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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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Intel Core i7-13700F

39,009 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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The Intel Core i7-13700F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE form a potent desktop pairing that sits in the upper tier of the benchmark database. The CPU, a 16-core Raptor Lake part, lands in the 86th percentile among all processors, while the GPU, a 16 GB RDNA 3.0 card, holds the 77th percentile among all graphics cards. This combination targets high-refresh 1440p and 4K gaming, alongside serious productivity workloads, though the data shows distinct balance characteristics where each component takes the lead depending on the task.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a well-matched pairing where the bottleneck shifts based on workload type rather than being permanently fixed to one component. In gaming, the GPU is the primary constraint. The RX 7900 GRE's average benchmark score of 32456, while strong, sits well below the CPU's average of 39009. This delta suggests the GPU will be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput demands more from the graphics card. The CPU's single-thread performance, highlighted by a 3dmark single-thread score of 1092 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4532, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU in most titles.

However, the balance shifts dramatically in CPU-bound workloads. The i7-13700F's multithreaded capabilities are exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32101 and a Passmark multithread score of 38369. In tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation, the CPU becomes the dominant performer, and the GPU's role diminishes. The 3dmark scaling data supports this: the CPU jumps from a 2-thread score of 2178 to a 16-thread score of 8994 and peaks at 10716 with max threads, showing near-linear scaling as more cores are utilized.

The bottleneck analysis also points to the CPU's memory architecture. Supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, the i7-13700F has a theoretical bandwidth ceiling that, while not explicitly measured in the pack, is a known constraint for a chip with 30 MB of shared L3 cache. In contrast, the GPU's 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is a clear strength, so memory-bound gaming scenarios will favor the GPU's capabilities. The practical takeaway: this is a balanced system where the GPU limits gaming FPS at high resolutions, but the CPU ensures no frame pacing issues or stutter in CPU-heavy scenes, while productivity tasks will be entirely CPU-limited.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700F compare to its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 4245P?

A: The i7-13700F has an average benchmark score of 39009, which is 0.5% lower than the EPYC 4245P's score of 39215. This places the two chips in a statistical dead heat, with the Intel part trailing by a negligible margin in overall synthetic performance.

Q: What is the CPU's strongest benchmark area?

A: Data compression is the standout. The Passmark data compression score of 471838 is the highest single test result for the CPU, far exceeding its integer math score of 141370 and floating-point math score of 100422. This indicates exceptional performance in file archiving and data-heavy workflows.

Q: Is the RX 7900 GRE's VRAM sufficient for modern gaming?

A: Yes. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth. This capacity is ample for high-resolution textures and large assets in contemporary titles, and the bandwidth ensures the shading units have steady data flow.

Q: How does the GPU perform in compute tasks?

A: The RX 7900 GRE delivers a Passmark GPU compute score of 15016 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 175758. These figures indicate strong general compute performance, though its FP32 throughput of 45.98 TFLOPS shows it is optimized more for graphics rendering than pure scientific calculation.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance like?

A: The 3dmark single-thread score is 1092, and the Geekbench single-core score is 2225. These are solid numbers for a desktop chip, indicating responsive daily use and strong performance in lightly threaded applications like web browsing and office productivity.

Q: What power delivery does the GPU require?

A: The RX 7900 GRE has a TDP of 260 W and requires a 600 W suggested power supply. It uses two 8-pin power connectors and is a dual-slot card measuring 276 mm in length, so case and PSU compatibility must be checked.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is locked, as indicated by the "multiplierUnlocked" field being false. The CPU runs at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with no manual overclocking headroom via the multiplier.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700F is a 16-core, 24-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache structure is critical for gaming performance, reducing latency for frequently accessed data. The die size is 257 mm², and it was released on 2023-01-03 with a launch MSRP of $359.

