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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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Top 10% 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%
VS
GPU
89%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700

37,135 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

16,129 Benchmark Score
Top 11% 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

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700, a 16-core Raptor Lake desktop processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, an Ampere-based graphics card. The data set contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming frame rate discussions are estimated from the individual benchmark scores rather than direct testing. This pairing sits at the 72nd percentile for all combined CPU and GPU configurations, indicating a system that is solidly above average in overall performance capability.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the GA104 chip using Samsung's 8 nm process, housing 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. Its memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 across a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The card operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, while the memory runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective. These specifications place the card in the upper mid-range tier of the GeForce 30-series lineup, with a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s.

The compute resources are substantial for this class: 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The RTX 3060 Ti includes 38 dedicated RT cores and 152 tensor cores, which are essential for ray-traced workloads and DLSS-enhanced rendering. Raw FP32 performance is rated at 16.20 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 16.20 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio. These numbers indicate that the card is capable of handling real-time ray tracing at playable settings in many titles, though the 8 GB VRAM may become a limiting factor for high-resolution textures in demanding scenarios.

Benchmark results for the GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 20349, which places it at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 16129, and the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 with a delta of 0.7% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M at 1.4% lower, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT at 1.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 1.7% higher. These tight deltas suggest the RTX 3060 Ti sits in a competitive performance band where slight architectural differences determine the order. In DirectX 12 workloads, the Passmark score is 78, while DirectX 11 scores 163, and the older DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 APIs score 132 and 234 respectively, reflecting the card's strength in modern APIs where it leverages its hardware features more effectively.

For rendering tasks, the 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 152 tensor cores make this GPU well-suited for GPU-accelerated rendering in applications that support CUDA or OptiX. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports texture-heavy scenes, and the 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and moderate 1440p content creation. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 and Vulkan score of 47784 indicate strong compute performance across different APIs, though the card's end-of-life production status suggests it is a mature product with established driver support.

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

The balance between the Core i7-13700 and the RTX 3060 Ti is skewed heavily toward the CPU. The processor holds an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. This 26-point gap indicates that in many gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads, the RTX 3060 Ti will be the limiting factor, as the CPU has significantly more headroom to push higher frame rates than the GPU can deliver.

The CPU's multi-threaded dominance is clear from its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369, which is more than double what most mid-range GPUs can utilize in parallel with rendering tasks. In contrast, the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20349, while respectable, is far below the CPU's Passmark multithread score of 36387. This disparity means that in CPU-bound scenarios such as competitive shooters at lower resolutions or physics-heavy simulations, the i7-13700 will not be the bottleneck — the GPU will cap frame rates first.

The 3DMark scores for the CPU reinforce this picture. The 3DMark max threads score of 11737 and 16-thread score of 10075 show strong scaling across cores, while the single-thread score of 1092 indicates excellent per-core performance. This means the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently even in lightly-threaded game engines. However, the lack of measured FPS data for this exact combination prevents precise bottleneck quantification. The estimated picture is that at 1080p with ultra settings, the RTX 3060 Ti will be the primary limiter in most modern titles, while at lower settings or older games, the CPU may occasionally become the constraint due to its 2.10 GHz base clock, though the 5.20 GHz boost mitigates this.

The combined percentile of 72 suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for the target market — users who want strong CPU performance for productivity and a capable GPU for gaming. The CPU's 65 W TDP is low for a 16-core part, which may allow for more power to be allocated to the GPU in a system with a fixed power budget, though the GPU's 200 W TDP and 550 W recommended PSU still require a reasonable power supply.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700 ranks at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37135. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 160 with a delta of 0%, indicating near-identical average performance.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the RTX 3060 Ti provide?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a key specification for texture-heavy workloads and higher resolutions.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile for this CPU-GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile for this build is 72, which places it above the majority of desktop configurations. This is derived from the CPU's 85th percentile and the GPU's 59th percentile.

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

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory, which is notable for workstation and small business use cases where data integrity is critical. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What are the RT and tensor core counts on the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The GPU has 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores. The tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-accelerated features, while the RT cores handle ray-traced lighting effects.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the GPU?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti had a launch MSRP of 399 USD. The CPU had a launch MSRP of $384.

