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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700KF + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

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Top 9% 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
87%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700KF

47,330 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

11,627 Benchmark Score
Top 13% Market Ranking
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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

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i7-13700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT pairing presents an interesting study in workload distribution. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 51st percentile among all graphics cards. This 38-point gap in percentile positioning immediately signals that the processor is the dominant component in this pairing, capable of feeding far more demanding graphics hardware than what is installed here.

Benchmark data reinforces this imbalance. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 12,462 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,704 indicate substantial headroom for compute-heavy tasks. Meanwhile, the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 24,176 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,157 place it squarely in mid-range territory. When the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative percentile standing by such a wide margin, the graphics card becomes the limiting factor in gaming scenarios at higher resolutions and quality settings.

The FPS scaling picture is estimated rather than measured, since no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination. Based on the benchmark scores, the CPU's single-thread performance — a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,137 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,464 — is more than sufficient to drive high frame rates in esports and lighter titles. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth provide ample memory throughput, but the raw compute throughput of 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 will cap performance in heavier scenes.

In CPU-bound workloads like physics simulation, the Passmark physics score of 2,650 and integer math score of 154,507 show no weakness. The processor's 16 cores and 24 threads, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz, will rarely be the bottleneck outside of extremely thread-light tasks. Conversely, GPU-bound workloads such as ray tracing will strain the RX 7800 XT's 60 RT cores, and the 51st percentile ranking suggests it will trail many competing graphics solutions.

The practical bottleneck analysis points to the GPU limiting 4K and high-detail 1440p gaming, while the CPU holds up its end in productivity and multitasking. For users who prioritize maximum frame rates in competitive titles at 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread showing will keep the GPU fed, but the pairing's overall ceiling is defined by the graphics card.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 47,330 places it in the 89th percentile of all processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H with an average score of 47,468 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i9-12900F at 47,176 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 at 47,527 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 at 47,022 (0.7% lower). These narrow margins — all within 0.7% — indicate that the i7-13700KF sits in a tightly contested performance band where no single competitor holds a decisive edge.

Cinebench R23 results show a multi-core score of 38,704 and a single-core score of 5,464. The multi-core figure is particularly strong for a desktop processor, reflecting the 16 cores and 24 threads arrangement. Geekbench scores of 18,258 multi-core and 2,435 single-core corroborate this balanced performance profile. The 3DMark thread scaling tests reveal efficient scaling from 2,263 at 2 threads to 4,474 at 4 threads, 8,230 at 8 threads, 10,749 at 16 threads, and 12,462 at max threads — a progression that demonstrates the hybrid architecture's ability to utilize additional threads without significant diminishing returns until the highest thread counts.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 11,627 places it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 at 11,680 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M at 11,528 (0.9% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla K20c at 11,479 (1.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT at 11,842 (1.8% higher). This grouping of older mid-range and workstation cards around the RX 7800 XT's score is notable — the 51st percentile ranking means half of all GPUs benchmarked score higher, which tempers expectations for this card despite its modern RDNA 3.0 architecture.

Individual GPU benchmarks show a mixed picture. Passmark G3D scores 24,176, which is respectable, but DirectX 12 performance scores just 93 in Passmark's test, while DirectX 11 scores 249 and DirectX 9 scores 304. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 54,228 is substantially higher than the OpenCL score of 18,290, suggesting the card's compute performance varies significantly by API. The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pairing is 70, which reflects the CPU's strong showing pulling up the GPU's mid-pack position.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,137 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,464 indicate strong single-thread performance that can push high frame rates in CPU-light scenarios. The GPU's 51st percentile ranking, however, means that at 1080p with high refresh rates, the graphics card will likely cap performance in demanding titles. Estimated FPS figures suggest this pairing is better suited to 1440p high-refresh gaming than 1080p maximum-frame-rate chasing.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide substantial headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding workloads. The Passmark data encryption score of 33,314 and data compression score of 596,493 indicate that the processor can handle the overhead of encoding streams while maintaining game performance. The GPU's lack of dedicated tensor cores means stream encoding falls to the CPU or the card's compute units, but the processor's multi-threaded strength makes this a viable scenario.

Video Editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,704 and Geekbench multi-core score of 18,258 suggest strong performance in timeline rendering and export tasks. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM provides ample capacity for video buffers and effects layers, while its 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 compute can accelerate effects processing. The 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth supports high-resolution video workflows without memory starvation.

3D Rendering: CPU-based rendering will excel given the Passmark multi-thread score of 45,817 and floating point math score of 114,997. GPU-accelerated rendering will be more modest, as the RX 7800 XT's 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 and 60 RT cores place it in the mid-range segment. The card's 51st percentile ranking suggests it will render scenes slower than higher-tier GPUs, but the 16 GB VRAM accommodates large scenes.

Software Development: The Passmark integer math score of 154,507 and random string sorting score of 62,726 indicate strong performance in compilation and code analysis tasks. The CPU's 24 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, while the 30 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache reduce memory latency in iterative development workflows. The GPU plays a minimal role here, which is fine given its mid-pack positioning.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's 89th percentile ranking is overkill for typical productivity tasks, but it ensures smooth multitasking across office suites, web browsers, and communication tools. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is irrelevant for these workloads, but the card's dual-slot design and 267 mm length fit standard desktop cases. The combination's 70th combined percentile places it well above typical office machines, making it a fast and responsive system for academic and professional work.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps entries for the Intel Core i7-13700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. All FPS figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,157 and Passmark G3D score of 24,176 suggest 1080p performance that will comfortably handle most titles at high settings, with the CPU's strong single-thread scores supporting high frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate memory resources, but the 51st percentile ranking implies that many competing GPUs will deliver higher frame rates in the same scenarios. At 4K, the card's 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 compute will be stretched, and frame rates will likely drop below the 60 FPS threshold in demanding titles at ultra settings.

