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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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79 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 21% 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
79%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700E

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

3,075 Benchmark Score
Top 21% 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 — Intel Core i7-13700E

The Intel Core i7-13700E is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename) and fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. The chip features a die size of 257 mm², with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The core configuration splits into performance and efficiency clusters, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact P-core/E-core breakdown. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes ECC memory support, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics come in the form of UHD Graphics 770, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking.

Benchmark data shows a strong multi-threaded performer. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the processor scores 27,941 points, while the single-core test yields 3,944 points. Cinebench R20 results are 11,735 multi-core and 1,656 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2,816 multi-core and 397 single-core. Geekbench scores are 12,728 multi-core and 2,437 single-core. The average benchmark score across all tests is 7,957.

The processor sits at the 64th percentile among all CPUs, meaning roughly two-thirds of processors in the database perform worse on average. This places it in the upper-midrange tier for desktop computing. The nearest rivals provide context: the AMD EPYC 7551P scores 7,952 on average, a 0.1% difference — essentially a statistical tie. The Intel Core i9-10980XE averages 7,910, trailing by 0.6%. On the other side, the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 scores 8,071 (1.4% ahead), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M scores 8,110 (1.9% ahead). The i7-13700E thus trades blows with enterprise-class server chips from several generations ago, which speaks to the efficiency of the Raptor Lake design.

For real workloads, the multi-core scores suggest strong performance in threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The single-core score of 3,944 in Cinebench R23 indicates excellent responsiveness in lightly-threaded applications such as web browsing, office productivity, and legacy software. The 65 W TDP is notable for a 16-core part, hinting at power efficiency, though the FACT PACK does not include wattage figures for comparison. The 30 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample on-die storage for frequently accessed data.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 42, which sits below the CPU's individual 64th percentile. The GPU's percentile is 19, meaning the graphics card is the weaker link in this system. The bottleneck analysis follows directly: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER will limit overall system performance in most workloads, particularly gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 7,957 versus the GPU's 3,075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 illustrates the disparity. In CPU-bound scenarios — such as physics simulation, AI inference on the CPU, or heavy multitasking — the i7-13700E has ample headroom. The 24 threads and 5.10 GHz boost clock mean the processor can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them in most gaming situations. However, in GPU-bound scenarios like high-resolution gaming or ray tracing, the RTX 5080 SUPER becomes the constraint.

The percentile gap (64 for CPU vs. 19 for GPU) is substantial. A 45-percentage-point difference in percentile ranking indicates the GPU is significantly weaker relative to its peers than the CPU is. This imbalance means users will see the GPU max out while the CPU sits partially idle in many workloads. The data does not include FPS scaling metrics, so the exact frame rate impact cannot be quantified, but the benchmark scores alone suggest the GPU is the limiting factor.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. The data contains no measuredFps entries, so all frame rate figures in this section are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than empirical results.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,075 provides a baseline for DirectX 12 gaming performance. The CPU's single-core score of 3,944 in Cinebench R23 suggests strong frame pacing in CPU-bound titles. For competitive esports games running at 1080p, the combination should deliver high frame rates, though the GPU's 19th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it may not match modern flagship cards. The 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 1.02 TB/s bandwidth offers ample capacity for high-resolution textures.

At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 84 RT cores provide solid rasterization and ray tracing performance, but the low percentile suggests the card lags behind contemporary peers. At 4K, the GPU will be the primary constraint. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient to keep up with the GPU's rendering output, so frame rates will scale with GPU load. The estimated figures should be treated as directional rather than precise — users should expect playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring settings adjustments depending on the title.

# Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is a desktop enthusiast who prioritizes CPU throughput over GPU dominance. The Intel Core i7-13700E's 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 27,941 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, make this system ideal for content creators who render video, work with 3D models, or compile code. The 64th CPU percentile means the processor outperforms many workstation-class chips, including the Intel Core i9-10980XE and AMD EPYC 7551P.

Gamers at 1080p or 1440p will find the system capable, though the GPU's 19th percentile ranking means it will not compete with top-tier graphics cards. The 24 GB VRAM provides future-proofing for texture-heavy titles, but raw rendering power is limited. Students and office workers benefit from the CPU's strong single-core performance (3,944 in Cinebench R23 single-core) for responsive daily use, while the 65 W TDP keeps cooling requirements modest.

