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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700F + Intel Arc A770

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92%

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97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700F

39,009 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A770

68,809 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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

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50-69

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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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The Intel Core i7-13700F and Intel Arc A770 form a desktop build that combines a 16-core Raptor Lake processor with a 16 GB Alchemist GPU. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all frame-rate discussion is estimated from benchmark scores. The combined percentile is 88, with the CPU at the 86th percentile and the GPU at the 90th percentile, making this a well-matched pair where the GPU holds a slightly stronger relative position.

CPU Analysis

The Core i7-13700F is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on Intel’s Raptor Lake architecture. It uses a 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock is 2.10 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 30 MB L3 pool. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, and it launched with an MSRP of $359.

Benchmark results show a well-rounded profile. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 32101 in multi-core and 4532 in single-core. Geekbench returns 15058 multi-core and 2225 single-core. Passmark’s multithread score is 38369, with a single-thread score of 4121. These numbers place the CPU at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39009. The nearest rivals show how tight the field is: the AMD EPYC 4245P averages 39215, putting the i7-13700F 0.5% behind; the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS averages 39325, 0.8% ahead of the i7; the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T averages 38561, meaning the i7 is 1.2% ahead; and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 averages 39485, 1.2% ahead of the i7. The i7-13700F is effectively in a narrow band around these rivals, with no single competitor holding a decisive edge.

Thread scaling in 3DMark shows a steady climb: 2178 in the 2-thread test, 4258 in 4-thread, 7136 in 8-thread, 8994 in 16-thread, and 10716 at max threads. The scaling from 2 to 4 threads is roughly 1.95x, from 4 to 8 threads 1.68x, from 8 to 16 threads 1.26x, and from 16 to max threads 1.19x. This demonstrates good multi-thread headroom, though the gains taper off beyond 16 threads. For real workloads, the CPU is well-suited to tasks that use many cores, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The single-core scores, including Cinebench R23 single-core 4532 and Geekbench single-core 2225, ensure that lighter, latency-sensitive tasks also run smoothly.

Passmark sub-tests add more detail. Data compression scores 471838, data encryption 26956, extended instructions 28295, integer math 141370, floating point math 100422, and random string sorting 49974. These figures indicate strong performance for file compression, encryption, and numerical workloads. The find prime numbers score of 156 is lower in absolute terms, but that test is atypical and not indicative of general performance. Overall, the i7-13700F is a well-balanced desktop CPU that sits comfortably in the top 14% of all processors.

Balance and Bottleneck

The build’s combined percentile is 88, while the CPU sits at 86 and the GPU at 90. The GPU is relatively stronger than the CPU when measured against their own pools. In gaming, this suggests the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in certain scenarios, but the gap is not large. The CPU’s single-core performance is strong enough to avoid severe bottlenecks in most titles. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1092, Cinebench R23 single-core 4532, Geekbench single-core 2225, and Passmark single-thread 4121 all point to a CPU that can keep up with high frame rates.

The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2969 is a strong result, but it is a different test from the CPU’s 3DMark thread tests, so direct comparison is limited. The TDP figures provide another angle: the CPU draws 65 W, the GPU draws 225 W, and the suggested PSU is 550 W. The GPU is clearly the dominant power consumer, and that is where the system’s thermal and power budget concentrates.

In gaming, the balance shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-core performance can feed the GPU, but the GPU’s 90th percentile suggests it could push beyond the CPU’s ability to supply frames in very fast esports titles. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as the CPU’s single-thread scores remain high but the GPU’s rendering load increases. The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads ensure that background tasks, such as streaming or voice chat, do not steal frames from the game. The data does not include measured FPS for this exact combination, so these are reasoning from the percentiles and scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s single-core scores (Cinebench R23 4532, Passmark 4121) and the GPU’s 16-core VRAM and 512 GB/s bandwidth make this a plausible 1080p high-refresh system. The GPU’s 90th percentile is strong, and the CPU’s 16 cores handle game logic and background tasks. Frame rates are estimates, but the numbers support a smooth 1080p experience.

Streaming: The 16-core CPU with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32101 provides enough headroom for concurrent game encoding and streaming. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 109175 and Vulkan score of 94284 also contribute to rendering. The 24 threads handle the extra workload without choking the game.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multicore 32101 and Geekbench multicore 15058 indicate fast export times. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 512 GB/s bandwidth handle large video frames, and the FP32 19.66 TFLOPS assist with effects and timeline rendering. The CPU’s 24 threads keep previews smooth.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 16 cores and 32101 Cinebench multicore score handle CPU-based renderers. The GPU’s 4096 shading units and 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 contribute to GPU rendering. The 16 GB VRAM prevents out-of-memory issues on large scenes.