The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,749 indicates that even heavily threaded games will find ample processing headroom. The single-thread score of 1,137 supports high frame rates in games that rely on one or two primary threads. The Passmark physics score of 2,650 suggests solid performance in physics-heavy titles. Overall, the estimated FPS picture is one of a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming system, with diminishing returns at 4K ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 70, reflecting the CPU's strong 89th percentile position and the GPU's mid-pack 51st percentile position.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H has an average benchmark score of 47,468, which is 0.3% higher than the i7-13700KF's 47,330. This is a negligible difference in real-world terms.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?

A: The GTX 1660 has an average benchmark score of 11,680, which is 0.5% higher than the RX 7800 XT's 11,627. Despite the generational gap, the scores are very close.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7800 XT have?

A: The card has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a base clock of 3.40 GHz.

Q: Is measured FPS data available for this exact CPU-GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this pairing. All FPS discussions are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's transistor count and process node?

A: The RX 7800 XT uses 28,100 million transistors on a 5 nm process node from TSMC, with a die size of 346 mm².

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on the Navi 32 chip using RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 81.2 million per square millimeter. The card features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 2438 MHz, which translates to 19.5 Gbps effective.

The compute configuration includes 3,840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. Clock speeds are set at 1,295 MHz base, 2,124 MHz game clock, and 2,430 MHz boost. The card achieves a pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s. Floating point performance is rated at 37.32 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, indicating a 1:1 ratio.

Ray tracing hardware consists of 60 RT cores, which places the card in the mid-range segment for ray-traced workloads. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 93 and DirectX 11 score of 249 suggest that conventional rasterization performance is strong, but the RT core count will limit ray tracing effects in demanding titles. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 54,228 versus the OpenCL score of 18,290 indicates that the card's compute performance varies significantly depending on the API used.

The card's 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs is the key metric for understanding its position. Its nearest rivals include older cards like the GTX 1660 and RX 6500 XT, which are separated by margins of 0.5% and 1.8% respectively. This clustering suggests that while the RX 7800 XT has modern architecture and generous VRAM, its raw benchmark performance does not significantly outclass older mid-range offerings. The 263 W TDP and dual 8-pin power connectors indicate moderate power requirements, with a suggested 600 W PSU. The dual-slot design measures 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 50 mm in width.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The die size is 257 mm², and the processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 interface. Base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 125 W. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking for users who want additional performance.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The processor was released on September 26, 2022, with a launch MSRP of $384.

Benchmark performance is exceptionally strong for a desktop chip. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,704 and single-core score of 5,464 demonstrate a balanced performance profile. Geekbench scores of 18,258 multi-core and 2,435 single-core corroborate this. The 3DMark thread scaling tests show efficient utilization: 2,263 at 2 threads, 4,474 at 4 threads, 8,230 at 8 threads, 10,749 at 16 threads, and 12,462 at max threads.

The Passmark suite reveals specific workload strengths. Integer math scores 154,507, floating point math scores 114,997, and extended instructions score 36,700. Data encryption scores 33,314, data compression scores 596,493, and random string sorting scores 62,726. The physics score of 2,650 and single-thread score of 4,336 round out the profile. The 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs puts this processor in the upper echelon, with nearest rivals all within 0.7% of its average score of 47,330.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing a top-tier Intel processor with a mid-range AMD graphics card. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking establishes it as one of the stronger processors available, while the GPU's 51st percentile ranking places it at the median of all graphics cards. The combined percentile of 70 reflects this imbalance, with the processor contributing significantly more to the system's overall performance standing than the graphics card.

The build class is desktop, indicating a traditional tower form factor. The CPU's Socket 1700 interface and the GPU's dual-slot, 267 mm length are compatible with standard ATX cases. The processor's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 263 W TDP combine for a system that requires adequate cooling and a power supply rated at 600 W or higher per the GPU's suggested PSU specification.

The overall tier of this build is defined by the CPU's strength. The i7-13700KF's 16 cores and 24 threads make this a workstation-class processor paired with a graphics card that is adequate for gaming and light compute tasks. The 70th combined percentile places this build above the majority of systems in the benchmark database, though the GPU's median ranking means it will not compete with high-end gaming rigs in GPU-bound scenarios.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p resolution with high refresh rates will find this pairing balanced, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance supports high frame rates while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth handle modern game assets. Those playing at 4K should temper expectations, as the GPU's 51st percentile ranking suggests it will struggle with ultra settings at that resolution.

Content creators working in video editing will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,704 and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM for timeline caching and effects processing. The Passmark data compression score of 596,493 indicates fast file operations during export workflows. 3D artists using CPU-based rendering will see strong performance from the 16-core processor, while GPU-accelerated rendering will be adequate but not exceptional given the card's mid-pack ranking.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the Passmark integer math score of 154,507 and the 24 threads for parallel builds. The 30 MB L3 cache reduces latency in iterative workflows. Students and office workers will find this build far more capable than needed for typical productivity tasks, but the 70th combined percentile ensures responsive multitasking across applications.

Streamers who game and encode simultaneously will leverage the CPU's 24 threads to handle both workloads, with the Passmark encryption score of 33,314 supporting secure stream delivery. Small business workstations running virtualization, database, or analytical workloads will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded strength and ECC memory support, though the GPU's gaming-oriented design offers limited compute acceleration for these tasks.