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Intel Core i7-13700K

46,881 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6700 pairing represents a capable desktop configuration that balances a high-core-count CPU with a mid-range GPU. The data shows the processor sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the graphics card holds the 75th percentile among all GPUs, resulting in a combined percentile of 82. This analysis examines the benchmark scores to interpret what this hardware combination means for various workloads, from gaming to content creation, and outlines the platform’s strengths and limitations.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process from Intel. It features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 30 MB L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel setup, and it includes integrated UHD Graphics 770.

Benchmark results show a strong scaling pattern from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads. The 3dmark single-thread score is 1136, which rises to 2262 with 2 threads, 4469 with 4 threads, 8193 with 8 threads, and peaks at 12412 with max threads. This progression indicates the processor efficiently utilizes its core count, with the 16-core design delivering roughly 10.9 times the single-thread score in the max-thread test. Cinebench R23 scores of 2116 single-core and 30745 multi-core further confirm this, with the multi-core result being approximately 14.5 times higher than the single-core figure.

The average benchmark score of 46881 places the i7-13700K at the 89th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with an average score of 46971 (a 0.2% difference), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 at 47022 (0.3% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX at 46654 (0.5% difference). These small delta percentages suggest the i7-13700K is positioned in a tightly contested performance tier where no single processor holds a decisive advantage.

For real workloads, the PassMark results provide insight. The multi-thread score of 45887 is supported by strong integer math performance at 154446 and floating-point math at 114867. Data compression scores of 595292 and encryption at 33249 indicate the CPU handles data-intensive tasks competently. The extended instructions score of 36625 suggests good support for modern instruction sets, which benefits applications like video encoding and scientific computing. The single-thread score of 4333 is respectable, ensuring responsive performance in lightly threaded applications.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using a 7 nm process from TSMC, with a die containing 17,200 million transistors across a 335 mm² area. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1941 MHz, a game clock of 2174 MHz, and a boost clock of 2450 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). It includes 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations pipelines, along with 36 ray tracing cores.

The compute capabilities are rated at 11.29 TFLOPS for FP32 and 22.58 TFLOPS for FP16. Pixel rate is 156.8 GPixel/s and texture rate is 352.8 GTexel/s. In benchmark tests, the GPU achieves a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2014, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 97841, Vulkan score of 83974, and Metal score of 122223. The PassMark G3D score of 18931 and G2D score of 936 provide additional measures of graphics performance, with a compute score of 8240.

The average benchmark score of 30433 places the RX 6700 at the 75th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA CMP 70HX at 30476 (0.1% difference), the NVIDIA Tesla M60 at 30490 (0.2% difference), the AMD Radeon RX 6800 at 30095 (1.1% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti at 29945 (1.6% difference). The RX 6700 leads these competitors by small margins, indicating it sits at the higher end of its performance bracket.

For rendering workloads, the 36 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing support, though the FP32 throughput of 11.29 TFLOPS suggests the GPU is more oriented toward traditional rasterization. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the 10 GB frame buffer, and the 64 ROPs handle pixel output at 156.8 GPixel/s. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support with 12_2 feature level ensures compatibility with modern game APIs, while Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 round out the API support.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate discussions are therefore estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU’s 3dmark single-thread score of 1136 and the GPU’s 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2014 provide a basis for these expectations.

The CPU’s high single-thread performance, reflected in the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116 and PassMark single-thread score of 4333, suggests it can feed frames quickly to the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 18931 indicates solid rasterization capability for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p resolution, the combination should deliver high frame rates in competitive titles, with the CPU’s 16 cores ensuring consistent frame pacing even in CPU-intensive scenes. At 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, but the 10 GB frame buffer and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth should handle most modern titles at high settings.

For 4K gaming, the RX 6700’s compute throughput of 11.29 TFLOPS may struggle with the most demanding titles, and users would likely need to reduce settings to maintain playable frame rates. The ray tracing performance, while supported by 36 dedicated cores, is not the GPU’s primary strength compared to its rasterization capabilities. Overall, the estimated gaming experience ranges from excellent at 1080p to acceptable at 1440p, with 4K requiring compromises.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a configuration where the CPU significantly outperforms the GPU in relative terms. The i7-13700K’s 89th percentile ranking versus the RX 6700’s 75th percentile means the processor is the stronger component. In CPU-bound workloads like data compression, encryption, and multi-threaded rendering, the CPU will be the primary driver of performance. The PassMark multi-thread score of 45887 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 demonstrate substantial headroom in these areas.

Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios such as high-resolution gaming or GPU compute tasks, the RX 6700 will be the limiting factor. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 18931 and 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 2014 indicate its ceiling, and the CPU will likely wait for the GPU to finish rendering frames. The FPS scaling in gaming would show this, with the CPU capable of supporting higher frame rates than the GPU can deliver, particularly at 1440p and above.

For mixed workloads like game streaming, the balance is more even. The CPU’s 16 cores can handle encoding and game logic simultaneously, while the GPU focuses on rendering. The CPU’s 3dmark max-threads score of 12412 suggests it can manage multiple concurrent tasks without significant performance degradation. The overall system percentile of 82 reflects this slightly CPU-heavy balance, making it suitable for users who prioritize multi-threaded productivity over peak gaming frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 82, reflecting the CPU’s 89th percentile and the GPU’s 75th percentile rankings.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900?

