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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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Top 4% 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
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700K

46,881 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

131,938 Benchmark Score
Top 1% 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

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The core configuration combines performance and efficiency cores, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This is an unlocked multiplier part, designated as SRMB8, and it belongs to the Core 13th Gen series. The processor includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Integrated graphics are provided by UHD Graphics 770, and the chip supports ECC memory, a feature that matters for workstation reliability.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 89th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 46881. The multi-threaded performance is substantial: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 30745, while the single-core score is 2116. Geekbench results show 19429 multicore and 2529 single-core. The 3DMark threaded scaling tests reveal how performance grows with core count: 2 threads score 2262, 4 threads score 4469, 8 threads score 8193, 16 threads score 10717, and max threads score 12412. The single-thread 3DMark score is 1136. This scaling pattern shows strong efficiency gains up to 16 threads, with diminishing returns beyond that point, which is typical for a hybrid architecture where the efficiency cores contribute less per-thread performance than the performance cores.

PassMark results reinforce the processor's capabilities. Multi-thread score is 45887, single-thread score is 4333, integer math scores 154446, floating-point math scores 114867, and extended instructions score 36625. Data compression scores 595292, while data encryption scores 33249. Random string sorting scores 62670, and physics scores 2716. Find prime numbers scores 191. These numbers indicate strong throughput for both integer and floating-point workloads, with the extended instruction score suggesting good SIMD performance.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i7-13700K is tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 averages 46971, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 averages 47022, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX averages 46654, 0.5% lower. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 averages 46653, 0.5% lower. This means the i7-13700K sits in a competitive band where no single rival holds a decisive advantage. The differences are within measurement noise for most practical purposes, so choosing between these parts should hinge on platform features rather than raw CPU throughput.

For real workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 indicates strong rendering capability for video encoding and 3D scene compilation. The single-core score of 2116 ensures responsive application performance in lightly threaded tasks such as spreadsheet recalculation or code compilation steps that serialize. The 16-thread 3DMark score of 10717, compared to the max-thread score of 12412, suggests that workloads using 16 or fewer threads will see near-peak performance, while those scaling to 24 threads gain an additional 15.8% headroom.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility allows builders to choose between older, more prevalent DDR4 modules or newer DDR5 kits depending on availability and platform requirements. The processor provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, enabling high-bandwidth connections for the latest storage devices and expansion cards. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, though this pairing includes a dedicated GPU.

The CPU's TDP is 125 W, while the GPU in this pairing has a TDP of 450 W. The suggested power supply for the GPU is 850 W. This means a system with both components should be planned with a power supply that can handle the combined load. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a triple-slot width, measuring 336 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. Builders need to verify case clearance for both the GPU length and the power supply capacity. The GPU is marked as end-of-life production status, so availability may be limited to remaining stock or used market.

The CPU is unlocked, allowing overclocking via the system's BIOS or software utilities. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so an upgrade path exists for moving to faster memory without changing the motherboard, provided the board has the appropriate slots. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes mean future storage devices using Gen 5 NVMe can achieve full bandwidth, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16. For a sensible next upgrade, replacing the GPU with a newer generation would be the natural step, as the CPU's 89th percentile ranking leaves headroom for more demanding graphics workloads. The platform also supports ECC memory, which is relevant for users prioritizing data integrity in workstation tasks.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of the Core i7-13700K with the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is characterized by the CPU's 89th percentile ranking and the GPU's 95th percentile ranking. The combined percentile is 92. This indicates the GPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the CPU is relative to its peers. In gaming scenarios, this typically means the GPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions where CPU frame pacing becomes more critical, while at higher resolutions the GPU workload dominates.

The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and max-thread score of 12412 suggest it can feed a high-end GPU in most scenarios. The single-thread score of 1136 in 3DMark indicates strong per-core performance, which is important for game physics and simulation threads. The PassMark single-thread score of 4333 further confirms this. However, the GPU's FP32 throughput of 40.00 TFLOPS and texture rate of 625.0 GTexel/s mean that at 4K resolution with ultra settings, the GPU will almost certainly be the limiting factor, while at 1080p with high frame rates, the CPU's per-core performance becomes more relevant.

The GPU's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for large textures and datasets, which can shift bottlenecks toward CPU-bound logic in open-world games or simulation titles. The CPU's 30 MB of L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, but the dual-channel memory bus may constrain bandwidth in some data-intensive workloads. The PassMark data compression score of 595292 and encryption score of 33249 indicate strong throughput for these tasks, but they are not typically the primary workload in gaming. Overall, the balance is well-matched, with the GPU being slightly more capable, meaning the CPU will likely not hold back the GPU in most scenarios.

# Who Should Build It

This combination targets users who need both high-end CPU throughput and extreme GPU compute capability. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolution who prioritize maximum frame rates and visual fidelity will benefit from the GPU's 95th percentile ranking and the CPU's ability to keep up. Content creators working with 4K video editing, 3D rendering, or large dataset processing will leverage the CPU's 16 cores and the GPU's 24 GB VRAM for caching and parallel workloads. Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong multi-threaded performance from the CPU, while the GPU can accelerate compute tasks like machine learning inference or shader compilation.

