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Rate My PC: Intel Core i3-13100 + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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Top 9% 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
84%
VS
GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i3-13100

18,380 Benchmark Score
Top 16% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

117,088 Benchmark Score
Top 1% 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 i3-13100 paired with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is a desktop build that combines a value-oriented quad-core processor with a professional-grade workstation GPU. Benchmark data for this exact combination is not measured; the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for any game or resolution. Consequently, all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores of the individual components, not from direct testing.

Gaming Performance

Because no measured FPS data exists for this CPU+GPU pairing, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates based on the components' raw computational capabilities. The GPU's Geekbench scores provide the primary basis for these projections: an OpenCL score of 124,812 and a Vulkan score of 109,364 place it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs, indicating very strong compute performance that should translate to high frame rates in most titles. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,692 and multi-core score of 11,986 suggest it can feed the GPU adequately in most scenarios, though its 4-core/8-thread configuration may limit performance in the most CPU-intensive games.

At 1080p resolution with ultra settings, the RTX 4000 SFF Ada's 19.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 280.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth should allow for high frame rates in esports and older titles, potentially exceeding 100 FPS in games like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, though these are estimates. For AAA titles at 1080p ultra, the GPU's 20 GB of VRAM and 48 RT cores should handle ray tracing effects well, with estimated frame rates likely ranging from 60 to 90 FPS depending on the title's optimization. The CPU's single-thread performance, which sits 0.3% above the Intel Core i3-14100 in average benchmark score, should not bottleneck the GPU at this resolution in most games.

Moving to 1440p ultra, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, and its 95th percentile standing suggests it can maintain 60+ FPS in most modern games, though the 160-bit memory bus and 280.0 GB/s bandwidth may become limiting in texture-heavy scenes. At 4K ultra, the RTX 4000 SFF Ada's 20 GB VRAM is a significant advantage for large textures, but the 19.17 TFLOPS compute may struggle to maintain 60 FPS in the most demanding titles without DLSS or other upscaling techniques. The GPU's 99.84 GPixel/s pixel rate and 299.5 GTexel/s texture rate support these estimates, as they indicate strong fill-rate capabilities for high-resolution rendering.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear imbalance between the two components. The GPU sits in the 95th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with a combined percentile of 84. This 23-point gap suggests the processor is the limiting factor in most workloads, particularly in CPU-bound scenarios like physics calculations or frame pacing at lower resolutions. The CPU's PassMark physics score of 870, which is notably low, and its single-thread score of 3,460 indicate that gaming at 1080p with high frame rates may be constrained by the processor's four physical cores.

At higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K, the bottleneck shifts toward the GPU, as the rendering load increases and the CPU has more headroom to keep up. The GPU's 95th percentile performance, however, means it will still be the primary driver of frame rates in GPU-bound titles, creating a situation where neither component is fully utilized in all scenarios. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,986, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100, shows it can handle moderate multi-threaded loads, but the 4-core design will struggle with background tasks while gaming, potentially causing stutters in streaming scenarios.

The FPS scaling estimates support this analysis: at 1080p, CPU limitations likely cap maximum frame rates around 120-144 Hz in esports titles, while at 4K, the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth become the primary constraints, with estimated frame rates dropping to 30-60 FPS in demanding games. The GPU's 70 W TDP and the CPU's 60 W TDP create a low-power pairing, but the performance disparity means users should expect CPU-bound behavior in light workloads and GPU-bound behavior in heavy rendering tasks.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 18,380, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core 7 360 scores 18,374 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 330 scores 18,345 (0.2% ahead of the i3-13100), the Intel Core i3-14100 scores 18,318 (0.3% ahead), and the Intel Core 3 305 scores 18,302 (0.4% ahead). This clustering indicates the i3-13100 is positioned at the top of its performance tier, with negligible differences from its closest competitors. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 11,986 multi-core and 1,692 single-core, while in PassMark it achieves 13,726 multi-thread and 3,460 single-thread, showing balanced performance across different benchmark suites.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 117,088, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GB10 at 117,393 (0.3% faster than the RTX 4000 SFF Ada), the AMD Radeon PRO W7700 at 118,976 (1.6% faster), the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB at 114,395 (2.4% slower), and the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile at 113,944 (2.8% slower). The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 124,812 and Vulkan score of 109,364 demonstrate strong compute capabilities across different APIs, with the OpenCL result being notably higher than the Vulkan result, suggesting better optimization for OpenCL workloads.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU significantly outpaces the CPU in relative performance. The CPU's 72nd percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile create a 23-point gap that will be felt in most workloads. The GPU's 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 20 GB of VRAM are workstation-class features, while the CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are entry-level desktop specifications. This pairing is best suited for GPU-accelerated tasks where the processor's limitations are secondary to the graphics card's compute power.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread score of 3,460 in PassMark and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,692 should support frame rates above 144 Hz in esports titles, but the 4-core design may cause dips in demanding scenes. The GPU's 95th percentile performance ensures it is not the limiting factor at this resolution, making the CPU the primary constraint for maximum refresh rate displays.

Streaming: The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are insufficient for simultaneous gaming and encoding without dedicated hardware. The GPU's 192 tensor cores could offload encoding tasks via NVENC, but the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 13,726 suggests it would struggle with background streaming software while gaming, potentially causing frame drops.

Video editing: The GPU's 20 GB VRAM and 19.17 TFLOPS compute are excellent for GPU-accelerated effects and rendering in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,986 is adequate for timeline editing but may slow down export times compared to higher-core-count processors. The GPU's 280.0 GB/s bandwidth helps with large video files.

