SYSTEM ANALYZER

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

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85 / 100
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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%
VS
GPU
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700E

7,957 Benchmark Score
Top 22% Market Ranking
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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

19,410 Benchmark Score
Top 9% 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

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700E is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. It belongs to the Core 13th Gen family and uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The CPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, and ECC memory is supported. The processor also includes integrated UHD Graphics 770 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

In Cinebench R23, the i7-13700E scores 27941 in multi-core and 3944 in single-core. The multi-core result places it in a competitive position against workstation-class processors. The nearest rival, AMD EPYC 7551P, has an average benchmark score of 7952 compared to the i7-13700E's 7957, a delta of only 0.1%. This near-tie indicates that the i7-13700E delivers comparable aggregate throughput to a server-oriented EPYC part. The Intel Core i9-10980XE trails by 0.6% with an average score of 7910, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 is 1.4% ahead at 8071 and the Xeon Platinum 8180M is 1.9% ahead at 8110. These margins are tight, suggesting the i7-13700E sits squarely in the middle of a performance band occupied by older HEDT and server chips. The CPU's 64th percentile vs all CPUs reinforces this mid-to-upper tier positioning.

For real workloads, the 5.10 GHz boost clock is what drives the strong single-core score of 397 in Cinebench R15 and 1656 in R20. These results indicate excellent responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks like web browsing, office applications, and legacy software that relies on single-thread performance. Meanwhile, the 16 cores and 24 threads provide substantial parallel throughput, as evidenced by the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11735 and Geekbench multi-core score of 12728. The architecture combines high-frequency performance cores with efficiency cores, allowing the processor to scale from latency-sensitive tasks to heavily parallel rendering workloads. The 65 W TDP is notably low for a 16-core part, which means thermal management is less demanding compared to higher-wattage processors, though the boost clock of 5.10 GHz will draw more power under load.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 7957, placing it at the 64th percentile among all CPUs. This is a solidly above-average result, but not exceptional. The nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7551P at 7952 (0.1% behind), Intel Core i9-10980XE at 7910 (0.6% behind), Intel Xeon Gold 6326 at 8071 (1.4% ahead), and Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M at 8110 (1.9% ahead). The data shows the i7-13700E holds its own against these older or server-class parts, with the tightest margin being a virtual dead heat with the EPYC 7551P. This suggests that for mixed workloads, the i7-13700E offers performance comparable to a dual-socket server processor from a previous generation, but in a single-socket desktop package.

The GPU, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, has an average benchmark score of 19410, also at the 64th percentile among all GPUs. This is a significantly higher absolute score than the CPU, reflecting the GPU's role as the dominant compute resource in this pairing. The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB at 19334 (0.4% behind), NVIDIA Quadro K5200 at 19602 (1% ahead), AMD FirePro D300 at 19637 (1.2% ahead), and NVIDIA TITAN Xp at 19177 (1.2% behind). The delta between the RX 7900 XTX and these rivals is small, but the nature of these rivals is telling: they are a mix of older mid-range and professional cards. The RX 7900 XTX's 19410 average score is more than double the CPU's 7957, indicating that the GPU will be the primary driver in graphics-intensive workloads.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 64, which means the system as a whole sits above the median but below the top quartile. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 6841, and in Geekbench OpenCL it scores 50465. The Vulkan score is notably higher at 85612, suggesting strong performance in cross-platform graphics APIs. The combined picture is a system where the CPU is competent but not class-leading, while the GPU provides the lion's share of compute capability. For tasks that leverage both components, such as gaming with physics or streaming with encoding, the CPU's 16 cores will help avoid bottlenecks, but the GPU will still set the ceiling for frame rates.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It packs 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die, with a transistor density of 109.1 million per mm². The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2500 MHz, which translates to 20 Gbps effective. The base clock is 1929 MHz, the boost clock is 2498 MHz, and the game clock is 2365 MHz. The GPU features 6144 shading units, 384 TMUs, and 192 ROPs, along with 96 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 479.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 959.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 61.39 TFLOPS, while FP16 is 122.8 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. The TDP is 355 W, with a suggested PSU of 750 W, and power is delivered via two 8-pin connectors. The card is dual-slot, 287 mm long, 110 mm tall, and 51 mm wide, and uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RX 7900 XTX scores 6841. This is a strong result for a modern DirectX 12 workload, indicating the GPU can handle current-generation game engines with heavy draw calls and complex geometry. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 50465 reflects general compute capability, which is relevant for tasks like video encoding, physics simulation, and machine learning inference. The Vulkan score of 85612 is substantially higher, showing that the GPU's architecture is particularly efficient in Vulkan-based workloads, which are common in both games and professional rendering applications. Passmark scores provide additional context: G3D score is 31238, GPU compute is 17689, and DirectX 11 score is 356, while DirectX 12 is 131 and DirectX 10 is 166. The huge gap between G3D and compute scores suggests the GPU excels at rasterization-heavy tasks but has more modest raw compute throughput relative to its graphics performance.

