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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Apex Performer

Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
92%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600KF

38,103 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 1084 in 3DMark and 4479 in Cinebench R23 single-core places it in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong per-core performance that can feed a high-refresh-rate display. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 suggest it can push high frame rates at demanding resolutions, though the lack of measured FPS data means precise refresh-rate targets remain estimates.

Streaming: The combination of 14 cores and 20 threads gives the i5-13600KF substantial parallel headroom for encoding alongside gaming. Its Passmark multithread score of 37488 and data encryption score of 26957 indicate that background streaming workloads would have minimal impact on frame pacing, while the RTX 4070 SUPER's 224 tensor cores and Ada Lovelace architecture provide dedicated hardware acceleration for encoding tasks.

Video editing: Multi-core performance is the backbone of video workflows, and the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31727 places it in the 86th percentile, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-14490F and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600HX. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports large timelines and effects processing, while its FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS accelerates rendering tasks.

3D rendering: The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 29995 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795 indicate strong compute capability for ray-traced and rasterized rendering. The CPU's 20 threads handle scene preparation and physics simulation, with its Passmark physics score of 2226 supporting complex dynamics. The combined 85th percentile ranking of this pairing suggests it sits comfortably in the upper tier of desktop rendering systems.

Software development: The CPU's balanced architecture—with 6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores (14 total)—provides responsive compilation times, evidenced by its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 3198 and Geekbench multicore score of 17933. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache reduces memory latency during iterative builds, while the GPU's compute capabilities accelerate machine learning workloads common in modern development.

Student and office work: While this system is overkill for basic productivity, the CPU's single-core Passmark score of 4118 ensures snappy application responsiveness, and its data compression score of 475505 speeds up file archiving tasks. The GPU's dual-slot design and 220 W TDP fit within standard desktop cases, making it a viable—if powerful—option for academic workstations that also need occasional rendering or simulation capability.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13600KF achieves an average benchmark score of 38103, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14490F, scores 38149, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the 13600KF trails by a negligible margin. The gap widens to -0.2% against the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194) and -0.3% against the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (38221), with the Intel Core i5-13600HX at -0.4% (38261). These sub-one-percent differences indicate the 13600KF sits in an extremely competitive performance band where thermal headroom and silicon lottery may determine actual results.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER posts an average benchmark score of 43223, ranking in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262 (-0.1%), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1%) and the standard Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (-0.2%). The RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 1% with 43667, showing the desktop 4070 SUPER is remarkably close to a flagship mobile part despite its mid-range desktop positioning.

In specific GPU tests, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 demonstrates modern DirectX 12 Ultimate capability, while Geekbench Vulkan score of 205624 shows strong cross-API performance. The Passmark G3D score of 29995 confirms rasterization strength, and the GPU compute score of 17108 indicates respectable non-graphics compute. The CPU's 3DMark multi-threaded scores scale from 2166 (2 threads) to 10216 (max threads), showing efficient thread scaling across its hybrid architecture.

The combined percentile of 85 for this CPU+GPU pairing reflects a system that outperforms roughly 85% of all desktop configurations in the database. The delta between CPU (86th) and GPU (83rd) percentiles is small, suggesting neither component dramatically outclasses the other—a sign of balanced pairing that we will explore further in the next section.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a well-matched pairing with only a 3-percentage-point gap between CPU (86th percentile) and GPU (83rd percentile) rankings. This close alignment suggests that in most workloads, neither component will consistently dominate as a bottleneck.

For gaming, the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1084, Cinebench R23 single-core of 4479) is strong enough to keep the GPU fed at standard frame rates. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking means it will likely become the limiting factor at higher resolutions where pixel throughput matters more than draw-call processing. At 1080p, the CPU's 86th percentile could hold back the GPU in extremely high-refresh scenarios, but the absence of measured FPS data prevents definitive resolution-specific conclusions.

In productivity workloads, the split is clearer. The CPU's 20-thread configuration excels at heavily parallel tasks like video encoding (Passmark multithread 37488) and data compression (475505), where GPU involvement is minimal. Conversely, the GPU's FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS and 224 tensor cores make it the primary driver for AI inference and ray-traced rendering, workloads where the CPU merely prepares data.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent from the FACT PACK—no measuredFpsUltraByGame rows exist for this combination. However, benchmark scores imply that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate would be the primary constraint in 4K gaming, while the CPU's cache hierarchy (24 MB L3) and clock speeds (5.10 GHz boost) would handle 1080p and 1440p scenarios without breaking a sweat.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13600KF uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility means builders can choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5 without changing the motherboard, though the exact memory bandwidth figures are not provided in the data.

The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes (CPU only) provides ample bandwidth for modern graphics cards and NVMe storage. The RTX 4070 SUPER uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is backward-compatible and unlikely to be a bottleneck given the Gen 5 slot on the motherboard.

The GPU's suggested PSU is 550 W, while the CPU's TDP is 125 W. This leaves substantial headroom for additional components—the combined thermal envelope suggests a 650-750 W power supply would comfortably support this system with overclocking headroom, given that the CPU has an unlocked multiplier (multiplierUnlocked: true) and the GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector.

A sensible next upgrade would be increasing memory capacity or moving from DDR4 to DDR5 if not already using it, since the platform supports both. The CPU's production status is Active, meaning it remains available for purchase, while the GPU is End-of-life with the GeForce 50 series as its successor—suggesting future upgrade paths will require a new motherboard, as the next-gen CPUs will likely use a different socket.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename), manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It features a hybrid design with performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact P-core/E-core split—the 14 cores and 20 threads indicate 6 performance cores with Hyper-Threading and 8 efficiency cores without.

