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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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Top 5% 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%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700K

46,881 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

41,187 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti pairing represents a high-end desktop build that balances a 16-core hybrid processor with a last-generation flagship GPU. The CPU, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and a 10 nm process, combines performance and efficiency cores to reach a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the GPU leverages the Ampere architecture with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. Together, this combination delivers an 86th percentile combined performance ranking, placing it well above the average desktop system in the database. The benchmark data measures actual frame rates across dozens of titles, confirming that this build targets high-refresh 1440p gaming and capable 4K performance, alongside substantial compute power for content creation.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 cores and 24 threads, a configuration that excels in both lightly-threaded and heavily-parallel workloads. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz scales up to a 5.40 GHz boost, and the CPU is unlocked, allowing manual overclocking. The architecture, Raptor Lake-S, uses a hybrid design that pairs performance cores with efficient cores, though the benchmark scores reflect the aggregate capability across all threads. The L3 cache is 30 MB shared, with 2 MB of L2 per core and 80 KB of L1 per core, providing ample fast memory for active data.

In single-threaded performance, the CPU scores 1,136 on 3dmark_single_thread and 2,116 on Cinebench R23 single-core. These figures are strong for everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 2,262 shows near-linear scaling from single to dual threads, indicating efficient core utilization. For multi-threaded tasks, the CPU delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30,745, a substantial number that places it in the top tier for desktop processors. The 3dmark_max_threads score of 12,412 and 3dmark_16_threads score of 10,717 demonstrate that performance scales well up to 16 threads, though the jump from 8 threads (8,193) to 16 threads (10,717) shows diminishing returns beyond that point.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 46,881, which places it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46,971, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i7-13700K is essentially tied with that chip. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47,022 (-0.3%), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46,653 (+0.5%). This indicates the i7-13700K sits in a competitive performance band, neither clearly ahead nor behind its closest competitors. In specific workloads, the Passmark multi-thread score of 45,887 and integer math score of 154,446 highlight strong number-crunching ability, while the floating-point math score of 114,867 and extended instructions score of 36,625 suggest good performance in scientific and encryption tasks. The data encryption score of 33,249 and data compression score of 595,292 round out a versatile profile suitable for both development and media processing.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process, with a die size of 628 mm² containing 28,300 million transistors. The GPU has 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It includes 80 RT cores for ray tracing and 320 tensor cores for AI-accelerated workloads. The base clock runs at 1,365 MHz with a boost clock of 1,665 MHz, while the memory operates at 19 Gbps effective across a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is ample for high-resolution textures and complex scenes.

The GPU's rasterization performance is strong, with a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s. In compute tasks, the FP32 performance reaches 34.10 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 34.10 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The Passmark G3D score of 26,896 places the GPU at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 41,187. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, scores 40,870 (+0.8%), while the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41,707 (-1.2%), showing the RTX 3080 Ti is competitive with these workstation-oriented cards. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 170,037 and Vulkan score of 192,697 indicate strong cross-API compute performance, useful for rendering and machine learning inference. The Passmark GPU compute score of 15,282 further confirms its capability in general-purpose GPU tasks.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game engines and graphics APIs. With a 350 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 750 W, the card requires substantial power delivery, and its dual-slot design with a 285 mm length fits most mid-tower and full-tower cases. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting high-refresh monitors and multi-display setups.

Benchmark Performance

The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pair is 86, indicating the build outperforms the majority of systems in the database. The CPU's average benchmark score of 46,881 at the 89th percentile is matched with the GPU's average score of 41,187 at the 83rd percentile, showing the CPU is slightly more capable relative to its peers than the GPU. This balance ensures neither component becomes a severe bottleneck in most workloads, though the CPU's higher relative standing suggests it can drive the GPU to its limits in gaming.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 5,077, a measure of modern gaming performance. The pair's average FPS across all tested games is 166.4, ranking it 790th out of 3,732 pairs, placing it in the top 21% of all tested combinations. This average is skewed by lighter esports titles, but it provides a baseline for overall gaming capability. For example, in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p, the system hits 255.4 FPS, while at 4K it drops to 94.4 FPS. In Cyberpunk 2077, a demanding title, the frame rates are 76.6 FPS at 1080p, 53.7 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K, showing the limits of the GPU at ultra settings.

The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 16,292 and R15 multicore score of 4,507.5 align with its multi-threaded positioning, while the Geekbench multicore score of 19,429 and single-core score of 2,529 provide additional context for mixed workloads. The Passmark single-thread score of 4,333 confirms the CPU's strength in lightly-threaded tasks, which is crucial for gaming where frame pacing depends on single-core responsiveness. The combined picture is a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, delivers playable 4K in many titles, and handles productivity tasks with ease.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the system achieves over 200 FPS in esports titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (558.6 FPS) and Valorant (542.1 FPS), making it ideal for competitive play on 240 Hz or higher monitors. At 1440p, frame rates remain high, with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hitting 197 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 at 166 FPS, suitable for high-refresh 1440p panels.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. In Call of Duty: Warzone, the system hits 169.3 FPS at 1080p, leaving CPU resources for streaming software. The GPU's tensor cores can also assist with AI-based encoding features, though the primary load falls on the CPU's multi-threaded capacity, which scores 45,887 in Passmark multi-thread.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30,745 and Passmark integer math score of 154,446 indicate strong performance in timeline rendering and effects processing. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth accelerate previews and exports in GPU-accelerated editors, while the FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS helps with color grading and compositing.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads deliver a Geekbench multicore score of 19,429, suitable for CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender or V-Ray. The GPU's 80 RT cores and 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerate ray-traced rendering, with the Passmark GPU compute score of 15,282 confirming strong compute throughput.

