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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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7,957 Benchmark Score

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# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i7-13700E and how does it fit into the 13th Gen lineup?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700E is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S) using Intel's 10 nm process node. It has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What are the benchmark scores for the i7-13700E in Cinebench tests?

A: The i7-13700E scores 27,941 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,944 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 11,735 multi-core and 1,656 single-core, while in Cinebench R15 it scores 2,816 multi-core and 397 single-core. Its average benchmark score across all tests is 7,957.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, which is only 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's score of 54,247. This places the SUPER variant essentially at parity with its non-SUPER predecessor in aggregate performance, with the difference being within statistical noise.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. Its memory clock runs at 1438 MHz, which translates to 23 Gbps effective, and it has a boost clock of 2550 MHz.

Q: What PCIe generation does the CPU support and how many lanes does it provide?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. This is complemented by the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, meaning the CPU can handle current-gen graphics cards without bandwidth limitations.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER still in production?

A: No, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is marked as end-of-life in production status. Its predecessor was the GeForce 30 series, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series, indicating it sits at the tail end of the Ada Lovelace generation.

Q: What is the thermal design power for both components and what PSU is suggested?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 320 W. The suggested power supply for this pairing is 700 W, which provides headroom for the combined 385 W of component power draw plus system overhead.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination of the Intel Core i7-13700E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty, and the dataIsMeasured flag is false. Consequently, all frame rate discussions here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component, not direct gameplay measurements.

Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 and a Passmark G3D score of 34,245. This level of GPU performance is characteristic of a high-end card capable of driving demanding titles at elevated settings. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate suggest it can handle ultra settings with high frame rates, though exact numbers cannot be quoted.

At 4K resolution, the 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provide the capacity and throughput needed for large textures and high-resolution assets. The GPU's pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s indicates strong fill-rate performance, which is critical for maintaining smooth visuals at 4K. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores also imply robust ray tracing and DLSS capabilities, though no specific FPS figures are available.

The CPU's gaming contribution is supported by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,944 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,437. These scores place the i7-13700E in a position where it can feed the GPU adequately in most gaming scenarios, avoiding significant CPU-bound frame rate ceilings. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game-level data locality, and the 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance.

Given the absence of measured data, the estimates here should be viewed as directional. The combination of a 75th percentile overall build with a 64th percentile CPU and 86th percentile GPU suggests that at 1440p and 4K, the GPU will be the primary determinant of frame rates, while at 1080p with lower graphical settings, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant. Users should expect strong 1440p and 4K performance, with the GPU's 86th percentile ranking indicating it outperforms the vast majority of installed graphics cards.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a notable imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The i7-13700E sits at the 64th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4080 SUPER ranks at the 86th percentile among GPUs. This 22-percentage-point gap indicates that the GPU is the stronger component in this build, and in most workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor.

In gaming scenarios, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27,941 and single-core score of 3,944 suggest it can handle game logic and physics processing without becoming a severe constraint. However, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,600 and Passmark G3D score of 34,245 are substantially above average, meaning frame rates will typically be GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions where pixel fill and memory bandwidth dominate. At 1080p with low settings, the CPU's single-thread performance may become the bottleneck, but at 1440p and above, the GPU's 86th percentile ranking takes over as the limiting factor.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27,941 and Geekbench multi-core score of 12,728, is solid but not exceptional, ranking at the 64th percentile. The GPU's compute capabilities, including its Passmark GPU Compute score of 19,822 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 219,065, are far more dominant. In rendering tasks that leverage GPU acceleration, such as ray-traced workloads or CUDA-accelerated applications, the GPU will be the clear performance driver, while CPU-bound tasks like compilation or spreadsheet calculations will rely on the processor's 16 cores and 24 threads.

The memory configuration also plays a role in balance. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel, with no memory bandwidth figure provided in the pack. The GPU, however, has a defined 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, which is ample for its 16 GB frame buffer. This asymmetry means that system memory bandwidth could become a secondary bottleneck in mixed workloads, though the pack does not quantify this effect.

Overall, the data indicates a GPU-heavy system. The combined percentile of 75 reflects this skew, with the GPU's high ranking pulling the build's overall standing above the CPU's individual percentile. Users who prioritize GPU-intensive tasks—gaming, video rendering, AI inference—will see the hardware aligned with their needs, while those seeking balanced CPU-heavy workloads may find the processor trailing the graphics card's performance level.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is suited for users whose workloads are dominated by graphics and parallel compute, given the GPU's 86th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 64th percentile.

Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K resolutions with high refresh rates will benefit most. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provide the capacity for modern game textures at these resolutions, while its 80 RT cores handle ray-traced effects. The CPU's single-core score of 3,944 in Cinebench R23 ensures that frame pacing remains consistent, avoiding stutter in CPU-light game scenes.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the GPU's compute horsepower valuable. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219,065 and Vulkan score of 260,075 indicate strong acceleration for GPU-accelerated encode/decode and render tasks. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a multi-core score of 27,941 in Cinebench R23, can handle timeline scrubbing and asset management concurrently.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's multi-threaded performance, though the GPU's compute capability is less directly relevant to compilation. The 65 W TDP of the CPU means it runs efficiently under sustained load, and the ECC memory support could appeal to developers working on data-integrity-sensitive applications.