For rendering workloads, the 24 GB of VRAM is a critical asset. It allows loading large textures, complex 3D scenes, and high-resolution assets without running out of memory. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the memory subsystem can feed the 6144 shading units at high throughput, which is essential for maintaining frame rates at high resolutions. The 96 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects, though the RDNA 3.0 architecture's RT implementation is not the primary focus of this GPU — it is more oriented toward raw rasterization throughput. The FP32 performance of 61.39 TFLOPS positions the GPU as a capable compute device for scientific simulation and AI inference, though it lacks dedicated tensor cores that some competing architectures offer.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RX 7900 XTX's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6841 and the CPU's strong single-core performance (3944 in Cinebench R23) indicate that this system can drive high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for modern game assets, while the CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock minimizes frame time spikes. The CPU's 64th percentile and GPU's 64th percentile suggest balanced performance for competitive titles that favor high FPS.

Streaming: The i7-13700E's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 shows the CPU can handle simultaneous game rendering and stream encoding without significant performance degradation. The GPU's Vulkan score of 85612 also indicates it can assist with compute-based encoding tasks if needed.

Video Editing: The CPU's Geekbench multi-core score of 12728 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 50465 combine for solid performance in video editing software that leverages both components. The 24 GB VRAM allows for smooth scrubbing and previewing of high-resolution footage, while the CPU's 16 cores accelerate timeline rendering and export tasks. The 30 MB L3 cache helps with large working sets.

3D Rendering: The GPU's 61.39 TFLOPS FP32 performance and the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27941 make this a capable system for 3D rendering. GPU-accelerated renderers will benefit from the 6144 shading units, while CPU-based rendering will use the 24 threads effectively. The 24 GB VRAM is ample for complex scenes with high-poly models and large texture sets.

Software Development: The CPU's single-core performance (3944 in Cinebench R23) ensures fast compilation times for single-threaded build steps, while the 16 cores accelerate parallel builds. The Geekbench single-core score of 2437 and multi-core score of 12728 indicate strong performance in code compilation, testing, and running virtual machines. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption reasonable during long build sessions.

Student and Office Work: The i7-13700E's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output without needing the discrete GPU, which can be powered down for energy savings. The CPU's 24 threads handle multitasking across office applications, web browsing, and spreadsheets with ease. The 64th percentile CPU score ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks, though the RX 7900 XTX is far more powerful than needed for this use case.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 64 indicates that neither component dramatically outperforms the other in aggregate, but the GPU's average benchmark score of 19410 is vastly higher than the CPU's 7957. This disparity suggests that in GPU-bound workloads like gaming at high resolutions, the RX 7900 XTX will be the limiting factor only at extremely high settings — the CPU has enough headroom to feed it. Conversely, in CPU-bound workloads like physics simulation or AI inference on the CPU, the i7-13700E will limit overall performance. The CPU's 64th percentile vs all CPUs and the GPU's 64th percentile vs all GPUs are identical, which is a sign of balance in terms of relative tier.

