SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700E + AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

Build Configuration

Select your components

PROCESSOR (CPU)

▼

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)

▼

85 Score

Top 15% Ranking

85 / 100

HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 15% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

78%

GPU

92%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700E

7,957 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

22,549 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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 i7-13700E paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT represents a high-tier desktop configuration, landing in the 66th percentile overall. The CPU, a 16-core Raptor Lake-S part with 24 threads, delivers strong multi-threaded throughput, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12728. Its single-core performance is equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3944 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2437, placing it in the 64th percentile against all CPUs. The GPU, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, achieves a Passmark G3D score of 22547 and sits in the 67th percentile against all GPUs. Together, the data indicates a balanced system capable of handling demanding workloads, with the CPU’s 16 cores and boost clock of 5.10 GHz complementing the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700E is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, allowing it to scale from power-efficient low-frequency operation to high-speed single-threaded bursts. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, along with ECC memory, and features a 30 MB shared L3 cache plus 2 MB L2 per core. Its integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a basic display output, though the discrete GPU handles all rendering tasks here.

Benchmark results show the CPU’s multi-core strength. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 is substantial, and the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11735 reinforces this. In Geekbench multi-core, the 12728 score places it just 0.1% above the AMD EPYC 7551P (7952 average) and 0.6% above the Intel Core i9-10980XE (7910 average), indicating competitive parity with older high-core-count server and HEDT parts. The single-core performance is equally notable, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2437 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3944, which are strong figures for tasks that rely on low-latency, high-frequency execution.

The 64th percentile ranking against all CPUs suggests the i7-13700E is positioned above the median but not at the extreme top tier. Its nearest rivals, including the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 (8071 average, 1.4% higher) and Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M (8110 average, 1.9% higher), show that the i7-13700E’s average benchmark score of 7957 is within a narrow margin of these enterprise-grade processors. For real workloads, this means the CPU handles multi-threaded tasks like video encoding or compilation with ease, while its single-core speed ensures responsive performance in lightly-threaded applications. The 65 W TDP is remarkably low for a 16-core part, suggesting efficient power management, though the boost clock of 5.10 GHz indicates it can draw more power under load.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The combination of a CPU with a Geekbench single-core score of 2437 and a GPU with a Passmark G3D score of 22547 is well-matched for high-refresh-rate gaming. The CPU’s strong single-core performance minimizes bottlenecks in frame generation, while the GPU’s 12 GB memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth handle texture-heavy scenes. Estimated frame rates are expected to be high at 1080p and 1440p, though specific figures are not available for this pairing.

Streaming: The i7-13700E’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 indicates that software encoding (e.g., x264) will not starve the system of CPU resources, while the GPU’s dedicated video encoder (supported via DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4) can offload this task entirely. The result is a smooth streaming experience with minimal frame drops.

Video Editing: Multi-core performance is critical here, and the CPU’s Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11735 shows it can handle timeline rendering and effect processing. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 138383 accelerates GPU-accelerated effects and color grading. This pairing is capable of 4K video editing with moderate export times, supported by the CPU’s 30 MB L3 cache for quick data access.

3D Rendering: The CPU’s Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2816 and the GPU’s 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance indicate a dual-path rendering capability. CPU-based renderers will leverage the 24 threads, while GPU-based renderers (e.g., Blender Cycles) will use the RX 7700 XT’s 3456 shading units. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for complex scenes, though extremely large assets may exceed it.

Software Development: Compilation tasks benefit from the CPU’s high multi-core score (Geekbench multi-core 12728), reducing build times for large codebases. The 65 W TDP allows for sustained all-core loads without excessive heat. The dual-channel DDR5 support (with DDR4 compatibility) provides memory bandwidth for parallel builds, and the PCIe Gen 5 interface (16 lanes from the CPU) offers fast storage connectivity for source repositories.

Student and Office Work: For everyday productivity, the CPU’s single-core Geekbench score of 2437 ensures snappy application launches and spreadsheet calculations. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 can handle basic display tasks if the discrete GPU is idle, though the RX 7700 XT is more than capable. The 65 W TDP makes this a relatively efficient system for a dorm room or small office, where power draw is a consideration.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 66, indicating this build outperforms roughly two-thirds of all desktop configurations in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700E compare to its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7551P?