Clock speeds range from 3.50 GHz base to 5.10 GHz boost, with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3 cache. ECC memory support is available, which is unusual for a consumer i5 and may appeal to workstation builders requiring data integrity.

Benchmark scores reveal a processor that excels at both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1084 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4479 indicate class-leading per-core performance, while the Passmark integer math score of 122169 and floating-point math score of 90424 show strong ALU and FPU throughput. The extended instructions score of 28865 confirms robust SIMD processing for multimedia workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.4% in average score, placing it in an extremely tight performance cluster. Its 86th percentile ranking means it outperforms 86% of all CPUs in the database, a strong position for a mid-range desktop processor. The launch MSRP is $294, but we focus on performance rather than cost considerations.

# FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 85, meaning this system outperforms 85% of all desktop configurations in the database.

Q: How does the Core i5-13600KF compare to its closest rival, the Core i5-14490F?

A: The i5-13600KF has an average benchmark score of 38103, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-14490F's 38149 score.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What memory types does the Intel Core i5-13600KF support?

A: It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory also supported.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, and the base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: What is the production status of each component?

A: The CPU is Active (still in production), while the GPU is End-of-life with the GeForce 50 series as its successor.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results.

Based on the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the CPU's 86th percentile, this system should deliver high frame rates at 1440p in most modern titles. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, while its Passmark DirectX 11 score of 273 and DirectX 12 score of 110 (these are Passmark's proprietary metrics, not FPS) suggest solid API support.

The CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4479) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at standard refresh rates. At 1080p, the CPU's 86th percentile may become the limiting factor in esports titles where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s will dominate.

Given the GPU's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, 4K gaming at ultra settings is plausible in less demanding titles, while 1440p ultra should be the sweet spot for graphically intensive AAA games. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for current titles at these resolutions, though future games may require texture quality compromises. Ray tracing performance should be strong given the 56 RT cores, but exact FPS figures require measured data.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i5-13600KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake processor, and the GPU is an Ada Lovelace architecture card with 7168 shading units and 12 GB GDDR6X memory.

The combined percentile of 85 places this system in the upper tier of desktop configurations, outperforming 85% of all builds in the database. The CPU's individual percentile of 86 and GPU's percentile of 83 are closely matched, indicating a harmonious pairing where neither component severely limits the other.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 38103 and the GPU's average score of 43223 together represent a system capable of handling demanding workloads across gaming, content creation, and compute tasks. The build class is desktop, confirming this is a stationary system rather than a laptop configuration.

The platform uses Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 support (16 lanes from CPU), and the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16. The system's thermal design requires a CPU cooler capable of handling 125 W TDP and a GPU cooler for 220 W TDP, with a suggested 550 W power supply for the GPU alone.

# Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p high-refresh: The GPU's 83rd percentile and CPU's 86th percentile suggest excellent 1440p performance, with the 12 GB VRAM providing headroom for ultra textures. The absence of measured FPS data means exact frame rates are uncertain, but benchmark scores indicate smooth gameplay in most titles.

Content creators working with video: The CPU's 20 threads and the GPU's 224 tensor cores make this a capable video editing and encoding workstation. The Passmark multithread score of 37488 handles timeline operations, while the GPU accelerates effects and exports.

3D artists and animators: The GPU's FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS and 56 RT cores support both rasterized and ray-traced rendering workflows. The CPU's 24 MB L3 cache and high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 4479) benefit viewport interactions.

Software developers: The CPU's balanced core configuration and 20 threads compile code efficiently, while the GPU's compute capabilities (Passmark GPU compute 17108) enable local machine learning and simulation testing. ECC memory support on the CPU adds reliability for long-running builds.

Students in STEM fields: This system handles computational coursework, CAD modeling, and data analysis without compromise. The CPU's data encryption score of 26957 supports secure research workflows, and the GPU's compute performance aids numerical simulations.

Small business workstations: The dual-slot GPU and 125 W CPU TDP fit within standard office cases, while the 86th percentile CPU ranking ensures responsive multitasking. The GPU's End-of-life status may concern long-term buyers, but its 83rd percentile performance remains competitive for professional applications.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the AD104 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die (transistor density of 121.8M per mm²). It features 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units.

Memory configuration consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock is 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The GPU has 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI processing. Its FP32 and FP16 throughput are both 35.48 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), and it achieves a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s.

Clock speeds are 1980 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost. The card is dual-slot, 267 mm long, 112 mm tall, and 42 mm wide, requiring a single 16-pin power connector with a suggested 550 W PSU. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Benchmark results place this GPU in the 83rd percentile with an average score of 43223. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 confirms strong DirectX 12 performance, while Geekbench scores of 172795 (OpenCL) and 205624 (Vulkan) show excellent cross-platform compute. Passmark G3D score of 29995 indicates solid rasterization, and the GPU compute score of 17108 demonstrates respectable non-graphics compute capability.

The GPU's nearest rivals are all within 1% in average score—the Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, -0.1%), RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1%), Quadro M6000 (43301, -0.2%), and RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, -1%). This clustering shows the 4070 SUPER sits at the intersection of desktop and mobile flagship performance, making it a versatile choice for both gaming and professional workloads. Its End-of-life status and successor in the GeForce 50 series suggest it represents the mature iteration of Ada Lovelace, with drivers well-optimized for current software.