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Intel Core i7-13700KF

47,330 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i7-13700KF + Intel Arc A310: A Benchmark Database Analysis

This pairing represents a desktop configuration that combines a high-end 16-core CPU with an entry-level discrete GPU, creating a system whose overall capability is defined by the stark contrast between its two primary components. The Intel Core i7-13700KF is a Raptor Lake-S processor that sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs tested, while the Intel Arc A310 lands in the 40th percentile of all GPUs, and the combined system percentile stands at 65. This analysis examines the measured data for both components, their individual benchmark performances, and what the combination implies for various workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is a desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It features 16 cores and 24 threads, 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 both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel memory bus, includes ECC memory support, and offers Gen 5 PCIe with 20 CPU lanes. With a TDP of 125 W and an unlocked multiplier, it is designed for performance-oriented desktop builds. It was released on 2022-09-26 with a launch MSRP of $384.

Benchmark data shows a processor that scales strongly with thread count. In 3DMark tests, the CPU scores 1,137 in single-thread, 2,263 in 2-thread, 4,474 in 4-thread, 8,230 in 8-thread, 10,749 in 16-thread, and 12,462 in max-thread runs. This scaling pattern—a roughly linear increase from 2 to 8 threads, then a more gradual climb to max threads—indicates that the core configuration handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads effectively. The single-thread score of 1,137 represents the foundation for everyday responsiveness, while the max-thread score of 12,462 is more than 10 times higher, showing substantial parallel capability.

In Cinebench tests, the multicore scores are 3,901 (R15), 16,255 (R20), and 38,704 (R23), while single-core scores are 550 (R15), 2,294 (R20), and 5,464 (R23). The R23 multicore score of 38,704 is especially notable—it places this CPU in a performance tier where heavy rendering tasks become practical. The ratio between R23 multicore and single-core scores (roughly 7:1) reflects the efficiency of the 16-core/24-thread layout under sustained load. Geekbench results reinforce this picture with a multicore score of 18,258 and a single-core score of 2,435.

PassMark tests provide additional insight into specialized workloads. The CPU achieves 154,507 in integer math, 114,997 in floating-point math, 45,817 in multithread, 4,336 in single-thread, 596,493 in data compression, 33,314 in data encryption, 36,700 in extended instructions, 62,726 in random string sorting, and 2650 in physics. The data compression score of 596,493 is particularly strong, suggesting excellent performance in archiving and file management tasks. The floating-point math score indicates solid capability for scientific computing and simulations. The average benchmark score for this CPU is 47,330, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Core i7-13700KF is essentially neck-and-neck with several competitors. It trails the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 by 0.4%, but leads the Intel Core i9-12900F by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 by 0.7%. These delta percentages are all within a single point, indicating that the i7-13700KF sits in a tightly contested performance band where no clear winner emerges.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark scores establish the i7-13700KF as a top-tier processor. Its 89th percentile ranking means it outperforms approximately 89% of all CPUs in the database. The average benchmark score of 47,330, when compared against nearest rivals with average scores between 47,022 and 47,527, confirms that this processor is at parity with the best available in its class. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38,704 is the standout figure, indicating that the CPU can sustain high throughput for extended rendering or compilation sessions.

The GPU benchmarks for the Intel Arc A310 tell a very different story. The GPU scores 30,607 in Geekbench OpenCL and 28,964 in Geekbench Vulkan. In PassMark tests, it achieves 5,433 in G3D, 2,157 in GPU compute, 625 in G2D, 69 in DirectX 9, 33 in DirectX 11, 31 in DirectX 10, and 29 in DirectX 12. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 7,550, placing it in the 40th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R7 250 (delta -0.1%), AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 (delta -0.4%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (delta +1%), and AMD Radeon HD 8850M (delta +1.4%). The closely clustered deltas suggest the Arc A310 performs essentially on par with these older or lower-tier cards.

The combined system percentile is 65, reflecting the dominant influence of the high-performing CPU and the limiting effect of the low-performing GPU. This is a configuration where CPU-bound tasks will see excellent results, while GPU-bound tasks will be constrained. No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores. The data clearly indicates that the CPU is the stronger component by a wide margin, with the CPU sitting at the 89th percentile versus the GPU's 40th percentile.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A310 is an entry-level desktop GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, using the DG2-128 chip manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. The chip contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The GPU has 768 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output pipelines. It includes 6 ray tracing cores, though tensor core data is not specified. The base and boost clocks are both 1750 MHz, with memory clocked at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration is notably limited: 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, providing 124.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a small memory pool by modern standards, and the narrow bus limits bandwidth substantially. The pixel rate is 28.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 56.00 GTexel/s. Compute capabilities are rated at 2.688 TFLOPS FP32 and 5.376 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio). The GPU has a TDP of just 30 W, requires no power connectors, and is a single-slot card with a suggested PSU of 200 W. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and offers 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Production status is end-of-life, with a release date of 2022-10-11, predecessor Xe Graphics, and successor Battlemage.

Benchmark results show a GPU that performs modestly across API generations. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 29 is the lowest among the DirectX tests, while DirectX 9 scores highest at 69. This pattern suggests that the GPU handles older APIs more efficiently than newer ones. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 28,964 is close to the OpenCL score of 30,607, indicating consistent compute performance across different interfaces. The G3D score of 5,433 places it in the 40th percentile, and the GPU compute score of 2,157 is notably lower than the G3D score, suggesting compute workloads are not a strength.

