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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

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Top 3% 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 4090 D

178,050 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

# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D represents a high-end desktop configuration where the CPU and GPU occupy different performance tiers. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 98th percentile among all graphics cards. This 9-point gap in percentile ranking indicates that the graphics card is the stronger component in absolute terms, but the pairing is not severely imbalanced.

The CPU's benchmark scaling across thread counts reveals its bottleneck characteristics. The 3DMark scores progress from 1,136 in single-thread to 2,262 in 2-thread, 4,469 in 4-thread, 8,193 in 8-thread, 10,717 in 16-thread, and 12,412 in max-thread tests. The scaling from 8 to 16 threads shows a gain of approximately 30.8%, while the jump from 16 to max threads yields only about 15.8% improvement. This indicates diminishing returns beyond 16 threads, meaning the CPU's hybrid architecture with 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores is well-utilized at 16 threads but cannot extract proportional gains from additional threads in many workloads.

For gaming scenarios, the RTX 4090 D's raw compute strength — 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 and 1,149.1 GTexel/s texture rate — can outpace what the i7-13700K delivers in frame-feeding capacity. The CPU's single-thread 3DMark score of 1,136 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,116 are strong figures, but the GPU's 98th percentile ranking suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU could become the limiting factor in frame rate generation. At higher resolutions where pixel throughput dominates, the GPU workload becomes heavier, and the CPU bottleneck narrows.

The PassMark integer math score of 154,446 and floating-point math score of 114,867 indicate the CPU handles computational tasks efficiently, but the GPU's specialized hardware — 456 tensor cores and 114 RT cores — offloads specific workloads. The bottleneck analysis shows that CPU-bound tasks like data compression (595,292 PassMark score) and encryption (33,249) are handled well, while GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering and ray tracing are dominated by the RTX 4090 D's 24 GB GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth.

The combined percentile ranking of 94 for this pairing suggests that neither component dramatically underserves the other. The CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 98th percentile create a configuration where the GPU has headroom, but the CPU is not a weak link. The 5.40 GHz boost clock on the i7-13700K provides the single-thread responsiveness needed to keep the GPU fed in most gaming scenarios, though frame rates at 1080p may show CPU limitation in esports titles where frame generation exceeds the CPU's per-core capability.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 46,881, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with an average score of 46,971, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i7-13700K trails by a negligible margin. Against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47,022, -0.3%), the Intel part is similarly close. The CPU leads the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46,654, +0.5%) and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46,653, +0.5%) by identical margins.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 178,050, placing it at the 98th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell with an average score of 182,109, a delta of -2.2%, meaning the RTX 4090 D trails by 2.2%. The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB (183,725, -3.1%) and NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation (184,664, -3.6%) sit further ahead, while the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB (187,147, -4.9%) leads by the largest margin among these rivals.

In specific benchmark tests, the CPU shows its strengths. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30,745 and single-core score of 2,116 demonstrate balanced multi-threaded and single-threaded capability. Geekbench multicore at 19,429 and single-core at 2,529 corroborate this pattern. The 3DMark max-thread score of 12,412 confirms the CPU can harness its 16 cores and 24 threads effectively.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,587, Geekbench OpenCL score of 278,621, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 246,941 indicate strong compute performance across different APIs. The OpenCL score being higher than Vulkan suggests the GPU excels in general-purpose compute workloads, which is relevant for rendering and AI tasks.

The combined picture shows a desktop build with a CPU at the 89th percentile and GPU at the 98th percentile, yielding an overall combined percentile of 94. This configuration is not the absolute top-tier, but the CPU's near-parity with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and the GPU's position just behind professional-grade workstation cards like the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell place this build firmly in high-end enthusiast territory.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². It features 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores, with 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 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available.

The benchmark scores reflect a processor that is strong in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,116 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1,136 indicate that the 5.40 GHz boost clock delivers excellent per-core performance, which is critical for gaming and lightly-threaded applications. The multi-core scores — Cinebench R23 at 30,745, Geekbench multicore at 19,429, and 3DMark max-thread at 12,412 — show that the processor scales well across its 16 cores.

