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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700 + Intel Arc A380E

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Intel Core i7-13700

37,135 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A380E

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700 is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on a 10 nm process. It combines eight performance cores with eight efficiency cores, a hybrid design that allows the processor to handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads efficiently. The base clock is 2.10 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and the processor carries a 65 W TDP. The chip features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and includes UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics as a fallback option. The processor supports ECC memory and connects to the system via Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark data places this processor at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, a strong showing that reflects its broad competence across single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. The multi-threaded scores are particularly telling: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 25369, while the 3DMark max-threads test scores 11737. These numbers indicate a processor that can sustain heavy all-core workloads without throttling into mediocrity. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10075 is close to the max-threads score, suggesting that the processor's thread-scaling efficiency plateaus near 16 threads but still delivers near-peak performance in that range.

Single-thread performance is equally robust. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2008.5 and Geekbench single-core score of 2329 both indicate strong per-core efficiency, which matters for everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications. The Passmark single-thread score of 4101 reinforces this picture. The processor's 5.20 GHz boost clock is a key contributor here, allowing short bursts of high-frequency operation when a single core is under load.

The nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 160 with an average score of 37117 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at 37161 (0.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (0.1% ahead). This clustering around the 37100-37160 range shows that the Core i7-13700 sits in a tightly contested performance tier where differences are margin-of-error territory rather than meaningful gaps. The average benchmark score for the Core i7-13700 is 37135, placing it squarely in the middle of this pack.

For real workloads, the Passmark results provide concrete context. Integer math scores 138974, floating-point math scores 97723, and extended instructions (SIMD) score 26578. Data compression hits 443900, while data encryption scores 25653. These numbers indicate a processor that excels at integer-heavy tasks like code compilation and database operations, while still handling floating-point workloads such as scientific simulations and financial modeling competently. The physics score of 2053 in Passmark is modest, but this is a synthetic test that does not fully represent real-world physics simulation in games or engineering software.

# GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A380E is a desktop GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, built on TSMC's 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The chip, designated DG2-128, is part of the Alchemist generation (Arc 3). It operates with a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz, with memory clocked at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective). The GPU has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation units. It includes 8 ray tracing cores, providing hardware acceleration for ray-traced workloads.

Memory configuration consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. This is a modest memory subsystem by modern standards, but adequate for the GPU's target performance class. The GPU achieves a pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 128.0 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 4.096 TFLOPS for FP32 and 8.192 TFLOPS for FP16 (with 2:1 ratio). The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern graphics APIs and features like mesh shaders and variable rate shading.

The GPU's TDP is 75 W, and it requires a 250 W power supply according to the suggested PSU rating. It is a single-slot card with no power connectors, drawing all power from the PCIe slot. The card measures 254 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. Display output is provided through 4x DisplayPort 2.0 ports. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is sufficient for this performance tier.

The Arc A380E sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, placing it exactly in the middle of the performance distribution. Its FP32 throughput of 4.096 TFLOPS positions it as an entry-level discrete GPU, suitable for 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings and light content creation work. The 6 GB VRAM is adequate for current games at 1080p, though texture-heavy titles may approach the limit. The 186.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the GPU's compute capabilities, ensuring that the memory subsystem does not become a severe bottleneck in most workloads.

The ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though performance in ray-traced titles will be limited by the GPU's overall compute throughput. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which means it can handle hardware ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading when games implement these features. For rendering workloads, the 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 performance means basic 3D rendering is viable, but complex scenes with heavy lighting or simulation will be slow.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers strong benchmark results across multiple testing suites. In Cinebench, the R15 multicore score is 3692 and single-core is 285; R20 multicore reaches 12806 and single-core 1807; R23 multicore hits 25369 and single-core 2008.5. Geekbench scores are 17025 for multicore and 2329 for single-core. The 3DMark suite shows 10075 for 16 threads, 2176 for 2 threads, 4279 for 4 threads, 7649 for 8 threads, 11737 for max threads, and 1092 for single-thread. Passmark results include a multithread score of 36387 and single-thread score of 4101.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 37135, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered, with the AMD Ryzen 7 160 at 37117 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at 37161 (0.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (0.1% ahead). This means the Core i7-13700 is effectively tied with these competitors, with no meaningful performance separation in average benchmark scores.