3D rendering: The RTX 4000 SFF Ada's 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI denoising, making it well-suited for Blender or OctaneRender. The CPU's 4 cores will be a bottleneck in CPU-based rendering, but GPU rendering workloads should see excellent performance, with the GPU's 95th percentile ranking confirming its capability.

Software development: The CPU's single-thread performance is adequate for compilation tasks, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3,460, but the 4-core limit will slow parallel builds. The GPU's compute capabilities are useful for CUDA-based development and machine learning prototyping, though the 20 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for most development workloads.

Student and office work: The CPU's 60 W TDP and the GPU's 70 W TDP create an energy-efficient pairing suitable for daily productivity. The CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 8,049 and data compression score of 161,424 indicate solid performance for office tasks, while the GPU's low power draw means the system runs cool and quiet in typical office environments.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i3-13100 is a desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. It features 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The chip has a 60 W TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1700 interface, supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The processor includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache, along with integrated UHD Graphics 730.

The CPU's benchmark scores reveal a processor that excels in single-threaded tasks but is limited in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,692 is strong for a quad-core part, and its PassMark single-thread score of 3,460 places it competitively against newer processors. However, the multi-core scores tell a different story: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 11,986 and PassMark multi-thread of 13,726 are modest figures that reflect the physical core limitation. The PassMark physics score of 870 is particularly low, indicating weak performance in physics simulations common in gaming and scientific workloads.

The processor's 4-core design is a deliberate choice for entry-level desktop builds, and its 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs shows it outperforms the majority of processors ever tested. The nearest rivals, including the Intel Core 7 360 and Intel Core i3-14100, are all within 0.4% of its average score, suggesting that generation-over-generation improvements in this tier are minimal. The CPU's 12 MB of L3 cache is generous for its class, helping mitigate the core count disadvantage in cache-sensitive workloads. The processor's 163 mm² die size and 10 nm process node indicate a mature design that balances cost and performance, though its lack of an unlocked multiplier prevents overclocking.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 84, which places this build above 84% of all possible CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100 has an average benchmark score of 18,380, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i3-14100's score of 18,318. This difference is negligible in real-world performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 280.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core i3-13100 does not support ECC memory, according to the FACT PACK.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to the AMD Radeon PRO W7700?

A: The GPU is in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. The AMD Radeon PRO W7700 scores 118,976, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX 4000 SFF Ada's average score of 117,088.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz and a base clock of 3.40 GHz.

Q: How many tensor cores does the GPU have, and what is their purpose?

A: The GPU has 192 tensor cores, which are designed for AI acceleration tasks such as deep learning inference and DLSS upscaling.

Who Should Build It

This build is primarily suited for professionals who need workstation-class GPU compute in a compact, low-power desktop. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking and 20 GB VRAM make it ideal for 3D rendering, video editing, and AI development, where the CPU's 72nd percentile performance is secondary. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolution will benefit from the GPU's strong compute, but should be aware that the CPU may limit maximum frame rates at 1080p in CPU-bound titles. Content creators working with GPU-accelerated software will find the 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores valuable for ray-traced rendering and AI denoising.

Software developers using CUDA or other GPU compute frameworks will appreciate the RTX 4000 SFF Ada's 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 280.0 GB/s bandwidth, though the CPU's 4 cores may slow compilation times. Students and office workers building a quiet, energy-efficient workstation will find the 60 W CPU and 70 W GPU TDP beneficial, especially in small form factor cases. Small business workstations requiring professional graphics for CAD or scientific visualization will benefit from the GPU's workstation-class features, including 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The build's 84th combined percentile indicates it outperforms most systems, but the CPU-GPU imbalance means users should prioritize GPU-accelerated workloads over CPU-heavy tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class combination featuring the Intel Core i3-13100 processor and the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation graphics card. The CPU is a 4-core, 8-thread Raptor Lake desktop processor with a 60 W TDP, while the GPU is a workstation-class Ada Lovelace card with a 70 W TDP, making this a low-power pairing suitable for compact desktops. The combined percentile of 84 indicates this system outperforms 84% of all builds in the database, though the significant gap between the CPU's 72nd percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile defines its character.

The overall tier of this build is solidly mid-to-high range, driven primarily by the GPU's exceptional performance. The CPU's performance is adequate for most tasks, but the GPU is the clear star, providing workstation-level compute in a small form factor. The 250 W suggested PSU rating and lack of power connectors on the GPU make this an easy-to-integrate build for small form factor systems. The GPU's dual-slot design and 168 mm length fit most compact cases, while the CPU's Intel Socket 1700 platform offers broad motherboard compatibility with DDR4 and DDR5 memory support.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is a workstation GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process node. The AD104 chip contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.8 million per square millimeter. The GPU has 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, along with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. Its base clock is 720 MHz with a boost clock of 1,560 MHz, delivering 19.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 99.84 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The GPU's memory subsystem consists of 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing 280.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration is notable for its large capacity relative to bus width, which favors memory-intensive workloads like large texture sets and AI models over raw bandwidth. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking among all GPUs is supported by its Geekbench scores: 124,812 in OpenCL and 109,364 in Vulkan. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GB10, scores 117,393 (0.3% higher), while the AMD Radeon PRO W7700 scores 118,976 (1.6% higher), showing the RTX 4000 SFF Ada is competitive with top workstation cards.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's 48 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, while the 192 tensor cores enable AI-based denoising and DLSS. The 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance is well-suited for 3D rendering, and the 20 GB VRAM allows for large scenes and complex textures without memory swapping. The GPU's 70 W TDP is exceptionally low for its performance class, making it ideal for multi-GPU workstations or compact systems. The 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor setups, and the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures adequate bandwidth for most workloads. The GPU's 12 Ultimate support for DirectX, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 ensures broad software compatibility across professional and consumer applications.