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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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92 / 100
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Top 8% 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
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700K

46,881 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

17,639 Benchmark Score
Top 10% 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 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 represents a desktop build targeting a specific balance of high-thread-count CPU work and mainstream 1080p/1440p gaming. The data shows a substantial asymmetry in performance class: the CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. This positioning creates a system where the processor is rarely the limiting factor, leaving the graphics card to define the gaming experience, particularly at higher resolutions.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance relationship between the Core i7-13700K and the RTX 4060 is defined by a clear CPU-favored balance. The processor’s average benchmark score of 46881 places it in the 89th percentile, while the GPU’s average score of 17639 places it in the 61st percentile. This gap indicates that in most workloads, the RTX 4060 will be the component that reaches its performance ceiling first.

Evidence from the measured FPS data supports this interpretation. At 1920x1080, the system achieves high frame rates in many titles, but the scaling pattern across resolutions reveals the GPU’s limitations. For instance, in Counter-Strike 2, the system produces 184 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 122 FPS at 1440p and 68 FPS at 4K. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card’s rendering throughput diminishes as pixel count increases.

Conversely, the CPU’s strength is evident in multi-threaded tasks. The 3DMark max-threads score of 12412 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 demonstrate that the processor can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. The single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4333, ensures that even lightly-threaded game engines receive adequate instruction throughput.

The bottleneck shifts when considering the GPU’s memory subsystem. With 8 GB of VRAM and a 128-bit bus providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the RTX 4060 can struggle in VRAM-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions. This is visible in titles like Ark: Survival Ascended, where the system achieves only 25.6 FPS at 1080p and 11.5 FPS at 4K, suggesting that both memory capacity and bandwidth constraints are limiting performance well before the CPU’s capabilities come into play.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The system excels at 1080p esports titles. Valorant reaches 422 FPS at 1080p, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive achieves 403.8 FPS. At 1440p, these titles still deliver 360 and 282.4 FPS respectively, comfortably exceeding 144Hz monitor requirements. However, demanding AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at 54 FPS at 1080p show that ultra settings at high refresh rates are not universally achievable.

Streaming: The Core i7-13700K’s 24 threads and strong multi-core scores provide ample headroom for encoding alongside gaming. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and Geekbench multicore score of 19429 indicate that the CPU can handle simultaneous game rendering and streaming workloads without severe frame drops, though the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM may limit game settings when using hardware encoders.

Video editing: Multi-threaded performance is a strong suit here. The Passmark multithread score of 45887 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 suggest efficient handling of video export and rendering tasks. The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide substantial parallel processing capability for timeline scrubbing and effect rendering.

3D rendering: The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 16292 and R15 multicore score of 4507.5 indicate solid performance for CPU-based rendering. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS and 24 RT cores provide additional acceleration for compatible renderers, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity.

Software development: Compilation and code analysis benefit from the processor’s high thread count. The Passmark integer math score of 154446 and data compression score of 595292 demonstrate strong performance for build servers and large codebase operations. The 89th CPU percentile ensures that most development workflows will be CPU-bound rather than I/O-bound.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for basic productivity, but it handles it effortlessly. The CPU’s single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2529, ensures snappy application responsiveness. Office suites and web workloads will operate far below the system’s performance ceiling, making this configuration more than adequate for academic tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700K, built on the Raptor Lake architecture and 10 nm process node, features 16 cores and 24 threads. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz can boost up to 5.40 GHz, providing substantial single-thread performance. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, which supports the high thread counts effectively.

The benchmark data shows a processor that scales well with thread utilization. The 3DMark scores progress from 2262 at 2 threads to 12412 at max threads, demonstrating efficient multi-core scaling. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 places it in a performance tier where it competes closely with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 on average, a delta of -0.2%. This near-tie indicates that the Core i7-13700K offers comparable multi-threaded performance to that rival.

Single-thread performance is equally impressive. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116 and Passmark single-thread score of 4333 indicate strong IPC and clock speed utilization. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 confirms that the processor handles lightly-threaded workloads without issue, which is crucial for gaming and everyday applications.

The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available. It provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 20 lanes from the CPU, enabling fast storage and expansion options. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a basic display output capability, though the discrete RTX 4060 will handle all graphics tasks in this build.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1080p and are willing to adjust settings at 1440p. The measured FPS data shows that esports titles like Valorant and Counter-Strike 2 run exceptionally well, with 422 and 184 FPS respectively at 1080p. For AAA single-player games, the system delivers playable performance at 1080p, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 54 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 47.7 FPS.

Content creators who work primarily in CPU-intensive applications will find the Core i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads beneficial. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and Passmark multithread score of 45887 support video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation workflows. The GPU’s RT and tensor cores provide acceleration for AI-assisted tools, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit the size of models or scenes that can be processed.

Students and small business users who need a versatile system for both productivity and gaming will find this build capable. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking ensures that even demanding professional applications run smoothly, while the GPU handles moderate gaming loads. The system’s 75th combined percentile indicates that it performs better than a majority of all desktop configurations.

Developers working with large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s data compression score of 595292 and integer math score of 154446, which accelerate build times and code analysis. The 24 threads provide ample parallelism for modern development tools that utilize multi-threading effectively.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-13700K’s average benchmark score of 46881 places it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with an average score of 46971, representing a delta of -0.2%, indicating the Core i7-13700K is essentially tied with that processor. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, a delta of -0.3%, while the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, a delta of 0.5%.

