GPU’s 95th, so in tasks that rely heavily on CPU multi-threading, the CPU is the weaker half of the pair. However, the delta between the CPU and its nearest rivals is negligible—all within 0.3%—so the CPU is not a clear outlier. The GPU, meanwhile, is near the top of the database, meaning that for GPU-bound workloads the system will perform in the upper echelon.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i9-14901E is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R). It has 8 physical cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core, and L3 is 36 MB shared. The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700, supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and includes ECC memory support. It also has an integrated UHD Graphics 770 unit, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The process node is Intel's 10 nm, and the die size is 257 mm². The TDP is 65 W. It was released on June 30, 2024, and is currently in production.

Benchmark results highlight both single-thread and multi-thread strengths. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3635 is high, and the PassMark single-thread score of 4354 is similarly strong. Multi-core performance is also solid: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 25753 and PassMark multithreading of 30298. These scores put the CPU at the 86th percentile, which is just below the top 15% of all CPUs. The nearest rivals—AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (avg 37943, delta −0.1%) and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (avg 37904, delta 0%)—are essentially identical in average score, so the i9-14901E is not ahead of or behind its immediate competition in any meaningful way.

In real workloads, the 8-core / 16-thread configuration with a 5.60 GHz boost is well suited for tasks that benefit from high clock speeds and moderate parallelism. The PassMark integer math score of 112736 and floating-point math of 81089 indicate strong performance in data processing and scientific computing. The data compression score of 288777 and encryption score of 18571 are particularly high, suggesting the CPU is well suited for file archiving, database operations, and secure data handling. The low TDP of 65 W and ECC support make it a candidate for workstations where power efficiency and data integrity matter. The integrated UHD 770 GPU provides a basic display output, but the primary GPU is the RTX 4000 SFF.

FAQ

Q: What is the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation's memory size and type?

A: It has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 280.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the maximum boost clock of the Intel Core i9-14901E?

A: The CPU boosts up to 5.60 GHz from a base clock of 2.80 GHz.

Q: How does the RTX 4000 SFF compare to the AMD Radeon PRO W7700?

A: The RTX 4000 SFF has an average benchmark score of 117088, while the Radeon PRO W7700 scores 118976, a delta of −1.6%—so the Radeon is slightly ahead.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i9-14901E supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 70 W.

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

A: The combined percentile is 91, with the CPU at 86 and the GPU at 95.

Q: What is the PCIe interface of the GPU?

A: The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, while the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The CPU is built for Intel Socket 1700, a platform that supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC support. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the GPU or other devices. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slot. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, and the GPU's TDP is 70 W, while the GPU's suggested PSU is 250 W. This indicates a modest power supply requirement for the whole system; a 250 W PSU is sufficient for the GPU alone, but the CPU and other components will add to the total draw, so a higher-capacity PSU would be prudent—though the FACT PACK does not specify a combined power figure.

The platform's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 allows flexibility in memory selection. For a workstation, ECC support is valuable for data integrity in long-running compute jobs. The PCIe Gen 5 lane from the CPU means that future high-bandwidth devices, such as NVMe SSDs or other accelerators, can be installed without bottleneck. The RTX 4000 SFF is a dual-slot card with no external power connectors, drawing power only from the PCIe slot, which simplifies the power wiring. The 250 W suggested PSU indicates that this GPU is designed for systems with limited power budgets, making it suitable for small form-factor workstations. A sensible next upgrade path would be to increase system memory to the maximum supported by the motherboard (though the FACT PACK does not list the max memory size) or to add a second GPU if the motherboard supports it—but the FACT PACK does not confirm multi-GPU support.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries

The measured performance data suggests this pairing is aimed at users who need both strong CPU compute and high-end GPU compute in a compact, low-power workstation. The CPU's 86th-percentile rank and the GPU's 95th-percentile rank place the system in the upper tier for both CPU and GPU tasks. The 20 GB VRAM and 280 GB/s bandwidth make the GPU suitable for large-scale data processing, 3D rendering, and AI inference workloads that require substantial memory. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a 5.6 GHz boost, handle single-threaded applications well, while the multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 25753) ensure it can also process multi-threaded tasks.