Q: What is the production status of the GPU?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti is marked as end-of-life, indicating it is no longer in active production. The CPU is marked as active, meaning it is still being manufactured and sold.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need substantial multi-threaded CPU performance for productivity tasks while maintaining solid gaming capability. The Core i7-13700's 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with its 85th percentile ranking, make it ideal for content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or software compilation, where the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 and Geekbench multicore score of 17025 indicate strong throughput.

Gamers at 1080p resolution will find the RTX 3060 Ti sufficient for ultra settings in most titles, given its 59th percentile ranking and Passmark G3D score of 20349. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth support high-quality textures at this resolution, though 1440p gaming will require some settings adjustments. The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance also makes it viable for entry-level 3D rendering and GPU compute tasks, appealing to students and hobbyists in graphics-related fields.

Small business workstations benefit from the CPU's ECC memory support and 65 W TDP, which allows for dense configurations with lower cooling requirements. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output for troubleshooting or basic tasks without the discrete GPU. Software developers will appreciate the CPU's 24 threads for parallel builds and the passmark data compression score of 443900, which indicates strong performance in file archiving and data processing workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13700 delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance across all tested benchmarks. In Cinebench R23, it scores 25369 multi-core and 2008.5 single-core, demonstrating both high core count and strong single-thread efficiency. The Cinebench R20 scores are 12806 multi-core and 1807 single-core, while the older R15 version yields 3692 multi-core and 285 single-core. Geekbench results show 17025 multi-core and 2329 single-core, confirming consistent performance across different benchmarking methodologies.

The 3DMark CPU tests reveal strong scaling from 2 threads to max threads. Scores are 2176 for 2 threads, 4279 for 4 threads, 7649 for 8 threads, 10075 for 16 threads, and 11737 for max threads. The single-thread score of 1092 is competitive, though slightly lower than the multi-threaded scaling would suggest. Passmark tests show a multithread score of 36387 and single-thread score of 4101, with strong results in integer math (138974), floating-point math (97723), and data encryption (25653).

For the GPU, the Passmark G3D score of 20349 is the primary gaming performance indicator, placing it at the 59th percentile. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2626, which reflects modern API performance. Geekbench OpenCL scores 78927, while Vulkan scores 47784, showing the card's compute capability across different interfaces. The GPU's average benchmark score of 16129, with the nearest rival AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014, puts it in a tight competitive band where the deltaPct is only 0.7%.

The combined picture is a CPU that is clearly in the top tier of desktop processors, capable of handling any modern workload without complaint, paired with a GPU that is solidly mid-range. The 72nd combined percentile reflects this asymmetry — the CPU is the star, while the GPU is competent but not exceptional. For users who prioritize CPU-heavy tasks like rendering, compilation, or scientific computing, this pairing is excellent. For pure gaming, the GPU will be the limiting factor.

Gaming Performance

Since the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU combination, all gaming performance figures are estimated from the individual benchmark scores. The RTX 3060 Ti's Passmark G3D score of 20349 and 59th percentile ranking suggest it can deliver high frame rates at 1080p in most titles. At 1440p, performance will be playable but may require lowering some settings from ultra, particularly in graphically demanding games.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p ultra settings in most current games, though texture-heavy titles may approach the VRAM limit. The 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 152 tensor cores support DLSS, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported titles by rendering at lower internal resolutions. The 38 RT cores enable ray tracing, but at a performance cost that may require DLSS or reduced settings to maintain playable frame rates.

The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1092 and Passmark single-thread score of 4101 indicate it will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. The 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures strong per-core performance for game logic and physics. However, the GPU's 59th percentile ranking means it will be the limiting factor in GPU-bound scenarios, which is typical for most games at high settings.

Estimated frame rates for popular titles at 1080p ultra would likely range from 60-120 FPS depending on the game's optimization, with competitive shooters potentially exceeding 144 FPS at medium settings. At 1440p, frame rates would drop to 40-80 FPS, requiring settings adjustments for high-refresh displays. The lack of measured data means these figures are educated estimates based on the benchmark scores, not definitive results.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700 is a Raptor Lake-S processor built on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². It features 16 cores and 24 threads, combining 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the core mix. The base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 65 W, which is remarkably efficient for a 16-core desktop part.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This substantial L3 cache supports the multi-threaded workloads where this CPU excels. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and ECC memory is supported, which is rare for consumer desktop processors and adds to its workstation appeal.

