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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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95 Score

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95 / 100

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Apex Performer

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%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700K

46,881 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

54,247 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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Market Position

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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 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 form a high-end desktop pairing that sits at the 88th percentile overall among all CPU and GPU combinations in the database. The processor, a 16-core Raptor Lake-S part, and the graphics card, an Ada Lovelace flagship, deliver a balanced set of benchmark results that place them firmly in the upper tier of performance. The measured frame rates across a wide selection of games indicate this is a system built for high-refresh-rate gaming and demanding creative workloads, though the data also reveals specific bottlenecks depending on the resolution and title.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The foundation of this build is the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports the Core i7-13700K. This is a desktop-class processor with a 125 W TDP, and the platform officially supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which is the primary interface for the graphics card and high-speed NVMe storage. For a system like this, the RTX 4080 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s Gen 5 lanes, ensuring no bandwidth bottleneck from the slot.

The power delivery requirements are significant, as the RTX 4080 has a TDP of 320 W, and the suggested power supply is rated at 700 W. This leaves headroom for the CPU’s 125 W TDP and other components, but it is a firm requirement rather than a suggestion. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector, which is a consideration for cable management and PSU compatibility. A sensible next upgrade from this configuration would involve moving to a newer platform with support for PCIe Gen 5 storage and faster memory, as the current setup is already near the limits of its socket’s capabilities. The CPU’s unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, which can extend its lifespan before a full platform change is necessary.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for the Core i7-13700K shows a processor that excels in multi-threaded tasks while maintaining strong single-thread performance. In 3DMark tests, the CPU scores 10,717 with 16 threads and 12,412 with all threads active, while the single-thread score is 1,136. Cinebench results follow a similar pattern: R23 multi-core yields 30,745 points, and single-core yields 2,116 points. Geekbench reports 19,429 for multi-core and 2,529 for single-core. PassMark’s multithread score is 45,887, with a single-thread score of 4,333. The average benchmark score for this CPU is 46,881, placing it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, has an average score of 46,971, which is only 0.2% higher, indicating near-identical performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is 0.3% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 are both 0.5% ahead.

The GPU side is equally strong, with the RTX 4080 achieving an average benchmark score of 54,247, placing it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6,567, and in Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan, it reaches 214,739 and 263,779 respectively. PassMark’s G3D score is 34,457, with a GPU compute score of 20,671. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which is only 0.1% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% ahead, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% ahead. The combined picture is a system that ranks 257th out of 3,732 pairs by average frames per second across all games, with an average FPS of 200.8, confirming its position in the top tier of gaming performance.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 4080 is built on the AD103 chip using a 5 nm process from TSMC, packing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The core clocks are set at 2,205 MHz base and 2,505 MHz boost, with memory running at an effective 22.4 Gbps. The shader configuration includes 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, which drive a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 48.74 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same rate due to a 1:1 ratio.

For ray tracing and AI workloads, the GPU has 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, which are essential for modern rendering techniques and DLSS. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with the latest games and applications. In terms of benchmark scores, the PassMark DirectX 12 test yields 132, which is lower than the DirectX 11 score of 314, suggesting that the card’s raw compute power is better utilized in older APIs in that specific test. However, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 is a strong indicator of modern game performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 263,779 is notably higher than the OpenCL score of 214,739, indicating excellent performance in Vulkan-based engines, which is common in many AAA titles. For rendering, the combination of high FP32 throughput and dedicated RT cores means that 3D rendering tasks will see significant acceleration, particularly in ray-traced scenes.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who require high-end performance across both gaming and productivity. Gamers playing at 1920x1080 will see extremely high frame rates in most titles, often exceeding 200 FPS, which is ideal for competitive shooters. At 2560x1440, the system remains very capable, with many games still hitting above 100 FPS, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 3840x2160, the system can handle most games at 60 FPS or higher, though some demanding titles will drop below that threshold. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s multi-core strength, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 score of 30,745, and the GPU’s compute capabilities, which are shown in the PassMark GPU compute score of 20,671. Software developers compiling large codebases will find the 16 cores and 24 threads useful, while students and small business workstations that need to handle multitasking and moderate workloads will also find this system more than sufficient, though it may be overkill for basic office tasks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced system, but the bottleneck shifts depending on the workload. In CPU-bound tasks like data encryption, the PassMark score is 33,249, and integer math scores 154,446, which are strong but not exceptional, indicating that the CPU can be a limiting factor in heavily threaded productivity applications. Conversely, in gaming, the GPU often becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For example, in Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops from 96 FPS at 1080p to 47 FPS at 4K, which is a 51% reduction, showing that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K. In contrast, in a CPU-light game like Valorant, the frame rate stays above 478 FPS even at 4K, indicating that the CPU provides ample headroom. The percentile data supports this: the CPU is at the 89th percentile, while the GPU is at the 86th, so the CPU is marginally stronger relative to its peers. This means that in most scenarios, the GPU will be the first component to saturate, especially at higher resolutions and with ray tracing enabled.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 88, placing it above the vast majority of systems in the database.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average score of 46,971, which is only 0.2% higher than the Core i7-13700K’s 46,881, indicating virtually identical performance.

