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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc A380

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Top 10% 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
94%
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GPU
86%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700K

46,881 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A380

8,558 Benchmark Score
Top 14% Market Ranking
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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

The Intel Core i7-13700K pairs with the Intel Arc A380 in a desktop configuration that presents one of the most striking performance asymmetries in the current hardware landscape. This combination couples a top-tier 16-core processor with an entry-level graphics card, creating a system whose capabilities are defined entirely by which workload is being asked of it. The data indicates a machine that excels at CPU-intensive productivity tasks while remaining firmly anchored in the entry-level segment for gaming and GPU-accelerated work.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node. Its configuration of 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores is reflected in the benchmark scores, which show strong scaling from 2 threads to maximum threads. The processor operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and the data shows this frequency headroom translates into exceptional single-thread performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116 are strong indicators of responsiveness in lightly-threaded applications, while the 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core provide ample bandwidth for demanding workloads.

The multi-threaded results are where this CPU demonstrates its full capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 places the i7-13700K in a competitive position, with the average benchmark score of 46881 ranking it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. This places it in a tight cluster with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 (a delta of -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, which scores 47022 (a delta of -0.3%). The near-identical scores against these rivals show that the i7-13700K is at the very top of its performance tier, with the data showing it is slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, +0.5%) and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, +0.5%).

The 3DMark thread-scaling results tell a clear story about the processor’s architecture. The score of 2262 with 2 threads climbs to 4469 with 4 threads, 8193 with 8 threads, and 10717 with 16 threads, before reaching 12412 at maximum threads. This scaling pattern indicates that the efficiency cores contribute meaningfully to multi-threaded throughput, though the performance-per-thread advantage remains with the performance cores. The PassMark integer math score of 154446 and floating-point math score of 114867 further confirm the processor’s strength in computational tasks, while the data compression score of 595292 shows excellent capability in storage and memory-intensive operations.

For real-world workloads, the i7-13700K’s benchmark profile suggests it can handle virtually any CPU-bound task thrown at it. The Geekbench multicore score of 19429 and single-core score of 2529 reinforce the dual nature of this processor: it is equally adept at fast, responsive single-threaded operations and heavy multi-threaded rendering or compilation tasks. The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 16292 and R15 multicore score of 4507.5 show consistent performance across different rendering engines, indicating a well-balanced architecture that does not favor one type of workload over another.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for this pairing reveals a significant performance gap between the CPU and GPU components. The Intel Core i7-13700K achieves an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Arc A380 achieves an average score of 8558, placing it in the 44th percentile of all GPUs. This 89th versus 44th percentile split is the defining characteristic of this build, and it has profound implications for what the system can accomplish.

The GPU’s individual benchmark scores tell a consistent story of entry-level performance. The PassMark G3D score of 6252 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 are modest figures that align with the GPU’s 44th percentile ranking. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 38224 and Vulkan score of 36736 show the GPU can handle compute tasks, but the PassMark DirectX scores of 37 (DX10), 38 (DX11), and 35 (DX12) indicate that raw graphics throughput is limited. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5170M (8595, -0.4%), AMD Radeon HD 8870M (8462, +1.1%), NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (8458, +1.2%), and AMD Radeon 880M (8436, +1.4%), placing the Arc A380 in a performance class that is competitive with older mobile GPUs rather than modern desktop parts.

The combined picture is one of extreme imbalance. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking means it outperforms 89% of all processors in the database, while the GPU’s 44th percentile ranking means it outperforms just 44% of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this build is 67, which reflects the overall system tier but masks the significant variance between CPU-bound and GPU-bound tasks. The data shows that in CPU-intensive workloads, this system will rank near the top of the charts, while in GPU-intensive workloads, it will rank near the middle or lower half of the field.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is severely limited by the Arc A380’s 44th percentile GPU ranking. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116) can feed frames quickly, but the GPU’s modest PassMark G3D score of 6252 will bottleneck at lower resolutions. Expect playable frame rates at 1080p with reduced settings, but the system will struggle to maintain high refresh rates in modern titles.

