SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700E + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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86 / 100
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Power Build

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

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
78%
VS
GPU
94%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700E

7,957 Benchmark Score
Top 22% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

32,456 Benchmark Score
Top 6% 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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Strong Performance

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

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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 i7-13700E and AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE form a desktop pairing that targets high-performance computing and gaming. This analysis relies exclusively on synthetic benchmark data from the FACT PACK, as no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination. The data indicates that the CPU sits at the 64th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU reaches the 77th percentile among all GPUs, placing the combined system at the 71st percentile overall. All gaming frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from these benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU and GPU combination. Consequently, all gaming performance assessments are inferred from the synthetic benchmark results. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814 and PassMark G3D score of 27089 suggest strong rasterization capability, while the CPU’s Geekbench single-core score of 2437 indicates adequate per-thread performance for gaming workloads.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU’s single-core performance becomes more relevant, as lower resolutions place greater strain on the processor. The Core i7-13700E’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3944 is robust, suggesting it can sustain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The RX 7900 GRE’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-detail textures and effects at this resolution. Expect frame rates in the high refresh range for most titles, though the exact figures remain estimates.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes the dominant factor for frame delivery. The RX 7900 GRE’s FP32 throughput of 45.98 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s indicate strong fill-rate capabilities. The 5120 shading units and 320 texture mapping units suggest that texture-heavy scenes will be handled efficiently. This resolution likely represents the sweet spot for this pairing, where the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output without becoming a limiting factor. Estimated frame rates should remain playable at high settings, but again, these are projections.

At 4K resolution, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 256-bit bus width become crucial. The memory bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s supports high-resolution textures, but the raw compute power may struggle with the most demanding titles at maximum settings. The CPU’s multi-core advantage becomes less relevant at this resolution, as the GPU’s rasterization workload increases. The data suggests 4K gaming is possible, but frame rates will likely be lower than at 1440p, and users may need to adjust settings for smoother performance. All these figures remain estimates due to the absence of direct FPS measurements.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3944 and Geekbench single-core score of 2437 indicate strong per-thread performance, which is critical for achieving high frame rates at 1080p. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 27089 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4814 suggest it can render frames quickly enough to feed a high-refresh monitor, though the exact FPS ceiling is unknown.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide substantial parallel processing headroom. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 indicates that the processor can handle game logic and encoding tasks simultaneously without significant contention. The GPU’s support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 enables modern encoding pathways, though the data does not specify dedicated encoder hardware.

Video editing: The CPU’s multi-core performance, evidenced by the Geekbench multi-core score of 12728 and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11735, supports timeline scrubbing and effect rendering. The GPU’s 91.96 TFLOPS FP16 performance and 16 GB VRAM accelerate preview rendering and export workloads. The combination should handle 4K timelines, though 8K material may strain the system.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 and 80 ray accelerators provide solid compute capability for viewport and final-frame rendering. The CPU’s 27941 Cinebench R23 multi-core score ensures that CPU-based physics and simulation tasks keep pace. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency during complex scene traversal.

Software development: The CPU’s 24 threads and 30 MB L3 cache support parallel compilation and build tasks. The Geekbench multi-core score of 12728 indicates responsiveness under heavy load. The GPU’s compute capability, reflected in the PassMark GPU compute score of 15016, can accelerate code analysis and testing workloads that leverage GPU parallelism.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for typical productivity tasks, but the CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is unavailable. The CPU’s 65 W TDP suggests efficient idle operation, and the dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) allows for flexible system configuration. The data shows no bottlenecks for standard office applications.

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 with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock is 1900 MHz, boosting to 5.10 GHz under load. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes ECC memory support, which is unusual for a desktop part.

The benchmark scores reveal a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 places it in the upper tier of desktop CPUs, while the single-core score of 3944 shows strong legacy performance. The Geekbench multi-core score of 12728 and single-core score of 2437 corroborate this pattern. The average benchmark score of 7957 places it at the 64th percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 7551P (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Core i9-10980XE (deltaPct 0.6). This means the i7-13700E performs nearly identically to these older server and HEDT parts, but with a much lower 65 W TDP.

In real workloads, the 16 cores and 24 threads handle parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific simulations efficiently. The 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures snappy response in single-threaded applications such as legacy games and office software. The 30 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data. The unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, potentially improving performance beyond stock figures, though the data does not specify overclocked results.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 71 indicates that this pairing is well-matched overall, but the individual percentiles reveal nuanced dynamics. The GPU’s 77th percentile is notably higher than the CPU’s 64th percentile, suggesting the GPU has more relative headroom than the CPU. In GPU-bound workloads, such as high-resolution gaming or compute-heavy rendering, the RX 7900 GRE will be the primary performance driver, with the CPU providing adequate support.

At lower resolutions and high frame rates, the CPU becomes the limiting factor. The Core i7-13700E’s single-core performance, while respectable, may not fully saturate the GPU’s output in esports titles or older games. The deltaPct comparisons show the CPU is within 1.9% of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M and 1.4% of the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 in average score, indicating it performs like a high-core-count server chip but with consumer-focused clock speeds.

The GPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD FirePro S10000 (deltaPct 0.2) and AMD Radeon Pro 570X (deltaPct 0.9), are professional or older parts, suggesting the RX 7900 GRE sits in a distinct performance class. The FPS scaling between resolutions, though not measured, would likely show the GPU becoming more dominant as resolution increases. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 260 W TDP create a power asymmetry that favors the GPU in sustained loads, but the CPU’s boost clock of 5.10 GHz can spike power draw momentarily.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process. The die contains 57,700 million transistors across a 529 mm² area, with a transistor density of 109.1M per mm². The GPU has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 160 raster operation units, along with 80 ray accelerators. The base clock is 1287 MHz, with a game clock of 1880 MHz and boost clock of 2245 MHz.