Software development: The CPU’s Passmark integer math score of 141370 and data compression score of 471838 support fast compilation and code processing. The 30 MB L3 cache and 24 threads handle parallel builds. The GPU is not a primary factor for development, but it provides ample display output.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread score of 4121 is more than enough for office applications. The 65W TDP keeps the system efficient, and the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor. The GPU’s multiple display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 2.0) allow multi-monitor setups.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i7-13700F uses Intel Socket 1700, a platform that supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The CPU offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so there is no bandwidth bottleneck on the CPU side. The CPU’s 65W TDP is modest, and the GPU’s 225W TDP with a suggested 550W PSU leaves headroom for the rest of the system. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is not an option. The GPU is end-of-life, with its successor listed as Battlemage. The CPU is still active, so a sensible upgrade path would be to keep the CPU and replace the GPU with a newer model when needed. The platform supports DDR5 memory, which could be an upgrade from DDR4 depending on the motherboard. The CPU’s 30 MB L3 cache is generous, and the 16 cores provide long-term viability for multi-threaded workloads.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A770 is based on the Xe-HPG architecture, built on a 6 nm TSMC process. It contains 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, with a transistor density of 53.4 million per mm². The GPU has 4096 shading units, 256 texture units, and 128 ROPs, plus 32 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 2100 MHz and the boost clock is 2400 MHz. The memory subsystem is 16 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s and a memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The pixel rate is 307.2 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 614.4 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 19.66 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 39.32 TFLOPS (2:1). The GPU TDP is 225 W, with power connectors of 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin, and it uses a dual-slot design. It launched with an MSRP of 329 USD.

In benchmarks, the GPU scores 2969 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 109175 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 94284 in Geekbench Vulkan. It sits at the 90th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 68809. The nearest rivals show a tight group: the NVIDIA CMP 90HX averages 69000, 0.3% ahead of the Arc; the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 averages 68562, 0.4% behind the Arc; the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 averages 69870, 1.5% ahead; and the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 averages 69986, 1.7% ahead. The Arc A770 is essentially at parity with the CMP 90HX and the Instinct MI25, and slightly behind the WX 8200 and Quadro P6000. For a consumer GPU, this is a strong showing.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The 16 GB of VRAM is generous, and the 512 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution textures. The 32 RT cores provide ray tracing hardware. The FP16 throughput of 39.32 TFLOPS is useful for mixed-precision compute. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0, allowing multi-monitor setups.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all frame rates in this section are estimates derived from benchmark scores. The GPU’s 90th percentile and the CPU’s 86th percentile indicate a capable gaming pair. For 1080p high-refresh gaming, the CPU’s single-thread scores (Cinebench R23 4532, Passmark 4121) are sufficient to feed the GPU. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 512 GB/s bandwidth allow high texture settings. For 1440p, the GPU’s 19.66 TFLOPS and 16 GB VRAM should maintain high frame rates, but the exact numbers are not measured. For 4K, the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth help, but the performance is not quantified.

The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2969 is a positive indicator for DirectX 12 gaming. The Vulkan score of 94284 also suggests good Vulkan performance. The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 10716 shows it can handle multi-threaded game logic. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is particularly useful for high-resolution texture packs and future titles. Without measured FPS, these are qualitative estimates, but the benchmark scores place the system in a strong position for gaming.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 39009, with a percentile of 86. Its top scores include Cinebench R23 multicore 32101 and single-core 4532, Geekbench multicore 15058 and single-core 2225, and Passmark multithread 38369 and single-thread 4121. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 68809, with a percentile of 90. Its scores are 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 2969, Geekbench OpenCL 109175, and Vulkan 94284. The combined percentile for the build is 88.

In the nearest rivals, the CPU is 0.5% below the AMD EPYC 4245P, 0.8% below the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, 1.2% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T, and 1.2% below the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450. The GPU is 0.3% below the NVIDIA CMP 90HX, 0.4% above the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25, 1.5% below the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200, and 1.7% below the NVIDIA Quadro P6000. The combined picture is a system that is above the median in both CPU and GPU performance, with the GPU slightly stronger than the CPU.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13700F have integrated graphics?

A: No. The FACT PACK lists "integratedGraphics" as null, so the CPU requires a discrete GPU for display output. The Arc A770 in this build provides that.

Q: What is the boost clock of the i7-13700F?

A: The boost clock is 5.20 GHz, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Arc A770?

A: The memory bandwidth is 512.0 GB/s, using 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with a 2000 MHz memory clock (16 Gbps effective).

Q: How does the i7-13700F compare to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU is 0.5% below the AMD EPYC 4245P, 0.8% below the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, 1.2% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T, and 1.2% below the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, based on average benchmark scores.

Q: Does the Arc A770 have ray tracing hardware?

A: Yes, it has 32 RT cores.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 550 W, with the GPU TDP at 225 W and the CPU TDP at 65 W.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR4 and DDR5?

A: Yes, the memory support is "DDR4, DDR5" with dual-channel memory.

Who Should Build It

This build is for a desktop user who wants a strong 16-core CPU and a GPU with generous memory. The combined percentile of 88 places it in the top 12% of desktop pairings. Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh or 1440p will find the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 512 GB/s bandwidth useful, and the CPU’s single-core scores support high frame rates. Content creators can use the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore 32101 and the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM for video editing and 3D rendering. Software developers will benefit from the CPU’s integer math score of 141370 and data compression score of 471838, which help with compilation and data processing. Students and office workers get a low 65 W CPU, though the GPU is more than needed for office tasks. Small business workstations can use the GPU’s multiple display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 2.0) and 16 GB VRAM for professional visual workloads. The CPU is still active, while the GPU is end-of-life with a successor (Battlemage) on the horizon, so the upgrade path is to keep the CPU and replace the GPU later. The 550 W suggested PSU gives headroom for that future GPU, and the CPU’s 16 cores will remain relevant for years.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700F + Intel Arc A770

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