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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile

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Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
91%
VS
GPU
95%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700HX

34,554 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile

38,349 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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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 i7-13700HX is a 16-core, 24-thread mobile processor built on the Raptor Lake-HX architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The chip features a three-tier cache hierarchy: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, and the CPU supports ECC memory. The processor connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and it includes integrated UHD Graphics 770. The socket is Intel BGA 1964, and the die measures 257 mm².

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 84th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 34,554. The multi-threaded performance is strong: 3DMark scores scale from 1,990 with 2 threads to 8,988 with max threads, showing good scaling as core count increases. Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,479 is substantial, while the single-core score of 1,875 indicates competitive per-thread performance. PassMark multi-thread score of 32,637 and integer math score of 116,617 demonstrate serious compute throughput for heavily threaded workloads.

The nearest rivals show a tight cluster around this CPU's performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 34,485, a mere 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i5-13450HX is 0.6% behind at 34,333, and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X trails by 0.9% with 34,260. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 leads by 0.9% with 34,881. These deltas are small, meaning the i7-13700HX sits in a competitive mid-pack position where silicon lottery and thermal headroom can flip results.

For real workloads, the data indicates this CPU excels in rendering, compilation, and scientific computing where thread counts matter. The 30 MB shared L3 cache helps with data-heavy tasks like compression, as seen in the PassMark data compression score of 392,725. Encryption throughput is 22,386, and extended instruction handling is 24,127. The single-thread score of 3,819 in PassMark ensures that legacy single-threaded applications still run responsively. Overall, this CPU is a high-tier mobile part that punches near desktop-class performance from a few generations ago.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i7-13700HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile. All frame rate figures discussed in this section are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and the percentile positions of both components.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,952 places it in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 84th percentile. This alignment suggests balanced performance for gaming, with neither component dramatically outpacing the other. The RTX 5080 Mobile's PassMark G3D score of 27,711 indicates strong rasterization throughput that should drive high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in most titles.

For competitive shooters and esports titles, the combination of the CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 23.04 TFLOPS FP32 compute should push frame rates well above 144 Hz at 1080p with high settings. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,024 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 1,875, ensures that game logic and physics threads are not bottlenecks. The GPU's 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS, which can boost performance in supported titles.

At 1440p, the GPU's 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM will sustain high texture quality and resolution scaling. The 256-bit memory bus supports the bandwidth needed for modern game assets. For 4K gaming, the data suggests playable frame rates in less demanding titles, but the GPU's 81st percentile position means it is not a top-tier 4K solution. Users targeting 4K should expect to rely on upscaling technologies to maintain smooth performance.

The lack of measured FPS data means these figures are estimates. The benchmark scores indicate the CPU and GPU are well-matched for high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p gaming, with 4K being achievable in optimized titles or with upscaling.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 83rd among all builds, indicating a high-performance laptop configuration. The CPU's average benchmark score of 34,554 places it at the 84th percentile, while the GPU's average score of 38,349 places it at the 81st percentile. These two percentiles are close, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component severely limits the other.

Looking at the CPU benchmarks in detail: 3DMark scores range from 1,024 single-thread to 8,988 max-threads, with 8-thread score of 6,416 and 16-thread score of 8,051. This progression shows efficient scaling up to 16 threads, with diminishing returns at max threads (24 threads). Cinebench R23 multi-core of 20,479 and single-core of 1,875 are solid numbers for a mobile chip. PassMark results include floating-point math at 85,863, integer math at 116,617, and random string sorting at 41,717.

The GPU benchmarks show: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,952, Geekbench OpenCL of 166,986, and Geekbench Vulkan of 169,754. PassMark G3D score of 27,711 is the headline graphics number, with GPU compute at 12,134. The DirectX tests show scores of 171 (DX10), 253 (DX11), and 116 (DX12) — these lower scores reflect synthetic API-specific tests rather than real-world gaming performance.