The PassMark suite provides insight into specific workload types. The integer math score of 154,446 and floating-point math score of 114,867 indicate strong general-purpose arithmetic capability. Data compression at 595,292 and random string sorting at 62,670 suggest the CPU handles data manipulation tasks efficiently. The extended instructions score of 36,625 and data encryption score of 33,249 indicate that SIMD and cryptographic workloads are well-supported. The physics score of 2,716 and prime number finding score of 191 are more modest, reflecting the CPU's relative performance in these specific tasks.

The i7-13700K's 16 cores and 24 threads make it suitable for heavily parallel workloads, but the benchmark scaling indicates that the efficiency cores contribute less than the performance cores. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,717 versus max-thread score of 12,412 shows that the additional threads beyond 16 provide only a 15.8% improvement, meaning the efficiency cores are useful but not transformative for performance.

In comparison to its nearest rivals, the i7-13700K is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 in average benchmark score, with a delta of -0.2%. This means the two processors deliver nearly identical overall performance, despite architectural differences. The Intel processor's advantage lies in its higher boost clock and hybrid architecture, while the AMD part may offer different power characteristics. The delta of +0.5% against both the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 indicates that the i7-13700K edges out these parts by a small margin.

# Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows in the FACT PACK for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

The RTX 4090 D's 98th percentile ranking and 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 compute suggest it can drive very high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions in most titles. The GPU's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity and throughput for high-resolution textures and memory-intensive scenes. The i7-13700K's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,136 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,116, should be sufficient to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU is more likely to become the bottleneck, as the GPU's frame generation capability can exceed the CPU's per-core performance in CPU-limited scenes. The i7-13700K's 5.40 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread scores mitigate this to some extent, but the 9-point percentile gap between CPU and GPU suggests that 1080p high-refresh gaming may show CPU limitations in esports titles or games with heavy draw calls.

At 1440p and 4K, the GPU workload becomes more dominant, and the RTX 4090 D's advantages in pixel rate (443.5 GPixel/s) and texture rate (1,149.1 GTexel/s) are more fully utilized. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,587 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for modern game engines. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 246,941 suggests the GPU also performs well in Vulkan-based titles.

Ray tracing performance benefits from the 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores. The tensor cores also enable DLSS and other AI-based upscaling technologies, which can improve frame rates in supported titles. The GPU's 456 TMUs and 176 ROPs provide solid texture and pixel processing capabilities, respectively.

Overall, the estimated gaming performance for this pairing is excellent at 1440p and 4K, with very high settings possible in most titles. At 1080p, the CPU may limit maximum frame rates in some scenarios, but the i7-13700K's strong single-thread scores keep this limitation modest.

# Who Should Build It

This desktop configuration targets users who require top-tier graphics performance and strong CPU compute capability. The GPU's 98th percentile ranking makes it suitable for enthusiasts and professionals who work with GPU-accelerated workloads like 3D rendering, video editing, and AI inference. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking ensures that CPU-bound tasks like code compilation, data processing, and multitasking are handled efficiently.

Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions are the primary audience for this build, as the RTX 4090 D's high compute throughput and large memory capacity are best utilized at these resolutions. The i7-13700K's single-thread performance supports high-refresh gaming, though 1080p users may find the CPU to be the limiting factor in some titles.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D animation, and visual effects will benefit from the combination of CPU multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore at 30,745) and GPU compute power (OpenCL at 278,621). The 24 GB of GPU memory supports large scenes and high-resolution textures without running out of memory.

Software developers who build large codebases will appreciate the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, which accelerate compilation and testing. The GPU's compute capabilities also support machine learning model training and inference, making this build suitable for developers working on AI-related projects.

Students and small business workstation users who work with data analysis, CAD, or simulation software will find the CPU's integer math (154,446) and floating-point math (114,867) scores adequate for these tasks. The GPU's performance in OpenCL and Vulkan benchmarks suggests it can accelerate compute-heavy applications.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 94, based on the CPU's 89th percentile ranking and the GPU's 98th percentile ranking among all comparable components.

