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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700E + AMD Radeon RX 6700

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Top 14% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

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78%

GPU

94%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700E

7,957 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 6700

30,433 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i7-13700E and AMD Radeon RX 6700 form a pairing where the CPU holds a clear advantage in raw processing capability over the GPU’s rendering throughput. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 7957 places it at the 64th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU’s average benchmark score of 30433 places it at the 75th percentile among all GPUs. This 14-percentile-point gap in favor of the GPU suggests that, in purely compute-bound workloads, the graphics card is the more capable component relative to its peers.

However, the nature of the workloads matters more than the raw percentile comparison. In multi-threaded CPU tasks, the i7-13700E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941, which is a massive figure for a 65 W TDP part. In contrast, the RX 6700’s PassMark G3D score of 18931 indicates solid but not exceptional rasterization performance. When paired together, the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios at standard resolutions, as the CPU’s single-core performance—evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2437 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3944—is strong enough to feed the GPU’s frame output.

The bottleneck dynamic shifts in compute-heavy tasks. For GPU-accelerated workloads like 3D rendering or machine learning inference, the RX 6700’s FP32 throughput of 11.29 TFLOPS and 10 GB of GDDR6 memory become the limiting factors, not the CPU. Conversely, in CPU-bound tasks like software compilation or video encoding, the i7-13700E’s 16 cores and 24 threads will be the primary driver, with the GPU remaining underutilized. The data suggests a balanced pairing for gaming at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance and the GPU’s 75th percentile standing complement each other without a severe bottleneck in either direction.

The lack of measured FPS data for this exact combination means that the bottleneck analysis must rely on benchmark scores and percentile positions. The CPU’s 64th percentile and the GPU’s 75th percentile indicate that the GPU is slightly more capable relative to its respective market, which typically results in the CPU being the first to reach its limit in frame rate scenarios. For high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, the CPU’s single-core score of 2437 in Geekbench suggests it can handle high frame rates, but the GPU’s rasterization performance will cap the maximum output. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck, as its 320.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 160-bit bus width limit texture and geometry throughput.

# Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for this pairing shows a CPU that excels in multi-threaded workloads and a GPU that performs solidly in its class. The Intel Core i7-13700E achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941, which is 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7551P’s average score of 7952 and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10980XE’s average score of 7910. However, the i7-13700E lags 1.4% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 and 1.9% behind the Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M in average benchmark score, placing it in a competitive mid-range server and workstation segment.

The single-core performance is equally noteworthy. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3944 and the Geekbench single-core score of 2437 demonstrate strong per-thread performance that rivals much higher-TDP parts. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 7957, combined with its 64th percentile ranking, indicates that it sits in the upper-middle tier of all CPUs, outperforming many older HEDT and server chips while trailing the latest flagship consumer processors.

The AMD Radeon RX 6700’s benchmark results show a GPU that is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA CMP 70HX’s average score of 30476 and 0.2% behind the NVIDIA Tesla M60’s average score of 30490. Conversely, it is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6800’s average score of 30095 and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti’s average score of 29945. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30433 and 75th percentile ranking place it firmly in the upper-midrange tier, capable of handling modern games at high settings.

The combined picture reveals a system where the CPU’s multi-core prowess (27941 in Cinebench R23) complements the GPU’s solid rasterization performance (18931 in PassMark G3D). The CPU’s avgBenchmarkScore of 7957 versus the GPU’s 30433 reflects the different scales of their respective benchmarks, but the percentile positions suggest the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. This pairing is well-suited for a desktop build where the CPU handles productivity tasks and the GPU handles graphics rendering, with neither component drastically underperforming the other.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for the Intel Core i7-13700E and AMD Radeon RX 6700 pairing. All frame rate discussions in this section are therefore estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as projections rather than verified results.

Based on the benchmark data, the RX 6700’s 75th percentile ranking and PassMark G3D score of 18931 suggest strong 1080p gaming performance at high settings. The GPU’s 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 320.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for modern titles at 1080p, where the CPU’s single-core score of 2437 in Geekbench ensures adequate frame pacing. At 1440p, the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit bus width will handle most games at high settings, though frame rates will be lower than at 1080p due to the increased pixel load.

