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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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Top 12% 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%
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GPU
98%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700E

7,957 Benchmark Score
Top 22% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

77,712 Benchmark Score
Top 2% Market Ranking
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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Intel Core i7-13700E pairs with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in a desktop build that lands at the 78th combined percentile across all CPU+GPU pairings tracked in the database. This is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor from Intel's 13th Gen family, mated to NVIDIA's flagship Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU. The CPU, with a 65W TDP and boost clock of 5.10 GHz, sits in the 64th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU, with 32GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivering 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. The data indicates a substantial imbalance in raw compute capability between the two components, which shapes the performance profile across workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700E is built on the Raptor Lake-S architecture using Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². It provides 16 cores and 24 threads, a configuration that leverages Intel's hybrid design—though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact P-core/E-core split, the core and thread counts imply efficiency cores contributing to the thread count. The base clock of 1900.00 MHz is conservative, but the boost clock reaches 5.10 GHz, which drives single-threaded performance. Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled—a feature typically associated with workstation-class reliability.

Benchmark results show a processor that is strong in multi-threaded workloads but not exceptional relative to the broader CPU landscape. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 27,941 multi-core and 3,944 single-core. The multi-core score reflects the 16-core design's ability to handle parallel tasks, but the 64th percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates that many other processors—particularly higher-core-count server and HEDT chips—outpace it. The Geekbench scores of 12,728 multi-core and 2,437 single-core reinforce this picture. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 2,816 and single-core is 397; Cinebench R20 shows 11,735 multi-core and 1,656 single-core. The average benchmark score across all tests is 7,957.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i7-13700E is essentially neck-and-neck with the AMD EPYC 7551P, trailing by just 0.1% in average score (7,957 vs 7,952). It edges the Intel Core i9-10980XE by 0.6% (7,957 vs 7,910). Against server-class Xeons, it lags: the Xeon Gold 6326 is 1.4% faster (8,071 vs 7,957), and the Xeon Platinum 8180M is 1.9% faster (8,110 vs 7,957). These deltas are small, meaning the i7-13700E competes in the same performance tier as these older or server-oriented parts, despite being a mainstream desktop chip. For real workloads, this translates to solid multi-threaded rendering and compilation capability, but it will not embarrass dedicated workstation CPUs.

The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present, though in this pairing the discrete RTX 5090 D handles all graphics duties. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor, which is relevant for the GPU's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The multiplier is unlocked, so overclocking headroom exists, though the 65W TDP suggests thermal constraints are modest by design.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i7-13700E compare to the AMD EPYC 7551P in average benchmark score?

A: The i7-13700E has an average benchmark score of 7,957, which is 0.1% higher than the EPYC 7551P's 7,952. They are statistically tied in overall CPU performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The RTX 5090 D features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This is a massive amount of VRAM for high-resolution textures and large datasets.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13700E supports ECC memory. This is a notable feature for workstation builds where data integrity is critical, though the FACT PACK does not specify the maximum capacity or speed.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The i7-13700E ranks in the 64th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. This means approximately 64% of CPUs perform at or below its level, placing it in the upper-middle tier, not the top tier.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has a launch MSRP of 2,299 USD. This is stated once for reference; the FACT PACK provides no other pricing details.

Q: Which rival GPU is closest to the RTX 5090 D in average score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76,904, which is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D's 77,712. The RTX 5090 D is 1.6% ahead of the RX 6850M XT (78,940) and 2.1% ahead of the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396).

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

A: The pairing sits at the 78th combined percentile across all tracked builds. This reflects the GPU's high standing pulling up the CPU's more modest position.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite covers Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Geekbench. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 27,941 is the headline number—it shows the 16-core design delivering strong parallel throughput, but the 64th percentile ranking means many CPUs do better. Single-core performance in Cinebench R23 is 3,944, which is competitive for gaming and lightly-threaded applications. The Geekbench multi-core score of 12,728 aligns with the Cinebench results, while single-core of 2,437 is respectable but not class-leading. The average benchmark score of 7,957 places it in the same league as the EPYC 7551P (7,952) and i9-10980XE (7,910), but behind the Xeon Gold 6326 (8,071) and Xeon Platinum 8180M (8,110) by 1.4% and 1.9%, respectively.

The GPU's benchmark results are dominated by synthetic compute tests. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the score is 14,326. Geekbench OpenCL scores 310,674 and Vulkan scores 376,915. Passmark G3D scores 44,065, with GPU compute at 28,396. The average benchmark score of 77,712 puts the RTX 5090 D in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the RX 6650M XT (1.1% lower), RX 6850M XT (1.6% higher), and Tesla P100 variants (2.1% and 2.4% higher). The deltaPct values are small, indicating the RTX 5090 D is in a dense performance cluster despite its high absolute score.

The combined picture is clear: the GPU is a top-tier performer, while the CPU is mid-to-upper tier. The 78th combined percentile reflects this asymmetry. For workloads that are GPU-bound—like high-resolution gaming or GPU compute—the system will perform near the top of the charts. For CPU-bound tasks, it will be adequate but not exceptional. The FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS on the GPU dwarfs typical CPU compute, reinforcing that this build is heavily weighted toward graphics and parallel compute.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile GPU standing suggests it can drive very high frame rates, but the CPU's 64th percentile may limit frame rates at lower resolutions where the processor becomes the bottleneck. The i7-13700E's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,944 is strong enough for most games, but it is not in the top tier of gaming CPUs.

