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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106

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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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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106

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 desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The chip uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and features a 30 MB shared L3 cache, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results position this CPU at the 86th percentile among all processors, indicating strong overall performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,101 points reflects substantial parallel processing capability, while the single-core score of 4,532 points demonstrates solid per-thread performance. In Geekbench, the processor achieves 15,058 multi-core and 2,225 single-core points. The 3DMark results show a clear scaling pattern: 2,178 points with 2 threads, 4,258 with 4 threads, 7,136 with 8 threads, 8,994 with 16 threads, and 10,716 with max threads. This scaling indicates that the processor efficiently utilizes its available threads, with diminishing but still meaningful returns beyond 16 threads.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into workload characteristics. The multi-thread score of 38,369 and single-thread score of 4,121 highlight balanced performance. Integer math performance reaches 141,370, while floating-point math scores 100,422, showing strength in both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads. Data compression scores 471,838, and encryption scores 26,956. The extended instructions score of 28,295 indicates solid SIMD performance, while the random string sorting score of 49,974 suggests good memory subsystem efficiency. The physics score of 2,236 and prime number finding score of 156 round out the profile.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i7-13700F sits within 1.2% of the AMD EPYC 4245P, which scores 39,215 on average, and trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS by 0.8%. It leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2% and trails the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 by 1.2%. These narrow margins indicate that the i7-13700F is positioned among a cluster of similarly performing processors, with no single rival holding a decisive advantage.

For real workloads, the combination of 16 cores and 24 threads means the processor can handle heavily threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation efficiently. The 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance for everyday applications, while the 65 W TDP keeps thermal demands manageable. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which is expected in this desktop configuration.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13700F delivers an average benchmark score of 39,009, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. This percentile ranking indicates that the processor outperforms the vast majority of available CPUs, with only a small fraction of high-end parts exceeding its capability. The nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4245P, scores 39,215 on average, a mere 0.5% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 39,325 at 0.8% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T scores 38,561 at 1.2% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39,485 at 1.2% higher. These tight margins demonstrate that the i7-13700F is competitive with a range of modern processors, though it does not hold a clear lead over any of them.

The GPU in this build, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106, is a different story. It holds the 50th percentile among all GPUs, which is the median position. This means the graphics card performs better than half of all GPUs but worse than the other half. The GPU has no benchmark scores listed in the data, so its positioning relies entirely on the percentile figure. The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pairing is 68, indicating that the overall system outperforms 68% of all configurations in the database.

The benchmark scores paint a picture of a CPU that is clearly above average, paired with a GPU that is exactly at the median. The CPU's 86th percentile versus the GPU's 50th percentile suggests a system where the processor has more headroom than the graphics card in many scenarios. In CPU-bound workloads, the i7-13700F will deliver strong results, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,101 and PassMark multi-thread score of 38,369. In GPU-bound workloads, the RTX 4060 will perform at a level typical of the median GPU, which is adequate for mainstream gaming and content creation but not exceptional for high-end tasks.

The combined picture is one of a balanced mainstream desktop system. The CPU provides ample processing power for demanding applications, while the GPU offers competent graphics performance at 1080p and entry-level 1440p resolutions. The 68th combined percentile suggests that the system as a whole is positioned in the upper-middle tier of all configurations, making it suitable for users who need solid performance without requiring top-tier components.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between the lower cost of DDR4 and the higher bandwidth of DDR5, though the memory bus width remains dual-channel regardless of memory type. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which is sufficient for a modern GPU, though the RTX 4060 in this build uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The platform does not support ECC memory, which limits its appeal for certain workstation applications that require error-correcting memory.

The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is modest for a 16-core processor. This low power draw means that a capable air cooler should be sufficient to manage thermals, though the 5.20 GHz boost clock will generate heat under sustained loads. The system's suggested PSU is 300 W, which provides considerable headroom for the RTX 4060's 115 W TDP. This 300 W figure is the recommended power supply size for the entire build, leaving room for the CPU, GPU, and other components without requiring a high-capacity PSU.