Software development: The CPU's high single-thread score of 4,333 in Passmark and 2,116 in Cinebench R23 single-core speed up compilation of single-file projects, while the multi-threaded score of 45,887 aids in parallel builds. The 30 MB L3 cache and 24 threads handle virtual machines and containerized workloads efficiently.

Student and office work: The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU provides a fallback for basic display output, though the discrete RTX 3080 Ti handles any visual tasks. The CPU's Passmark data compression score of 595,292 and data encryption score of 33,249 ensure fast file operations and secure data handling, while the system's overall responsiveness, indicated by the 89th percentile CPU ranking, makes routine tasks feel instantaneous.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built on Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), providing high-bandwidth connectivity for the latest GPUs and NVMe storage. The motherboard choice will determine memory type, with DDR5 offering higher bandwidth but DDR4 providing cost savings. The CPU's unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, and the 125 W TDP means a capable air cooler or liquid cooler is recommended for sustained loads.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, ensuring no bandwidth bottleneck. The suggested PSU is 750 W, while the GPU's TDP of 350 W and CPU's TDP of 125 W leave headroom for additional components. The GPU is dual-slot and requires a 1x 12-pin power connector, so an adapter may be needed for older PSUs. The platform's upgrade path is limited to other LGA 1700 CPUs, such as higher-tier 13th-gen models, while the GPU can be replaced with a newer generation (successor is GeForce 40 series) without changing the motherboard.

A sensible next upgrade would be moving to a higher-core-count CPU within the same socket, if available, or increasing memory capacity to 32 GB or 64 GB for memory-intensive workloads. The GPU, being end-of-life, is the more likely candidate for replacement, and the CPU's 89th percentile standing ensures it will not bottleneck a newer GPU for several generations. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes also future-proof the system for high-speed storage devices, though current Gen 4 NVMe drives will work without issue.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with the ability to handle 4K in less demanding titles. The measured FPS data shows 1080p performance exceeding 100 FPS in nearly all tested games, and 1440p performance above 60 FPS in most. For content creators, the combination of the CPU's multi-threaded might and the GPU's compute power makes it suitable for video editing, 3D rendering, and graphic design, with the 12 GB VRAM handling large textures and projects.

Software developers benefit from the CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores, which accelerate compilation and testing. The system's 89th percentile CPU ranking and 83rd percentile GPU ranking make it a versatile workstation for small business use, handling office productivity, data analysis, and light server duties. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the processing power sufficient for simulations and code projects, while the integrated GPU serves as a backup for troubleshooting.

The build is not ideal for budget-conscious buyers, as the launch MSRP of the GPU is 1,199 USD, but for those seeking a high-performance desktop without stepping into extreme enthusiast territory, it offers a balanced mix of gaming and productivity. The 86th combined percentile means it outperforms 86% of systems in the database, making it a top-tier choice for users who demand performance across multiple workloads.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, based on actual benchmarks (dataIsMeasured is true), provides a detailed picture of gaming performance at ultra settings. At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional frame rates in esports titles: Valorant reaches 542.1 FPS, CS:GO hits 558.6 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieves 300 FPS. For AAA games, 1080p performance is strong, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 76.6 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 66.7 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 169.3 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the system maintains high playability. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 166 FPS, Fortnite at 77 FPS, and Control at 78.9 FPS. More demanding titles see drops, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 53.7 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 50.6 FPS, but these remain playable. At 4K, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth help, but performance becomes challenging: Cyberpunk 2077 averages 38 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 33.5 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended drops to 12 FPS. Lighter titles fare better, with Valorant at 394.9 FPS, Roblox at 124.6 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 94.4 FPS.

The pair's average FPS across all games is 166.4, ranking 790th out of 3,732 pairs. This average is skewed by high-performing esports titles, but it indicates that the system is well-suited for competitive gaming. For immersive single-player experiences at 4K, the user may need to lower settings or enable upscaling to achieve 60 FPS, as the data shows only a few titles exceed that threshold at 4K ultra.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 86, meaning the build outperforms 86% of all systems in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46,881, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46,971, a delta of -0.2%, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and size?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s.

Q: Can this system run Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K ultra settings?

A: Yes, but at an average of 38 FPS, which is playable but below the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, it averages 53.7 FPS, and at 1080p, it reaches 76.6 FPS.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 750 W, while the GPU's TDP is 350 W and the CPU's TDP is 125 W.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the memory support includes ECC memory, in addition to standard DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The launch MSRP is 1,199 USD.

Balance and Bottleneck

The system exhibits a well-balanced profile, with the CPU ranking at the 89th percentile and the GPU at the 83rd percentile. This 6-percentage-point gap suggests the CPU has slightly more headroom than the GPU in most workloads, meaning the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in gaming. At 1080p, the CPU's high single-thread performance (4,333 in Passmark single-thread) ensures it can feed the GPU adequately, as evidenced by high frame rates in esports titles. However, in CPU-intensive games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the CPU's performance becomes more critical, and the system achieves 91.2 FPS at 1080p and 75.4 FPS at 1440p.

At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent, with frame rates dropping in demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended (12 FPS) and The Medium (34.1 FPS). The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking means it is slightly below the CPU's relative strength, so in GPU-bound scenarios at high resolutions, the GPU will bottleneck the system. Conversely, in multi-threaded productivity tasks, the CPU's 89th percentile ensures it is not the limiting factor, and the GPU's compute capabilities (34.10 TFLOPS FP32) complement the CPU's processing power.

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows the GPU's impact: games like Valorant scale from 542.1 FPS at 1080p to 394.9 FPS at 4K, a 27% drop, while more demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 drop from 76.6 FPS to 38 FPS, a 50% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery. For users targeting 4K, upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant performance gains, while the CPU would remain capable for several more generations.