Streaming: The GPU's NVENC encoder (implied by the 50-series architecture, though not explicitly detailed) and the CPU's 16 cores provide a solid foundation. The CPU's multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 27,941 can handle encoding overhead, while the GPU offloads the heavy lifting. This is a capable streaming setup.

Video editing: The combination of 24 threads and 32 GB of VRAM is potent. The CPU's Geekbench multi-core score of 12,728 supports timeline scrubbing and export tasks, while the GPU accelerates effects and rendering. The 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth helps with large 4K or 8K footage.

3D rendering: CPU rendering in Cinebench R23 would score around 27,941, which is solid but not top-tier. GPU rendering would be far faster, leveraging 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 32 GB of VRAM. This build is biased toward GPU-accelerated renderers like Octane or Redshift.

Software development: The 16 cores and 24 threads handle parallel compilation well. The CPU's 64th percentile means it is not the fastest for code builds, but it is competent. ECC memory support is a plus for long-running builds and server-like workloads.

Student and office work: This is massive overkill. The CPU's single-core performance and the GPU's capabilities are far beyond what typical productivity apps require. The system will excel at any office task but is priced and sized beyond necessity.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear CPU bottleneck in CPU-limited workloads. The GPU sits at the 92nd percentile, while the CPU is at the 64th percentile—a 28-point gap. In gaming at lower resolutions, the CPU will likely limit frame rates, as the GPU has headroom that the processor cannot feed. The CPU's average benchmark score of 7,957 versus the GPU's 77,712 illustrates the disparity in raw compute. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS is orders of magnitude higher than any CPU floating-point performance, so any compute task that can use the GPU will be vastly faster on the GPU.

In GPU-bound workloads at high resolutions (4K and above), the GPU becomes the limiting factor, but given its 92nd percentile ranking, it will be the last component to bottleneck. The CPU's 65W TDP is low, suggesting it will not throttle heavily, but the GPU's 575W TDP is the power draw that defines the system's thermal and PSU requirements. The suggested PSU of 950 W accommodates the GPU's needs with headroom for the CPU.

FPS scaling, in the absence of measured data, can be inferred from the percentile gap. At 1080p, expect the CPU to cap performance—the GPU will be underutilized. At 1440p, the balance improves. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary driver, and the system should perform near the top of the GPU's capability. The lack of measured FPS rows means these are estimates.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination—the measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty, and dataIsMeasured is false. All FPS figures discussed here are estimated from benchmark scores and should be treated as expectations, not measurements. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and Passmark G3D score of 44,065 indicate very high raw graphics performance, placing it in the 92nd percentile. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,944 is sufficient for most game engines, but the 64th percentile CPU ranking suggests it may not sustain the highest frame rates in CPU-heavy titles.

At 1080p ultra settings, the CPU is likely the limiting factor. The GPU can render frames far faster than the CPU can issue draw calls, so frame rates may be lower than what the GPU alone could achieve. At 1440p, the GPU takes on more work, and the system should deliver high frame rates in most titles. At 4K ultra, the GPU's 32 GB VRAM and high bandwidth will shine, and the system should be competitive with top-tier gaming rigs, though the CPU may still cause occasional dips in physics-heavy scenes. These are estimates; actual performance depends on the specific game's engine behavior.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize GPU-accelerated workloads over CPU-bound tasks. Gamers playing at 4K or high refresh rates at 1440p will benefit from the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile GPU performance, though 1080p gamers on high-refresh monitors may find the CPU limiting. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will leverage the 32 GB VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute for GPU rendering, while the 16 CPU cores handle secondary tasks. Software developers who compile large codebases will appreciate the 24 threads, and ECC memory support is a plus for server-like development environments. Students and office workers would be vastly over-provisioned—this is a workstation-class GPU in a desktop build, not a general-purpose machine. Small business workstations needing CUDA compute for AI or simulation workloads would benefit from the GPU's capabilities, but the CPU's 64th percentile may not justify the cost for purely CPU-bound tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing Intel's Core i7-13700E with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 D. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake part with a 65W TDP, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture chip with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 575W TDP. The combined percentile is 78, meaning the build outperforms 78% of tracked CPU+GPU combinations. The GPU is the standout component at the 92nd percentile, while the CPU is more modest at the 64th percentile. This is not a balanced build—it is a GPU-centric system where the graphics card dominates the performance profile. The CPU is capable but not top-tier, so the build's overall tier is driven by the GPU, placing it in the upper echelon for graphics-intensive tasks but only mid-tier for CPU-heavy workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The motherboard must be chosen with this in mind; the FACT PACK does not specify chipset compatibility, but Socket 1700 is a mature platform. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, so the platform is current. The GPU's suggested PSU is 950 W, and the CPU's TDP is 65 W, so a 950 W power supply provides ample headroom for both components and potential overclocking. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same or newer platform, as the GPU has headroom to benefit from a faster processor. The CPU's 64th percentile leaves room for improvement, and a CPU with a higher percentile would reduce the bottleneck in CPU-limited scenarios. Alternatively, adding more memory or faster memory (DDR5) could improve bandwidth-sensitive tasks, though the FACT PACK does not specify maximum memory speeds. The platform supports ECC memory, which can be leveraged for workstation reliability. The GPU is already near the top of the stack, so upgrading it would yield diminishing returns; the CPU is the more logical upgrade target.