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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700 + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

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91%

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87%

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Intel Core i7-13700

37,135 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

11,627 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i7-13700 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT pairing represents a desktop build that sits at the 68th percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU alone ranks at the 85th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 51st percentile against all GPUs. This discrepancy is the first hint that the processor is the stronger component in this pairing, a theme that recurs throughout the benchmark data. This analysis examines what the numbers reveal about rendering, gaming, productivity, and the overall balance of this system, using only the measured scores and specifications provided.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Navi 32 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 81.2M per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 1295 MHz, a game clock of 2124 MHz, and a boost clock of 2430 MHz, with memory clocked at 2438 MHz, translating to 19.5 Gbps effective.

Memory configuration is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity is significant for high-resolution textures and large datasets in rendering workloads, where 8 GB cards often hit limits. The 256-bit bus width and the bandwidth figure suggest the card can feed its 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units efficiently. Pixel rate is 233.3 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 583.2 GTexel/s, indicating strong fill-rate performance for rasterization.

Ray tracing hardware is present in the form of 60 RT cores, but the architecture has no dedicated tensor cores listed. The FP32 throughput is 37.32 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 37.32 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), meaning no half-rate penalty for FP16 workloads. This parity is unusual and beneficial for compute tasks that utilize FP16, such as certain AI inference or graphics shaders that take advantage of reduced precision.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering modern graphics APIs. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, enabling high-bandwidth connections to multiple monitors. The card is dual-slot, 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 50 mm in width, requiring 2x 8-pin power connectors and a suggested 600 W power supply. Thermal design power is 263 W.

Benchmark scores for the GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 24176, which places it at the 51st percentile against all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4157. Geekbench OpenCL score is 18290, and Vulkan score is 54228. Passmark GPU compute score is 13473. These numbers indicate the card is a mid-pack performer overall, but the context of its nearest rivals is striking. The nearestRivals list shows the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with an average score of 11680 and a deltaPct of -0.5, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M at 11528 (0.9), the NVIDIA Tesla K20c at 11479 (1.3), and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT at 11842 (-1.8). The average benchmark score for the RX 7800 XT is 11627, which is nearly identical to these older or lower-tier cards. This suggests that while the RX 7800 XT has modern features and a large memory pool, its aggregate benchmark score places it in the same performance class as much older hardware. The data implies that the 51st percentile is not a fluke; the card's raw compute scores in certain legacy benchmarks may not reflect its modern architecture's strengths in newer workloads.

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

The Intel Core i7-13700 delivers strong multi-threaded performance across multiple benchmark suites. In 3DMark, the CPU scores 11737 with max threads, 10075 with 16 threads, 7649 with 8 threads, 4279 with 4 threads, 2176 with 2 threads, and 1092 with a single thread. These scores show a scaling pattern that is not perfectly linear, but the jump from 2 threads to 4 threads is nearly double, and from 4 to 8 threads it is roughly 1.8x. The max threads score is only 16% higher than the 16-thread score, indicating diminishing returns beyond 16 threads.

Cinebench results reinforce the multi-core strength: R15 multicore is 3692, R20 multicore is 12806, and R23 multicore is 25369. Single-core scores are 285 in R15, 1807 in R20, and 2008.5 in R23. Geekbench multicore is 17025, and singlecore is 2329. Passmark multithread score is 36387, with a single-thread score of 4101 (also reported as 4101 for singlethread). The Passmark suite shows specialized workloads: data compression at 443900, data encryption at 25653, extended instructions at 26578, find prime numbers at 147, floating point math at 97723, integer math at 138974, physics at 2053, and random string sorting at 46418.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 37135, and it sits at the 85th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 160 with an average score of 37117 (deltaPct 0), the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (0.1), the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at 37161 (-0.1), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (0.1). The deltas are essentially zero, meaning the i7-13700 is statistically tied with these four processors in aggregate performance. This is a dense cluster where a few points separate the group, suggesting that the i7-13700's 85th percentile position is shared with several near-identical performers.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU build is 68, which is below the CPU's individual 85th percentile but above the GPU's 51st percentile. The combined figure reflects the GPU dragging the overall position down, but the system still lands in the upper third of all builds. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 indicates a processor that can handle heavy threaded workloads, while the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 24176 shows a mid-range graphics part. Together, the data suggests a system that excels at CPU-bound tasks but is more modest in GPU-accelerated scenarios.

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

The percentile gap between the CPU (85th) and GPU (51st) is 34 points, which is a substantial imbalance. In CPU-intensive workloads like Cinebench R23 multicore, the i7-13700's score of 25369 demonstrates headroom, while the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 24176 is closer to the median. This indicates that in gaming at lower resolutions or with lower graphics settings, the GPU is likely to be the limiting factor, as the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them.