Streaming: The i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads are well-suited for encoding and streaming workloads. The PassMark data encryption score of 33249 and data compression score of 595292 indicate strong throughput for encoding tasks, while the GPU can offload some encoding work. The system can handle 1080p streaming with the CPU handling both game and encode duties, though the GPU’s modest compute performance (PassMark GPU compute score of 2762) limits hardware encoding acceleration.

Video editing: The CPU’s multi-threaded performance shines here, with the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and Geekbench multicore score of 19429 providing ample horsepower for timeline scrubbing, effects processing, and export rendering. The GPU’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth can assist with GPU-accelerated effects, but the 44th percentile ranking means the GPU will not accelerate exports as effectively as a higher-tier card.

3D rendering: The i7-13700K is exceptional for CPU-based rendering. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 places it in the top 11% of all CPUs, and the 3DMark max threads score of 12412 confirms strong scaling across all cores. The Arc A380’s 4.198 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1024 shading units provide some GPU-accelerated rendering capability, but the GPU’s 44th percentile ranking means it will not be the primary render engine.

Software development: This is a strong scenario for this build. The CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 154446 and extended instructions score of 36625 indicate excellent compilation throughput, while the 24 threads handle parallel builds efficiently. The 89th percentile CPU ranking means build times will be competitive with high-end workstations, and the GPU’s modest performance is largely irrelevant for most development tasks.

Student and office work: The system is overqualified for these tasks, but the data shows it will handle them effortlessly. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4333 ensures snappy application responsiveness, while the 89th percentile multi-threaded performance handles any academic or office workload with ease. The GPU’s 44th percentile ranking is more than sufficient for document processing, web browsing, and lightweight productivity applications.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance analysis for this build is straightforward: the GPU is the limiting factor in nearly every graphics-intensive workload, while the CPU limits almost nothing. The 89th percentile CPU versus 44th percentile GPU spread creates a situation where the system’s performance is determined entirely by whether a task is CPU-bound or GPU-bound. In CPU-bound tasks like video encoding, software compilation, and office productivity, the system performs at a level consistent with its 89th percentile CPU ranking. In GPU-bound tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and GPU-accelerated effects, the system performs at a level consistent with its 44th percentile GPU ranking.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent from the measured data, but the benchmark scores provide a clear picture. The CPU’s single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1136) is more than sufficient to drive high frame rates in most games, but the GPU’s PassMark DirectX 11 score of 38 and DirectX 12 score of 35 indicate limited graphics throughput. The GPU’s memory subsystem, with 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus providing 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is modest by modern standards and will constrain performance at higher resolutions and detail settings.

The CPU’s 125 W TDP and the GPU’s 75 W TDP create a system with modest total power requirements. The suggested PSU of 250 W is sufficient for this pairing, and the data indicates that the CPU will not be starved for power in GPU-bound workloads. However, the imbalance means that upgrading the GPU would unlock the CPU’s full potential, while upgrading the CPU would provide no meaningful benefit without a corresponding GPU upgrade.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory support for both generations gives builders flexibility, though DDR5 would be the preferred choice for maximizing the CPU’s performance potential. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for high-speed storage and future GPU upgrades. The CPU also includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, which can serve as a fallback display output or for Quick Sync video encoding.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is sufficient for its performance class. The Arc A380 is listed as end-of-life with its successor being Battlemage, indicating that it is at the end of its production cycle. The GPU’s 75 W TDP and 250 W suggested PSU mean that the current power supply has significant headroom for a GPU upgrade. The CPU’s 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier allow for overclocking, but the data suggests that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this system.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the Arc A380 with a higher-tier GPU. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking and PCIe Gen 5 support mean it can handle virtually any modern graphics card without becoming a bottleneck. The 250 W suggested PSU would need to be upgraded for a more powerful GPU, but the platform itself has no other limitations. The Socket 1700 platform supports the full range of 13th-generation Core processors, though the i7-13700K already sits near the top of that range.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU performance. The 89th percentile CPU ranking makes it an excellent choice for software developers, data analysts, and students in technical fields who need fast compilation, large dataset processing, and responsive multitasking. The PassMark data compression score of 595292 and integer math score of 154446 indicate strong performance for these workloads, and the 24 threads handle parallel tasks efficiently.

