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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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

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System Balance Analysis

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CPU

91%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700

37,135 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score

Top 4% 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

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i7-13700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing represents a high-end desktop configuration where the CPU and GPU both land in the upper echelon of their respective benchmark charts. The data shows a system with significant multi-threaded processing capability and top-tier rasterization performance, though the absence of measured FPS data for this exact combination requires careful interpretation of synthetic scores. The combined percentile of 86 places this build in the top tier of all desktop systems, making it a formidable platform for demanding workloads, but the specific balance between the 16-core CPU and the 16 GB GPU warrants detailed analysis across different usage scenarios.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, housing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 256-bit bus delivers 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The memory configuration is a critical factor for 4K gaming and professional rendering, as the capacity and bandwidth directly impact texture streaming and large dataset handling.

The RTX 4080 SUPER features 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads, with the tensor cores enabling DLSS and other neural network features. The FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS (with FP16 at 52.22 TFLOPS 1:1) indicates strong raw compute capability for both gaming and compute tasks. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s support high-resolution rendering at high frame rates.

Benchmark results reinforce this hardware profile. The GPU scores 34,245 in PassMark G3D, which places it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the score of 6,600 demonstrates strong DirectX 12 performance. Geekbench scores of 219,065 in OpenCL and 260,075 in Vulkan show excellent cross-API compute capability. The PassMark GPU compute score of 19,822 indicates robust non-graphics processing power. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 SUPER is effectively tied with the RTX 4080 (0.1% faster), while leading the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.7%. The data suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER is a top-tier GPU for rendering, with the 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth supporting 4K gaming and professional 3D workloads without capacity constraints.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks show a balanced performer with strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities. In 3DMark, the i7-13700 scores 1,092 in single-thread, scaling to 2,176 in 2-thread, 4,279 in 4-thread, 7,649 in 8-thread, and 10,075 in 16-thread tests, reaching 11,737 at max threads. This scaling pattern indicates efficient utilization of additional cores. Cinebench scores of 2,008.5 single-core and 25,369 multi-core in R23, along with 1,807 single-core and 12,806 multi-core in R20, confirm strong rendering performance. Geekbench scores of 2,329 single-core and 17,025 multi-core support the multi-threaded strength.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 37,135 places it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, putting it just 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 160 and Intel Core i9-12900T, and 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H. The PassMark multithread score of 36,387, along with integer math at 138,974 and floating point math at 97,723, shows strong number-crunching ability. Data compression scores 443,900 and encryption scores 25,653, indicating solid throughput for those specific tasks.

The combined picture is a system where the GPU's 86th percentile ranking slightly exceeds the CPU's 85th percentile. The overall build percentile of 86 reflects this near-parity. The GPU's average benchmark score of 54,209 versus the CPU's 37,135 indicates that in GPU-bound scenarios, the graphics card will be the primary performance driver, while the CPU provides ample headroom for CPU-bound tasks. The absence of measured FPS data means these scores must be used as proxies for real-world gaming performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, combined with the CPU's 5.20 GHz boost clock and 1,092 single-thread 3DMark score, suggest the system can drive high refresh rates at 1440p and 4K. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking and the CPU's strong single-thread performance indicate minimal CPU bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The 16 GB VRAM ensures modern titles at ultra settings with high-resolution textures will not exceed memory capacity.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,369, provide ample headroom for simultaneous game encoding and streaming. The GPU's 320 tensor cores and NVENC capabilities (implied by the architecture) complement the CPU for hardware-accelerated encoding. The PassMark multithread score of 36,387 suggests the CPU can handle encoding workloads without compromising game performance.

Video Editing: The combination of the CPU's high multi-thread scores (PassMark multithread 36,387, Cinebench R23 25,369) and the GPU's compute performance (Geekbench OpenCL 219,065) supports smooth timeline scrubbing and fast export times. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K video editing with effects, and the 30 MB shared L3 cache helps with large file operations. The GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS accelerates effects rendering and color grading.

3D Rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,369 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,600 indicate strong performance in both CPU-based and GPU-accelerated rendering. The 16 GB VRAM handles complex scenes with high polygon counts, and the 80 RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering. The PassMark GPU compute score of 19,822 shows the GPU can handle compute-intensive render tasks.

Software Development: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 17,025, provide fast compilation times for large codebases. The PassMark data compression score of 443,900 indicates quick build artifact handling. The 65W TDP (with the ability to boost to 5.20 GHz) offers a balance of performance and power efficiency for sustained compile workloads.

Student and Office Work: This configuration is vastly overkill for typical student workloads, with the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,101 and the GPU's capabilities far exceeding office application requirements. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display tasks, while the system's overall performance ensures no slowdown in any office productivity scenario.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is a gamer seeking 4K gaming at high refresh rates, as the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are designed for such workloads. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs ensures it handles the most demanding titles, while the CPU's 85th percentile ranking prevents it from being a bottleneck. Content creators working with 4K video or complex 3D scenes will benefit from the combination of CPU multi-thread performance (Cinebench R23 25,369) and GPU compute power (Geekbench OpenCL 219,065).