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

A: The average FPS across all games is 200.8, and the system ranks 257th out of 3,732 pairs.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 has a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded tasks compared to multi-threaded tasks?

A: The single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 2,116, while the multi-core score is 30,745, showing strong performance in both, but with a significant advantage in multi-threaded workloads.

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

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4080 is 700 W, with the GPU itself having a TDP of 320 W.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this system excels at 1080p and 1440p. In Counter-Strike 2, the frame rate is 325 FPS at 1080p and 215 FPS at 1440p, ensuring smooth gameplay on 240 Hz monitors. Valorant reaches 543 FPS at 1080p, which is well above any display’s refresh rate. For streaming while gaming, the CPU’s 24 threads can handle encoding, and the GPU’s tensor cores can assist with AI-based features, but the measured data does not include streaming-specific benchmarks. Video editing is supported by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,745, which shortens render times in applications like Premiere Pro. For 3D rendering, the GPU’s FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS and the PassMark GPU compute score of 20,671 indicate rapid ray tracing and rendering. Software development benefits from the PassMark multithread score of 45,887, which helps with parallel compilation. Student and office work is more than covered, though the system’s power is overkill for basic tasks; the high single-thread performance of 4,333 in PassMark ensures snappy response in everyday applications.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread processor from the Raptor Lake generation, and the GPU is a high-end Ada Lovelace card. The combined percentile of 88 places this system in the upper tier of all configurations, with the CPU at the 89th percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile. The average FPS across all games is 200.8, which is a strong indicator of its gaming prowess. This is a system designed for enthusiasts who want high performance in both gaming and productivity, without stepping into the absolute top-tier prices of the next generation.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It is built on the Raptor Lake-S architecture using a 10 nm process from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and it includes UHD Graphics 770 as an integrated solution. The benchmark scores show a processor that is strong in multi-threaded tasks, as seen in the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,745, which is nearly 15 times higher than the single-core score of 2,116. The Geekbench multicore score of 19,429 further reinforces this, and the PassMark multithread score of 45,887 places it in the top 11% of all CPUs. For real workloads, this translates to fast compilation times, smooth multitasking, and excellent performance in video encoding and 3D rendering. The single-thread performance, with a Geekbench score of 2,529, ensures that everyday tasks and games that rely on fewer cores still run at high frame rates.

Gaming Performance

The measured frame rates are based on ultra settings across a variety of games, and the data is confirmed as measured. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates in most titles. In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, it reaches 717 FPS, while Valorant hits 543 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege achieves 386 FPS. More demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 96 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 87 FPS. At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high, with CS2 at 215 FPS and Valorant at 515 FPS, but more demanding games see a drop, such as Cyberpunk 2077 at 71 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 65 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system still provides playable frame rates for most games, with Valorant leading at 478 FPS, but graphically intensive titles like Ark: Survival Ascended drop to 16 FPS, and Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 47 FPS. The data shows that this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high refresh rates, with 4K gaming being possible but requiring settings adjustments for the most demanding titles.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

Apex Performer

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i7-13700K

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Minecraft

Valorant

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

Upgrade Path and Platform

Benchmark Performance

GPU Analysis

Who Should Build It

Balance and Bottleneck

FAQ

Usage Scenarios

Build Overview

CPU Analysis

Gaming Performance

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

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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