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

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46,881, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 9 5900's score of 46,971. The two processors are effectively tied in overall performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4090 D has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i7-13700K supports ECC memory, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing hardware configuration?

A: The RTX 4090 D features 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores, which support hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based features.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell?

A: The RTX 4090 D has an average benchmark score of 178,050, which is 2.2% lower than the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's score of 182,109.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The i7-13700K has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This build can drive very high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions, supported by the GPU's 98th percentile ranking and the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,116). At 1080p, the CPU may limit maximum frame rates in some titles, but the 5.40 GHz boost clock mitigates this.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads handle game capture and encoding workloads, while the GPU's 456 tensor cores can accelerate AI-based encoding. The PassMark data compression score of 595,292 indicates efficient handling of stream data.

Video editing: The combination of CPU multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multicore at 30,745) and GPU compute power (Geekbench OpenCL at 278,621) supports fast rendering and effects processing. The 24 GB GPU memory handles large timelines and high-resolution footage.

3D rendering: The RTX 4090 D's 114 RT cores and 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 compute accelerate ray-traced rendering, while the CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 12,412 supports scene preparation and physics calculations.

Software development: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads accelerate code compilation, with PassMark integer math at 154,446 indicating strong arithmetic throughput. The GPU's compute capabilities support machine learning model development and testing.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core at 2,529) handles everyday applications efficiently, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 278,621 accelerates compute-heavy tasks like data analysis and simulation in specialized software.

# Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700K, a 16-core, 24-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series based on Raptor Lake architecture, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D, a 40-series GPU based on Ada Lovelace architecture. The CPU is built on Intel's 10 nm process, while the GPU uses TSMC's 5 nm process with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 46,881 places it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 178,050 places it at the 98th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 94, indicating a high-performance desktop configuration that sits near the top of the performance spectrum.

The CPU has a launch MSRP of $409, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD. The configuration targets gamers and content creators who need top-tier graphics performance with strong CPU compute capability.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), offering high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and expansion cards. The socket and platform are shared with other Core 13th Gen processors.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, which is compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The GPU has a TDP of 425 W, and the suggested PSU is 800 W. The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, meaning the total system power draw requires a robust power supply.

A sensible next upgrade for this build would be a newer generation CPU that fits the existing platform, if such a processor is available on Socket 1700, or a move to a newer platform with a more recent CPU generation. The GPU's end-of-life production status means future driver support is expected to continue, but a successor GPU could be considered when available. The 1x 16-pin power connector on the GPU should be compatible with standard ATX 3.0 power supplies, and the 800 W suggested PSU provides headroom for the CPU and GPU combination.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is based on the AD102 chip using Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. The GPU has 14,592 shading units, 456 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation processors, along with 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores.

The memory subsystem consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The GPU's base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. The pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 1,149.1 GTexel/s. Compute performance reaches 73.54 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1).

The GPU's benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,587, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 278,621, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 246,941. The average benchmark score is 178,050, placing the GPU at the 98th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell with a score of 182,109, which is 2.2% higher. The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB (183,725, +3.1%), NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation (184,664, +3.6%), and NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB (187,147, +4.9%) all outperform the RTX 4090 D by small to moderate margins.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 APIs. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The GPU is a triple-slot design with a length of 304 mm, height of 137 mm, and width of 61 mm. The RTX 4090 D has a TDP of 425 W and uses a 1x 16-pin power connector, with an 800 W suggested PSU. The production status is end-of-life, with the GeForce 30 series as predecessor and GeForce 50 series as successor.

For rendering workloads, the high FP32 compute and 114 RT cores make the GPU well-suited for both rasterized and ray-traced rendering. The 456 tensor cores support AI-accelerated features like DLSS and can accelerate machine learning inference. The 24 GB memory capacity handles large scenes, high-resolution textures, and multi-GPU workloads without memory pressure.