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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700HX + AMD Radeon 740M

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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91%

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88%

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Intel Core i7-13700HX

34,554 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon 740M

12,870 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

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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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i7-13700HX paired with the AMD Radeon 740M represents a specific and somewhat unusual combination in the mobile market: a high-end, high-thread-count processor paired with an entry-level integrated GPU. This is not a pairing aimed at high-end gaming; rather, the data suggests a system built for sustained CPU-heavy productivity where graphics demands remain modest. The i7-13700HX is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-HX part on a 10 nm process, while the Radeon 740M is a 4 nm RDNA 3.0 integrated graphics solution from AMD. Benchmark results indicate the CPU is a powerhouse, sitting at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the GPU rests at the 53rd percentile. This is a classic configuration for a workstation laptop that can handle heavy compilation, virtualization, and rendering tasks but is not designed for high-FPS gaming. The platform's strengths lie entirely in its processor and the flexibility of its memory and storage support.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700HX is built on the Raptor Lake architecture (codename Raptor Lake-HX) and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It packs 16 cores and 24 threads, a configuration that delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance for a mobile chip. The base clock is 2.10 GHz, but it boosts up to 5.00 GHz under load, giving it strong single-thread responsiveness when needed. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a large 30 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores.

The benchmark data paints a clear picture of a CPU that excels in parallel workloads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20479 points in multi-core and 1875 points in single-core. The multi-core result is the headline here, indicating that the chip can sustain heavy all-core loads like video encoding, 3D rendering, or code compilation. The single-core score of 1875 is also respectable, ensuring that everyday tasks and lightly-threaded applications remain snappy. In the 3DMark CPU tests, the scaling from 2 threads (1990) to max threads (8988) shows strong scaling efficiency, meaning the operating system and software can effectively utilize the available cores. The Passmark multi-thread score of 32637 and integer math score of 116617 further confirm its prowess in compute-heavy tasks. Data encryption scores of 22386 and compression scores of 392725 indicate that the processor is well-suited for archival work, database operations, and security-related tasks.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 34554 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H (avg score 34485, 0.2% slower), the Intel Core i5-13450HX (avg score 34333, 0.6% slower), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (avg score 34260, 0.9% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 (avg score 34881, 0.9% faster). These margins are all within 1%, meaning that while the i7-13700HX is a top-tier performer, it is not in a league of its own; several alternatives offer nearly identical compute power. However, the i7-13700HX brings this performance to a mobile platform with a 55 W TDP, which is a key consideration for laptop cooling solutions.

Benchmark Performance

The combined performance profile of this system is heavily skewed by the CPU. The processor's average benchmark score is 34554, placing it at the 84th percentile against all CPUs. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 150, is only 0.9% faster, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is 0.2% slower. This tells us that in pure processing power, the i7-13700HX is at the very top of the mobile heap, trading blows with the best available. The GPU, however, tells a different story. The AMD Radeon 740M has an average benchmark score of 12870, placing it at the 53rd percentile. It performs nearly identically to the AMD FirePro W5100 (12847, 0.2% faster) and the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (12831, 0.3% faster), and slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX 580 (12928, 0.4% faster). The data shows the 740M is a mid-pack GPU, sufficient for basic graphics acceleration but not for demanding gaming.

The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pair is 69, reflecting the stark imbalance between the two components. The GPU's Geekbench scores of 10172 in OpenCL and 15568 in Vulkan are respectable for an integrated part, but they are dwarfed by the CPU's compute capabilities. In practice, this means the system will handle CPU-bound tasks like software development, spreadsheet analysis, and even 3D modeling (pre-render) with ease, but will struggle with GPU-bound tasks like real-time rendering or high-resolution gaming. Benchmark results indicate that the CPU is the star of the show, and the GPU is present to provide basic display output and light acceleration.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. It is part of the Phoenix2 chip, representing the Navi III IGP generation. Clock speeds are a base of 800 MHz with a boost of 2800 MHz, which is a significant boost headroom. The GPU features 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 8 render output units (ROPs). It also includes 4 dedicated ray tracing cores, but no tensor cores, making it a modest entry point into DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 support.