Target users include content creators who edit high-resolution video or render 3D scenes; developers who compile large codebases and run virtual machines; researchers or engineers who run scientific simulations and data analysis; and small business workstations that need to handle CAD, data encryption, or database workloads. The CPU's ECC memory support and the GPU's 20 GB VRAM make this a viable choice for reliability-focused environments. The 65 W CPU TDP and 70 W GPU TDP mean the system can be cooled by modest air coolers and can fit into small cases. The lack of a measured FPS dataset means gaming performance is not the primary focus, but the GPU's high percentile suggests it will handle high-refresh gaming at common resolutions (see the Gaming section).

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 95th-percentile score and 20 GB VRAM indicate that this system can drive high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p in most titles, though the absence of measured FPS data means we cannot give exact numbers. The CPU's 86th-percentile single-thread score (PassMark 4354) ensures that the CPU will not bottleneck the GPU in most games.

Streaming: The CPU's strong multi-thread score (PassMark multithread 30298) and the GPU's high compute capability (FP32 19.17 TFLOPS) provide a solid basis for real-time encoding and rendering. However, the FACT PACK does not list a dedicated hardware encoder, so streaming performance is estimated from the overall scores.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and the GPU's 20 GB VRAM make it well suited for timeline rendering, color grading, and effects work. The 280 GB/s bandwidth helps when processing high-bitrate footage.

3D rendering: The GPU's 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, combined with 20 GB VRAM, give it a strong foundation for ray-traced and AI-accelerated renders. The CPU's multi-core score supports CPU-based rendering engines that rely on the processor.

Software development: The CPU's high single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread 4354) and 16 threads allow fast compilation and code analysis. The GPU's compute capability can accelerate parallel workloads such as machine learning model training.

Student and office work: The low TDP (65 W CPU, 70 W GPU) and dual-slot GPU make this system quiet and power-efficient for daily productivity. The CPU's integrated UHD 770 provides a fallback display if the GPU is not needed.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build consisting of the Intel Core i9-14901E and NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation. The CPU is an 8-core / 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a 5.60 GHz boost and 65 W TDP. The GPU is a 20 GB GDDR6 card with 6144 shading units, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores, with a 70 W TDP and no extra power connectors. The combined percentile is 91, placing the system in the 91st percentile of all builds in the database. The CPU is at the 86th percentile and the GPU at the 95th, meaning the GPU is the more powerful component of the two.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU are well balanced overall, but there are workloads where one will limit the other. The GPU's 95th percentile is higher than the CPU's 86th percentile, so in GPU-heavy tasks—such as large-scale 3D rendering, ray tracing, or compute with OpenCL—the CPU is likely to be the bottleneck only if the workload also demands significant CPU-side physics or geometry processing. In contrast, in CPU-bound tasks like compilation, data compression, or single-threaded applications, the GPU will sit mostly idle. The CPU's multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 25753) are strong, but the GPU's FP32 throughput of 19.17 TFLOPS is among the highest in the database. For gaming, the GPU will typically be the limiting factor at high resolutions (1440p or 4K), while the CPU will handle 1080p gaming more easily. Since the GPU is at the 95th percentile and the CPU at 86th, the CPU is the component that is more likely to hold back the GPU in heavily threaded workloads that also require high CPU throughput. However, the CPU's nearest rivals are within 0.3% of its score, so the CPU is not a weak link by a wide margin; it is merely not as strong as the GPU relative to their respective pools.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. Therefore, all FPS values in this section are estimates based on the CPU and GPU benchmark scores and the absence of direct measurements. The GPU’s 95th-percentile score and 20 GB VRAM indicate that it is a high-end card capable of running modern games at high settings. The CPU’s 86th-percentile score, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, suggests it can feed the GPU adequately at most resolutions. For 1080p high-refresh gaming, the CPU’s single-thread score of 4354 (PassMark) and the GPU’s compute power should allow frame rates in the triple digits for most titles, but this is an estimate. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary factor, and the 280 GB/s bandwidth and 20 GB VRAM will handle large texture sets and high resolutions. Since no measured FPS rows exist, we cannot provide specific frame counts. The data is simply not available for this pairing. Users should expect performance in line with the GPU’s 95th percentile and CPU’s 86th percentile, which is well above average for gaming, but exact numbers require testing.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-14901E + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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Performance Tiers Explained

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

FAQ

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

Who Should Build It — target users and industries

Usage Scenarios

Build Overview

Balance and Bottleneck

Gaming Performance

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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