Students and small business workstations that mix office productivity with occasional creative work will find this build capable but potentially over-specified. The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 2,437 handles everyday applications smoothly, while the GPU's presence allows for future-proofing if workloads expand toward 3D modeling or video production. The 700 W suggested PSU indicates a power-hungry system, which may not suit all office environments.

The build is less ideal for users with primarily CPU-bound workloads, such as heavy database processing or scientific simulations, where the 64th percentile CPU ranking would be the limiting factor. For those users, investing more in the processor and less in the GPU would yield better returns.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13700E delivers an average benchmark score of 7,957 across its test suite, placing it at the 64th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7551P with an average score of 7,952 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i9-10980XE at 7,910 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 at 8,071 (1.4% higher). This positioning indicates the i7-13700E sits in the upper-midrange of desktop processors, competitive with older high-end workstation chips.

In specific tests, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27,941 and single-core score of 3,944 show a strong multi-threaded advantage relative to its single-threaded result, with a ratio of approximately 7.1:1. The Geekbench multi-core score of 12,728 versus single-core of 2,437 yields a similar ratio of 5.2:1, confirming the processor's design intent for parallel workloads.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 54,209, ranking at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 54,247 (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (1.1% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (2.7% higher). The GPU's closest competitor is essentially the non-SUPER RTX 4080, with the two being statistically indistinguishable in aggregate performance.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 provides a modern API benchmark, while its Passmark G3D score of 34,245 and Passmark GPU Compute score of 19,822 round out its profile. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219,065 and Vulkan score of 260,075 highlight strong cross-API compute performance. These results place the GPU in the top 14% of all graphics cards, making it a high-end component by any measure.

The combined picture shows a build with a 75th percentile overall ranking. The CPU's 64th percentile is noticeably lower than the GPU's 86th percentile, meaning the GPU contributes disproportionately to the build's overall standing. This creates a system that excels in graphics-bound tasks but is more modest in CPU-bound scenarios, a characteristic that should guide purchasing decisions.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1440p or 4K with high refresh rate monitors, the RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile ranking and 6,600 3DMark Steel Nomad score provide the raw performance needed to drive frame rates well above 60 FPS in most titles. The CPU's single-core score of 3,944 in Cinebench R23 minimizes frame-time spikes, ensuring smooth gameplay.

Streaming: For live streaming while gaming, the GPU's NVENC encoder (implied by the Ada Lovelace architecture and 320 tensor cores) can offload encoding from the CPU. This allows the i7-13700E's 16 cores to focus on game logic, while the GPU handles encoding, with its 52.22 TFLOPS providing ample headroom for both tasks simultaneously.

Video Editing: In applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth accelerate timeline rendering and effect application. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219,065 indicates strong compute acceleration, while the CPU's multi-core score of 27,941 in Cinebench R23 handles video decoding and timeline previews.

3D Rendering: For GPU-accelerated renderers like Octane or Redshift, the RTX 4080 SUPER's 80 RT cores and 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provide substantial compute throughput. The Passmark GPU Compute score of 19,822 confirms this capability, while the CPU's 24 threads assist with scene setup and geometry processing.

Software Development: Compiling large codebases benefits from the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a multi-core score of 27,941 in Cinebench R23. The ECC memory support adds data integrity for long-running builds, and the 5.10 GHz boost clock accelerates single-threaded toolchain tasks like linking and indexing.

Student and Office Work: Everyday productivity tasks such as document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing are handled by the CPU's single-core score of 2,437 in Geekbench. The GPU's presence is largely idle in these scenarios, making the system over-provisioned for basic office work, but it allows for future expansion into more demanding applications without a hardware change.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the AD103 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process node, with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 121.1 million per mm². It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The memory clock is 1438 MHz, which translates to 23 Gbps effective, and the GPU runs at a base clock of 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz.

The GPU's compute resources include 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. Its pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 52.22 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 52.22 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating no dedicated half-precision acceleration. It has 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, which support ray tracing and AI-accelerated features like DLSS.

Benchmark scores for the RTX 4080 SUPER are strong across the board. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 places it in the upper tier of modern GPUs, while the Passmark G3D score of 34,245 confirms high rasterization performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219,065 and Vulkan score of 260,075 show robust compute capabilities in both major graphics APIs. The Passmark GPU Compute score of 19,822 indicates solid general-purpose compute performance, though not at the level of dedicated workstation cards.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for large scenes at 4K resolution, and the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and geometry data transfer do not become bottlenecks. The 80 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which is beneficial for photorealistic rendering, while the 320 tensor cores accelerate denoising and AI-based upscaling. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking means it outperforms 86% of all GPUs in the benchmark database, making it a top-tier choice for graphics-intensive applications.