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 9 5900’s score of 46971.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the AMD Radeon RX 6700?

A: The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13700K supports ECC memory, alongside DDR4 and DDR5 types.

Q: What is the ray tracing capability of the RX 6700?

A: The GPU includes 36 ray tracing cores, providing hardware-accelerated ray tracing support within the RDNA 2.0 architecture.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the suggested PSU for the GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 175 W with a suggested PSU of 450 W.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

A: The RX 6700 has an average benchmark score of 30433, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX 3070 Ti’s score of 29945.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need substantial CPU performance for productivity tasks while maintaining solid gaming capability. Gamers playing at 1080p will find the pairing well-suited, as the CPU’s strong single-thread performance supports high frame rates and the GPU handles the rendering load effectively. At 1440p, the system remains capable, though the GPU becomes the limiting factor in demanding titles.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745. The GPU’s 36 ray tracing cores also assist in rendering tasks that leverage accelerated ray tracing. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the multi-threaded performance, with the PassMark integer math score of 154446 indicating strong processing throughput.

Students and small business workstations can leverage the CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 770 as a fallback, though the discrete GPU handles the bulk of graphics work. The CPU’s data encryption score of 33249 suggests adequate performance for security-sensitive applications. The system’s 82nd combined percentile places it above the majority of configurations, making it a reasonable choice for users who want a balance of CPU and GPU power without an extreme focus on either component.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark suite shows consistent strength across various tests. The 3dmark scores scale from 1136 single-thread to 12412 max-threads, demonstrating excellent multi-core scaling. Cinebench R15 results show 303 single-core and 4507.5 multi-core, while R20 shows 2299 single-core and 16292 multi-core. Geekbench scores of 2529 single-core and 19429 multi-core reinforce the CPU’s capability. The PassMark suite further validates this, with a multi-thread score of 45887 and a single-thread score of 4333.

The GPU’s benchmarks show a more modest but still competitive profile. The 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 2014 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 97841 indicate solid compute performance. The Vulkan score of 83974 and Metal score of 122223 show good API-specific performance. PassMark results include a G3D score of 18931 and a compute score of 8240, with DirectX 11 scoring 166 and DirectX 12 scoring 71.

When combined, the CPU’s 89th percentile and GPU’s 75th percentile create a system that ranks at the 82nd percentile overall. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, is nearly identical in performance with a 0.2% difference, while the GPU’s closest competitor, the NVIDIA CMP 70HX, is 0.1% behind. This places the pairing in a competitive tier where small performance differences separate it from alternatives.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13700K processor with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 graphics card. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread part from the Core 13th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake architecture, while the GPU is a RDNA 2.0 part with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory. The pairing results in a combined percentile of 82, indicating it outperforms the majority of systems in the database.

The CPU’s launch MSRP is $409, and it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration. The GPU is end-of-life in production status, having been released in June 2021. The overall tier, based on the 82nd combined percentile, places this build in the upper-mid range of desktop configurations, with the CPU providing the stronger contribution to the system’s overall ranking.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. This platform offers flexibility for memory upgrades, with users able to choose between DDR4 and DDR5 depending on their motherboard and budget.

The GPU’s suggested PSU of 450 W, combined with the CPU’s 125 W TDP, gives an indication of the system’s power requirements. The RX 6700 requires a single 8-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm in length. For upgrades, the platform can accommodate a more powerful GPU within the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, and the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide headroom for future storage or expansion cards.

A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has significant headroom based on its 89th percentile ranking. The CPU’s multi-thread performance, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745, suggests it can support higher-tier graphics cards without becoming a bottleneck. Conversely, the GPU’s 75th percentile ranking indicates it is the limiting factor in gaming scenarios, making it the primary candidate for replacement.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 1136 in 3dmark supports high frame rates, while the GPU’s 11.29 TFLOPS of FP32 compute handles the rendering. The combination should deliver smooth experiences in competitive titles, though the GPU’s 75th percentile ranking means it may not sustain the highest refresh rates in the most demanding games.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample resources for encoding and game logic simultaneously. The 3dmark max-threads score of 12412 indicates the processor can handle concurrent workloads, making this pairing suitable for live streaming without a dedicated capture card.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 demonstrates strong rendering performance for video exports. The GPU’s 36 ray tracing cores and 10 GB of VRAM assist with effects and timeline acceleration, while the 320.0 GB/s bandwidth handles high-resolution footage.

3D rendering: The CPU’s PassMark multi-thread score of 45887 and floating-point math score of 114867 provide a solid foundation for CPU-based rendering. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 97841 supports GPU-accelerated rendering, with the 22.58 TFLOPS of FP16 compute offering additional throughput.

Software development: The PassMark integer math score of 154446 and data compression score of 595292 indicate strong performance for compilation and data processing. The CPU’s 24 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, while the 30 MB L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed data.

Student and office work: The CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display tasks, while the discrete GPU accelerates graphical applications. The system’s 82nd combined percentile ensures it handles typical office workloads with ease, with the single-thread score of 4333 in PassMark providing responsive application performance.

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