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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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Apex Performer

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
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700K

46,881 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

21,035 Benchmark Score
Top 9% 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 5050 form a desktop pairing that targets high-refresh 1080p gaming and capable 1440p performance. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, delivers strong multi-threaded results, while the GPU, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, provides solid frame rates in most titles. This combination sits at the 78th percentile overall, indicating a system that outperforms the majority of current hardware pairings in the database.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, this build excels. The measured data shows an average of 106.3 FPS across all tested games at this resolution, with esports titles pushing far beyond that. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 361 FPS, Valorant at 375 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 163 FPS, all at 1080p with ultra settings. This makes the pairing well-suited for competitive play where frame rates above 144 Hz are required.

Streaming benefits from the CPU's 24 threads, which handle encoding and game processing simultaneously. The Core i7-13700K scores 12412 in 3dmark_max_threads and 45887 in passmark_multithread, providing substantial headroom for running broadcast software alongside demanding games. The GPU's 80 tensor cores could also assist with AI-based encoding features, though the data does not specify streaming performance directly.

Video editing relies heavily on both components. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 indicates strong rendering capability for timeline processing and export tasks. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance accelerate effects and color grading. Data compression scores of 595292 in passmark further support efficient workflow with large video files.

3D rendering workloads benefit from the CPU's core count and the GPU's compute capabilities. Cinebench R20 multi-core results of 16292 and Geekbench multi-core scores of 19429 demonstrate the processor's ability to handle complex scene calculations. The GPU's passmark_gpu_compute score of 9184 shows it can contribute to GPU-accelerated rendering pipelines, though it is not a top-tier compute card based on its 66th percentile ranking.

Software development sees advantages from both the CPU's single-thread performance and multi-core throughput. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136 and passmark_single_thread of 4333 ensure responsive compilation of individual files, while the 16 cores accelerate parallel builds. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache helps with large codebases and virtual machine workloads.

Student and office work is handled with ease, though the hardware is overkill for basic tasks. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, and the CPU's physics score of 2716 in passmark ensures smooth operation of productivity suites. The system's 89th percentile CPU ranking means it will handle any office workload without hesitation, but this scenario does not utilize the GPU's gaming capabilities.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data at ultra settings reveals a clear pattern of strong 1080p performance and diminishing returns at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves playable frame rates in nearly all titles, with only Ark: Survival Ascended (24 FPS) and The Medium (34 FPS) falling below 40 FPS. Most titles exceed 60 FPS, with esports games like Valorant at 375 FPS and CS:GO at 361 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly but remains playable for many titles. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 150 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 108 FPS, and Valorant at 320 FPS. Heavier games struggle, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 36 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 33 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth begin to limit performance at this resolution.

The 3840x2160 results show the GPU's limitations clearly. Only Valorant (256 FPS), Call of Duty: Warzone (127 FPS), and Roblox (80 FPS) maintain high frame rates. Most AAA titles fall below 40 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended drops to 8 FPS. This resolution is not suitable for demanding games with this GPU.

The data is measured, not estimated, providing reliable performance expectations. The pair ranks 2414th out of 3732 pairs by average FPS, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested combinations. This indicates consistent performance across a wide range of games rather than exceptional results in specific titles.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The die size of 257 mm² houses 30 MB of shared L3 cache, with 2 MB of L2 per core and 80 KB of L1 per core.

Benchmark results show balanced performance across single and multi-threaded workloads. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 2116 indicate strong per-core performance, suitable for tasks that cannot utilize multiple threads. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 10717 and max_threads of 12412 demonstrate excellent scaling as more threads are utilized.

Multi-threaded application performance is exceptional for a desktop processor. Cinebench R23 multi-core of 30745 places it ahead of many workstation chips, while Geekbench multi-core of 19429 confirms its capability in general-purpose parallel workloads. The passmark_multithread score of 45887 provides additional validation of its throughput capabilities.

The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all processors means it outperforms 89% of CPUs in the database. It sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, and Intel Xeon w3-2535, indicating that these processors offer comparable overall performance. The 125 W TDP requires adequate cooling, though the data does not specify cooler requirements.

Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes from the CPU provides ample bandwidth for modern GPUs and storage devices. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 serves as a fallback display adapter.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh displays will find this build well-suited. The measured 106.3 average FPS across all games at this resolution means most titles run smoothly on 144 Hz monitors. Esports players benefit from exceptional frame rates in competitive titles, with Valorant and CS:GO exceeding 360 FPS.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will appreciate the CPU's multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and passmark_multithread of 45887 indicate that rendering tasks will complete quickly. The GPU's compute capabilities add acceleration for effects and previews, though it is not a dedicated workstation card.

Software developers compiling large projects will benefit from the 16 cores and 24 threads. The single-thread performance ensures responsive IDE interactions, while multi-core scores accelerate build times. The 30 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code and libraries.

Students in engineering, computer science, or digital media fields will find this system capable of handling coursework. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking ensures it will not bottleneck any academic software, while the GPU handles moderate gaming and visualization tasks. The system's desktop class means it is not portable, but it offers expandability.

Small business workstations handling data analysis, financial modeling, or database management will perform well. The passmark_data_compression score of 595292 and data_encryption of 33249 demonstrate strong throughput for these workloads. The CPU's ECC memory support adds reliability for critical applications.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 78, meaning this pairing outperforms 78% of all CPU and GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, and 0.5% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535.

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

A: The RTX 5050 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth at a memory clock of 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective).