Content creators who work primarily with CPU-based rendering will also find value in this build. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 is competitive with high-end workstations, and the Geekbench multicore score of 19429 confirms strong performance in productivity applications. The GPU’s modest performance means GPU-accelerated effects and exports will be slower, but the CPU handles the heavy lifting for most rendering tasks.

Small business workstations and office systems are another target market. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4333 ensures snappy application performance, while the 89th percentile multi-threaded performance handles accounting software, database queries, and office suites with ease. The GPU’s 44th percentile ranking is more than sufficient for business applications, and the system’s modest power requirements (125 W CPU, 75 W GPU) keep operating costs low.

Gamers should only consider this build if they plan to upgrade the GPU in the near future. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance can drive high frame rates, but the GPU’s 44th percentile ranking will limit gaming performance to entry-level levels. The system is not recommended for gaming at 1440p or 4K, nor for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p in modern titles.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for the Intel Core i7-13700K combined with the Intel Arc A380. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this exact combination, so all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores.

The estimated gaming performance is heavily constrained by the Arc A380’s 44th percentile GPU ranking. The GPU’s PassMark DirectX 11 score of 38 and DirectX 12 score of 35 indicate limited graphics throughput, while the 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus provides 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Based on these figures, the system should achieve playable frame rates at 1080p with medium to low settings in most modern titles, but will struggle with high settings, ray tracing, or higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1136) ensures that frame rates will be GPU-limited rather than CPU-limited in most scenarios.

At 1440p, the estimated performance drops further, with the GPU’s limited pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s constraining output. The 4.198 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is modest for modern gaming, and the 8 ray tracing cores will provide minimal ray tracing capability. The system is estimated to be suitable for esports titles at 1080p with competitive settings, but not for demanding AAA games at high detail. The data suggests that this pairing is not intended for serious gaming, and the estimated FPS figures reflect that reality.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs the Intel Core i7-13700K with the Intel Arc A380, creating a system with a combined percentile ranking of 67. The CPU is a high-end 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 46881. The GPU is an entry-level Alchemist-generation card based on Xe-HPG architecture, ranking in the 44th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 8558.

The overall tier of this build, as indicated by the combined percentile of 67, places it in the upper-middle range of all systems. However, this single number masks the extreme variance between CPU-bound and GPU-bound performance. The system performs at a level consistent with the 89th percentile in CPU-intensive workloads and at a level consistent with the 44th percentile in GPU-intensive workloads. This makes it a specialized tool rather than a general-purpose gaming or content creation machine.

The Intel Arc A380 is listed as end-of-life, with its successor being Battlemage, and was released on 2022-06-13 with a launch MSRP of 149 USD. The Intel Core i7-13700K was released on 2022-09-26 with a launch MSRP of $409. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for productivity and development but significantly imbalanced for gaming and GPU-accelerated work.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this build is 67, which places it in the upper-middle range of all systems.

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

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, a difference of -0.2%, making them effectively equal in performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc A380 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, providing 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Is this system suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming?

A: No, the GPU’s 44th percentile ranking and modest benchmark scores (PassMark G3D score of 6252) limit gaming performance to entry-level levels, making high-refresh gaming impractical.

Q: What is the CPU’s socket and what memory does it support?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the suggested power supply for this system?

A: The suggested PSU for the GPU is 250 W, which is sufficient for the combined 125 W CPU TDP and 75 W GPU TDP.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i7-13700K scores 30745 in Cinebench R23 multicore, and its average benchmark score of 46881 places it in the 89th percentile, slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (+0.5%) and Intel Xeon w3-2535 (+0.5%).