The GPU's power requirements are notable, with a 320 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 700 W. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a triple-slot form factor, measuring 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. Its display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a ports, supporting high refresh rate monitors. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current and near-future game APIs.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700E, a Raptor Lake-S desktop processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, an Ada Lovelace graphics card. The build class is desktop, indicating a full-size tower or workstation chassis is required to accommodate the GPU's 310 mm length and triple-slot width.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 75, placing it in the upper quarter of all builds in the benchmark database. This is driven primarily by the GPU's 86th percentile ranking, with the CPU's 64th percentile providing a solid but less dominant foundation. The build is best characterized as a high-end gaming and content creation system, where the GPU's performance takes precedence.

The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, running at a base clock of 1900 MHz and boost of 5.10 GHz, provide ample multi-threaded throughput for most applications. Its 65 W TDP makes it energy-efficient for a desktop processor, and its support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory offers flexibility in platform choice. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed, though it is not intended for gaming.

The GPU's 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are well-suited for 4K gaming and high-resolution rendering. Its 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 80 RT cores place it firmly in the enthusiast tier, capable of handling the most demanding graphical workloads. The build's overall tier is high, with the 75th percentile combined ranking reflecting a system that will not struggle with mainstream games or creative applications.

In terms of physical integration, the CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700, and the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support (the slot runs at Gen 4 speeds, which is sufficient for the GPU's bandwidth needs). The system requires a 700 W PSU, and the GPU's 1x 16-pin power connector should be verified against the PSU's available connectors. The build is complete and ready for assembly, with no missing components indicated in the data.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700E is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor from the Raptor Lake generation, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². It operates at a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP, making it a relatively power-efficient choice for a high-core-count chip. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with ECC memory support, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration, combined with the 5.10 GHz boost clock, contributes to strong single-threaded performance. The CPU's benchmark scores reflect this: a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,944 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,437. These results place the i7-13700E in the upper-midrange for single-threaded performance, suitable for gaming and responsive application usage.

In multi-threaded workloads, the 16 cores and 24 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27,941 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12,728. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11,735 and R15 multi-core score of 2,816 provide additional reference points. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle demanding parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, though its 64th percentile ranking shows it is not at the very top of the CPU performance hierarchy.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the AMD EPYC 7551P (0.1% lower average score), Intel Core i9-10980XE (0.6% lower), Intel Xeon Gold 6326 (1.4% higher), and Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M (1.9% higher). This positioning shows the i7-13700E is competitive with older server-grade processors, offering comparable multi-threaded performance in a desktop form factor with lower power consumption (65 W TDP versus typical server chips).

For real-world workloads, the CPU's 24 threads handle multi-tasking efficiently, and the 30 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data. The ECC memory support is a differentiator for workstation use, providing error correction for long-running computations. The CPU's unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, though the base and boost clocks already provide strong performance out of the box. The absence of a launch MSRP in the data means no pricing information is available, but the CPU's performance characteristics are well-defined by its benchmark scores.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700E uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is the platform for 12th and 13th Gen Core processors. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, allowing users to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory is supported, which is beneficial for workstation reliability.

For PCIe, the CPU provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is backward-compatible with the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. This means the RTX 4080 SUPER will run at PCIe 4.0 speeds, which is sufficient for its bandwidth needs—PCIe 4.0 x16 offers 16 GB/s in each direction, exceeding the GPU's 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth requirement. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes are available for future GPUs or NVMe storage that can utilize the higher bandwidth.

The power supply requirement is a suggested 700 W PSU, which covers the combined TDP of the CPU (65 W) and GPU (320 W) plus system components. This leaves headroom for overclocking the CPU (since it is multiplier-unlocked) or adding additional drives and peripherals. The GPU's 320 W TDP and single 16-pin power connector should be checked against the PSU's available cables and capacity.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the CPU side, given that the GPU is already at the 86th percentile and is a high-end component. Users could consider moving to a higher-core-count 13th Gen or newer processor on the same Socket 1700, provided the motherboard BIOS supports it. The CPU's 64th percentile ranking is the weaker link in this build, so upgrading to a processor with more cores or higher clocks would improve CPU-bound workloads like compilation and multi-threaded rendering.

Alternatively, for users who prioritize gaming, the current GPU is already near the top of the performance curve, so further GPU upgrades would yield diminishing returns. The platform's DDR5 support means users can upgrade memory bandwidth without changing the motherboard, and the PCIe Gen 5 lanes future-proof the system for next-generation storage and graphics. The 700 W PSU provides adequate headroom for a moderate CPU overclock, but users planning a more aggressive overclock or adding multiple GPUs would need to consider a higher-capacity PSU, though no specific wattage figure is available in the pack beyond the suggested 700 W.

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