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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TiM

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84 Score

Top 16% Ranking

84 / 100

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Top 16% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

94%

GPU

74%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700K

46,881 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TiM

0 Benchmark Score

Top 26% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

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85-100

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Strong Performance

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

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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 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TiM is a desktop configuration that sits at the 70th percentile overall, indicating a solidly upper-midrange tier system. The CPU is a performance powerhouse, but the GPU, while competent, is the more modest component in this pairing. This analysis uses only the provided benchmark data to interpret what this combination means for real-world workloads, from gaming to content creation.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TiM is built on the Ampere architecture and utilizes the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. The GPU package contains 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 44.4M per mm². The card operates with a base clock of 915 MHz and a boost clock of 1410 MHz. Its memory subsystem is comprised of 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, which yields a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, with the memory clock running at 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective.

For compute and rendering tasks, the RTX 3070 TiM is equipped with 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The hardware-accelerated features include 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores, which are essential for ray-traced workloads and AI-driven features like DLSS. The raw computational throughput is rated at 16.60 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (at 1:1 ratio), with a pixel rate of 135.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 259.4 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

The fact pack contains no benchmark scores for this GPU, which makes direct performance quantification impossible from a raw score perspective. However, the GPU's percentile rank against all GPUs is 50, placing it exactly at the median of the database. This is a critical data point. The RTX 3070 TiM is not a top-tier enthusiast card; it is a mid-range performer that will handle 1080p and 1440p gaming well but may struggle with 4K max settings in the most demanding titles. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a limiting factor for high-resolution texture packs and some professional 3D rendering scenes, where memory capacity is often just as important as bandwidth. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for its class, but it is not exceptional. For rendering, the 46 RT cores will accelerate ray-traced scenes, but the 16.60 TFLOPS of FP32 compute means that complex, production-grade renders will be noticeably slower than what higher-tier GPUs offer.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The Intel Core i7-13700K demonstrates strong performance across various benchmark suites. The data shows a single-thread score of 1136 in 3DMark, which scales to 2262 with 2 threads, 4469 with 4 threads, 8193 with 8 threads, and 10717 with 16 threads. The maximum thread score reaches 12412. In Cinebench, the processor achieves 303 points in R15 single-core and 4507.5 in multi-core; R20 scores are 2299 and 16292; R23 scores are 2116 and 30745 for single and multi-core, respectively. Geekbench results show a single-core score of 2529 and a multi-core score of 19429.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. This is a high ranking, indicating that the i7-13700K outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. The nearest rivals are very close: the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average score of 46971, which is 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, 0.3% higher. Conversely, the i7-13700K leads the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and the Intel Xeon w3-2535, both with an average score of 46654, by 0.5%. This shows that the i7-13700K sits in a performance cluster where the differences between these top-tier processors are marginal.

The combined picture is that the CPU is a top-11% performer, while the GPU is a median performer. The overall system percentile is 70, which is a blend of these two. The CPU's high performance will not be fully utilized in GPU-bound scenarios, but it provides a massive amount of headroom for CPU-intensive tasks like physics simulations, video encoding, and software compilation. The GPU is the bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, but the CPU ensures that framerates will be high and consistent in less demanding titles.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The performance delta between the CPU and GPU is stark. The i7-13700K's 89th percentile rank and the RTX 3070 TiM's 50th percentile rank clearly identify the GPU as the limiting factor in this system. In gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering, the RTX 3070 TiM will constrain the overall throughput. The CPU will be waiting on the GPU to finish its work, meaning that the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads will often be underutilized in these tasks.

For CPU-bound workloads, the balance is reversed. While the GPU is idle, the i7-13700K will excel. Tasks like data compression, which scores 595292 in Passmark, or integer math, scoring 154446, will run at speeds that rival much more expensive systems. The multi-threaded Passmark score of 45887 shows that the CPU can handle heavy parallel processing. In these scenarios, the GPU is not a bottleneck at all; the CPU is the star.

The bottleneck is situational. For a gamer, the RTX 3070 TiM is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU load increases. The CPU, however, ensures that even in CPU-heavy games, the minimum framerates will be high, providing a smooth experience. For a content creator who works with 4K video and complex 3D scenes, the 8 GB VRAM of the GPU will be a significant constraint, potentially causing errors or forcing lower-quality settings. However, the CPU will handle the encoding and decoding of video with ease, speeding up export times significantly. The system is not perfectly balanced, but it is a sensible pairing where a high-end CPU provides long-term platform stability and a mid-range GPU provides immediate graphics capability.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This configuration is best suited for users who prioritize CPU performance and plan to game at 1080p or 1440p. The i7-13700K's high single-thread score of 2116 in Cinebench R23 ensures excellent performance in games that rely on a few fast cores. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking suggests that it will run most games at high settings at these resolutions, but users should not expect to max out the most demanding titles at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM may require texture quality to be lowered in some modern games at 1440p.