Developers compiling large projects will appreciate the 16-core/24-thread CPU with a Geekbench multi-core score of 17,025, which reduces build times significantly. Students in engineering or computer science fields will find the system handles any simulation, compilation, or rendering task they encounter, though the hardware exceeds typical student requirements. Small business workstations running data analysis, virtualization, or CAD software will benefit from the ECC memory support and strong multi-thread scores, though the GPU is more powerful than needed for most office applications. This build is specifically for users who demand top-tier performance in both CPU and GPU workloads without compromise.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700 features 16 cores and 24 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process. The base clock of 2.10 GHz boosts to 5.20 GHz, providing a wide frequency range for both efficiency and performance. The 65W TDP indicates power efficiency, though the boost clock suggests significant performance headroom when needed. The 30 MB shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, provides ample caching for data-heavy workloads.

The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support adding reliability for workstation use. The Intel Socket 1700 platform with PCIe Gen 5 (16 lanes from CPU) ensures compatibility with modern components. The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU provides display output and basic graphics acceleration when the dedicated GPU is not needed.

Benchmark scores reveal a processor that excels in multi-threaded tasks. The 3DMark max threads score of 11,737, Cinebench R23 multi-core of 25,369, and PassMark multithread of 36,387 all point to strong parallel processing capability. The single-thread scores (3DMark 1,092, Cinebench R23 2,008.5, PassMark 4,101) indicate that the CPU also performs well in lightly-threaded workloads. The PassMark extended instructions score of 26,578 and floating point math of 97,723 show robust SIMD and compute throughput. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it just behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H (0.1% slower) and effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 160 and Intel Core i9-12900T, indicating it sits at the upper edge of mainstream desktop performance.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all frame rate expectations are estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 and PassMark G3D score of 34,245, combined with the CPU's single-thread 3DMark score of 1,092, suggest the system can achieve high frame rates in modern titles. The GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth indicate strong rasterization and texture throughput.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (PassMark 4,101, Cinebench R23 2,008.5) likely keeps up with the GPU's output, minimizing CPU bottlenecks. At 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, but the 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth should maintain high fps in most titles. At 4K, the GPU's 86th percentile ranking suggests it can handle demanding games at high settings, though the lack of measured data means exact fps figures cannot be provided. The system's combined percentile of 86 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 54,209 versus the CPU's 37,135 indicate that the GPU will be the primary determinant of gaming performance at higher resolutions.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with PCIe Gen 5 support (16 lanes from CPU) and dual-channel memory supporting both DDR4 and DDR5. The 65W TDP and the GPU's 320W TDP suggest a total system power draw that aligns with the 700W suggested PSU. The GPU uses a 1x 16-pin power connector and occupies a triple-slot form factor, requiring a case with sufficient clearance (310 mm length, 140 mm height, 61 mm width).

A sensible next upgrade would be the GPU, as the RTX 4080 SUPER is marked end-of-life with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. The PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface on the GPU is compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support, ensuring no bandwidth bottleneck with future GPUs. The CPU's socket platform may limit future CPU upgrades to the same generation, so a platform change would be required for a newer CPU generation. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives flexibility in RAM upgrades, though DDR5 would be the forward-looking choice. The 700W suggested PSU provides headroom for minor component upgrades, but a higher-wattage PSU would be needed for dual-GPU configurations or significant power draw increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The system has a combined percentile of 86, placing it in the top tier of desktop configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54,247 score.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 1,092 in 3DMark single-thread and 11,737 in max threads, while Cinebench R23 shows 2,008.5 single-core and 25,369 multi-core, indicating strong performance in both categories.

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13700 supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation reliability.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth.

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

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4080 SUPER is 700W, with the GPU having a 320W TDP.

Q: Is measured FPS data available for this exact CPU-GPU combination?

A: No, the data contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimated from benchmark scores.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance between the i7-13700 and RTX 4080 SUPER is close, with the CPU at the 85th percentile and GPU at the 86th percentile. However, the nature of workloads determines which component becomes the limiting factor. In CPU-bound scenarios like data compression (PassMark score 443,900) or encryption (25,653), the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are the primary drivers, and the GPU's capabilities are largely irrelevant. In GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering or gaming at high resolutions, the RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS and 16 GB VRAM dominate, with the CPU providing sufficient support.

The benchmark data shows the GPU's average score of 54,209 is 46% higher than the CPU's 37,135, indicating that in mixed workloads, the GPU will often be the throughput limiter. For gaming specifically, the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark 1,092, PassMark 4,101) is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's rasterization limits will define frame rates. The lack of measured FPS data prevents precise bottleneck quantification, but the percentile parity suggests a well-matched pair. In multi-threaded CPU workloads like Cinebench R23 (25,369), the CPU will be the bottleneck if the GPU is idle, while in GPU compute tasks like Geekbench OpenCL (219,065), the GPU will dominate. The system's overall balance is tilted slightly toward GPU-bound performance, meaning users prioritizing CPU-heavy tasks may find the GPU underutilized, while gamers and renderers will see balanced utilization.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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Performance Tiers Explained

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GPU Analysis

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