Students in engineering or computer science fields who need to run simulations, render scenes, or train models will find the combination capable. Small business workstations that handle CAD, video production, or scientific computing can use this pairing for its combined throughput. The CPU's ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running computation tasks. The GPU's 24 GB memory is particularly suited for large model inference or high-resolution texture work, which is not available in lower-tier cards. Users who require triple-slot GPU clearance and an 850 W power supply should verify their case and PSU compatibility before purchase.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, 0.5% lower. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, 0.5% lower. These small deltas mean the i7-13700K is effectively tied with its closest competitors, and the choice should be based on platform features or price rather than raw performance.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 131938, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. The NVIDIA L4 scores 131072, which is 0.7% lower. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation scores 135218, which is 2.4% higher. The NVIDIA A10M scores 135230, 2.4% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO W6800 scores 135396, 2.6% higher. This puts the RTX 3090 Ti slightly below a few workstation-class rivals, but it remains in the top 5% of all GPUs. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5741, with Geekbench OpenCL scoring 174441 and Vulkan scoring 215633.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU and GPU both rank highly in their respective categories. The CPU's 89th percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile, with a combined percentile of 92, indicate a well-balanced high-end desktop build. The CPU's nearest rivals are within 0.5%, so there is no significant CPU performance gap to worry about. The GPU's nearest rivals are within 2.6%, so the GPU holds its own against workstation cards. This system is positioned at the upper tier of desktop performance.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame rows for this pairing. Therefore, all FPS figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking and the CPU's 89th percentile ranking suggest high frame rates in most games, but exact numbers cannot be stated.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5741 and the CPU's strong single-thread performance, this system is expected to deliver high frame rates at 1440p and 4K with ultra settings. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM ensures that texture-heavy games will not run out of memory, which is a common limitation on lower-VRAM cards. The CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock of 5.40 GHz should prevent CPU bottlenecks in most titles, though games that are heavily single-threaded may see frame rate limits. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 40.00 TFLOPS is substantial for rasterization and compute effects. The memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s supports high-resolution textures and fast asset streaming. These estimates indicate a system capable of high-refresh gaming at 1440p and solid 4K performance.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and the GPU's 95th percentile ranking support high frame rates at 1440p. The GPU's 24 GB memory prevents texture-related stutter. Estimated performance is strong for competitive titles that favor high FPS.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and 24 threads provide headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark multi-thread score of 45887 indicates the CPU can handle simultaneous game and encoding workloads. The GPU also supports hardware encoding, offloading the task from the CPU.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 accelerates rendering and export. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth speed up effects and color grading. The CPU's data compression score of 595292 helps with codec operations.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 16292 and R15 multicore score of 4507.5 indicate solid performance for CPU-based rendering. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 40.00 TFLOPS accelerates GPU-accelerated renderers. The combination is suited for production workloads.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 154446 and extended instructions score of 36625 speed up compilation and code analysis. The high single-thread score of 4333 ensures fast interactive response. The GPU can accelerate test suites or simulations.

Student and office work: The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 2529 provides responsive application performance for productivity suites. The 16 cores handle multitasking across many applications. The integrated graphics provide a fallback, though the dedicated GPU is present for heavier tasks.

# FAQ

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

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

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 384-bit bus and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 5900 scores 0.2% higher on average, with a score of 46971 versus 46881 for the i7-13700K.

Q: What power supply is suggested for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3090 Ti is 850 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 450 W.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and the CPU has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 3090 Ti is in the 95th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 131938.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The i7-13700K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, manufactured by Samsung on an 8 nm process. The chip contains 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, with a transistor density of 45.1M per mm². The GPU has 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. Ray tracing is handled by 84 RT cores, and AI acceleration by 336 tensor cores. The base clock is 1560 MHz with a boost clock of 1860 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed.

The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for high-resolution textures and large compute datasets. The pixel rate is 208.3 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 625.0 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 40.00 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 40.00 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Benchmark results place the GPU in the 95th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 131938. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5741, Geekbench OpenCL scores 174441, and Vulkan scores 215633. Relative to rivals, the NVIDIA L4 scores 0.7% lower at 131072, while the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation scores 2.4% higher at 135218. The NVIDIA A10M scores 2.4% higher at 135230, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 scores 2.6% higher at 135396. These deltas show the RTX 3090 Ti is competitive with workstation cards, though slightly behind the top performers.

For rendering workloads, the FP32 throughput of 40.00 TFLOPS provides strong compute for simulation and GPU-accelerated renderers. The 84 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the 336 tensor cores accelerate AI-based features like DLSS. The 24 GB VRAM is particularly valuable for scenes that exceed the memory capacity of lower-tier cards, allowing larger textures and more complex geometry to reside in GPU memory. The 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensures fast data movement for these large datasets.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, forming a desktop-class system. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 46881. The GPU is an Ampere-based card with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, ranking in the 95th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 131938. The combined percentile for this pairing is 92, indicating a high-tier system that sits near the top of the desktop performance spectrum.

The CPU's nearest rivals are within 0.5% in average score, meaning the processor is competitively positioned. The GPU's nearest rivals are within 2.6%, placing it slightly below the top workstation cards but still well above the median. The system requires a robust power supply, with the GPU suggesting 850 W, and the GPU is a triple-slot card measuring 336 mm in length, so case compatibility must be verified. The CPU's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides flexibility in platform configuration. This is a high-end desktop build suitable for demanding gaming, content creation, and compute workloads, with the GPU holding a slight edge over the CPU in relative performance.