Benchmark results paint a picture of a versatile high-end desktop CPU. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32101 places it in the top tier for threaded workloads, rivaling workstation chips. This is supported by a Geekbench multicore score of 15058 and a Passmark multithread score of 38369. The scaling from 8 threads (7136 in 3dmark) to max threads (10716) shows a 50% improvement, indicating efficient core utilization as workloads expand beyond 8 cores. For real-world use, this means video editors will see fast export times, software developers will compile code quickly, and 3D artists will experience reduced render times in CPU-based renderers.

Single-threaded performance is equally respectable. The Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1903 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4532 demonstrate strong IPC (instructions per clock) improvements over older Intel architectures. The Passmark single-thread score of 4121 confirms that the chip handles legacy and lightly threaded software with ease. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 2178 is particularly notable, showing that even with just two active threads, the CPU maintains high clock speeds.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 86 places it above 86% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4245P (0.5% faster), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (0.8% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (1.2% slower). This clustering shows that the i7-13700F sits in a competitive performance band, neither dominating nor being dominated by its immediate competitors. The average benchmark score of 39009 is a strong aggregate measure, but the individual test scores reveal a bias toward multithreaded throughput rather than single-core dominance.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU combination is for users who want high performance across a wide range of tasks without sacrificing responsiveness in any single area. Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K with high refresh rates are the primary audience. The RX 7900 GRE's 16 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth handle large textures, while the CPU's strong single-thread score of 1092 in 3dmark ensures minimal frame time spikes in game logic. Content creators will find the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32101 invaluable for video exports, while the GPU's 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates GPU-accelerated effects in programs that support it.

Software developers benefit from the 24 threads, which reduce compilation times, as evidenced by the Passmark integer math score of 141370. Students and small business users will find the system overkill for basic office work, but the Passmark single-thread score of 4121 guarantees snappy application launches and smooth multitasking. The CPU's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory allows builders to choose a platform based on budget, though the locked multiplier prevents enthusiast overclocking. The GPU's dual-slot design and 276 mm length mean it fits in most mid-tower cases, but the 600 W suggested PSU requirement must be planned for.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. The chip packs 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die, with a transistor density of 109.1M per mm². The GPU has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 160 raster operation units. It also includes 80 ray tracing cores, though the pack notes no dedicated tensor cores. The memory subsystem is robust: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, running at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, yielding 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Clock speeds are 1287 MHz base, 1880 MHz game, and 2245 MHz boost. This results in a pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 718.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 45.98 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 91.96 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it fully compatible with modern game APIs. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C.

Benchmark scores show a strong mid-to-high-end GPU. The Passmark G3D score is 27089, with a G2D score of 1180. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4814, which is a demanding test and shows the GPU's DirectX 12 performance. Geekbench scores are 175758 for OpenCL and 99850 for Vulkan. The Passmark DirectX tests show varying results: DirectX 9 at 310, DirectX 11 at 300, and DirectX 12 at 107, with DirectX 10 at 139. The GPU compute score is 15016.

The percentile ranking of 77 means it outperforms 77% of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro S10000 (0.2% faster), the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (0.3% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (0.4% slower). These are older or workstation-specific cards, indicating the RX 7900 GRE is in a performance class that edges out previous generation flagships. The average benchmark score of 32456 is respectable, but the individual test scores show it excels in compute tasks rather than pure rasterization, which is a hallmark of RDNA 3.0 architecture.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all FPS figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The data shows the RX 7900 GRE is a high-end GPU, but without measured game data, the estimates must be treated as approximations based on the 3dmark and Passmark scores.

For 1080p gaming, the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 1092) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecks, and the GPU's 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 should drive high frame rates. At 1440p, the system is likely well-balanced, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor. The 16 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1440p ultra settings. At 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s will be the primary constraint, and users should expect lower frame rates than at lower resolutions.

