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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700 + AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

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94 Score

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94 / 100

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Top 6% 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

91%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700

37,135 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

58,392 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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0-30

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30-60

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60-85

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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

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700 with the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, creating a desktop configuration that ranks in the 87th percentile overall. The benchmark data indicates a high-performance pairing where the GPU leads graphically intensive tasks while the CPU provides strong multi-threaded throughput, though the lack of measured FPS data requires all gaming performance discussions to be framed as estimates derived from component scores.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT is a RDNA 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 7 nm process by TSMC, featuring 26,800 million transistors on a 520 mm² die. It carries 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 1860 MHz, with a game clock of 2100 MHz and a boost clock of 2310 MHz. This configuration places the card in the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58392.

The GPU incorporates 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units. It also includes 80 ray tracing cores, though it has no dedicated tensor cores. The pixel rate is 295.7 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 739.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance reaches 23.65 TFLOPS for FP32 and 47.31 TFLOPS for FP16 (at a 2:1 ratio). These specifications translate into strong raw compute capabilities that benefit rendering workloads substantially.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 6950 XT achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4235, which indicates solid DirectX 12 performance for modern game engines. The Geekbench scores reveal its compute versatility: 222653 in Metal, 205998 in OpenCL, and 165212 in Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score of 28070 places it well above many contemporaries, while the Passmark GPU compute score of 14199 shows capable general-purpose compute performance. The DirectX 11 score of 300 and DirectX 12 score of 114 in Passmark suggest that the card handles legacy APIs efficiently while excelling in newer ones.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM capacity is significant, allowing large textures and complex scenes to reside in memory without spillover. The 576.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data transfers between the GPU and memory do not become a bottleneck in high-resolution rendering. The 80 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects, though the lack of tensor cores means AI-accelerated features rely on the GPU's general compute units. The FP32 throughput of 23.65 TFLOPS is particularly relevant for 3D rendering applications that use single-precision arithmetic extensively.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA P102-100 with an average score of 58528 (a -0.2% delta), the Intel Arc A570M at 58239 (0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58657 (-0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM at 58085 (0.5% delta). The RX 6950 XT sits within a tight performance band relative to these competitors, showing that its benchmark position is competitive but not dominant. The 88th percentile ranking confirms that it outperforms the vast majority of GPUs in the database.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU and GPU each deliver strong standalone benchmark results, and their combined percentile of 87 indicates a well-matched pairing. The Intel Core i7-13700 achieves an average benchmark score of 37135, placing it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 160 with an average score of 37117 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at 37161 (-0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (0.1% delta). These tight deltas show that the i7-13700 sits at parity with several other high-end processors, making its performance position a matter of workload-specific strengths rather than outright superiority.

In CPU-specific benchmarks, the i7-13700 delivers a 3DMark max threads score of 11737, a 3DMark 16 threads score of 10075, and a 3DMark single thread score of 1092. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 and single-core score of 2008.5 demonstrate substantial multi-threaded capability with respectable single-thread performance. Geekbench scores of 17025 multicore and 2329 single-core align with these results. The Passmark multithread score of 36387 and single-thread score of 4101 further confirm the CPU's balanced performance profile.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 58392 places it in the 88th percentile, making it slightly stronger relative to its peers than the CPU is relative to its own peers. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4235 and Passmark G3D score of 28070 are the key gaming-oriented metrics. When combined, the CPU's 85th percentile and GPU's 88th percentile yield an overall 87th percentile for the build, suggesting that neither component substantially drags down the other in most workloads.

The combined picture reveals a system that excels in multi-threaded productivity and high-end gaming. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 indicates strong rendering and compilation performance, while the GPU's FP32 throughput of 23.65 TFLOPS provides ample compute for graphics-intensive tasks. The 3DMark scores from both components suggest that the pairing is balanced for DirectX 12 workloads, which dominate modern gaming and many creative applications.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 88th percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4235 indicate capability for high-refresh gaming at 1440p and potentially 4K, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact frame rates are estimates. The 16 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth support high-resolution textures without memory constraints. The CPU's single-thread score of 4101 in Passmark and 3DMark single thread score of 1092 provide the per-core performance needed to drive high frame rates without bottlenecking the GPU.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369, allow simultaneous game encoding and gameplay without significant performance degradation. The Passmark data compression score of 443900 and data encryption score of 25653 indicate efficient handling of encoding workloads. The GPU's Vulkan score of 165212 also supports hardware-accelerated encoding paths in compatible software.