The nearest rival comparison for the CPU shows the i7-13700HX is essentially tied with the Core Ultra 5 336H (0.2% ahead), i5-13450HX (0.6% ahead), and Ryzen 7 3700X (0.9% ahead), while trailing the Ryzen 5 150 by 0.9%. For the GPU, the RTX 5080 Mobile is 0.1% ahead of the MX570, 0.6% ahead of the RTX 4080 Mobile, and 0.9% behind both the MX570 A and Radeon Pro 580X. These tight deltas mean the RTX 5080 Mobile performs nearly identically to the RTX 4080 Mobile in aggregate benchmarks, which is notable for a newer generation part.

The combined picture is a laptop that excels in multi-threaded productivity and high-end gaming, with the CPU slightly outperforming the GPU in percentile terms. This suggests that CPU-bound tasks like compilation and rendering will see slightly better relative performance than GPU-bound tasks like gaming at extreme resolutions.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The percentile data shows the CPU at 84th and the GPU at 81st — a 3-point gap that indicates mild CPU-favored balance. In CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, the i7-13700HX will be the limiting factor only when thread counts exceed its 24 threads. The GPU will generally keep pace in these tasks, as its compute score of 12,134 in PassMark is respectable.

In gaming, the bottleneck shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,024) and boost clock of 5.00 GHz will likely keep frame rates high, but the GPU's 81st percentile suggests it can handle the rasterization load. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, as its pixel rate of 144.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s will limit how many pixels can be filled per second.

The FPS scaling evidence — though estimated — supports this analysis. A 34% increase in core count from 16 to 24 threads yields only an 11.6% improvement in 3DMark scores (8,051 to 8,988), indicating that the CPU's additional threads beyond 16 provide diminishing returns. This means games that use 8 or fewer threads, which is most titles, will see performance dictated by the CPU's single-thread capability and the GPU's throughput.

Memory bandwidth is a potential bottleneck in some workloads. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4/DDR5, while the GPU has 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth from its 256-bit GDDR7 interface. In mixed workloads where data must move between system memory and VRAM, the system memory bandwidth could limit performance, but the FACT PACK does not provide specific system memory bandwidth numbers to quantify this.

For productivity tasks, the balance is favorable. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 32,637 and the GPU's compute score of 12,134 mean that tasks like video editing (which use both CPU and GPU) will see good utilization of both components. In pure GPU compute tasks like machine learning inference, the RTX 5080 Mobile's 240 tensor cores and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16 performance will be the workhorse.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700HX has 16 cores and 24 threads, based on the Raptor Lake-HX architecture.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 Mobile have?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more powerful relative to other components?

A: The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 81st percentile, so the CPU has slightly higher relative performance.

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

A: The boost clock is 5.00 GHz, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a TDP of 55 W.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 5080 Mobile has 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H?

A: The i7-13700HX has an average benchmark score of 34,554, which is 0.2% higher than the Core Ultra 5 336H's 34,485.

Q: What process node is the GPU built on?

A: The GPU uses a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die.

# Who Should Build It

This laptop configuration targets users who need high multi-threaded CPU performance and strong GPU acceleration in a mobile form factor. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking makes it suitable for developers compiling large codebases, with the PassMark integer math score of 116,617 indicating fast integer operations. Students in engineering or data science programs will benefit from the CPU's 30 MB L3 cache and the GPU's compute capabilities for simulation and analysis workloads.

Content creators will find the combination of the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,479 and the GPU's 23.04 TFLOPS FP32 performance useful for video editing and 3D rendering. The 16 GB VRAM allows for large texture sets and complex scenes without running out of memory. Small business workstations handling database operations will see strong performance from the CPU's data compression score of 392,725 and encryption score of 22,386.

Gamers targeting high-refresh 1080p or solid 1440p play will appreciate the GPU's 81st percentile ranking and the CPU's boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The balanced percentiles (84th CPU, 81st GPU) mean neither component is a glaring weak point in gaming workloads. For users who work with both CPU-heavy and GPU-heavy applications, this pairing offers a rare balance where both components perform at similar high levels.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB203 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The die contains 45,600 million transistors across 378 mm², giving a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². The GPU has 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. It features 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI acceleration.

