SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

Build Configuration

Select your components

PROCESSOR (CPU)

▼

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)

▼

94 Score

Top 6% Ranking

94 / 100

ULTIMATE READY

Apex Performer

Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

92%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700F

39,009 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

4K Gaming Ready

Consider a 4K 144Hz monitor to fully utilize your hardware capabilities.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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

The Intel Core i7-13700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing represents a high-end desktop configuration that sits at the 86th percentile overall, meaning it outperforms 86% of all recorded CPU+GPU combinations in the benchmark database. The CPU, a 13th-generation Raptor Lake part, delivers strong multi-threaded performance with a 3DMark max-threads score of 10,716 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,101. The GPU, built on Ada Lovelace architecture, posts a PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600. For this specific combination, there are no measured FPS rows available in the database — the fact pack contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate discussions below are therefore estimated from the individual benchmark scores of each component, which provide a reliable basis for performance projection across various workloads.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the AD103 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 45,900 million transistors into a 379 mm² die. The memory subsystem is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus delivers 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, with memory clocked at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). This bandwidth figure is critical for high-resolution texture streaming and large dataset handling in GPU-accelerated applications. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz with a boost of 2550 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. Raw compute throughput is rated at 52.22 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), which indicates balanced performance for both traditional graphics and compute-heavy shader workloads.

The RT and tensor hardware is where the 4080 SUPER differentiates itself. With 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, the GPU is equipped for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS-style AI upscaling. The benchmark data supports this: the PassMark DirectX 12 score of 134 and DirectX 11 score of 301 indicate solid API-level performance, though these raw passmark numbers are lower because they are synthetic and not directly comparable to real-world game benchmarks. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 is more representative of modern game rendering loads. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 260,075 and OpenCL score of 219,065 show strong cross-API compute capability, which matters for rendering engines that use Vulkan for ray tracing and OpenCL for post-processing. The PassMark G3D score of 34,245 places the GPU at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, matching the CPU's percentile — a sign of a balanced pairing.

The 16 GB VRAM is not just a capacity figure; it is a practical threshold for 4K texture packs and complex 3D scenes. In rendering contexts, the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth means the GPU can feed its 10,240 shading units and 320 TMUs without starving them. The Ada Lovelace architecture's dedicated RT cores offload ray intersection calculations from the shader units, which is why the GPU can handle real-time ray tracing without collapsing frame rates. The tensor cores provide additional throughput for denoising and AI-accelerated features. For pure compute tasks like GPU-based rendering in Blender or Octane, the 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 figure is a strong indicator of performance, and the 1:1 FP16 ratio means half-precision workloads run at the same speed, which is useful for AI inference and certain scientific simulations.

FAQ

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's score of 54,247. This makes the two cards effectively identical in overall performance, with the SUPER variant offering a negligible 0.1% deficit in the aggregate benchmark data.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i7-13700F scores 39,009 on average. It is 0.5% behind the AMD EPYC 4245P (39,215) and 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (39,325). It is 1.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (38,561) and 1.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39,485 is the rival score, meaning the i7 is 1.2% lower than that specific figure). The deltaPct values show the i7-13700F sits in a tight cluster with these chips, all within roughly 1.2% of each other.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing, and how many RT cores does it have?

A: Yes, the RTX 4080 SUPER has 80 dedicated RT cores. This hardware is specifically designed for ray tracing calculations, offloading the work from the 10,240 shading units to improve real-time ray-traced rendering performance.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080 SUPER, and why does it matter?

A: The GPU has 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth from its 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus. This bandwidth determines how quickly textures, geometry, and compute data can be moved to and from the GPU cores. At 4K resolutions with high-detail textures, this figure prevents the GPU from stalling on memory reads.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the Intel Core i7-13700F has a locked multiplier (multiplierUnlocked is false). This means it cannot be manually overclocked via the multiplier. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz is the maximum frequency it will reach automatically under load.

Q: What is the power draw of the GPU, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has a TDP of 320 W. NVIDIA suggests a 700 W power supply for a system using this GPU. The power connector is a single 16-pin, so the PSU must have the corresponding cable or adapter.

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

A: The combined percentile is 86, meaning this configuration performs better than 86% of all recorded desktop CPU+GPU combinations in the database. Both the CPU and GPU individually also sit at the 86th percentile, showing a well-matched pair.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080 SUPER's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,600 and the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,092 indicate strong headroom for high-refresh 1440p and 4K gaming. The GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute can push high frame rates in esports titles, while the 16 GB VRAM ensures texture detail does not cause stutters. The CPU's 2-thread score of 2,178 in 3DMark suggests it can keep up with game logic and physics threads without bottlenecking the GPU.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample parallel capacity for simultaneous game encoding and streaming software. The PassMark multi-thread score of 38,369 and data compression score of 471,838 indicate the CPU can handle x264 encoding at high presets while gaming. The GPU's tensor cores can also offload encoding to NVENC, but the CPU's raw multi-threaded power means software encoding is viable without a significant frame hit.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,101 is excellent for timeline rendering and export tasks in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 219,065 accelerates effects processing and GPU-accelerated decode. The 16 GB VRAM on the GPU allows for large proxy-free 4K timelines, and the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth handles multiple high-bitrate video streams.

3D rendering: In CPU-based renderers like V-Ray or Blender Cycles, the i7-13700F's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13,482 and 3DMark max-threads score of 10,716 show strong performance for light transport calculations. For GPU rendering, the RTX 4080 SUPER's 80 RT cores and 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 deliver fast ray-traced renders. The 45,900 million transistors provide massive parallel compute for scenes with complex geometry and shaders.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 141,370 and data encryption score of 26,956 are relevant for code compilation, which is heavily integer-bound. The 24 threads allow parallel builds across multiple projects. The GPU's compute capability is less relevant for typical development, but the 16 GB VRAM supports local machine learning model training and inference without spilling to system memory.

Student and office work: This configuration is overkill for basic office tasks, but the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,121 ensures snappy UI responsiveness in productivity apps. The GPU's idle efficiency is not a concern for office work, but the 16 GB VRAM and high compute make it suitable for engineering students running CAD or simulation software. The CPU's 65 W TDP is low for a 16-core part, keeping heat output manageable in dorm room settings.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 86 for both CPU and GPU indicates a well-balanced pairing. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,092 and the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 34,245 are both strong relative to their classes. In gaming workloads, the CPU's 16 cores provide enough thread throughput to feed the GPU's 10,240 shading units without stalling at 1440p or 4K. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 7,136 is particularly relevant for modern games that use 6-8 cores for game logic, leaving the remaining threads for background tasks.

The bottleneck analysis shifts depending on the workload. In CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulation, the i7-13700F's PassMark physics score of 2,236 is the limiting factor. In GPU-bound scenarios like 4K ray tracing, the RTX 4080 SUPER's RT core count of 80 and pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s determine the ceiling. The FPS scaling between the two components is estimated from their benchmark scores: the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,532 suggests it can handle high-FPS esports titles at 1080p, where frame rates are often CPU-limited. At 4K, the GPU's 736.3 GB/s bandwidth and 52.22 TFLOPS become the primary constraint, as resolution increases the pixel fill rate demand.

The memory configuration also plays a role. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus. The GPU has its own 16 GB GDDR6X, so system RAM bandwidth does not directly affect GPU performance. However, the CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache is crucial for keeping data local to the cores, reducing the need to access slower system memory. The 2 MB L2 cache per core and 80 KB L1 per core provide a hierarchical buffer that minimizes latency in single-threaded workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13700F achieves an average benchmark score of 39,009, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its multi-threaded performance is strong: 3DMark max-threads score of 10,716, Cinebench R23 multi-core of 32,101, and PassMark multi-thread of 38,369. The single-threaded results are equally solid: 3DMark single-thread of 1,092, Cinebench R23 single-core of 4,532, and PassMark single-thread of 4,121. The CPU's closest rival is the AMD EPYC 4245P with an average score of 39,215, a 0.5% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS at 39,325, a 0.8% difference. The i7-13700F leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2% (38,561) and trails the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 by 1.2% (39,485).

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, also at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score of 34,245 is the strongest general-purpose graphics metric, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 represents modern DX12 game loads. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 260,075 and OpenCL score of 219,065 show strong cross-platform compute. The GPU's closest rival is the RTX 4080 with a score of 54,247, a 0.1% difference, making them effectively tied. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% ahead (54,828), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.7% ahead (55,698).

The combined picture shows a system that performs above 86% of all recorded pairs. The CPU and GPU are both in the same performance tier, meaning neither component dramatically outclasses the other. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 86th percentile contribute to a coherent high-end build that excels in multi-threaded productivity and high-resolution gaming, with no single component dragging down the overall score.

Who Should Build It

This build is for gamers targeting 1440p or 4K gaming with high refresh rates. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the most demanding textures at 4K, and the CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 8,994 ensures the system can handle the background tasks in modern game engines. Content creators who work with 4K video or complex 3D scenes will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,101 for rendering and the GPU's OpenCL score of 219,065 for effects processing.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 141,370 and 24 threads for parallel builds. The GPU's compute capability is a bonus for developers working on machine learning or data visualization projects. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the configuration overkill for homework but valuable for simulation and CAD workloads, where the CPU's 16 cores and the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 accelerate iterative design tasks.

Small business workstations handling video production, architectural visualization, or scientific computing will see direct benefits. The CPU's data compression score of 471,838 accelerates file archiving and backup workflows, while the GPU's 80 RT cores enable real-time architectural walkthroughs with ray-traced lighting. For office productivity, this build is excessive, but the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,121 guarantees zero lag in spreadsheet or document applications. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps the system from being a space heater in small office environments.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700F is a Raptor Lake-S architecture chip built on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². It contains 16 cores and 24 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 lanes for the CPU. The 65 W TDP is notably low for a 16-core processor, which suggests efficient power delivery under load.

The benchmark scores reveal a chip that excels in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,101 is the standout number, indicating strong performance in rendering and video encoding. The 3DMark max-threads score of 10,716 confirms this, as does the PassMark multi-thread score of 38,369. The data compression score of 471,838 is exceptionally high, making this CPU well-suited for archiving, database operations, and file servers. The floating-point math score of 100,422 shows strong scientific computing capability.

Single-threaded performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,532 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,092. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,121 is competitive for daily tasks. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within a tight 1.2% performance band, indicating that the i7-13700F competes directly with both AMD enterprise and mobile parts in aggregate benchmarks. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,178 and 4-thread score of 4,258 show good scaling from 2 to 4 threads, which is typical for modern desktop CPUs.

The architecture's 16 cores are split between performance and efficiency cores, though the fact pack does not specify the exact ratio. The 24 threads indicate a 16-core/8-thread hybrid arrangement, where 8 cores support Hyper-Threading. The 5.20 GHz boost clock is the maximum single-core frequency, while the base clock of 2.10 GHz is the all-core sustained frequency under full load. The lack of an unlocked multiplier means the CPU runs at stock clocks, but the high boost clock already provides strong out-of-the-box performance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700F uses Socket 1700, which is the platform for 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing system memory. The memory bus is dual-channel, so a matched pair of sticks is recommended for optimal bandwidth. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 4080 SUPER, which uses PCIe 4.0 x16 — the Gen 5 slot is backward compatible.

The GPU has a TDP of 320 Wched, and the suggested PSU is 700 W. This is the minimum recommendation; a higher-wattage unit would provide more headroom for overclocking the CPU or adding additional drives. The power connector is a single 16-pin, which is the modern ATX 12VHPWR standard. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, so a mid-range air cooler is sufficient, though the fact pack indicates "a capable air cooler" is acceptable.

A sensible next upgrade would be moving to a newer generation GPU, as the RTX 4080 SUPER is marked as end-of-life with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. However, the current GPU's performance at the 86th percentile means an upgrade is not urgent for most workloads. For the CPU, the Socket 1700 platform supports 14th generation parts, so a drop-in upgrade to a higher-core-count 14th-gen chip is possible without changing the motherboard. The platform also supports PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, which would improve storage bandwidth for large file transfers. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means a future system build could reuse the existing RAM, though DDR5 is the faster option for memory-bound workloads.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The combined percentile of 86 places it in the top 14% of all recorded system configurations. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide strong multi-threaded throughput for productivity, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 deliver high-end graphics and compute. The overall tier is high-end desktop, suitable for enthusiasts and professionals who need both strong CPU and GPU performance.

The pairing is balanced, with both components sitting at the 86th percentile individually. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,101 and the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 34,245 are both strong for their respective categories. The system is well-suited for 4K gaming, video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. The CPU's low 65 W TDP and the GPU's 320 W TDP combined with a 700 W PSU suggestion mean power consumption is manageable. The build class is desktop, so it is not portable, but it offers expandability through Socket 1700 and PCIe Gen 5. The lack of measured FPS data means performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks, but the individual scores are strong enough to project high performance in real-world workloads.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Apex Performer

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i7-13700F

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

FAQ

Usage Scenarios

Balance and Bottleneck

Benchmark Performance

Who Should Build It

CPU Analysis

Upgrade Path and Platform

Build Overview

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Related Processors

Related Graphics Cards

Compare Your CPU

Compare Your GPU

Related PC Builds

Same CPU with Different GPUs

Same GPU with Different CPUs

Other Popular Builds