Memory is system-shared, meaning the GPU draws from the system's main RAM rather than having dedicated VRAM. The bandwidth is therefore "System Dependent," which is a critical limitation. Performance will vary significantly based on whether the laptop is configured with fast DDR5 or slower DDR4 memory, and whether it is running in dual-channel mode. The theoretical pixel rate is 22.40 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 44.80 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 2.867 TFLOPS. These figures are low for any modern gaming scenario. The GPU's TDP is 45 W, which is substantial for an integrated part and suggests it shares power and thermal budget with the CPU.

The benchmark scores place the 740M at the 53rd percentile, with an average score of 12870. Its nearest rivals are all older discrete desktop or mobile GPUs, such as the GeForce GTX 590 and Radeon RX 580. The data indicates that the 740M can handle light 3D work, hardware-accelerated video decoding, and GPU-accelerated effects in productivity apps, but it will bottleneck severely in any task that requires high fill rates or complex shading. For rendering, the FP32 performance of 2.867 TFLOPS is roughly a third of what a mid-range discrete GPU would offer, so expect long render times for complex scenes.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU combination. Therefore, all frame rate expectations discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions, not from direct testing. The data clearly shows this is not a gaming system. The GPU's 53rd percentile ranking and its proximity to a GPU like the Radeon RX 580 in average score (0.4% slower) suggest that the 740M can handle esports titles at 1080p with lowered settings, but it will not deliver high frames in modern AAA games.

The CPU, while powerful, cannot compensate for the GPU's lack of shading power. In a game like a competitive shooter, you might expect playable frame rates (60+ fps) at 1080p with low or medium settings, but the 1% lows would likely be inconsistent. For heavy, graphically demanding titles, the system would likely fall below 30 fps at 1080p ultra settings. The 4 RT cores and 8 ROPs are simply insufficient for ray-traced effects or high-resolution rendering. The GPU's memory bandwidth being system-dependent is another critical bottleneck, as the CPU and GPU will be competing for the same memory bandwidth, further degrading gaming performance. Treat the gaming potential of this system as strictly for casual or competitive low-detail gaming, not for a primary gaming rig.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile package—there is no CPU upgrade path. The CPU itself is an unlocked multiplier part, but in a laptop chassis, overclocking headroom is typically limited by cooling and power delivery. The system supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, which is a significant advantage because it allows the builder or user to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or faster DDR5. Given that the GPU relies on system memory, choosing high-speed DDR5 in dual-channel mode is the single most impactful upgrade to improve graphics performance.

The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), ensuring fast connectivity for the latest NVMe SSDs. The GPU, however, is limited to a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is more than sufficient for its bandwidth requirements. The CPU has a 55 W TDP, and the GPU has a 45 W TDP, so the combined power draw is modest. There is no suggested PSU field in the data, meaning power supply requirements are dependent on the specific laptop design, but a typical high-performance laptop power brick should suffice. The only meaningful "upgrade" path for this system is memory speed and capacity; there is no way to improve the GPU without changing the motherboard and CPU, which is not feasible in a mobile form factor. A sensible next step for a user needing more graphics power would be to look at a completely different laptop with a discrete GPU.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who prioritize CPU compute power above all else and have minimal graphics requirements. The i7-13700HX's 84th percentile ranking makes it ideal for software developers compiling large codebases, data scientists running complex simulations, and students in engineering fields who need to run MATLAB or similar tools. The Passmark multi-thread score of 32637 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20479 indicate that video editors working with 4K proxy files or 3D modelers doing CPU-based rendering will see strong performance. For small business workstations handling heavy spreadsheet models, virtualization, or database management, the CPU's data encryption and compression scores (22386 and 392725 respectively) are excellent.

