SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700F + Intel Arc B770

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83 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 17% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
92%
VS
GPU
74%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700F

39,009 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc B770

0 Benchmark Score
Top 26% 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

The Intel Core i7-13700F is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S desktop processor built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It operates at a 2.10 GHz base clock and boosts up to 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. It is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking is not an intended path for this part.

Benchmark results place this processor at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39,009. The 3DMark suite shows strong scaling from 1,092 single-thread to 10,716 max-thread scores, with intermediate results of 2,178 for 2 threads, 4,258 for 4 threads, 7,136 for 8 threads, and 8,994 for 16 threads. This scaling pattern indicates that the processor adds meaningful performance as thread counts rise, which is typical for a hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores. The Cinebench results reinforce this: R15 multicore scores 3,235 versus 456 single-core; R20 multicore hits 13,482 versus 1,903 single-core; and R23 multicore reaches 32,101 versus 4,532 single-core. The multicore-to-singlecore ratios in Cinebench R23 are roughly 7:1, suggesting excellent parallel throughput for heavily threaded workloads.

Geekbench scores of 15,058 multicore and 2,225 single-core further confirm the processor's balanced capability. PassMark results add granularity: multithread score is 38,369, single-thread is 4,121, integer math scores 141,370, floating-point math scores 100,422, and extended instructions (SIMD) score 28,295. Data compression and encryption workloads score 471,838 and 26,956 respectively. The processor's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD EPYC 4245P at 39,215 (0.5% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS at 39,325 (0.8% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T at 38,561 (1.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 at 39,485 (1.2% higher). These deltas are all within roughly one percent, meaning the i7-13700F sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For real workloads, the 30 MB L3 cache and high boost clock benefit latency-sensitive applications like games and interactive software, while the 24 threads and robust multicore scores indicate strong rendering and compilation capability. The 65 W TDP is modest for the performance level, suggesting efficient power management under load.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The single-thread score of 1,092 in 3DMark and 4,532 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for high-refresh gaming at 1080p where CPU overhead often limits frame rates. The 16 cores provide ample headroom for background tasks during gameplay.

Streaming: The 24 threads handle encoding workloads alongside gaming without significant contention. PassMark multithread score of 38,369 and data compression score of 471,838 suggest that simultaneous game rendering and stream encoding are well within the processor's capability.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32,101 and Geekbench multicore of 15,058 indicate strong timeline rendering and export performance. The 30 MB L3 cache helps with large media files, and the 16 cores accelerate effects processing and preview generation.

3D rendering: The 16-core, 24-thread configuration delivers a max-thread 3DMark score of 10,716 and Cinebench R20 multicore of 13,482, which translate to solid CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender or V-Ray. The processor's 86th percentile ranking places it above most consumer CPUs for this workload.

Software development: PassMark integer math score of 141,370 and extended instructions score of 28,295 indicate strong performance for code compilation and cryptographic operations. The 24 threads allow parallel builds and test suites to run efficiently.

Student and office work: Single-thread scores of 4,121 in PassMark and 2,225 in Geekbench handle everyday productivity with ease. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption modest for all-day use, and the dual-channel memory support accommodates standard office configurations.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 39,009 places it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD EPYC 4245P scores 39,215 (0.5% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 39,325 (0.8% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39,485 (1.2% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T scores 38,561 (1.2% behind). The i7-13700F is essentially within one percent of all four rivals, indicating that no meaningful performance gap exists between these processors in aggregate benchmark terms.

The Intel Arc B770 GPU has no benchmark scores in the data, and its percentile ranking is 50 among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 0. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 68. The GPU's specifications—16 GB of GDDR6 memory, 512.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 19.66 TFLOPS FP32—suggest mid-range capability, but without measured scores, the GPU's performance tier must be inferred from its hardware characteristics alone.

Since no measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, all frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores and hardware specifications. The CPU's strong single-thread and multicore scores, combined with the GPU's 16 GB memory and 256-bit bus, provide a baseline for expectations, but actual gaming performance will depend on driver optimization and game-specific scaling.

# Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p and 1440p: The CPU's single-thread performance (4,532 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM support high-detail gaming at mainstream resolutions. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck most GPU configurations.

Content creators: Video editors and 3D artists benefit from the CPU's 32,101 Cinebench R23 multicore score and the GPU's 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth for texture streaming and viewport rendering.

Software developers: The 24 threads and 141,370 PassMark integer math score handle compilation, testing, and containerized workloads with minimal friction.

Students and general users: The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support make this a flexible platform for dorm-room builds and home offices. The CPU's 2,225 Geekbench single-core score covers everyday tasks comfortably.

Small business workstations: The combination of 16 cores, 30 MB L3 cache, and 16 GB GPU memory handles database queries, spreadsheet analysis, and light CAD work without specialized hardware.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700F has 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

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

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD EPYC 4245P is 0.5% faster, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is 0.8% faster, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is 1.2% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T is 1.2% slower.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel memory bus.

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

A: The Intel Arc B770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth on a 256-bit bus.