The GPU has no measured benchmark scores in the data pack, so its performance characterization relies on its percentile position and architectural specifications. The Arc A380E sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0 in the available data. The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pairing is 68, reflecting that the CPU is significantly stronger than the GPU in relative performance terms.

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU-GPU combination. All FPS discussion in this analysis is therefore estimated from the benchmark scores and architectural characteristics rather than direct measurement.

The combined picture is one of a high-performing CPU paired with a mid-tier GPU. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking indicates it can drive demanding workloads, while the GPU's 50th percentile suggests it will be the limiting factor in graphics-intensive tasks. For CPU-bound workloads like compilation, rendering, and multitasking, the system will perform well. For GPU-bound tasks like gaming at high resolutions or GPU-accelerated rendering, the Arc A380E will cap performance.

# Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need strong CPU performance for productivity and are willing to accept mid-tier GPU performance. Gamers playing at 1080p with medium settings will find the Arc A380E adequate, though high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p or above will be limited by the GPU's compute throughput. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking ensures that frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, such as competitive shooters with many on-screen characters, will remain high, but the GPU will constrain maximum frame rates in graphically demanding titles.

Content creators working with video editing will benefit from the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 and Passmark multithread score of 36387 indicate that video encoding, rendering, and export tasks will complete quickly. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 performance support hardware-accelerated encoding and basic GPU-accelerated effects, but heavy motion graphics or complex 3D scenes will be slow.

Software developers will find this system well-suited for compilation, testing, and running virtual machines. The CPU's 24 threads and strong integer math performance (Passmark integer score of 138974) handle parallel builds efficiently. The 16-core, 24-thread configuration provides ample headroom for running multiple containers or VMs simultaneously.

Students and small business users performing office work, web browsing, and light productivity tasks will find this system more than capable. The CPU's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core of 2329) ensures responsive application usage, while the GPU handles basic display output and light graphics work without issue. The ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation use cases where data integrity is important.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance between the Core i7-13700 and Arc A380E is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 50th percentile creates a significant gap in relative performance. In CPU-bound workloads, the system will perform exceptionally well, with the GPU rarely being a factor. In GPU-bound workloads, the Arc A380E will be the limiting component, capping performance at levels consistent with mid-tier GPUs.

For gaming, the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in most titles. Even at 1080p, where CPU overhead is highest, the Core i7-13700's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core of 2008.5) provides more than enough headroom for the Arc A380E to reach its performance limits. The GPU's 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth will be the primary constraints on frame rates.

For productivity workloads, the balance depends on the specific application. CPU-bound tasks like code compilation, spreadsheet calculations, and data processing will run at speeds consistent with the CPU's 85th percentile ranking. GPU-accelerated tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and machine learning inference will be limited by the GPU's 50th percentile performance. The 6 GB VRAM may also become a constraint for large datasets or high-resolution textures.

The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface on the GPU is sufficient for its bandwidth needs, so this is not a bottleneck. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support provides headroom for future GPU upgrades, but the current GPU does not benefit from the additional bandwidth. The 65 W CPU TDP and 75 W GPU TDP combine for a modest total power draw, meaning power delivery is unlikely to be a constraint in any scenario.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth will produce playable frame rates at 1080p with medium settings in most titles, but high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or above) will only be fully utilized in lightly-demanding games. The CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures minimal frame pacing issues, but the GPU limits maximum frame rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 threads provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming. The Passmark multithread score of 36387 indicates the processor can handle the simultaneous load of a game and an encoding workload without significant frame drops. The GPU's hardware encoding capabilities could offload this work, but software encoding with the CPU is also viable.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 and Passmark data compression score of 443900 indicate strong performance for video editing workflows. Timeline scrubbing, preview rendering, and export encoding will be responsive. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM supports GPU-accelerated effects, but complex projects may require reducing preview quality.

