SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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84 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 16% 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
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700E

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

17,208 Benchmark Score
Top 10% 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
Your Build

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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

# Usage Scenarios

The Intel Core i7-13700E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 pairing delivers a desktop configuration that sits at the 63rd percentile across all CPU and GPU combinations in the database. This places the build above the median but not at the top tier, meaning it handles mainstream workloads with confidence while reserving extreme performance for well-optimized tasks.

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3070’s PassMark G3D score of 22214 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 3162 indicate strong rasterization throughput. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3944 provides ample headroom for frame pacing at 1080p and 1440p, where single-threaded game logic often dominates. The 16-core, 24-thread layout ensures background tasks do not starve the render thread.

Streaming: The GPU’s 184 tensor cores and 46 RT cores support hardware-accelerated encoding and AI-based features, though the database does not list NVENC specifics. The CPU’s multicore score of 27941 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can handle simultaneous game encoding and stream output without resorting to CPU-bound compression, which would otherwise degrade frame times.

Video editing: Geekbench multicore at 12728 and Cinebench R20 multicore at 11735 place the processor in a comfortable zone for timeline scrubbing and export tasks. The GPU’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth assist with effects processing and preview rendering, though 3D rendering workloads with large scenes may exceed that capacity.

3D rendering: The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s handle moderate ray-traced scenes, while the CPU’s 30 MB shared L3 cache and 16 cores reduce compilation and physics simulation times. The combined percentile of 63 suggests this build is better suited for iterative previews than final-frame production renders.

Software development: The 24 threads and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) allow fast code compilation and container orchestration. The CPU’s Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2816 exceeds many workstation-class chips from older generations, reducing build times for large C++ or Rust projects.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, and the CPU’s 65 W TDP keeps power draw low for dorm-room or small-office environments. The GPU’s PassMark G2D score of 1001 handles spreadsheet acceleration and multi-monitor productivity without issue, though this workload barely stresses the dedicated card.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 uses the GA104 chip built on Samsung’s 8 nm process, containing 17,400 million transistors across a 392 mm² die. Its 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines deliver a pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s. These figures explain why the GPU reaches a PassMark G3D score of 22214, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs.

Memory bandwidth sits at 448.0 GB/s via a 256-bit bus with 8 GB of GDDR6 running at 14 Gbps effective. This bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p texture streaming, but 4K high-detail scenes with large texture packs may approach the 8 GB capacity. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162 indicates DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2), enabling mesh shaders and variable rate shading.

The GPU’s 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores accelerate ray-traced lighting and DLSS-style reconstruction, but the database does not list specific RT benchmark scores. The FP32 and FP16 both compute at 20.31 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), which is notable for compute workloads that rely on half-precision arithmetic. OpenCL performance reaches 112821 in Geekbench, while Vulkan scores 21022, showing strong cross-API compatibility.

The 12-pin power connector and 220 W TDP require a 550 W suggested PSU, which is modest for a card in this performance class. The dual-slot design and 242 mm length fit most mid-tower cases. The display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a) support high refresh rates on multiple monitors, though the database does not specify maximum resolutions.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 7957, placing it at the 64th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7551P, scores 7952 (0.1% higher), while the Intel Core i9-10980XE trails at 7910 (0.6% lower). The Intel Xeon Gold 6326 leads by 1.4% with 8071, and the Xeon Platinum 8180M is 1.9% ahead at 8110. These deltas are small, indicating the 13700E punches near enterprise-level multi-threaded performance.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 17208, at the 61st percentile. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT comes closest with 17083 (0.7% lower), while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037 (1.0% lower) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M reaches 17019 (1.1% lower). The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% ahead at 17468. This cluster shows the RTX 3070 sits in a dense performance band where minor architectural differences decide rank.

Combined, the pair achieves the 63rd percentile, meaning roughly 37% of recorded desktop builds outperform it. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3944 is strong for gaming, while its multicore score of 27941 supports productivity. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3162 is moderate for modern titles, but the PassMark G3D score of 22214 suggests consistent rasterization performance.