The 3DMark scores provide further evidence. The CPU's 3DMark max threads score is 11737, while the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4157. These are different tests, but the relative positions suggest the CPU has more compute headroom relative to its peers than the GPU does relative to its peers. The GPU's nearest rivals include the GTX 1660 and RX 6500 XT, which are lower-tier cards, meaning the RX 7800 XT is competing with hardware that is several generations old in aggregate scoring. This implies that in GPU-bound scenarios, the RX 7800 XT's performance will be closer to these older cards than to modern high-end GPUs, despite its 16 GB memory and modern architecture.

For a workload like 3D rendering that uses both CPU and GPU, the balance matters. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 suggests it can handle complex scene preparation and physics, while the GPU's FP32 throughput of 37.32 TFLOPS provides compute capability for rendering. However, the GPU's 51st percentile position indicates that its compute performance is not exceptional relative to the field, so GPU-accelerated rendering may not see the same performance tier as the CPU's rendering tasks. The bottleneck shifts depending on the workload: CPU-heavy tasks like compilation or video encoding will be strong, while GPU-heavy tasks like ray-traced gaming or compute rendering will be limited by the RX 7800 XT's mid-pack standing.

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

The 68th combined percentile places this build in the upper-midrange of all desktop configurations. The CPU's 85th percentile and strong multi-threaded scores make it suitable for users who run heavily threaded applications. Content creators working with video editing software that leverages many cores would benefit from the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 and the Passmark multithread score of 36387. The data compression score of 443900 and encryption score of 25653 indicate strong performance for archival and security-related tasks.

Software developers compiling large codebases would see the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads as an advantage, with the 3DMark 16-thread score of 10075 showing robust parallel throughput. The CPU's support for ECC memory is notable for workstation use, though the platform's memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, giving flexibility. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is beneficial for developers working with large datasets in GPU compute, even if the raw compute score is mid-range.

Students and small business users running office applications would find the CPU's single-thread score of 4101 in Passmark more than adequate, while the GPU's G2D score of 1177 suggests capable 2D acceleration. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display tasks, potentially reducing power draw when the discrete GPU is idle. Gamers at 1080p or 1440p with high-refresh monitors would be the target audience, but the GPU's 51st percentile means expectations should be tempered at higher resolutions or with ray tracing enabled. The build is not aimed at enthusiasts seeking top-tier GPU performance, nor at budget builders, given the CPU's launch MSRP of $384 and GPU's launch MSRP of 499 USD.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread 4101, 3DMark single-thread 1092) ensures that frame pacing is not CPU-limited in most titles, but the GPU's 51st percentile position and Passmark G3D score of 24176 suggest that achieving high refresh rates at 1440p or 4K will depend heavily on game optimization and settings. The 16 GB VRAM allows for high texture quality, but raw rasterization performance may cap frame rates below what the CPU can deliver.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369, provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The Passmark data compression score of 443900 indicates fast encoding of video streams, and the multithread score of 36387 supports simultaneous game and stream processing. The GPU's video output options, including HDMI 2.1a and DisplayPort 2.1, enable high-bandwidth capture cards or direct streaming.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-threaded scores, particularly the Geekbench multicore of 17025 and Cinebench R20 multicore of 12806, support timeline rendering and effects processing. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth facilitate working with high-resolution footage, though the FP32 throughput of 37.32 TFLOPS is modest for GPU-accelerated effects. The Passmark extended instructions score of 26578 shows good SIMD performance for codec tasks.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 is a strong indicator for CPU-based rendering, where all cores are utilized. The GPU's 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 and 60 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced renders, but the 51st percentile suggests that GPU rendering performance is not class-leading. The 16 GB memory capacity is a plus for scene data, but the aggregate benchmark scores indicate the GPU will be the slower partner in this workflow.

Software development: The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 10075 and max threads score of 11737 show strong parallel compilation performance. The Passmark integer math score of 138974 and floating point math score of 97723 indicate solid number-crunching for build tools. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running builds, and the PCIe Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) provides fast storage connectivity for large repositories.

Student and office work: The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4101 handles everyday tasks with ease, while the integrated UHD Graphics 770 can drive displays without the discrete GPU. The GPU's G2D score of 1177 is sufficient for 2D applications, and the 16 GB VRAM is excessive for this use case but provides future-proofing. The 65 W TDP of the CPU and 263 W TDP of the GPU mean the system is not power-hungry for an office environment, though a 600 W PSU is suggested.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 with the Raptor Lake architecture, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity includes Gen 5 with 16 Lanes from the CPU only, meaning the primary graphics slot and NVMe storage can utilize Gen 5 speeds if the motherboard and devices support it. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is modest for a 16-core part, and it has a multiplier that is not unlocked, so overclocking is not an option.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 slot. The suggested power supply is 600 W, while the GPU's TDP is 263 W and the CPU's TDP is 65 W, leaving approximately 272 W of headroom for the rest of the system before reaching the PSU's rated capacity. This suggests that a 600 W PSU is adequate for the current configuration, but upgrading to a higher-TDP GPU would require a larger PSU. The GPU requires 2x 8-pin power connectors, and the card is dual-slot, so case compatibility is straightforward.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the GPU with a higher-performing model, as the CPU has significant headroom. The CPU's 85th percentile and strong multi-threaded scores mean it is not the bottleneck in most workloads. The GPU's 51st percentile is the limiting factor, so upgrading to a GPU with a higher Passmark G3D score would improve gaming and compute performance. The 16 GB VRAM on the current GPU is generous, but the raw compute scores are mid-range, so a GPU with a higher percentile would be a logical step. Alternatively, adding more memory or faster storage via the PCIe Gen 5 lanes could benefit specific workloads, but the CPU's 65 W TDP and locked multiplier limit CPU-side upgrades.