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 and 16 cores/24 threads provide ample headroom for gaming while streaming or running background tasks. The Geekbench single-core score of 2437 indicates the CPU can push high frame rates in CPU-bound titles at 1080p, but the GPU’s rasterization capability will ultimately limit maximum FPS. At 4K, the GPU’s 75th percentile standing suggests playable frame rates in less demanding titles, but the 10 GB VRAM may become a limitation in texture-heavy games at ultra settings.

Estimated frame rates for this pairing would likely place it in the high-60s to low-100s range at 1080p ultra settings across most AAA titles, based on the GPU’s PassMark G3D score and the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance. At 1440p ultra, frame rates would drop to the 50-80 range, depending on the game’s optimization. These are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results, and actual performance may vary.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700E has 16 cores and 24 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture with a base clock of 1900.00 MHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: Does the RX 6700 support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 has 36 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing features.

Q: What memory types does the i7-13700E support?

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

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 6700 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-10980XE?

A: The i7-13700E has an average benchmark score of 7957, which is 0.6% higher than the i9-10980XE’s average score of 7910.

Q: What is the GPU’s process node and transistor count?

A: The RX 6700 is built on TSMC’s 7 nm process with 17,200 million transistors and a die size of 335 mm².

Q: What are the display outputs on the RX 6700?

A: The GPU features 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700E is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The CPU has a base clock of 1900.00 MHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that makes it a power-efficient option for desktop builds. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, providing ample fast memory for multi-threaded workloads.

The benchmark results for the i7-13700E are impressive for its TDP class. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance that rivals much higher-power parts. The single-core score of 3944 in Cinebench R23 and 2437 in Geekbench indicate excellent per-thread performance, which is critical for gaming and lightly-threaded applications. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 7957 places it at the 64th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all CPUs in the database.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7551P (7952, +0.1% delta), Intel Core i9-10980XE (7910, +0.6% delta), Intel Xeon Gold 6326 (8071, -1.4% delta), and Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M (8110, -1.9% delta). These comparisons indicate that the i7-13700E holds its own against enterprise-grade server chips, making it a versatile choice for workstation tasks. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, which provides a fallback display output for troubleshooting or basic tasks.

For real workloads, the i7-13700E excels in multi-threaded tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941. The 24 threads allow for efficient parallel processing, while the 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded performance for everyday tasks. The CPU’s market segment is desktop, and its production status is active, with a release date of 2023-01-03.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 7 nm process with 17,200 million transistors and a die size of 335 mm². The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, providing a pixel rate of 156.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 352.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 11.29 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance of 22.58 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

The GPU’s memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1941 MHz, with a boost clock of 2450 MHz and a game clock of 2174 MHz. The memory clock is 2000 MHz, which translates to 16 Gbps effective. The GPU has 36 ray tracing cores, supporting hardware-accelerated ray tracing in DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6.

In benchmark tests, the RX 6700 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 18931 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2014. The Geekbench scores include 122223 for Metal, 97841 for OpenCL, and 83974 for Vulkan. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30433 places it at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, outperforming a significant majority of graphics cards in the database.

The nearest rivals by average score include the NVIDIA CMP 70HX (30476, -0.1% delta), NVIDIA Tesla M60 (30490, -0.2% delta), AMD Radeon RX 6800 (30095, +1.1% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (29945, +1.6% delta). These comparisons show the RX 6700 sitting just below the CMP 70HX and Tesla M60 but ahead of the RX 6800 and RTX 3070 Ti in average benchmark performance.

For rendering workloads, the GPU’s 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth make it capable of handling 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, as well as entry-level 3D rendering and video encoding tasks. The GPU’s TDP is 175 W, with a suggested PSU of 450 W, and it requires a single 8-pin power connector. The card is dual-slot and measures 267 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The production status is end-of-life, with a release date of 2021-06-08.

# Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing is designed for desktop users who need a balanced system for both productivity and gaming. The i7-13700E’s 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941, make it suitable for content creators, software developers, and small business workstations that run multi-threaded applications. The GPU’s 75th percentile ranking and 10 GB VRAM provide solid 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, as well as hardware acceleration for video editing and 3D rendering tasks.

Gamers at 1080p and 1440p will benefit from the CPU’s strong single-core performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2437) and the GPU’s rasterization capability (PassMark G3D score of 18931). Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering software can leverage the CPU’s 24 threads for faster exports and renders, while the GPU handles GPU-accelerated effects and ray tracing workloads in supported applications. Software developers will appreciate the CPU’s multi-threaded performance for compilation tasks and the GPU’s compute capabilities for testing graphics applications.

Students and office workers building a desktop for general use will find this pairing more powerful than necessary, but the 65 W CPU TDP and 175 W GPU TDP keep power consumption reasonable. The system is well-suited for a high-refresh-rate gaming setup at 1080p, a workstation for content creation, or a small business machine that needs to handle occasional rendering or data processing tasks. The CPU’s ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation use, while the GPU’s display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a) support multiple monitor setups.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700E, a 16-core Raptor Lake desktop processor, with the AMD Radeon RX 6700, an RDNA 2.0-based graphics card. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 70, indicating that this pairing outperforms 70% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU’s 64th percentile and GPU’s 75th percentile create a system that is slightly GPU-heavy in terms of relative performance, but the components are well-matched for a mid-range to upper-midrange desktop build.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 175 W TDP result in a combined power draw that is manageable with a 450 W suggested PSU, making this a power-efficient desktop configuration. The system is suitable for a wide range of tasks, from gaming to productivity, and the CPU’s active production status ensures ongoing availability, while the GPU’s end-of-life status means it may become harder to source over time.

Overall, this pairing represents a solid mid-range desktop configuration that offers strong multi-threaded CPU performance and capable GPU rasterization, with a combined percentile of 70 reflecting its position in the broader market. It is not a top-tier enthusiast build, but it provides a balanced foundation for most desktop computing needs.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU has PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 CPU lanes, providing ample bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe storage. The platform supports ECC memory, which is a significant feature for workstation users who require data integrity.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 slots, though it will operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds. The GPU’s suggested PSU of 450 W provides headroom for the 175 W GPU TDP and the 65 W CPU TDP, leaving room for additional components like storage drives and fans. A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU’s 64th percentile ranking and 16 cores provide headroom for a higher-tier graphics card without bottlenecking.

For memory, the CPU’s support for both DDR4 and DDR5 allows builders to choose based on budget and availability. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide sufficient cache for most workloads. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support future-proofs the build for next-generation storage and expansion cards, while the socket 1700 platform has been widely adopted, ensuring a broad range of compatible motherboards.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s single-core performance (Geekbench score of 2437) supports high frame rates at 1080p, while the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 18931 and 10 GB VRAM handle modern titles at high settings. This pairing is capable of driving 144Hz monitors at 1080p in most games, with estimated frame rates in the 60-100+ range depending on title.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample resources for encoding video while gaming, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 ensuring smooth streaming performance. The GPU’s 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 throughput can handle GPU-accelerated encoding in supported software.

Video editing: The CPU’s multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 score of 27941) accelerates export times in video editing software, while the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth handle timeline scrubbing and effects rendering. The GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 97841 indicates solid compute performance for GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 24 threads provide strong CPU-based rendering performance, while the GPU’s 36 ray tracing cores and 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 throughput enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible renderers. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for most scenes at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

Software development: The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads speed up compilation times, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 handling parallel builds efficiently. The system’s ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running builds and data-intensive applications.

Student and office work: This pairing is more powerful than needed for typical office tasks, but the CPU’s 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures snappy application launches and multitasking. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, and the system’s 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption low for prolonged use.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700E + AMD Radeon RX 6700

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