A: The i7-13700E has an average benchmark score of 7957, which is 0.1% higher than the EPYC 7551P’s 7952 average, making them functionally equivalent in overall performance.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13700E supports ECC memory, making it suitable for workstation builds where data integrity is critical.

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

A: The suggested PSU for the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is 550 W, accounting for the GPU’s 245 W TDP and the rest of the system’s draw.

Q: What is the process node for the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU is manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process, while the GPU uses TSMC’s 5 nm process, with the GPU’s die containing 28,100 million transistors.

Q: How does the GPU’s Passmark G3D score compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The RX 7700 XT scores 22547 in Passmark G3D, which is 0.8% lower than the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 22729 average, indicating near-identical rasterization performance.

Who Should Build It

This build targets power users who need balanced performance for both CPU-intensive and GPU-intensive tasks. Gamers at 1440p resolution will benefit from the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, which handle modern titles at high settings without running out of memory. The CPU’s single-core score of 2437 in Geekbench ensures high frame rates in CPU-bound games, while the 16 cores provide future-proofing for games that utilize multi-threading.

Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D artists, will find the combination of the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 and the GPU’s 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance compelling. The 12 GB VRAM is adequate for 4K video scrubbing and moderate 3D scenes, and the CPU’s ECC memory support makes it viable for long-duration renders where stability is paramount. Software developers will appreciate the fast compilation times from the 24 threads, and the PCIe Gen 5 interface (16 lanes from the CPU) supports high-speed NVMe storage for large codebases.

Students in engineering or computer science programs can use this system for coursework involving simulations or data processing, given the CPU’s strong multi-core performance and the GPU’s compute capabilities (OpenCL score of 138383). Small business workstations handling database management or financial modeling will benefit from the CPU’s reliability and the GPU’s ability to accelerate spreadsheet visualizations or data analytics via DirectX 12. The 65 W CPU TDP and 245 W GPU TDP make this a manageable build for a standard desktop case, though the GPU requires a 550 W PSU and two 8-pin power connectors.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data suggests a well-balanced pairing, but bottlenecks can emerge depending on the workload. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as physics simulations or AI inference, the i7-13700E’s 64th percentile ranking may limit performance. The GPU’s 67th percentile is slightly higher, meaning the CPU could hold back the GPU in extremely light-load gaming at low resolutions where frame rates exceed the CPU’s single-thread capacity. However, the CPU’s boost clock of 5.10 GHz mitigates this, so the bottleneck is likely minimal at standard gaming resolutions.

In GPU-bound workloads like 4K gaming or heavy rendering, the RX 7700 XT becomes the limiting factor. Its Passmark G3D score of 22547 is respectable, but the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM may fill up in texture-heavy games at 4K, causing a drop in performance. The CPU’s 30 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4/DDR5) provide sufficient data throughput to feed the GPU, but the GPU’s 432.0 GB/s bandwidth could be a constraint in bandwidth-intensive tasks like high-resolution texture streaming.

The FPS scaling depends heavily on the game. Since no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, estimates from the benchmark scores suggest that at 1080p, the CPU’s single-core performance will drive high frame rates in esports titles, while at 1440p and above, the GPU’s rasterization power becomes dominant. The GPU’s pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s indicate it can handle 1440p Ultra settings in most titles, but the CPU’s 64th percentile ranking may cause occasional dips in CPU-heavy scenes. For productivity, the CPU’s multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 27941) keep it ahead of the GPU in most compute tasks, meaning the GPU is rarely the bottleneck in rendering workloads unless the scene exceeds 12 GB VRAM.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which can be used for a high-end graphics card or NVMe storage, though the RX 7700 XT uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The platform’s memory support allows for a future upgrade to faster DDR5 modules, which could improve memory bandwidth for CPU-intensive tasks. The 65 W TDP means the CPU can be cooled by a capable air cooler, leaving thermal headroom for a potential overclock (the multiplier is unlocked).