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

The Intel Core i7-13700 is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die size is 257 mm², and it uses a hybrid design with performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the core split. The base clock is 2.10 GHz, and the boost clock is 5.20 GHz, providing a wide frequency range for single-threaded bursts. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a desktop processor.

The 3DMark scores show scalability: from 2 threads (2176) to 4 threads (4279) is a 1.97x increase, from 4 to 8 threads (7649) is 1.79x, and from 8 to 16 threads (10075) is 1.32x. The max threads score of 11737 is only 1.16x the 16-thread score, indicating that the 24 threads do not scale proportionally, likely due to the efficiency cores or memory bandwidth limits. The single-thread score of 1092 in 3DMark and 4101 in Passmark demonstrate strong per-core performance, which is critical for legacy applications and games that rely on a few fast cores.

Cinebench R23 multicore of 25369 is a tight indicator for video encoding and 3D rendering, where all threads are used. The R20 multicore of 12806 and R15 multicore of 3692 show consistent scaling across versions. Geekbench multicore of 17025 and singlecore of 2329 provide cross-platform comparisons. The Passmark suite reveals specific strengths: floating point math at 97723 and integer math at 138974 are high, indicating strong arithmetic throughput. Data compression at 443900 and encryption at 25653 show good performance for archival and security tasks. The find prime numbers score of 147 is low, suggesting that the CPU's branch prediction and integer workload handling may not be optimal for that specific test, but it is an outlier.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 37135 and 85th percentile place it in the upper echelon of desktop processors. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.1% deltaPct, meaning the i7-13700 is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 160, Intel Core i9-12900T, AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 in aggregate performance. This suggests that for most workloads, the i7-13700 offers no meaningful advantage over these alternatives, and the choice may come down to platform features like ECC support or socket compatibility.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile rank of this CPU+GPU build?

A: The build sits at the 68th combined percentile against all CPU+GPU combinations, with the CPU at the 85th percentile and the GPU at the 51st percentile.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7800 XT have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13700 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 600 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 263 W and the CPU has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark score?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 37135, with nearest rivals ranging from 37093 to 37161, showing deltas of -0.1% to 0.1%, meaning they are statistically tied.

Q: What is the GPU's Passmark G3D score and percentile?

A: The GPU scores 24176 in Passmark G3D, placing it at the 51st percentile against all GPUs.

Q: Does the CPU have an unlocked multiplier for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked, so overclocking is not supported on this processor.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination. The measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty, and dataIsMeasured is false. Therefore, all frame rate expectations must be framed as estimates derived from the benchmark scores. No specific game names or resolution-based FPS figures can be cited, as they do not exist in the data.

Using the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 24176 and its 51st percentile position, gaming performance is expected to be moderate. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4157 provides a baseline for DirectX 12 workloads, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 54228 suggests strong Vulkan API performance. The CPU's high single-thread scores (Passmark single-thread 4101) indicate that it can maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU's mid-pack standing means that at 1440p or 4K with ultra settings, frame rates will be limited by the GPU's rasterization throughput. At 1080p with lower settings, the CPU may push frame rates higher, but the GPU's 51st percentile suggests that it will not compete with higher-tier GPUs in demanding titles. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for high-resolution textures, but the raw compute performance is the limiting factor for frame rates. These are estimates based on the benchmark scores, not measured results.

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

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13700 with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor on Socket 1700, with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, 30 MB of L3 cache, and a 65 W TDP. The GPU is a RDNA 3.0-based Navi 32 card with 16 GB GDDR6, 60 RT cores, and a 263 W TDP. The system sits at the 68th combined percentile, which places it in the upper-midrange tier of desktop builds.

The CPU's 85th percentile and strong multi-threaded scores make it the standout component, while the GPU's 51st percentile is the weaker link. The build is best suited for users who prioritize CPU-heavy workloads like video editing, software development, and 3D rendering, with gaming as a secondary consideration. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and modern features like DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 provide a solid foundation, but its aggregate benchmark scores place it alongside much older hardware like the GTX 1660 and RX 6500 XT. For gaming at high refresh rates, the CPU will not be the bottleneck, but the GPU's mid-pack performance will cap frame rates in demanding titles. This is a balanced system for productivity with moderate gaming capability, not a high-end gaming rig.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700 + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

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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

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

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

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

FAQ

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame

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

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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