3D rendering: The CPU will handle most rendering workloads efficiently, with its 16 cores and 24 threads providing substantial multi-threaded throughput. GPU rendering with the Arc A380E will be slower, given its 50th percentile ranking, but basic scenes are feasible. The 8 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced rendering, though performance will be modest.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 138974 and extended instructions score of 26578 indicate strong performance for code compilation. Multithreaded builds will scale well across the 24 threads. The 30 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code and data.

Student and office work: The Geekbench single-core score of 2329 and Passmark single-thread score of 4101 ensure responsive application usage for word processing, spreadsheet work, and web browsing. The GPU handles basic display output and video playback without issue. The 65 W CPU TDP and 75 W GPU TDP result in low power consumption for an always-on workstation.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i7-13700 has an average benchmark score of 37135, placing it at the 85th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 160, scores 37117, a 0% delta, while the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.1% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H scores 37161, 0.1% behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.1% ahead.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A380E includes 8 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing. However, the GPU's overall compute throughput of 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 means ray-traced performance will be modest.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. It also supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation reliability.

Q: Is the GPU's 6 GB VRAM sufficient for modern games?

A: The 6 GB GDDR6 memory with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p gaming with medium-to-high settings in most current titles. Heavily textured games or those with large open worlds may approach the VRAM limit, requiring reduced texture quality.

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

A: The combined percentile for the Core i7-13700 and Arc A380E is 68, reflecting the CPU's strong 85th percentile ranking balanced against the GPU's 50th percentile position.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the Arc A380E is 250 W. The GPU has a 75 W TDP and requires no power connectors, drawing power solely from the PCIe slot.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how does it affect single-thread performance?

A: The Core i7-13700 has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which contributes to its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2008.5 and Geekbench single-core score of 2329. This high boost clock enables rapid single-thread execution for responsive application performance.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i7-13700 uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports 13th Gen Core processors. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility in memory selection based on availability and preference. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, offering significant bandwidth headroom for future GPU upgrades. The Arc A380E uses PCIe 4.0 x8, so upgrading to a PCIe Gen 5 GPU would improve bandwidth but is not necessary for current performance.

The GPU has a TDP of 75 W and a suggested PSU of 250 W, which means the system's total power draw is modest. The CPU's 65 W TDP combines with the GPU's 75 W TDP for a combined 140 W of component power draw, leaving substantial headroom for a future GPU upgrade within a 250 W PSU budget. However, a more powerful GPU would likely require a higher-capacity PSU, depending on its power requirements.

The Arc A380E is marked as end-of-life production status, with the successor being Battlemage. This means the GPU is at the end of its commercial lifecycle, and future driver support and optimization may taper off over time. The GPU's bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which is compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots, so an upgrade to a newer Intel GPU or a competitor's product would be straightforward.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the Arc A380E with a higher-performing GPU that better matches the CPU's 85th percentile performance. The CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores indicate it can drive more powerful GPUs without becoming a bottleneck. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support and dual-channel memory architecture provide a solid foundation for a GPU upgrade, though the memory bandwidth may need consideration depending on the chosen GPU and workload.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700 CPU with the Intel Arc A380E GPU. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a 6 GB GDDR6 Alchemist-generation card with 1024 shading units and a 75 W TDP. The combined percentile of 68 indicates that the system sits above the midpoint of all CPU-GPU pairings, driven primarily by the CPU's strong performance.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking makes it the standout component, offering performance comparable to the AMD Ryzen 7 160, Intel Core i9-12900T, AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, all within a 0.1% performance delta. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of all GPUs, providing entry-level discrete graphics performance. This pairing is best suited for users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads and accept mid-tier GPU performance for graphics tasks.

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