Small business workstations running virtual machines, databases, or engineering software will leverage the 24 threads and ECC memory support. The i7-13700E's 30 MB L3 cache aids in workloads with large working sets. The GPU's 336 tensor cores and 84 RT cores enable AI inference and ray-traced rendering, though the low percentile suggests these features are not top-tier. This build suits users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance and moderate GPU acceleration without requiring flagship graphics.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 7,957 across all tested workloads. This places the i7-13700E at the 64th percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7551P, scores 7,952 — a delta of 0.1%, effectively identical performance. The Intel Core i9-10980XE trails by 0.6% with a score of 7,910. The Intel Xeon Gold 6326 leads by 1.4% at 8,071, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M leads by 1.9% at 8,110. These margins are minor, indicating the i7-13700E competes in the same performance class as these server and HEDT processors.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 3,075, based solely on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This places the RTX 5080 SUPER at the 19th percentile among all GPUs — a low ranking. The nearest rivals are revealing: the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 scores 3,163, leading by 2.8%. The NVIDIA GeForce 820A trails by 3.1% at 2,983. The Intel Arc Pro B60 leads by 3.4% at 3,182, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M trails by 3.6% at 2,967. These rivals are all older or lower-tier cards, suggesting the RTX 5080 SUPER's benchmark score is unimpressive relative to its modern naming.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is a strong mid-tier performer and the GPU is a weak link. The combined percentile of 42 reflects this imbalance — the system as a whole sits near the middle of all builds, dragged down by the GPU. The 3DMark score of 3,075 indicates DirectX 12 gaming performance below most contemporary GPUs, while the CPU's Cinebench scores show a processor capable of workstation-level throughput.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU's single-core strength (3,944 in Cinebench R23) can drive high frame rates, but the GPU's 3,075 Steel Nomad score limits overall output. Expect playable but not elite performance at 144Hz or 240Hz monitors. The 24 GB VRAM prevents texture-related bottlenecks.

Streaming: The 16 cores and 24 threads handle game capture and encoding simultaneously, with the CPU's 27,941 Cinebench R23 multi-core score providing ample headroom. The GPU's tensor cores can assist with AI-based encoding, though the low percentile suggests limited acceleration.

Video editing: Multi-threaded rendering in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve will leverage the CPU's 24 threads effectively. The 65 W TDP keeps the system cool under sustained loads. The GPU accelerates effects and color grading, but its 19th percentile ranking means slower exports compared to stronger GPUs.

3D rendering: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 27,941 translates to solid CPU-based rendering in Blender or Maya. GPU rendering will be limited by the RTX 5080 SUPER's 56.28 TFLOPS, which is decent but not competitive with higher-tier cards. The 84 RT cores enable ray tracing, though performance will lag behind newer GPUs.

Software development: Compilation tasks benefit from 24 threads and 30 MB L3 cache. The single-core score of 3,944 ensures fast IDE responsiveness and quick incremental builds. ECC memory support adds stability for long-running test suites.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-core performance makes everyday tasks like document editing and web browsing snappy. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 can handle basic display output without the discrete GPU, saving power. The 65 W TDP allows for modest cooling solutions.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is based on the GB203 chip using the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process node. The die contains 45,600 million transistors across a 378 mm² area, yielding a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with memory clocked at 2000 MHz (32 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration includes 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, providing 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth. The compute resources number 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The GPU features 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI workloads. Peak pixel rate is 293.1 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s. FP32 compute reaches 56.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The card has a TDP of 415 W and uses a single 16-pin power connector. It occupies a dual-slot design measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, with a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark results show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,075, placing the GPU at the 19th percentile among all GPUs. This is a low score relative to its naming, and the nearest rivals — the Quadro P1000, GeForce 820A, Arc Pro B60, and GTX 860M — are all older or lower-tier cards. The 3.6% delta between the RTX 5080 SUPER and the GTX 860M is particularly telling, as the GTX 860M is a laptop GPU from an earlier generation. The benchmark data indicates that despite the modern architecture and high memory capacity, the RTX 5080 SUPER underperforms in DirectX 12 workloads.

# FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 42, which places the system in the middle tier of all builds in the database.

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

A: The i7-13700E has an average benchmark score of 7,957, while the EPYC 7551P scores 7,952 — a delta of 0.1%, making them statistically equivalent in performance.

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

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER scores 3,075 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, which places it at the 19th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: How much memory does the RTX 5080 SUPER have, and what type?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth.

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

A: The i7-13700E scores 27,941 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,944 in single-core.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the GPU's TDP and power connector requirement?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has a TDP of 415 W and requires a single 16-pin power connector.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700E desktop processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER graphics card in a desktop-class configuration. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake part with a 5.10 GHz boost clock and 65 W TDP, scoring 7,957 on average and ranking at the 64th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is a Blackwell 2.0-based card with 24 GB GDDR7 memory, scoring 3,075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and ranking at the 19th percentile among all GPUs.

The overall tier from the percentiles is mid-range: the combined percentile of 42 reflects a system where the CPU is notably stronger than the GPU. The i7-13700E competes with server-class processors like the Intel Xeon Gold 6326 and Intel Xeon Platinum 8180M, while the RTX 5080 SUPER's benchmark score aligns with older or lower-tier GPUs such as the Quadro P1000 and GTX 860M. The system is best suited for CPU-heavy workloads like content creation, software development, and productivity, with gaming performance limited by the GPU's low percentile ranking. The build class is desktop, confirming a traditional tower form factor. Users seeking balanced performance should note the significant gap between CPU and GPU capabilities.