The GPU is sufficient for office productivity, 4K video playback, and light photo editing. It is not suited for high-end gaming at high resolutions; the 53rd percentile ranking confirms it is a mid-tier integrated solution. Gamers at 1080p with low settings and low expectations might find it acceptable for older or less demanding titles, but anyone building for AAA gaming should look elsewhere. Content creators who rely on GPU-accelerated effects (like Adobe After Effects) will find the 740M limiting. The target buyer is a professional or student who needs a fast CPU for work and only needs the GPU for basic display and occasional hardware acceleration.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance of this system is heavily skewed, and the bottleneck is unambiguous: the GPU limits any graphics-intensive workload, while the CPU is effectively never the limiting factor. The CPU's 84th percentile versus the GPU's 53rd percentile creates a massive gap. In CPU-bound tasks like code compilation, the system excels; in GPU-bound tasks like gaming or GPU rendering, the system will underperform. The data indicates that the CPU's single-thread score (1875 in R23) and multi-thread score (20479 in R23) are both strong, but the GPU's FP32 throughput of 2.867 TFLOPS is the ceiling for any graphics work.

The FPS scaling in games would be poor; even if the CPU can feed frames quickly, the GPU cannot render them fast enough. For example, a game that scales from 60 fps to 120 fps on a better GPU would likely only see a 10-15% improvement here because the GPU is saturated. The system will feel responsive in everyday use, but will chug in games. Conversely, the GPU is not so weak that it fails at basic tasks; it will handle Windows desktop compositing, video streaming, and 2D applications without issue. The only way to balance this system is to use an external GPU (eGPU), but that is not a typical laptop use case and is not supported by the data. In summary, the CPU is over-provisioned for the GPU, and any workload that touches the GPU will be bottlenecked by it.

FAQ

Q: What is the most striking performance difference between the CPU and GPU in this pair?

A: The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 34554, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile with an average score of 12870, indicating a massive gap in compute capability.

Q: How does the Core i7-13700HX compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 150?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has an average score of 34881, making it 0.9% faster than the i7-13700HX, which is a negligible difference in real-world performance.

Q: What is the GPU's closest rival in terms of benchmark performance?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M's closest rival is the AMD FirePro W5100, which has an average score of 12847, a 0.2% difference from the 740M's 12870.

Q: Can this system handle ray tracing?

A: It has 4 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, but the GPU's low FP32 performance (2.867 TFLOPS) means ray tracing will be extremely slow and likely unusable in real-time applications.

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

A: The combined percentile is 69, reflecting the high CPU performance and the mid-range GPU performance.

Q: What kind of memory should be used to maximize performance?

A: The system supports both DDR4 and DDR5; since the GPU uses system shared memory, faster DDR5 in dual-channel mode will improve both CPU and GPU performance.

Q: Is the CPU unlocked for overclocking?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, but the mobile platform's thermal and power constraints will limit practical overclocking headroom.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: Not viable. The GPU's 53rd percentile rank and low FP32 performance (2.867 TFLOPS) will not sustain high refresh rates in modern games; this is strictly a low-settings 1080p solution for esports titles.

Streaming: The CPU can handle encoding with its strong Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20479, but the GPU will struggle to render the game itself. Streaming a game with this system would require lowering game settings drastically to maintain a stable stream.

Video Editing: Excellent for CPU-based editing. The 84th percentile CPU performance will handle 4K timelines and effects processing, but the GPU will be a bottleneck for heavy GPU-accelerated effects and rendering.

3D Rendering: Good for CPU rendering. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11290 indicates solid performance in render engines like Blender (Cycles CPU). The GPU is too weak for GPU-accelerated rendering, so expect to rely purely on the CPU.

Software Development: Ideal. The high multi-thread score (32637 in Passmark) and single-thread score (3819 in Passmark) make compilation, testing, and running virtual machines very smooth.

Student and Office Work: Overkill. The CPU is far more powerful than needed for document editing or browsing, but the GPU is sufficient for 2D desktop work and video playback. It will run office suites and web apps without any lag.

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