Video editing: The CPU's Geekbench multicore score of 17025 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 12806 provide strong timeline performance for 4K editing. The GPU's OpenCL score of 205998 accelerates effects rendering and color grading. The 16 GB VRAM allows large preview buffers and multiple effects layers without swapping to system memory.

3D rendering: The GPU's FP32 throughput of 23.65 TFLOPS and Passmark GPU compute score of 14199 deliver substantial render performance in GPU-accelerated engines. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 handles CPU-based rendering tasks effectively. The 80 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced renders, while the 16 GB VRAM accommodates complex scenes.

Software development: The CPU's Passmark integer math score of 138974 and extended instructions score of 26578 indicate strong compilation and code processing capability. The 3DMark 16 threads score of 10075 shows efficient multithreaded execution for build systems. The ECC memory support provides error-checking benefits for long-running development processes.

Student and office work: The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4101 and 3DMark 2 threads score of 2176 handle everyday productivity tasks with headroom. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output. The 85th percentile CPU ranking ensures responsive application loading and multitasking in office suites and research tools.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The build ranks in the 87th percentile overall, with the CPU in the 85th percentile and the GPU in the 88th percentile among all components.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i7-13700 has an average benchmark score of 37135, which is at parity with the AMD Ryzen 7 160 (37117, 0% delta), Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 7735H (37161, -0.1% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, 0.1% delta).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth with an effective memory speed of 18 Gbps.

Q: Does the RX 6950 XT support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, it includes 80 ray tracing cores based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, though it has no tensor cores for AI acceleration.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700 has a launch MSRP of $384.

Q: What is the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The i7-13700 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 and a single-core score of 2008.5.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific build?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming frame rates are estimates from benchmark scores.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The balance between the CPU and GPU is close, with the GPU at 88th percentile and CPU at 85th percentile. This 3-percentage-point gap suggests that the GPU is marginally stronger relative to its peers, meaning the CPU may be the limiting factor in some GPU-bound workloads. However, the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores mitigate this in productivity tasks.

In gaming workloads, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4235 and Passmark G3D score of 28070 are the primary drivers of frame rates. The CPU's single-thread performance, indicated by the 3DMark single thread score of 1092 and Passmark single-thread score of 4101, must keep up with the GPU's rendering output. At lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more significant, the CPU's 85th percentile could constrain the GPU's 88th percentile performance. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck as pixel throughput demands increase.

For multi-threaded workloads like 3D rendering or video encoding, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 and Passmark multithread score of 36387 provide substantial parallel processing capability. The GPU's compute scores, including the Passmark GPU compute of 14199 and OpenCL of 205998, complement the CPU in heterogeneous workloads. The balance here is favorable, as neither component severely limits the other in most productivity scenarios.

The memory subsystem also factors into balance. The GPU's 576.0 GB/s bandwidth is ample for its compute capacity, while the CPU's dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 provides adequate bandwidth for its core count. The 30 MB shared L3 cache on the CPU helps reduce memory latency in cache-sensitive workloads. The PCIe Gen 5 interface on the CPU, with 16 lanes, ensures that the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 connection does not bottleneck data transfer.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

This build targets users who need high-end desktop performance across both gaming and productivity. Gamers playing at high refresh rates on 1440p or 4K displays will benefit from the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth, supported by the CPU's single-thread score of 4101 in Passmark. The 88th percentile GPU ranking indicates that most modern titles will run at high settings, though exact frame rates are unmeasured.

Content creators working with video editing will appreciate the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 205998 for effects acceleration. The 16 GB VRAM supports large project files and multiple layers. 3D artists and animators can leverage the GPU's FP32 throughput of 23.65 TFLOPS and 80 ray tracing cores for render workloads, while the CPU handles scene preparation and simulation tasks.

Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the CPU's Passmark integer math score of 138974 and extended instructions score of 26578. The 16 cores and 24 threads provide parallel compilation capability, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running build processes. Students in engineering, computer science, or digital arts programs will find the performance sufficient for coursework, though the power requirements of the GPU (335 W TDP, 700 W suggested PSU) make this a fixed workstation rather than a portable solution.

Small business workstations running data analysis, financial modeling, or database applications will see strong performance from the CPU's Passmark data compression score of 443900 and encryption score of 25653. The GPU's compute capabilities also accelerate machine learning inference and simulation tasks. The build's 87th combined percentile ensures it handles demanding professional software without the need for immediate upgrades.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i7-13700 is a Raptor Lake-S architecture processor built on a 10 nm process by Intel, featuring 16 cores and 24 threads. The base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It has a 65 W TDP and fits the Intel Socket 1700. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770. The launch MSRP is $384.

In benchmark terms, the CPU's 3DMark scores show scaling from 2176 at 2 threads to 11737 at max threads, indicating efficient multi-threading. The Cinebench R20 scores of 12806 multicore and 1807 single-core demonstrate balanced performance across rendering workloads. The Geekbench scores of 17025 multicore and 2329 single-core align with other results, confirming consistent performance across different test suites. The Passmark scores reveal workload-specific strengths: data compression at 443900, data encryption at 25653, floating-point math at 97723, and integer math at 138974.

The 16-core, 24-thread configuration is particularly effective for heavily parallel workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The 5.20 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread performance for gaming and legacy applications that rely on fewer cores. The 30 MB L3 cache helps maintain performance in cache-sensitive workloads like database queries and scientific computing. The ECC memory support is notable for workstations requiring error-free operation in financial or research applications.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking places it above the majority of processors in the database. Its nearest rivals show deltas of 0.1% or less, indicating that the i7-13700 performs at parity with several other high-end CPUs from both Intel and AMD. The specific advantage of this CPU lies in its combination of high core count and high boost clock, which serves both multi-threaded productivity and single-threaded responsiveness.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class, and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13700 CPU with the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT GPU. The CPU is a 13th-generation Raptor Lake processor with 16 cores and 24 threads, while the GPU is a RDNA 2.0 architecture card with 5120 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The combined percentile of 87 places this build in the upper tier of desktop systems, with the GPU at 88th percentile and CPU at 85th percentile.

The build is designed for high-end gaming and demanding productivity workloads. The CPU's average benchmark score of 37135 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 58392 indicate that both components are strong performers in their respective categories. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth, combined with the CPU's 30 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support, create a balanced memory subsystem for data-intensive applications.

This pairing is best characterized as a high-refresh 1440p gaming and content creation workstation. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking ensures it handles modern game titles at high settings, while the CPU's 85th percentile provides the processing power for streaming, rendering, and development tasks. The absence of measured FPS data means that specific frame rates are estimates, but the component scores support expectations of strong performance across a wide range of applications.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is set to false. All gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU individually.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4235 suggests strong performance in DirectX 12 titles, which comprise the majority of modern games. The Passmark G3D score of 28070 and DirectX 11 score of 300 indicate that the card handles both current and legacy APIs effectively. The 16 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient headroom for high-resolution textures and complex scenes at 1440p and 4K.

The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 4101 in Passmark and 1092 in 3DMark single thread, ensures that frame rates are not CPU-limited in most gaming scenarios. The 3DMark 8 threads score of 7649 indicates strong multi-threaded gaming performance for titles that utilize more cores. At 1080p, the CPU may become a limiting factor in extremely high-refresh scenarios, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's rendering throughput will dominate.

For competitive gaming at 1080p, the system should deliver frame rates well above 144 Hz in most titles, based on the GPU's high percentile ranking and the CPU's strong per-core performance. For AAA titles at 1440p ultra settings, frame rates in the 100-144 Hz range are reasonable expectations. At 4K, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and bandwidth support high settings, though frame rates will be lower and depend heavily on the specific title and optimization. These estimates rely on the benchmark scores since no direct FPS measurements are available.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700 + AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

Apex Performer

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i7-13700

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class, and overall tier from the percentiles

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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