Q: What is the GPU's architecture and process node?

A: The GPU uses the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) on TSMC's 5 nm process.

Q: What is the recommended power supply for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 550 W, with the GPU's TDP at 225 W.

# GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B770 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage generation, using TSMC's 5 nm process with a die size of 368 mm². The chip, designated BMG-G31, operates at a base clock of 2100 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 512.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It packs 4,096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 raster output units. The ray tracing hardware includes 32 RT cores, and the compute capabilities are rated at 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 and 39.32 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio).

The GPU's pixel rate is 307.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 614.4 GTexel/s, indicating strong fill-rate capabilities for high-resolution rendering. The 32 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced effects, though the absence of tensor core data means AI-accelerated workloads rely on general compute. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern game APIs.

With a 225 W TDP, the Arc B770 requires dual power connectors (1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin) and a 550 W suggested PSU. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, and display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. The GPU's percentile ranking is 50 among all GPUs, but with no benchmark scores available, this ranking reflects its specification tier rather than measured performance. The predecessor architecture is Alchemist, and the release date is set for late 2025.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB memory capacity handles large textures and complex scenes without VRAM overflow, while the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution texture streaming. The FP32 throughput of 19.66 TFLOPS places it in a mid-range compute class, adequate for real-time graphics and moderate GPU rendering tasks.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 86th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 50th percentile suggests the processor is the stronger component in this pairing. In CPU-bound workloads—such as physics simulation, AI inference, or data compression—the i7-13700F will not limit performance. PassMark physics score of 2,236 and integer math of 141,370 indicate substantial headroom for simulation and logic-heavy tasks.

Conversely, the GPU is the likely limiting factor in graphics-intensive scenarios. With no measured FPS data, the 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a theoretical ceiling. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking implies it sits at the median of all GPUs, meaning it will handle 1080p and 1440p gaming well but may struggle at 4K with maximum settings.

The combined percentile of 68 reflects a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU. For workloads that scale with both—like gaming—the GPU will be the bottleneck at higher resolutions and quality settings. For productivity tasks that rely primarily on CPU throughput, the system will perform above its combined percentile suggests, as the CPU's 86th percentile dominates those workloads. The CPU's 65 W TDP versus the GPU's 225 W TDP also indicates that power delivery is GPU-centric, with the CPU leaving thermal headroom for the graphics card.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700F with the Intel Arc B770. The CPU is a Raptor Lake-S part with 16 cores and 24 threads, scoring at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is a Battlemage-generation Arc 7 part with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, sitting at the 50th percentile among all GPUs. The combined system percentile is 68, indicating an upper-mid-range configuration.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 39,009 and the GPU's specification class (19.66 TFLOPS FP32, 512.0 GB/s bandwidth) place this build in a tier where it can handle most modern workloads, but it is not a top-tier enthusiast system. The 65 W CPU TDP and 225 W GPU TDP together suggest a total system power draw that is manageable with a 550 W PSU, as recommended for the GPU.

The pairing is balanced in the sense that both components come from Intel's current-generation lineup, but the CPU is clearly the stronger performer relative to its peers. This build is suitable for users who prioritize CPU-heavy tasks—rendering, compilation, streaming—while still wanting a capable GPU for gaming and graphics work.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all frame rate figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and hardware specifications. The CPU's single-thread performance (4,532 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1,092 in 3DMark single-thread) indicates it will not bottleneck most games at 1080p or 1440p. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory resources for high-resolution textures and modern game assets.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the CPU's strong single-thread scores and the GPU's 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 compute should deliver smooth frame rates in most titles, with potential CPU limitations in highly physics-heavy games. At 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, but the 256-bit memory bus and 128 ROPs support high pixel throughput. At 4K, the GPU's 50th percentile ranking suggests medium-to-high settings are realistic, with the 16 GB VRAM preventing memory-related stuttering.

Given the GPU's 307.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 614.4 GTexel/s texture rate, rasterized games should perform well at mainstream resolutions. Ray-traced titles will rely on the 32 RT cores, which are present but not top-tier in count. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with modern rendering features. These estimates assume proper driver optimization; actual performance may vary by game and driver maturity.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. This means the motherboard must offer at least one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the CPU's lanes, though the GPU will operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds.

Memory support is flexible: builders can choose DDR4 for cost efficiency or DDR5 for higher bandwidth, though the CPU's memory bandwidth is not specified in the data. The 65 W TDP leaves substantial cooling headroom, and the 550 W suggested PSU for the GPU provides a baseline for the entire system.

A sensible next upgrade would be a GPU with higher compute throughput, as the current Arc B770's 50th percentile ranking is the system's weakest point. The CPU's 86th percentile means it can support a much stronger GPU without becoming a bottleneck. Alternatively, adding more memory or switching from DDR4 to DDR5 (if the motherboard supports it) could improve memory-sensitive workloads. The Socket 1700 platform is not forward-compatible with newer Intel generations, so future CPU upgrades would require a motherboard change.