However, the FPS scaling picture is more nuanced. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 31238 is roughly 60% higher than its compute score of 17689, indicating that the GPU is better suited to rasterization than compute tasks. In gaming, this means the GPU will deliver high frame rates in traditional rendering, but the CPU's single-core performance (397 in Cinebench R15) will become a bottleneck in games that are poorly optimized for multi-threading. The CPU's boost clock of 5.10 GHz mitigates this, but the 1900 MHz base clock suggests that under sustained all-core loads, the CPU may drop below its boost frequency, affecting frame pacing. The GPU's 355 W TDP and the CPU's 65 W TDP indicate that the GPU draws over five times more power, meaning the cooling solution must prioritize the GPU, while the CPU is relatively easy to cool.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who want to play at 1440p or 4K with high settings, leveraging the RX 7900 XTX's 24 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth for high-resolution textures and ray-traced effects. Content creators working with large video files or 3D scenes will benefit from the GPU's 24 GB memory and the CPU's 24 threads for rendering and encoding. Software developers who need fast compilation times and the ability to run multiple virtual machines will find the i7-13700E's 16 cores and 24 threads well-suited, while the GPU provides compute acceleration for code that uses OpenCL or Vulkan. Students and small business users who need a workstation for office tasks, web development, or light CAD work will find the system more than capable, though the GPU is overkill for these purposes — the integrated UHD Graphics 770 alone would suffice. The 64th percentile combined ranking means this is not an absolute top-tier system, but it sits comfortably above the median, making it suitable for enthusiasts who want high performance without chasing the absolute fastest components.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate figures below are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The RX 7900 XTX's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6841 and Passmark G3D score of 31238 suggest strong performance in DirectX 12 and general graphics workloads. At 1080p, the CPU's single-core performance (3944 in Cinebench R23) will likely be the limiting factor in high-refresh scenarios, potentially capping frame rates in CPU-bound titles. At 1440p, the GPU becomes more dominant, and the 24 GB VRAM ensures no memory-related stuttering. At 4K, the GPU's 61.39 TFLOPS and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth will deliver playable frame rates in most titles, though the 96 RT cores may limit ray-traced performance in demanding games. Since these are estimates, actual results will vary depending on game optimization and driver maturity.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700E scores 27941 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which places it at the 64th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7900 XTX have?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score?

A: The RX 7900 XTX scores 6841 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, reflecting strong DirectX 12 rendering performance.

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

A: The combined percentile is 64, indicating the system sits above the median but below the top quartile of all builds.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i7-13700E supports ECC memory, along with both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's suggested PSU requirement?

A: The suggested PSU for the RX 7900 XTX is 750 W, with the GPU having a TDP of 355 W.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The i7-13700E has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz and a base clock of 1900 MHz.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700E, a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor from the Raptor Lake generation, with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, a high-end graphics card based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 64, meaning this system outperforms roughly two-thirds of all possible configurations but is not in the top tier. The CPU's average benchmark score of 7957 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 19410 together create a system that is heavily GPU-dominant in terms of raw compute. The CPU is a 65 W part with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, making it efficient for its core count, while the GPU is a 355 W behemoth that requires a 750 W PSU. This is a capable desktop workstation or gaming rig for users who want strong multi-threaded CPU performance and top-tier graphics without going to extreme enthusiast parts.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, allowing for fast NVMe storage and future GPU upgrades. The CPU has a 65 W TDP, but the multiplier is unlocked, meaning users can overclock if the motherboard and cooling allow. Memory support includes ECC, which is valuable for workstation stability. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The suggested PSU of 750 W for the GPU leaves some headroom for additional components, but a higher-wattage PSU would be a sensible upgrade if adding more storage or a second GPU. The CPU's 30 MB L3 cache and 16 cores provide a solid foundation for future software that leverages more threads. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count processor on the same socket, such as a Core i9 part, which would improve multi-threaded workloads without changing the platform. Alternatively, the GPU could be upgraded to a newer generation when available, though the RX 7900 XTX is already end-of-life, so users should consider whether the 24 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth remain sufficient for their needs. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that future GPUs and storage devices will not be bottlenecked by the interface.