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

A: Yes, at 1080p it runs at 48 FPS. At 1440p it drops to 36 FPS, and at 4K it reaches 24 FPS. All figures are measured at ultra settings.

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

A: The boost clock is 5.40 GHz, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz. The CPU has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: The RTX 5050 includes 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores, with support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. The architecture is Blackwell 2.0.

Q: How much power does the system require?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W and the GPU has a TDP of 130 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 300 W, with a single 8-pin power connector required.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. The GB207 chip contains 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 113.4 million per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz.

Memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective speed. This configuration is adequate for 1080p gaming but limits performance at higher resolutions where capacity and bandwidth become bottlenecks.

The GPU contains 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines. Pixel rate is 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate is 205.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 13.17 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 13.17 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). These specifications indicate a mid-range GPU suitable for 1080p and light 1440p gaming.

Ray tracing hardware includes 20 RT cores, while 80 tensor cores handle AI workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, providing modern connectivity options.

Benchmark scores place the GPU at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 21035, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (0.6% behind), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (1% behind), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (1.6% ahead), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (1.6% behind). The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 indicates moderate DirectX 12 performance.

The GPU's passmark_g3d score of 17326 and passmark_gpu_compute of 9184 show it is more capable in traditional graphics than compute workloads. Geekbench OpenCL of 90334 and Vulkan of 89381 confirm its general-purpose compute capabilities are modest.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 89th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 66th percentile indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor in most workloads. The CPU has significant headroom to drive a more powerful GPU, meaning the RTX 5050 will often be the bottleneck in gaming scenarios.

At 1080p, the GPU limits performance in most titles. The average 106.3 FPS across all games suggests the GPU cannot fully utilize the CPU's capabilities in many scenarios. Esports titles like Valorant at 375 FPS and CS:GO at 361 FPS come closer to CPU-limited territory, but even these benefit from a faster GPU.

At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as the bottleneck. Frame rates drop significantly across all titles, with the 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth proving insufficient for high-resolution textures and demanding effects. The CPU's performance remains consistent, but the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is underutilized in gaming. Most games use fewer than 16 threads, and the 3dmark_2_threads score of 2262 shows single-thread performance is adequate but not exceptional. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking means it will bottleneck the CPU in CPU-light games and in all games at higher resolutions.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores handle rendering and compilation tasks, while the GPU provides moderate acceleration. In these scenarios, the CPU is the primary driver, and the GPU's lower percentile is less impactful.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class system combining the Intel Core i7-13700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake architecture. The GPU is an 8 GB GDDR6 card from the GeForce 50-series, based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture.

The combined percentile of 78 places this system in the upper-middle tier of all CPU and GPU pairings. It outperforms 78% of tested combinations, indicating a well-balanced system for its intended use. The CPU's 89th percentile is notably higher than the GPU's 66th percentile, showing the processor is the stronger component.

The system's average FPS across all tested games is 106.3 at 1080p ultra settings. This places it 2414th out of 3732 pairs, meaning it offers average performance in the middle of the pack. The measured data confirms this is a capable 1080p gaming system with some 1440p capability.

For productivity, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and Geekbench multi-core of 19429 demonstrate strong performance. The GPU's compute scores are moderate, making this a CPU-centric build for workstations. The system excels in gaming at 1080p and productivity tasks that leverage the processor's core count.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 46881, placing it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, just 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) and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653 (0.5% lower).

Key CPU benchmarks include Cinebench R23 multi-core at 30745 and single-core at 2116, Cinebench R20 multi-core at 16292 and single-core at 2299, and Geekbench multi-core at 19429 and single-core at 2529. The 3dmark scores range from 1136 in single-thread to 12412 in max-threads, showing strong scaling.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 21035, placing it at the 66th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL at 21153 (0.6% higher), AMD Radeon HD 8970M at 21237 (1% higher), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 20713 (1.6% lower), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile at 21379 (1.6% higher).

The GPU's 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2502, with Geekbench OpenCL at 90334 and Vulkan at 89381. Passmark scores show G3D at 17326, GPU compute at 9184, and DirectX 11 at 150. These results indicate the GPU performs at the level of older mid-range cards.

The combined picture shows a CPU that significantly outperforms its GPU counterpart. The CPU's 89th percentile versus the GPU's 66th percentile creates a system where the processor has substantial headroom. This makes the build suitable for future GPU upgrades without changing the CPU, but it also means the current GPU limits overall system performance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for current and future GPUs and storage devices. The CPU has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, allowing users to extract additional performance.

The GPU uses PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, which is backward compatible with older PCIe versions. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 300 W, with a single 8-pin power connector required. The GPU's TDP of 130 W is modest, leaving room for CPU and system components in the power budget.

A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU to better match the CPU's capabilities. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking means it can drive significantly faster graphics cards without becoming a bottleneck. Users could move to a higher-tier GPU with more VRAM and bandwidth to improve 1440p and 4K performance.

The CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 130 W TDP combined suggest a system that does not require excessive power delivery. The 300 W suggested PSU for the GPU provides headroom for additional components, though users with overclocked CPUs or multiple drives may want a more robust power supply.

Memory upgrades are possible, with support for both DDR4 and DDR5. Users choosing DDR5 will benefit from higher bandwidth, though the data does not specify maximum supported speeds. The dual-channel configuration ensures balanced memory performance. The CPU's 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes allow for fast NVMe storage and future GPU upgrades.

The platform's longevity is supported by the CPU's Active production status and the GPU's Active production status. Both components are currently available, and the Socket 1700 platform supports a range of 12th and 13th generation Intel processors, providing upgrade options without changing motherboards.