The CPU's benchmark scores are outstanding. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 is among the highest for desktop processors in its class, and the Passmark multithread score of 36387 confirms this. The 3DMark max threads score of 11737 shows strong scaling beyond 8 threads, with the 16-thread score of 10075 indicating that the core configuration scales efficiently. The Passmark integer math score of 138974 and floating-point math score of 97723 demonstrate excellent arithmetic throughput for scientific and engineering applications.

The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output and video decoding capabilities, which is useful for troubleshooting or office tasks without a discrete GPU. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, providing ample bandwidth for the RTX 3060 Ti's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above the AMD Ryzen 7 160, Intel Core i9-12900T, AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, which are its nearest rivals with deltaPct values of 0%, 0.1%, -0.1%, and 0.1% respectively.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class configuration that pairs a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU. The Intel Core i7-13700 is a 16-core, 24-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture, with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 65 W TDP. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is an Ampere-based GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 4864 shading units, and 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance, rated at 200 W TDP.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking and the GPU's 59th percentile ranking combine to give this build a 72nd combined percentile. This places it in the upper tier of desktop systems, though the asymmetry between CPU and GPU performance is notable. The CPU is clearly a top-tier component, while the GPU is solidly mid-range, creating a system that excels in CPU-intensive tasks while being adequate for gaming.

The launch MSRP for the CPU is $384, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 399 USD, though pricing is not discussed further. The build requires a 550 W power supply as suggested by the GPU, and the CPU's 65 W TDP allows for a compact cooling solution. The total system is suitable for a wide range of tasks, from gaming to content creation to software development, with the CPU providing exceptional multi-threaded performance and the GPU offering competent 1080p gaming and compute capability.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3060 Ti, with its Passmark G3D score of 20349, can drive frame rates above 144 FPS in competitive titles at 1080p with reduced settings. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1092 ensures minimal bottlenecking in CPU-bound scenarios, allowing the GPU to reach its maximum potential.

Streaming: The Core i7-13700's 24 threads provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming, with the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25369 indicating that encoding overhead will have minimal impact on game performance. The GPU's NVENC encoder, implicit in the tensor core architecture, offers an alternative hardware encoding path.

Video editing: The CPU's 30 MB L3 cache and 16 cores deliver strong performance in timeline scrubbing and export tasks, with the Passmark multithread score of 36387 supporting smooth multitasking. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects rendering and preview playback in 1080p projects.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 12806 provides fast CPU-based rendering, while the GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 and 152 tensor cores offer GPU-accelerated rendering in supported applications. The combined performance makes this build suitable for moderate rendering workloads in Blender or similar software.

Software development: The 24 threads and 16 cores compile code quickly, with the Passmark data compression score of 443900 indicating fast build artifact handling. The CPU's ECC memory support adds stability for long-running build processes and server-like workloads.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic tasks without the discrete GPU, and the CPU's 65 W TDP allows for efficient operation. The Passmark single-thread score of 4101 ensures responsive application performance for everyday tasks like document editing and web browsing.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i7-13700 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This provides flexibility in memory selection, though the FACT PACK does not specify exact memory speeds. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is forward-compatible with the RTX 3060 Ti's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, ensuring the GPU operates at full bandwidth.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 200 W TDP, with a suggested PSU of 550 W, leave reasonable headroom for additional components. The power connectors on the GPU include a 1x 12-pin connector, which may require an adapter for older power supplies. The build's dual-slot GPU occupies two expansion slots, and the 242 mm length fits in most mid-tower cases.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer GPU, as the CPU's 85th percentile ranking indicates it has significant headroom for a more powerful graphics card. The RTX 3060 Ti's 59th percentile is the primary bottleneck in this system, and upgrading to a higher-tier GPU would better utilize the i7-13700's capabilities. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures compatibility with future GPUs, and the 550 W PSU may need upgrading for higher-power cards. The platform also supports DDR5 memory, allowing for a memory upgrade path without changing the motherboard. The CPU's active production status suggests ongoing availability, though the GPU's end-of-life status means replacements should be considered for future-proofing.