The GPU’s suggested PSU of 550 W provides a baseline for the system, but the 245 W GPU TDP and 65 W CPU TDP leave room for additional components. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU’s performance (64th percentile) is strong enough to support a more powerful graphics card without becoming a significant bottleneck. Alternatively, adding a second NVMe drive via the PCIe Gen 5 lanes would accelerate storage-bound workloads. The platform’s ECC memory support makes it viable for a workstation upgrade, and the CPU’s 16 cores provide enough headroom for virtualization or multi-tasking without needing a processor change. The GPU’s dual-slot design and 267 mm length are standard, so a larger case is not required for a future GPU upgrade, but the two 8-pin power connectors suggest the PSU should have sufficient cabling.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark suite shows consistent strength across tests. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2816 multi-core and 397 single-core. The Cinebench R20 results are 11735 multi-core and 1656 single-core, while Cinebench R23 shows 27941 multi-core and 3944 single-core. Geekbench results are 12728 multi-core and 2437 single-core. These scores place the CPU in the 64th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 7957. Against nearest rivals, it is 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7551P (7952), 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10980XE (7910), 1.4% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 (8071), and 1.9% behind the Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M (8110).

The GPU’s benchmark performance is led by a Passmark G3D score of 22547 and a Passmark GPU Compute score of 12912. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3316. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 138383 and 46443, respectively. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 22549, placing it in the 67th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (22435, 0.5% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729, 0.8% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, 1.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (22170, 1.7% higher). The combined picture shows a system that is slightly stronger on the GPU side (67th percentile) than the CPU side (64th percentile), with the combined percentile at 66.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700E with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT. The CPU is a 16-core Raptor Lake-S processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a Navi 32-based card with a 245 W TDP. The combined percentile of 66 indicates this is a high-tier configuration, outperforming most systems in the database. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 7957 and the GPU’s average of 22549 are both above the median for their respective categories, and the near-parity between the two components (0.5% difference in GPU rival deltas) suggests a harmonious pairing. This build is suitable for a wide range of tasks, from gaming to content creation, with no single component dominating the other in terms of performance tier.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process with 28,100 million transistors. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 3456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines. Its clock speeds include a base of 1435 MHz, a boost of 2544 MHz, and a game clock of 2171 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and includes 54 ray tracing cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Benchmark results show the GPU’s rasterization strength. The Passmark G3D score of 22547 is 0.8% lower than the RTX 4060 Mobile and 1.5% lower than the RTX 2080, indicating it performs between these two cards. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316 reflects its DirectX 12 performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 138383 shows strong compute capability for tasks like physics simulation or machine learning inference. The pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s allow for high-resolution rendering at smooth frame rates. The GPU’s 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance (and 1:1 FP16 ratio) makes it suitable for GPU-accelerated rendering and compute workloads, though the 12 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for very large datasets. The dual-slot design, 267 mm length, and two 8-pin power connectors are standard for this performance class.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The CPU’s strong single-core performance (Geekbench 2437) and the GPU’s high rasterization throughput (Passmark G3D 22547) suggest excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance. In esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, the CPU’s single-core speed will drive frame rates well above 144 FPS at 1080p, while the GPU’s 432.0 GB/s bandwidth handles texture streaming without stutter.

For AAA titles at 1440p Ultra settings, the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for most games, and the 244.2 GPixel/s pixel rate ensures high fill rates. Games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Red Dead Redemption 2 may run at 60-80 FPS at 1440p Ultra, with ray tracing effects requiring a reduction in resolution or settings due to the GPU’s 54 RT cores. At 4K, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and 12 GB capacity become limiting, with estimated frame rates dropping to 30-50 FPS at Ultra settings. The CPU’s 64th percentile ranking means it will not bottleneck the GPU in GPU-bound scenarios, but in CPU-heavy games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the 16 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock provide adequate performance. Overall, this pairing is best suited for 1440p high-refresh gaming, with 4K playable at slightly reduced settings.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700E + AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i7-13700E

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

CPU Analysis

Usage Scenarios

FAQ

Who Should Build It

Balance and Bottleneck

Upgrade Path and Platform

Benchmark Performance

Build Overview

GPU Analysis

Gaming Performance

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

Related Processors

Related Graphics Cards

Compare Your CPU

Compare Your GPU

Related PC Builds

Same CPU with Different GPUs

Same GPU with Different CPUs

Other Popular Builds