Memory configuration includes 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The GPU’s pixel rate is 359.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 718.4 GTexel/s, indicating strong fill-rate performance. Compute capabilities include 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 and 91.96 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio). The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x16, with a dual-slot design measuring 276 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 51 mm in width.

Benchmark scores show strong overall performance: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814, Geekbench OpenCL score of 175758, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 99850. The PassMark G3D score of 27089 and GPU compute score of 15016 indicate balanced rasterization and compute capabilities. The 77th percentile rank among all GPUs, with rivals like the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (deltaPct -0.3) and AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (deltaPct -0.4), shows it outperforms these older parts by a narrow margin.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM allows large scenes and high-resolution textures to reside in memory, reducing spillover to system RAM. The 80 ray accelerators provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the data does not specify ray tracing performance metrics. The FP16 throughput of 91.96 TFLOPS benefits AI-accelerated rendering and denoising tasks. The dual 8-pin power connectors and 600 W suggested PSU provide adequate power delivery for sustained loads.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 71, placing it above the majority of all desktop and laptop configurations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Core i7-13700E has an average score of 7957, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 7551P (7952) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i9-10980XE (7910).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The RX 7900 GRE has a memory bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s from 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, which supports high-resolution textures and compute workloads without memory starvation.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core i7-13700E supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation and server applications where data integrity is critical.

Q: What is the GPU’s FP32 compute throughput?

A: The RX 7900 GRE delivers 45.98 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is suitable for general-purpose compute and rasterization workloads.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and how does it impact single-threaded tasks?

A: The CPU boosts to 5.10 GHz, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3944 reflects strong per-thread performance for gaming and legacy applications.

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

A: The GPU’s suggested PSU is 600 W, and it uses two 8-pin power connectors, while the CPU has a 65 W TDP.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark results are consistent across multiple test suites. Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 2816 and single-core is 397. Cinebench R20 multi-core is 11735 and single-core is 1656. Cinebench R23 multi-core is 27941 and single-core is 3944. Geekbench multi-core is 12728 and single-core is 2437. The average benchmark score is 7957, with a percentile of 64 among all CPUs.

The GPU’s benchmark results show strong synthetic performance. 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4814. Geekbench OpenCL score is 175758 and Vulkan score is 99850. PassMark scores include DirectX 10 at 139, DirectX 11 at 300, DirectX 12 at 107, DirectX 9 at 310, G2D at 1180, G3D at 27089, and GPU compute at 15016. The average benchmark score is 32456, with a percentile of 77 among all GPUs.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU is relatively stronger than the CPU. The GPU’s 77th percentile means it outperforms 77% of all GPUs in the database, while the CPU’s 64th percentile means it outperforms 64% of all CPUs. The combined percentile of 71 reflects this slight imbalance. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7551P, has a nearly identical average score (7952 vs 7957), while the GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD FirePro S10000, is also close (32388 vs 32456). This indicates that both components sit at the upper edge of their respective performance tiers.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i7-13700E with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a 5 nm RDNA 3.0 part with a 260 W TDP and 16 GB VRAM. The combined percentile of 71 places this system in the upper-midrange to high-end tier of desktop configurations.

The CPU’s 64th percentile and GPU’s 77th percentile indicate that the GPU carries more of the performance weight. This is a gaming-first build where the RX 7900 GRE provides the bulk of the graphical horsepower, while the i7-13700E ensures no CPU-side bottlenecks in most scenarios. The CPU’s 24 threads and 30 MB L3 cache make it suitable for content creation, while the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth handle demanding visual workloads.

The build class is desktop, meaning it is intended for stationary use with a dedicated power supply and cooling solution. The CPU’s 65 W TDP allows for efficient cooling, while the GPU’s 260 W TDP requires adequate airflow and a 600 W PSU. The overall tier is solidly above average, with the combined percentile indicating performance that exceeds 71% of all tracked systems.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p resolution will find this pairing particularly suitable. The GPU’s 77th percentile and CPU’s 64th percentile suggest balanced performance at this resolution, where frame rates should remain high without the CPU becoming a bottleneck. The 16 GB VRAM ensures future-proofing for upcoming titles with high-resolution textures.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s 24 threads and the GPU’s 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 compute. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 175758 indicate that both components contribute meaningfully to render and export times. The 16 GB VRAM allows for large scenes in 3D software without swapping to system memory.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s multi-core performance. The Geekbench multi-core score of 12728 and the 30 MB L3 cache support parallel builds and reduce compilation times. The GPU’s compute capability can accelerate testing and simulation tasks that use APIs like Vulkan 1.4 or OpenCL.

Students and small business users building a workstation for general productivity will find this system more powerful than needed, but the headroom ensures longevity. The CPU’s ECC memory support adds stability for data-critical work. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display output if the discrete GPU is removed or fails. The dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory support allows for flexible upgrades.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the CPU supports ECC memory. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, allowing for high-speed NVMe storage and next-generation GPUs. The CPU’s multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for additional performance.

The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 slots. The GPU requires a 600 W PSU and uses two 8-pin power connectors. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and GPU’s 260 W TDP create a total system power draw that is well within the capabilities of a quality 600 W PSU, leaving headroom for additional drives and peripherals.

A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory capacity or speed, as the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The motherboard choice will determine which memory type is available. For the GPU, a future upgrade to a higher-tier Radeon RX 7000 series card or a next-generation part would be constrained by the CPU’s 64th percentile, which may become a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that a future GPU using that interface will be fully compatible. The CPU’s socket compatibility is limited to 13th generation parts, so a CPU upgrade would require a new motherboard.