The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 300 and DirectX 12 score of 107 suggest that the GPU is better optimized for older DirectX 11 titles in terms of raw passmark performance, but the 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814 indicates strong DirectX 12 scaling. Ray tracing performance is present via the 80 RT cores, but without specific FPS data, it is not possible to estimate the impact on frame rates. The GPU's 77th percentile ranking places it above most GPUs, so it should handle modern AAA titles at high settings, but the exact FPS will vary by game optimization and CPU capabilities.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite is comprehensive. In 3dmark, the scores scale from 2178 (2 threads) to 4258 (4 threads), 7136 (8 threads), 8994 (16 threads), and 10716 (max threads). The single-thread score is 1092. Cinebench R15 scores are 3235 multicore and 456 single-core, while R20 scores are 13482 multicore and 1903 single-core. R23 scores are 32101 multicore and 4532 single-core. Geekbench scores are 15058 multicore and 2225 single-core.

Passmark results show the CPU's specialized strengths: data compression at 471838, data encryption at 26956, extended instructions at 28295, find prime numbers at 156, floating-point math at 100422, integer math at 141370, multithread at 38369, physics at 2236, random string sorting at 49974, and single-thread at 4121. The average benchmark score is 39009, and the CPU holds the 86th percentile.

The GPU's benchmarks include a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814, Geekbench OpenCL of 175758, and Geekbench Vulkan of 99850. Passmark scores are DirectX 10 at 139, DirectX 11 at 300, DirectX 12 at 107, DirectX 9 at 310, G2D at 1180, G3D at 27089, and GPU compute at 15016. The average score is 32456, with a 77th percentile ranking.

The combined picture is a system that is CPU-dominant in aggregate performance. The CPU's average score of 39009 is 20% higher than the GPU's 32456, indicating that the processor will not be the bottleneck in gaming but will be the star in productivity tasks. The combined percentile of 82 reflects a high-tier desktop system.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: "desktop") pairing the Intel Core i7-13700F with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake chip with a 65 W TDP and a 5.20 GHz boost clock, occupying the 86th percentile. The GPU is a 16 GB RDNA 3.0 card with a 260 W TDP and a 2245 MHz boost clock, holding the 77th percentile. The combined percentile is 82, placing the system in the upper 18% of all possible CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

This is a high-performance desktop workstation and gaming rig. The CPU's locked multiplier prevents overclocking, but its stock performance is already strong. The GPU's dual-slot design and 276 mm length make it a standard-sized card, and the 2x 8-pin power connectors require a 600 W PSU. The system supports PCIe Gen 5 for the CPU and PCIe 4.0 x16 for the GPU, ensuring modern connectivity. The CPU's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory gives builders flexibility, though the performance difference between the two memory types is not quantified in the benchmark data.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth should push high frame rates at 1440p, while the CPU's 3dmark 8-thread score of 7136 ensures consistent frame pacing in multiplayer titles. At 4K, the GPU's 77th percentile ranking suggests playable frame rates, but the 359.2 GPixel/s pixel rate will limit performance in the most demanding scenes.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 threads are ideal for encoding video while gaming, with a Passmark multithread score of 38369 showing ample headroom for both tasks. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM can handle the framebuffer while streaming software uses the CPU for encoding, though the lack of dedicated tensor cores means there is no hardware-accelerated AI upscaling.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32101 accelerates video exports, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 175758 assists with effects rendering. The 30 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support help with large project files.

3D rendering: CPU-based renderers will take full advantage of the 16 cores, with the Cinebench R15 multicore score of 3235 showing strong performance. GPU-based renderers using OpenCL or Vulkan will benefit from the 5120 shading units and 45.98 TFLOPS, though the 80 RT cores are limited for ray-traced rendering.

Software development: Compilation speeds are driven by the CPU's integer math score of 141370 and 24 threads. The 30 MB L3 cache reduces cache misses for large codebases, and the single-thread score of 1092 in 3dmark ensures fast IDE responsiveness.

Student and office work: The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4121 provides snappy application launches, while the GPU's G2D score of 1180 handles 2D desktop rendering. The 65 W CPU TDP means the system runs cool and quiet, with the 260 W GPU being the main heat source.

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