Results: Intel Core i5-14600K + GeForce RTX 5090
Intel Core i5-14600K and GeForce RTX 5090 paired: expected FPS in 10 games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, bottleneck analysis and the recommended power supply wattage.
Prices in shops
Prices checked:
Prices at UK shops today
Stock and prices come from UK shops we track (Back to the Office, GamingKit, PCHUB.UK). Prices are in pounds and include VAT.
- Intel Core i5-14600K: from £236.46 at GamingKit, 5 listings up to £248.19. Today is its lowest price in 30 days.
- GeForce RTX 5090: from £5,692.22 at GamingKit.
The pair together: from £5,928.68.
What a frame costs in the UK
The pair price at UK shops divided by the frames it gives at 1440p on high settings. Lower is better value.
| Game | FPS at 1440p | Cost per frame |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 325 FPS | £18.24 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 560 FPS | £10.59 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 175 FPS | £33.88 |
| Valorant | 685 FPS | £8.66 |
| COD: Warzone | 215 FPS | £27.58 |
| Battlefield 6 | 175 FPS | £33.88 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 305 FPS | £19.44 |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 435 FPS | £13.63 |
| Marvel Rivals | 140 FPS | £42.35 |
| GTA V | 140 FPS | £42.35 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 170 FPS | £34.87 |
| Escape from Tarkov | 105 FPS | £56.46 |
| Rust | 135 FPS | £43.92 |
| Minecraft | 435 FPS | £13.63 |
The same frame rate for less, in UK stock now
No cheaper graphics card in UK stock holds this frame rate with this processor today.
What it costs to run in the UK
At full load the pair draws about 700 W. At 26.32p per kWh (Ofgem energy price cap, October to December 2026) that is £0.18 an hour of play, or about £134 a year at 2 hours a day.
Expected FPS
Average FPS on “High” settings
| 1080p FPS | 1440p FPS | 4K FPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 325 FPS | 325 FPS | 210 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 570 FPS | 560 FPS | 345 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 175 FPS | 175 FPS | 115 FPS |
| Valorant | 685 FPS | 685 FPS | 480 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 215 FPS | 215 FPS | 185 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 175 FPS | 175 FPS | 140 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 305 FPS | 305 FPS | 200 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 435 FPS | 435 FPS | 280 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 190 FPS | 140 FPS | 90 FPS |
| GTA V | 140 FPS | 140 FPS | 90 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 170 FPS | 170 FPS | 130 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 105 FPS | 105 FPS | 105 FPS |
| Rust | 135 FPS | 135 FPS | 105 FPS |
| Minecraft | 435 FPS | 435 FPS | 435 FPS |
Bottleneck by resolution
Which component limits performance at each resolution
Power supply
Estimated load: 941 W · Recommended: 1150 W
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Other graphics cards with Intel Core i5-14600K
Other processors with GeForce RTX 5090
Other comparisons
The figures are estimates - real FPS depends on the game, settings and drivers. The FPS model is calibrated against public TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed benchmarks. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS