SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 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)

▼

85 Score

Top 15% Ranking

85 / 100

HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 15% 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%

GPU

79%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700F

39,009 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

2,690 Benchmark Score

Top 21% 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

Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700F sits on the LGA 1700 socket, which places it in a platform that supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility is a significant advantage for builders, as it allows the choice between more affordable DDR4 modules or higher-bandwidth DDR5 kits without changing the motherboard. The CPU itself provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor, enabling fast NVMe storage and the latest graphics cards to run at full bandwidth.

The 13700F carries a 65 W TDP, which is modest for a 16-core processor. This low power envelope means that a wide range of air coolers and compact liquid coolers can handle it without issue, and the overall system power draw remains manageable. The paired NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, however, has a 275 W TDP and requires a single 16-pin power connector. This combination suggests that a quality power supply with ample headroom is necessary — while the exact wattage recommendation is not listed in the data, the 275 W GPU draw combined with the CPU's 65 W TDP indicates that a mid-to-high capacity PSU from a reputable brand is the sensible choice.

The upgrade path from this platform is somewhat limited, as LGA 1700 is a mature socket. The 13700F supports overclocking only through the multiplier being locked, so enthusiasts looking to push performance further would need to look at K-series parts. The most logical next upgrade within this platform would be a higher-tier 13th-generation CPU, though the 13700F's strong multi-threaded scores already position it well. For future-proofing, the PCIe Gen 5 support and DDR5 compatibility mean that the platform will not be a bottleneck for next-generation storage and memory products. The RTX 5070 SUPER, with its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, is fully compatible with this platform and will run at its intended bandwidth.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination — no game-specific frame rate data exists in the dataset. All gaming performance figures discussed here are therefore estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the individual components, and should be treated as approximations rather than verified results.

The CPU's gaming potential is strong based on its 3DMark thread scaling results. The single-thread score of 1092 and the 2-thread score of 2178 indicate solid per-core performance, which is critical for games that rely on fewer threads. The 4-thread score of 4258 and 8-thread score of 7136 show excellent scaling as more cores are utilized, which matters for modern titles that leverage multiple cores. The max-thread score of 10716 suggests that even heavily threaded games will have ample headroom.

The GPU side is more concerning. The RTX 5070 SUPER's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2690 places it in the 18th percentile of all GPUs, which is notably low for a modern discrete graphics card. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M, the GeForce GT 1030, the Intel Arc Pro B50, and the GeForce GT 440 — all of which are entry-level or older parts. This suggests that the RTX 5070 SUPER is not a high-end gaming GPU, and frame rates in demanding titles at high settings will likely be modest.

For 1080p gaming, the CPU's strong single-thread performance should allow high frame rates in esports and less demanding titles, but the GPU's low percentile ranking will cap performance in graphically intensive games. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and frame rates will likely be lower than what the CPU is capable of feeding. Users expecting high-refresh-rate gaming at maximum settings in AAA titles may be disappointed with this pairing, as the GPU's benchmark position indicates it will struggle with modern game engines at high resolutions.

# FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Core i7-13700F use?

A: The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is the LGA 1700 platform designed for 12th and 13th generation Core processors.

Q: Does the i7-13700F support DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the FACT PACK lists memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the power draw of the CPU and GPU?

A: The i7-13700F has a TDP of 65 W, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked (multiplierUnlocked: false), so overclocking via the multiplier is not supported.

Q: What PCIe version does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only.

Q: What is the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, placing it in the 18th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Does the GPU support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 1092 in 3DMark and its 8-thread score of 7136 provide a solid foundation for high-refresh gaming in CPU-bound titles. However, the RTX 5070 SUPER's low 18th percentile ranking means that achieving high frame rates in demanding games at high settings will be difficult. Esports titles and older games may run well, but modern AAA games will likely require reduced settings to hit high refresh rates.

Streaming: The 13700F's 24 threads and strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32101, provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The 16 cores and 24 threads can handle both game logic and stream encoding simultaneously. The GPU's lower performance may limit the in-game frame rates, but the CPU's encoding capabilities are more than sufficient for a smooth stream.

Video editing: The CPU excels in this workload with a Geekbench multicore score of 15058 and a Passmark multithread score of 38369. The 13700F's 16 cores and 24 threads will handle video encoding, rendering, and timeline scrubbing efficiently. The GPU's 18 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth can assist with GPU-accelerated effects, though its low compute scores may limit the speed of complex GPU-accelerated rendering tasks.

3D rendering: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32101 shows that the CPU is well-suited for CPU-based rendering workloads. The 13700F's 16 cores will process ray tracing and path tracing tasks effectively. The GPU's FP32 performance of 32.15 TFLOPS is present, but its low percentile ranking suggests that GPU-accelerated rendering in applications like Blender or Octane will be slower than with higher-tier graphics cards.

Software development: The CPU's Passmark data compression score of 471838 and integer math score of 141370 indicate strong performance for compilation tasks, code analysis, and parallel builds. The 24 threads allow for fast multi-project compiles. The GPU is less relevant for most development tasks, but the 18 GB of memory could be useful for machine learning workloads or GPU compute tasks.

Student and office work: The single-thread performance is solid with a Geekbench single-core score of 2225 and Passmark single-thread score of 4121. This handles everyday productivity applications with ease. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low, and the 13700F's 16 cores ensure that even demanding multitasking with many browser tabs, spreadsheets, and documents will not cause slowdowns. The GPU is overkill for this use case but does not detract from the experience.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13700F demonstrates strong benchmark results across a range of tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 32101 in multicore and 4532 in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results show 13482 multicore and 1903 single-core, while R15 scores are 3235 multicore and 456 single-core. Geekbench results are 15058 for multicore and 2225 for single-core. The 3DMark thread tests show scaling from 2178 at 2 threads to 10716 at max threads, with intermediate scores of 4258 at 4 threads and 7136 at 8 threads.

The Passmark suite reveals specific strengths: multithread score of 38369, single-thread score of 4121, floating point math at 100422, integer math at 141370, data compression at 471838, data encryption at 26956, extended instructions at 28295, physics at 2236, random string sorting at 49974, and find prime numbers at 156. The CPU's average benchmark score is 39009, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

The GPU's benchmark data is limited to a single score: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 2690. This places the RTX 5070 SUPER in the 18th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2690. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (2664, 1% slower), the GeForce GT 1030 (2662, 1.1% slower), the Intel Arc Pro B50 (2660, 1.1% slower), and the GeForce GT 440 (2645, 1.7% slower).

The combined picture is one of stark contrast: a high-performing CPU in the 86th percentile paired with a low-performing GPU in the 18th percentile. The combined percentile for the build is 52, which reflects this imbalance. The CPU is a strong performer relative to all CPUs, while the GPU is significantly below average relative to all GPUs.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads over GPU-accelerated tasks. Gamers at 1080p resolution who play less demanding titles may find the combination acceptable, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance of 1092 in 3DMark single-thread tests can drive high frame rates in CPU-bound games. However, gamers at 1440p or 4K who expect high settings in modern AAA titles will be disappointed by the GPU's 18th percentile ranking.

Content creators who work primarily with CPU-based rendering, such as software developers compiling large codebases or video editors using CPU-encoded codecs, will benefit from the 13700F's 16 cores and 24 threads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32101 and Geekbench multicore score of 15058 demonstrate that this CPU can handle heavy parallel workloads. The GPU's 18 GB of GDDR7 memory could still be useful for GPU-accelerated effects in video editing, though the low compute performance will limit the speed of such tasks.

Students and office workers who need a responsive system for multitasking, document processing, and web browsing will find the CPU's 4121 Passmark single-thread score more than sufficient. The 65 W TDP keeps the system quiet and cool in an office environment. Small business workstations that run database queries, financial modeling, or virtualization will benefit from the CPU's multithreaded capabilities, as evidenced by the 38369 Passmark multithread score.

The GPU is not well-suited for gamers or creators who rely on GPU compute. Its 18th percentile ranking places it alongside entry-level parts like the GeForce GT 1030 and GT 440. Users who primarily play graphically demanding games or work with GPU-accelerated rendering should look elsewhere. This build is best for those who need a strong CPU and are willing to accept a weak GPU, or who plan to upgrade the GPU later.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this build. The 13700F sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 5070 SUPER ranks in the 18th percentile of all GPUs. This 68-percentile gap indicates that the GPU will be the limiting factor in most workloads that involve graphics processing.

In gaming, the CPU's 3DMark thread scores show strong scaling up to 8 threads (7136) and max threads (10716), which means it can feed frames to the GPU without bottlenecking in most scenarios. The GPU's low 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2690, however, means it will be the constraining component in graphically intensive games. The estimated FPS scaling shows that increasing resolution or graphical settings will cause frame rates to drop quickly, as the GPU lacks the compute power to maintain high frame rates at higher loads.

For CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, software compilation, and 3D rendering using CPU-based engines, the CPU will be the limiting factor only in the sense that it is the component doing the work. The GPU's low performance does not affect these tasks, so the CPU's 86th percentile ranking will be fully utilized. The Passmark integer math score of 141370 and data compression score of 471838 indicate that the CPU can handle demanding computational tasks without issue.

In mixed workloads that use both CPU and GPU, such as video editing with GPU-accelerated effects or gaming with streaming, the GPU will bottleneck the overall experience. The CPU has enough headroom to handle encoding while gaming, as shown by its 24 threads, but the GPU's low frame rates will limit the quality of the gaming experience. The 18 GB of GPU memory is ample, but the compute throughput of 32.15 TFLOPS is not competitive with higher-tier GPUs, making the GPU the clear bottleneck in any graphics-heavy scenario.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process node. The GPU is a GeForce 50-series part built on NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm TSMC process.

The overall tier of this build is defined by the combined 52nd percentile, which places it squarely in the mid-range of all CPU+GPU combinations. However, this average figure hides a wide disparity between the two components. The CPU ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 18th percentile of all GPUs. This makes the build a high-performance CPU paired with a low-performance GPU, resulting in a system that excels at CPU-bound tasks but underperforms in graphics-intensive workloads.

The GPU, despite its "SUPER" branding, scores 2690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is only slightly better than the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (2664), GeForce GT 1030 (2662), Intel Arc Pro B50 (2660), and GeForce GT 440 (2645). These are all entry-level or legacy parts, indicating that the RTX 5070 SUPER performs well below what its name suggests. The CPU, in contrast, outperforms rivals like the AMD EPYC 4245P (39215, 0.5% slower), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (39325, 0.8% slower), Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (38561, 1.2% slower), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39485, 1.2% slower) in average benchmark score.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700F features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It is built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename) using Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate strong all-around performance. The 3DMark thread scaling from 2 threads (2178) to max threads (10716) shows efficient scaling as more threads are utilized. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32101 and single-core score of 4532 demonstrate that the CPU is competitive in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The Geekbench scores of 15058 multicore and 2225 single-core corroborate these results.

Real-world workload implications are significant. The Passmark multithread score of 38369 and integer math score of 141370 indicate that the CPU excels at parallel computational tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific computing. The data compression score of 471838 and random string sorting score of 49974 suggest strong performance in database and file management operations. The encryption score of 26956 shows capable security performance.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is notably low for a 16-core processor, which means thermal management is straightforward and power consumption is modest. The 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that this is a high-performance processor, and its 39009 average benchmark score places it slightly above several competitors including the AMD EPYC 4245P and Intel Core Ultra 5 235T. The single-thread performance, as measured by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1092 and Passmark single-thread score of 4121, ensures that everyday tasks and less-threaded applications will also run responsively.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i7-13700F

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

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