The data indicates a balanced pairing: the CPU percentile (64) slightly exceeds the GPU percentile (61), so neither component drastically overshadows the other. However, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM may become a bottleneck in memory-heavy scenarios, which the CPU cannot compensate for.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The 1-percentage-point gap between the CPU’s 64th percentile and the GPU’s 61st percentile suggests a near-equilibrium. In CPU-bound workloads (compilation, physics, simulation), the i7-13700E’s 24 threads provide ample headroom, and the GPU rarely becomes the limiting factor. In GPU-bound tasks (high-resolution gaming, rendering), the RTX 3070’s 61st percentile means the CPU can feed it without stalling.

The CPU’s single-core advantage is pronounced: Cinebench R23 single-core at 3944 is high for a 65 W part, which benefits games that rely on a few fast threads. Meanwhile, the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 22214 is 29% higher than its nearest rival in the database (RX 7600 XT at 17083, but note the delta is only 0.7% in average score). This suggests the GPU’s raw compute is consistent, but its memory capacity may cap performance in ultra-texture settings.

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination in the database. Therefore, all frame-rate analysis must be estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU’s multicore score of 27941 (Cinebench R23) and the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3162 imply that at 1080p, the CPU will likely be the limiter in esports titles, while at 1440p and 4K, the GPU takes over.

The 65 W CPU TDP and 220 W GPU TDP create a total system draw that the 550 W suggested PSU covers with modest headroom. This leaves little room for aggressive overclocking, but the CPU’s unlocked multiplier allows tuning within that envelope if the user upgrades the cooler.

# Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p and 1440p: The RTX 3070’s 61st percentile and the i7-13700E’s 64th percentile indicate strong performance for high-refresh 1080p and smooth 1440p gaming. The CPU’s single-core score of 3944 (Cinebench R23) supports high frame rates in competitive shooters, while the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM handles modern textures at these resolutions.

Content creators: Video editors and 3D artists working with 1080p or 1440p timelines will benefit from the CPU’s 16 cores and the GPU’s CUDA acceleration. The OpenCL score of 112821 and Vulkan score of 21022 show broad API support for various render engines.

Software developers: The 24 threads and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support make this a capable compile machine. The CPU’s Geekbench multicore score of 12728 reduces build times for large codebases, and the integrated GPU provides a diagnostic fallback.

Students and small business workstations: With a 65 W CPU TDP and a dual-slot GPU, this build fits in standard dormitory or office cases. The ECC memory support (true for the CPU) adds reliability for long-running computations, though the database does not confirm ECC operation with consumer chipsets.

Not ideal for: 4K ultra-texture gaming or VR workloads that exceed 8 GB VRAM. The GPU’s 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB capacity will cause texture thrashing in such scenarios, and the CPU cannot compensate.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700E uses the LGA 1700 socket, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory via dual-channel controllers. The platform also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, though the RTX 3070 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. This means the GPU runs at its native interface without bottleneck from the system bus.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP leaves thermal headroom for a modest overclock, given the unlocked multiplier. However, the 550 W suggested PSU for the GPU limits how much additional power can be drawn for a CPU overclock. Upgrading to a higher-tier GPU (such as a 40-series successor) would require a stronger PSU, but the platform itself supports it via PCIe 4.0.

Memory upgrades are straightforward: the system accepts DDR4 or DDR5, but not simultaneously. The database does not list maximum capacity or speeds, but the dual-channel bus indicates two sticks are optimal. The L3 cache of 30 MB shared is generous for a desktop CPU, reducing memory latency in cache-sensitive workloads.

A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU sits at the 64th percentile and would not bottleneck a card up to the 70th percentile. Alternatively, adding more RAM (if currently below capacity) would benefit virtualization and large dataset processing. The platform is end-of-life for new CPU releases, but the 13700E remains a strong mid-generation choice.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700E is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S), built on Intel’s 10 nm process. The die size is 257 mm², and it uses a hybrid core layout (though the database does not specify P-core/E-core counts). The base clock is 1900 MHz, boosting up to 5.10 GHz, which explains the strong single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3944.

Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3. This large L3 reduces memory traffic for workloads with shared data structures, such as game engines and database queries. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with ECC capability noted as true, a feature usually reserved for workstation chips.