Memory configuration is 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. Base clock is 975 MHz with a boost clock of 1500 MHz. The GPU's TDP is 80 W, and it uses an IGP slot width with no power connectors, indicating it is soldered to the motherboard. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16, and display outputs are portable device dependent.

Compute performance is substantial: FP32 throughput is 23.04 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 23.04 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 144.0 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. These numbers indicate strong rasterization and compute capabilities for a mobile GPU. The 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper tier, but not at the absolute top.

Benchmark scores confirm this positioning. PassMark G3D score of 27,711 is the key gaming metric, while GPU compute of 12,134 handles compute workloads. Geekbench OpenCL score of 166,986 and Vulkan score of 169,754 show good API flexibility. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,952 is a modern DX12 benchmark that stresses the GPU's feature set. The nearest rival comparison shows the RTX 5080 Mobile is 0.6% ahead of the RTX 4080 Mobile (38,135 vs 38,349 average score), meaning the generational uplift is modest in aggregate benchmarks.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB VRAM is generous for a laptop GPU, allowing large scene files and high-resolution textures. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures data-intensive shaders and compute kernels have sufficient memory throughput. The tensor cores provide acceleration for DLSS and AI-based rendering features, while the RT cores handle ray-traced effects. The 5 nm process from TSMC keeps power efficiency reasonable, with the 80 W TDP being manageable for laptop cooling solutions.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700HX (Raptor Lake-HX, 16-core/24-thread mobile CPU) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (Blackwell 2.0, 16 GB GDDR7). It is a laptop-class configuration, as indicated by the buildClass field. The combined percentile is 83rd, placing this system in the upper tier of all builds.

The CPU's 84th percentile and GPU's 81st percentile mean this is a high-performance laptop that excels in both productivity and gaming. The CPU's average benchmark score of 34,554 is competitive with recent mobile chips, and the GPU's average score of 38,349 puts it near the top of mobile graphics. The 55 W CPU TDP and 80 W GPU TDP make this a power-hungry combination that requires robust cooling, but the performance justifies the thermal demands.

The pairing is well-balanced: the CPU has a slight edge over the GPU in percentile terms, which is favorable for productivity workloads that are often CPU-bound. For gaming, the GPU is strong enough to drive high frame rates at mainstream resolutions. The 16 GB VRAM future-proofs the system for upcoming titles and AI workloads. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $485, and the GPU has no listed launch MSRP.

This is a premium laptop configuration designed for users who want desktop-like performance in a portable form factor. The architecture choices — Raptor Lake-HX for the CPU and Blackwell 2.0 for the GPU — represent two mature, high-performance designs from Intel and NVIDIA, respectively. The 83rd combined percentile confirms that this system will outperform the vast majority of laptops on the market.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 23.04 TFLOPS FP32 compute will drive frame rates above 144 Hz at 1080p in most titles. The 81st GPU percentile and 84th CPU percentile ensure neither component becomes a significant bottleneck at this resolution.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for game encoding while the GPU handles rendering. The PassMark multi-thread score of 32,637 and data encryption score of 22,386 indicate the CPU can manage simultaneous gaming and streaming workloads without severe frame drops.

Video Editing: The combination of the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,479 and the GPU's compute score of 12,134 handles 4K video exports efficiently. The 16 GB VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth allow real-time preview of color-graded footage and complex effects.

3D Rendering: The CPU's 30 MB L3 cache and the GPU's 60 RT cores accelerate both CPU-based and GPU-based render engines. The FP32 performance of 23.04 TFLOPS on the GPU and the CPU's PassMark floating-point math score of 85,863 make this laptop suitable for moderate rendering workloads.

Software Development: The CPU's integer math score of 116,617 and the 24 threads support fast compilation of large codebases. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running build processes, and the 84th CPU percentile means build times will be competitive with desktop processors.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3,819 in PassMark ensures responsive performance in everyday applications. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for light graphics tasks when the discrete GPU is idle, extending battery life for typical productivity work.