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Core i7-14700K + Arc A770: bottleneck check

35%

GPU-limited at 1440p. GPU-bound (normal).

The Arc A770 is the part working hardest at 1440p, which is what you want. The Core i7-14700K keeps about 35% in reserve.

By resolution

ResolutionLimiting partSeverityVerdict
1080pGPU 29%GPU-bound (normal)
1440pGPU 35%GPU-bound (normal)
4KGPU 50%CPU overkill

The Arc A770 is the limit at every resolution and by a wide margin at 4K (50%). The Core i7-14700K is overkill for this card: a faster GPU would give you far more frames than any CPU change.

Specifications

Intel Core i7-14700K
Cores / threads20 / 28
Max boost5.6 GHz
SocketLGA1700
Maximum turbo power (MTP)253 W Intel's published maximum sustained turbo power, above its base power; the PSU estimate uses it, so it errs high · Intel ARK
Released2023
Gaming index86 / 100
Multi-core index90 / 100
Intel Arc A770
VRAM16 GB
Board power225 W
Released2022
1080p index31.8 / 100
1440p index26 / 100
4K index21.2 / 100

Power supply

The Arc A770 measured 232 W average while gaming (282 W highest 20 ms spike, TechPowerUp). With the Core i7-14700K at its maximum turbo power of 253 W and about 75 W for the rest of the system, the sustained load is about 560 W. A 750 W unit is the safe choice. Details on the Arc A770 PSU page or try other pairs in the PSU calculator.

Upgrade paths

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Indexes are relative estimates aggregated from published reviews; real results vary by game, settings, memory speed and drivers. Methodology.