Benchmark results show a balanced profile: Cinebench R15 multicore at 2816 and single-core at 397, while R20 scores are 11735 and 1656 respectively. The R23 scores (27941 multi, 3944 single) indicate strong scaling across cores, with a multi-to-single ratio of about 7.1x, consistent with 16 cores at moderate frequency.

The 65 W TDP is low for a 16-core part, suggesting power management limits sustained all-core boost. This is confirmed by the 1900 MHz base clock, which is significantly lower than the 5.10 GHz boost. In short bursts, the CPU reaches high speeds; under sustained load, it may throttle to maintain power limits. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output without a discrete GPU.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 7957 places it just 0.6% above the Intel Core i9-10980XE (a 18-core HEDT chip) and 1.4% below the Xeon Gold 6326. This indicates the 13700E competes with enterprise silicon in multi-threaded tasks while using far less power.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: "desktop") pairing the Intel Core i7-13700E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070. The CPU sits at the 64th percentile of all processors, and the GPU at the 61st percentile of all GPUs, giving the pair a combined percentile of 63. This places it in the upper-middle tier of recorded desktop configurations.

The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads make it a robust workstation processor, while the GPU’s 5888 shading units and 8 GB GDDR6 provide solid 1080p and 1440p gaming performance. The pairing is well-matched in percentile terms, with neither component being an obvious bottleneck for the other at typical resolutions.

The build’s total thermal footprint is moderate: the CPU’s 65 W TDP and GPU’s 220 W TDP sum to 285 W, well within the 550 W suggested PSU. This leaves room for drives, fans, and minor overclocks. The GPU’s dual-slot, 242 mm length fits standard ATX cases, and the CPU’s LGA 1700 socket supports a wide range of coolers.

The database records no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from benchmark scores. The build is best suited for users who need a balanced system for both productivity and gaming, rather than extreme performance in either domain.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700E has 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 3070 has 46 RT cores, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162 confirms DirectX 12 Ultimate support.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 via dual-channel memory bus. The database does not list maximum capacities.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked. The base clock is 1900 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.10 GHz, but the 65 W TDP limits sustained overclocking headroom.

Q: What power supply is recommended?

A: The GPU’s suggested PSU is 550 W, which accounts for the 220 W GPU TDP and 65 W CPU TDP.

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

A: The i7-13700E’s average benchmark score is 7957, which is 0.6% higher than the i9-10980XE’s 7910, despite the latter having more cores.

# Gaming Performance

The database contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU and GPU combination. Therefore, all frame rates in this section are estimates derived from the recorded benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

Based on the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 22214 and the CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3944, this build should handle esports titles at 1080p with frame rates well above 144 Hz in most cases, assuming the game is CPU-bound. At 1440p, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth will support high settings, with frame rates dropping to the 80–120 Hz range for demanding titles. At 4K, the 8 GB capacity becomes a limiting factor for ultra texture packs, and players may need to reduce settings to maintain 60 FPS.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162 suggests moderate performance in DirectX 12 games, which often benefit from the GPU’s 184 tensor cores for DLSS features. Without DLSS, the raw rasterization performance (PassMark G3D 22214) places the card slightly above the RX 7600 XT (which scores 17083 in average, but the G3D delta is not directly comparable), indicating it can handle most titles at 1440p high.

The CPU’s 16 cores ensure that background tasks (streaming, Discord, browser tabs) do not interfere with game frame times. The 24 threads also help in simulation-heavy games like strategy or city-builders, where multicore scaling is more common.

For users targeting 1080p high-refresh (240 Hz) monitors, the CPU’s single-core strength and the GPU’s high pixel rate (165.6 GPixel/s) should sustain high frame rates, though the database does not provide specific FPS figures to confirm. At 1440p 144 Hz, the GPU will be the primary limiter in most modern titles, and users may need to adjust settings to medium for consistently high frame rates.

In summary, this pairing is estimated to deliver smooth 1080p and capable 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring compromises. All figures here are estimates, as the database lacks measured FPS data for this specific combination.