In specific CPU benchmarks, the processor achieves a Geekbench multicore score of 19429 and a single-core score of 2529. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 45887, with strong sub-scores including 154446 for integer math, 114867 for floating-point math, and 595292 for data compression. The Cinebench R23 scores of 30745 multicore and 2116 single-core round out the CPU performance picture.

The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score of 17639 places it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17666 (delta -0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (delta 0.3%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (delta 0.5%). The GPU scores 19545 in Passmark G3D and 9213 in Passmark GPU compute, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057.

The combined system percentile is 75, indicating that this pairing outperforms three-quarters of all desktop configurations. The pair rank by FPS is 1883 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across games of 122.9. This places the system in the upper half of gaming configurations, though not at the top tier.

FAQ

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

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical, with the Core i7-13700K scoring 46881 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scoring 46971, a delta of -0.2%. This indicates comparable overall performance.

Q: What is the RTX 4060’s performance percentile?

A: The RTX 4060 holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639.

Q: What is the system’s combined performance percentile?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU and GPU pairing is 75, meaning it outperforms 75% of all desktop configurations.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4060 have?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the maximum single-thread performance of the Core i7-13700K?

A: The processor achieves a 3DMark single-thread score of 1136, a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116, and a Passmark single-thread score of 4333.

Q: Does the Core i7-13700K support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the processor supports ECC memory, in addition to both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types.

Q: What is the average FPS across all games for this pair?

A: The pair achieves an average FPS of 122.9 across all measured games, ranking 1883 out of 3732 pairs.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 20 lanes, enabling high-bandwidth storage and expansion cards. The processor’s TDP is 125 W, and it has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

The RTX 4060 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface and has a TDP of 115 W. The suggested PSU for this GPU is 300 W, which is modest for a modern graphics card. The system’s power requirements are manageable, allowing for a wide range of power supply options.

For future upgrades, the CPU’s 89th percentile ranking means that it will remain competitive for several generations. The Socket 1700 platform does not support newer Intel processors beyond the 13th generation, so a CPU upgrade would require a motherboard change. The GPU, however, can be upgraded independently, and the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance means it can support more powerful graphics cards without becoming a bottleneck.

The system’s memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 offers flexibility in upgrade paths, though DDR5 provides higher bandwidth for memory-intensive workloads. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU ensure that next-generation storage devices can achieve full bandwidth, though the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface may limit bandwidth in some scenarios.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The CPU, released on 2022-09-26 with a launch MSRP of $409, represents a high-end processor in the Core 13th Gen series. The GPU, released on 2023-05-17 with a launch MSRP of 299 USD, is an end-of-life product in the GeForce 40-series.

The system’s combined percentile of 75 indicates that it sits comfortably above the median for desktop configurations. The CPU’s 89th percentile and GPU’s 61st percentile reveal a CPU-heavy build, where the processor outperforms the graphics card in relative terms. This makes the system particularly well-suited for workloads that benefit from high thread counts, such as content creation and multi-tasking, while still providing solid gaming performance.

The 10 nm Raptor Lake CPU with 16 cores and 24 threads provides substantial computational power, while the 5 nm Ada Lovelace GPU with 3072 shading units and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance handles graphics tasks. The GPU’s 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores enable ray tracing and DLSS features, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit their use at higher resolutions.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is confirmed as measured rather than estimated, shows a system that performs best at 1080p and remains playable at 1440p for many titles. At 4K, performance drops significantly for demanding games, making that resolution suitable only for less intensive titles.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates in esports and competitive titles. Valorant leads with 422 FPS, followed by Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 403.8 FPS and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 219 FPS. Popular battle royale games also perform well, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 168 FPS and Fortnite at 88 FPS. Minecraft runs at 181 FPS, and Roblox reaches 240.2 FPS.

Single-player and AAA titles at 1080p show more variation. Assetto Corsa runs at 110.4 FPS, Doom at 140 FPS, and Control at 77.6 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 achieves 54 FPS, while Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at 47.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that ultra settings may require adjustments for smooth gameplay in the most demanding titles.

At 2560x1440, performance drops by approximately 30-40% for most titles. Valorant still runs at 360 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 282.4 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 150 FPS. For AAA games, Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 41 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 to 35.8 FPS, indicating that some settings reductions are necessary for 60 FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles with demanding titles. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 27 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 24.4 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 11.5 FPS. Less demanding games like Valorant (288 FPS) and Counter-Strike 2 (68 FPS) remain playable. Titles like Minecraft (60 FPS) and Dave The Diver (79 FPS) show that lighter games can still run well at 4K.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process. The AD107 chip contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 118.9 million per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective).

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration is adequate for 1080p gaming but can become a limiting factor at higher resolutions or with texture-heavy games. The pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU features 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. It includes 24 RT cores for ray tracing and 96 tensor cores for AI-accelerated features like DLSS. The FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also rated at 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1).

In benchmarks, the RTX 4060 scores 19545 in Passmark G3D and 9213 in Passmark GPU compute. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 95057, and the Vulkan score is 48643. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302. These scores place the GPU at the 61st percentile, indicating mid-range performance.

The GPU’s TDP is 115 W, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. It uses a single 12-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs and features.