For content creators, this is a capable workstation for video editing and software development. The CPU's multi-core performance, evidenced by the 30745 score in Cinebench R23 and the 19429 in Geekbench multi-core, will make short work of video exports and code compilation. The Passmark data encryption score of 33249 and extended instructions score of 36625 indicate strong performance for security-related tasks and scientific computing. However, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 50th percentile performance mean that GPU-accelerated effects in video editing or complex 3D renders will be slower than on a system with a higher-tier GPU.

Students and small business users will find this system to be overkill for basic productivity but excellent for engineering, data science, and finance applications that benefit from the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads. The i7-13700K's performance in Passmark's floating-point math, scoring 114867, is beneficial for simulations and modeling. This is not a budget build; it is a performance-oriented machine for users who need a fast CPU for work and a capable GPU for play.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

Q: What is the overall performance tier of this CPU+GPU combination?

A: The combined system is at the 70th percentile of all builds in the database, indicating a solid upper-midrange tier configuration.

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

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The i7-13700K scores 46881, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 9 5900's average score of 46971.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3070 TiM?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, utilizing 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: Does this CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier, as indicated by the "multiplierUnlocked" field in the data.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) of the processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: What is the socket type for this CPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Q: How many RT cores does the GPU have, and what architecture is it based on?

A: The GPU is based on the Ampere architecture and is equipped with 46 RT cores for ray tracing.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

There are no measured FPS rows in the fact pack for this exact CPU+GPU combination. Therefore, all FPS figures discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores and percentile positions, not empirical test results. The data explicitly states that `dataIsMeasured` is false.

Based on the CPU's high 89th percentile ranking and the GPU's median 50th percentile ranking, the system is expected to be a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming machine. At 1080p, the RTX 3070 TiM should deliver high framerates in most titles, often exceeding 100 FPS in less demanding games like esports titles, where the CPU's strong single-thread performance will prevent any bottleneck. At 1440p, the GPU will be the primary limiter, but it should still handle most games at high settings, with framerates in the 60-100 FPS range depending on the title.

At 4K resolution, this system will struggle. The GPU's 50th percentile performance and 8 GB VRAM are insufficient for consistently high settings in modern AAA games. Users would need to lower settings or rely on upscaling techniques to achieve playable framerates. The CPU will not be the issue at 4K, but the GPU will be heavily taxed. These estimates are derived from the relative performance of the components and should be taken as a general guide, not a guarantee of specific performance.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The system is built on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus. This offers flexibility for builders to choose between the two memory types. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes (CPU only), and the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. This means the platform is current and supports the latest storage and graphics standards.

The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 220 W. The suggested power supply for the GPU is 550 W, which provides a reasonable baseline for the entire system. A quality 650-750 W PSU would offer ample headroom for overclocking the CPU and GPU, as well as for adding additional drives or peripherals.

The most sensible next upgrade for this system is the GPU. The i7-13700K is a high-end processor that will not bottleneck any modern graphics card. Upgrading from the RTX 3070 TiM to a higher-tier GPU would provide a significant boost in gaming performance and VRAM capacity, making the system much more capable at 4K resolution and for GPU-accelerated rendering tasks. The CPU has enough performance to support a GPU that is several tiers higher, ensuring that the system's overall performance would scale well with such an upgrade. The platform itself has a good foundation, so the GPU is the clear weak link and the primary upgrade target.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build (as indicated by `buildClass`) that pairs a top-tier consumer CPU with a mid-range enthusiast GPU. The Intel Core i7-13700K is a flagship-level processor for its generation, placed in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TiM is a more mainstream offering, placed in the 50th percentile of all GPUs. The combination results in a system that is at the 70th percentile overall.

This pairing can be described as a "CPU-centric" build. The processor is the star of the show, providing exceptional performance for productivity, content creation, and any CPU-intensive workload. The GPU is a capable companion, providing solid 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, but it is not the primary strength of the system. The overall tier is solidly upper-midrange, suitable for gamers who want high framerates at 1440p, and professionals who need a fast workstation CPU. It is a well-rounded machine, but its identity is defined by the powerful processor at its core.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture (codename Raptor Lake-S), built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a large 30 MB shared L3 cache. It supports ECC memory and features integrated UHD Graphics 770, which can be useful for troubleshooting or basic display output.

The benchmark data paints a clear picture of its capabilities. The single-thread performance is excellent, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2529 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116. This translates to snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks and strong performance in lightly-threaded applications like legacy software or certain games. The multi-threaded performance is where this CPU truly shines. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 19429 demonstrate immense parallel processing power. The Passmark multi-thread score of 45887 confirms this, as does the 3DMark max thread score of 12412.

In real workloads, this means video editing software will export timelines quickly, 3D rendering applications will utilize all available cores efficiently, and software compilation will be significantly faster than on lower-core-count CPUs. The Passmark data encryption score of 33249 indicates strong performance for security and cryptography tasks, while the floating-point math score of 114867 is excellent for scientific simulations and financial modeling. The i7-13700K is a versatile and powerful processor that handles any CPU-bound task with aplomb, making it an ideal choice for power users and professionals. Its 89th percentile ranking shows it outperforms nearly all other processors in the database, making it a top-tier choice for those who need maximum CPU throughput.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TiM

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Cyberpunk 2077

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Fortnite

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

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

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