For a sensible next upgrade, the platform offers several options. Users could upgrade the GPU to a more powerful model, as the CPU has headroom to support faster graphics cards. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, though the RTX 4060 uses PCIe 4.0, future GPUs could leverage the higher bandwidth. Alternatively, users could upgrade the memory to DDR5 if they are currently using DDR4, though this would require a motherboard change if the current board does not support DDR5. The CPU itself is from the 13th generation, so a future upgrade would require a new socket, as Intel Socket 1700 is specific to this generation.

The platform's dual memory support is a notable feature, as it allows builders to choose based on their budget and performance needs. DDR5 typically offers higher bandwidth, which can benefit CPU-intensive workloads, while DDR4 is more affordable and still provides adequate performance for most applications. The 30 MB shared L3 cache helps mitigate the latency differences between memory types, making the platform versatile.

# Who Should Build It

This Intel Core i7-13700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 combination targets users who need strong CPU performance for productivity tasks and solid GPU performance for gaming. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking makes it suitable for content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. The 16 cores and 24 threads handle multi-threaded workloads efficiently, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,101 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 38,369.

Gamers at 1080p resolution will find the RTX 4060 to be a competent partner for the i7-13700F. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking means it delivers median performance, which is adequate for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p in most titles, though not for maximum settings at higher resolutions. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2,225 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,532, ensures that gaming performance will not be CPU-limited in most scenarios.

Content creators who work with applications that leverage both CPU and GPU will benefit from this pairing. The CPU's strong multi-thread performance accelerates rendering and encoding tasks, while the RTX 4060's Ada Lovelace architecture supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS. The GPU's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for these features, making it suitable for creators who use ray-traced rendering or AI-accelerated tools.

Students and small business users who need a versatile desktop for coursework, office applications, and light content creation will find this build appropriate. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,121 in PassMark ensures responsive performance in office applications, while the multi-thread capability handles compilation tasks and data analysis. The 300 W suggested PSU keeps the system efficient, reducing long-term operating costs.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 4060's 50th percentile GPU ranking indicates it can drive 1080p gaming at high frame rates, though exact FPS depends on the title and settings. The i7-13700F's single-thread score of 4,532 in Cinebench R23 ensures the CPU will not bottleneck the GPU in most games. The combination is well-suited for esports titles and older AAA games at 1080p with high refresh rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The PassMark multi-thread score of 38,369 indicates the processor can handle the additional load of streaming software while maintaining game performance. The RTX 4060's tensor cores can also offload encoding tasks via NVENC, though this feature is not explicitly detailed in the data.

Video Editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,101 and PassMark integer math score of 141,370 support efficient video editing workflows. Timeline scrubbing and export operations will benefit from the CPU's multi-thread performance, while the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM provides adequate memory for 1080p and entry-level 4K editing projects.

3D Rendering: The CPU's performance in rendering workloads is strong, as evidenced by its multi-core scores. The RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 24 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced rendering. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for moderate scene complexity but may limit large, texture-heavy scenes.

Software Development: The CPU's multi-thread performance accelerates compilation tasks, with the PassMark data compression score of 471,838 indicating efficient handling of large codebases. The 24 threads allow for parallel builds, reducing iteration time. The dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 provides flexibility in balancing cost and performance.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's single-thread performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4,121, ensures snappy response in office applications and web browsing. The 65 W TDP keeps the system quiet and cool, making it suitable for shared workspaces. The RTX 4060 provides sufficient graphics performance for presentations and light creative work.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700F has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What memory types does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the suggested power supply for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 300 W, which provides headroom for the CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 115 W TDP.

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

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 39,009 is within 1.2% of all nearest rivals, trailing the AMD EPYC 4245P by 0.5%, trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS by 0.8%, leading the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2%, and trailing the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 by 1.2%.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 4060 AD106 features 24 RT cores as part of its Ada Lovelace architecture, with 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective).

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this build?

A: No, the data contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU combination. All FPS discussion is estimated from benchmark scores.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU in this build have significantly different percentile positions: the CPU at 86th percentile and the GPU at 50th percentile. This 36-point gap indicates that the processor is considerably stronger than the graphics card relative to their respective markets. In CPU-bound workloads, such as software compilation, data compression, and multi-threaded rendering, the i7-13700F will deliver performance near the top of its class, with no GPU involvement. The PassMark multi-thread score of 38,369 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,101 demonstrate this capability.

In GPU-bound workloads, such as gaming at high resolutions or ray-traced rendering, the RTX 4060 will be the limiting factor. The GPU's median percentile ranking means half of all GPUs perform better, which constrains the system's overall gaming performance. The combined percentile of 68 reflects this limitation, as the GPU drags down the system's overall ranking from the CPU's 86th percentile.

The bottleneck analysis depends on the workload. In gaming, the GPU will typically be the constraint, especially at higher resolutions where the 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth may be insufficient for maximum settings. At 1080p with lower settings, the CPU's strong single-thread performance allows the GPU to reach its full potential. In productivity tasks, the CPU is the primary compute engine, and the GPU's role is secondary. For tasks that use both components, such as video encoding with CUDA acceleration, the balance is workload-dependent.

The 300 W suggested PSU indicates that neither component demands excessive power, but the CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 115 W TDP leave headroom for other components. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface on the GPU is narrower than the CPU's Gen 5 lanes, but this is not a bottleneck for the GPU's performance class. Overall, the system is reasonably balanced for its intended use cases, with the CPU offering more headroom for future upgrades than the GPU.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i7-13700F processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 graphics card. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread part from the Core 13th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. The GPU is from the GeForce 40-series, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3,072 shading units. The build class is desktop, indicating a traditional tower form factor.

The system's combined percentile is 68, meaning it outperforms 68% of all configurations in the database. The CPU's 86th percentile is the stronger component, while the GPU's 50th percentile is the weaker link. This places the overall system in the upper-middle tier of desktop builds, suitable for mainstream gaming and productivity use.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 39,009 and the GPU's median percentile ranking combine to create a system that excels in CPU-intensive tasks while providing adequate graphics performance. The CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 115 W TDP keep the system power-efficient, with a 300 W suggested PSU. The processor's 5.20 GHz boost clock and 30 MB L3 cache provide strong single-thread and multi-thread performance, while the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory supports 1080p gaming and light 1440p workloads.

# Gaming Performance

The data contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU combination. Therefore, all FPS figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

Based on the CPU's 86th percentile ranking and the GPU's 50th percentile ranking, this build is expected to deliver solid 1080p gaming performance. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,532 in Cinebench R23 and 2,225 in Geekbench suggests it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for modern titles at 1080p with high settings.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the system should achieve playable frame rates in most AAA titles, with lighter esports titles reaching higher frame rates. At 1440p, performance will be more variable, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor in demanding titles. The 8 GB VRAM may be insufficient for maximum texture quality in some newer titles at 1440p, potentially requiring reduced settings.

The CPU's strong multi-thread performance ensures that games using multiple cores will run smoothly, with no CPU-induced stuttering. The RTX 4060's 24 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support, but the GPU's median ranking suggests that ray-traced effects will require reduced settings to maintain playable frame rates. DLSS support, enabled by the 96 tensor cores, can help boost performance in supported titles, though the specific gains are not quantified in the data.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 is a graphics card from the GeForce 40-series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.8 million per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective).

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. This configuration is modest by modern standards, with the 128-bit bus limiting memory bandwidth compared to wider-bus cards. For rendering workloads, this means texture-heavy scenes may experience memory bandwidth limitations, though the 8 GB capacity is sufficient for 1080p and entry-level 1440p work.

The GPU has 3,072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. It features 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI acceleration. The FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 15.11 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU's 50th percentile ranking indicates it performs at the median of all GPUs. This positioning suggests it delivers average performance for a modern graphics card, suitable for mainstream gaming and light content creation. The 115 W TDP is efficient, and the dual-slot design with a single 12-pin power connector keeps installation simple. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting multiple monitor configurations.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 APIs, ensuring compatibility with modern games and applications. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the GPU's performance class, though it is narrower than the x16 interface used by higher-end cards. For rendering tasks, the 24 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects, while the 96 tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-enhanced features.