Results: Intel Core i9-14900K + GeForce RTX 5090
Intel Core i9-14900K 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 i9-14900K: from £436.23 at GamingKit, 3 listings up to £498.94. Today is its lowest price in 30 days.
- GeForce RTX 5090: from £5,692.22 at GamingKit.
The pair together: from £6,128.45.
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 | 345 FPS | £17.76 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 575 FPS | £10.66 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 185 FPS | £33.13 |
| Valorant | 740 FPS | £8.28 |
| COD: Warzone | 230 FPS | £26.65 |
| Battlefield 6 | 190 FPS | £32.25 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 330 FPS | £18.57 |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 465 FPS | £13.18 |
| Marvel Rivals | 145 FPS | £42.27 |
| GTA V | 145 FPS | £42.27 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 185 FPS | £33.13 |
| Escape from Tarkov | 115 FPS | £53.29 |
| Rust | 150 FPS | £40.86 |
| Minecraft | 465 FPS | £13.18 |
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 | 355 FPS | 345 FPS | 215 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 615 FPS | 575 FPS | 355 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 190 FPS | 185 FPS | 115 FPS |
| Valorant | 740 FPS | 740 FPS | 490 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 230 FPS | 230 FPS | 185 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 190 FPS | 190 FPS | 140 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 330 FPS | 330 FPS | 205 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 470 FPS | 465 FPS | 285 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 200 FPS | 145 FPS | 90 FPS |
| GTA V | 150 FPS | 145 FPS | 90 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 185 FPS | 185 FPS | 130 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 115 FPS | 115 FPS | 105 FPS |
| Rust | 150 FPS | 150 FPS | 105 FPS |
| Minecraft | 465 FPS | 465 FPS | 465 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 i9-14900K
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