For rendering tasks, the 4 GB VRAM and 124.0 GB/s bandwidth will be limiting factors. Modern games and creative applications often require more than 4 GB of VRAM at higher resolutions or detail settings. The 6 ray tracing cores provide hardware RT support, but the low overall compute throughput (2.688 TFLOPS FP32) means ray-traced workloads will likely struggle. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support is positive for API compatibility, but the measured DirectX 12 performance score of 29 in PassMark indicates real-world DX12 workloads will not perform strongly.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700KF compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-13700KF has an average benchmark score of 47,330, which is within 0.7% of all four nearest rivals. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 by 0.4% and the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H by 0.3%, while leading the Intel Core i9-12900F by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 by 0.7%.

Q: What is the performance gap between the CPU and GPU in this build?

A: The CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 47,330, while the GPU sits in the 40th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 7,550. The combined system percentile is 65, indicating the GPU significantly drags down the overall performance tier.

Q: What memory types does the Core i7-13700KF support?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel memory bus, and it includes ECC memory support.

Q: Does the Intel Arc A310 support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 6 ray tracing cores as part of its Xe-HPG architecture, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing features.

Q: What is the power requirement for the Arc A310?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 30 W, requires no power connectors, and has a suggested PSU rating of 200 W.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-thread versus multi-thread workloads?

A: The CPU scores 1,137 in 3DMark single-thread and 12,462 in max-thread, a more than 10x difference. In Cinebench R23, single-core scores 5,464 and multicore scores 38,704, a roughly 7:1 ratio.

Q: Is the Arc A310 still in production?

A: No, the production status is end-of-life, with its successor being Battlemage.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is best suited for users whose workloads are primarily CPU-bound and who need only basic GPU acceleration. The Intel Core i7-13700KF's 89th percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38,704 make it an excellent choice for software development, where compilation and code analysis benefit from high multi-threaded throughput. Data compression tasks scoring 596,493 in PassMark suggest this build would serve well in archival or database-heavy environments.

Content creators working with CPU-accelerated tasks—such as video encoding (though not GPU-accelerated rendering), audio processing, or general office productivity—will see strong performance from the processor. The single-thread score of 4,336 in PassMark ensures responsive daily use in applications that do not scale well across cores. Students and small business workstations that run office suites, web browsers, and programming tools will find the CPU capable of handling concurrent workloads without slowdown.

However, users who need GPU-intensive capabilities such as 3D rendering, modern gaming at high settings, or machine learning training should look elsewhere. The Arc A310's 4 GB VRAM and 40th percentile GPU ranking will bottleneck these workloads severely. This build is not a gaming rig, not a GPU rendering workstation, and not suitable for high-resolution video editing with GPU effects. It is a CPU-first system where the GPU serves only basic display and light acceleration duties.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i7-13700KF paired with the Intel Arc A310. All gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the GPU's benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

The Intel Arc A310's PassMark G3D score of 5,433 and its 40th percentile GPU ranking indicate that gaming performance will be limited to low settings and older titles. The 4 GB VRAM capacity and 124.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for modern games at high detail settings, particularly at 1080p and above. The DirectX 12 score of 29 in PassMark suggests that newer games using DX12 will perform poorly, while the higher DirectX 9 score of 69 indicates better compatibility with legacy titles.

Given the GPU's performance tier, esports titles and older games at 720p or 1080p with low settings may achieve playable frame rates. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (4,336 PassMark single-thread) will not compensate for the GPU's limited fill rate and compute throughput. Ray-traced gaming is effectively out of reach despite the 6 RT cores, as the low FP32 throughput of 2.688 TFLOPS will struggle with RT workloads. At 1440p or 4K, even low settings may not deliver acceptable performance due to the 4 GB VRAM ceiling.

Balance and Bottleneck

This build exhibits a severe imbalance between CPU and GPU capability. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 40th percentile creates a situation where the GPU is the definitive bottleneck in any GPU-accelerated workload. In gaming, the CPU could easily feed a much more powerful GPU—the i7-13700KF's 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,749 and max-thread score of 12,462 indicate it can handle high frame rate scenarios—but the Arc A310 cannot translate that CPU headroom into FPS.

For CPU-bound workloads such as code compilation, data compression (596,493 PassMark), and floating-point computation (114,997 PassMark), the system performs at the CPU's high level. The GPU will have minimal impact on these tasks. Conversely, in GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering in DirectX 12 or OpenCL compute, the system's performance will align with the GPU's low scores (2,157 PassMark GPU compute), making the CPU's power largely irrelevant.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, follows this pattern: games that are CPU-limited at low resolutions may show some benefit from the i7-13700KF's strong single-thread performance, but the GPU's low scores will cap frame rates well below what the CPU could support. Upgrading the GPU would yield substantial system-wide benefits, while upgrading the CPU would yield almost none for GPU-bound tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs a top-tier 16-core CPU with an entry-level 4 GB GPU. The Intel Core i7-13700KF represents the high end of the Raptor Lake desktop lineup, with 16 cores, 24 threads, and boost clocks up to 5.40 GHz. The Intel Arc A310 is Intel's entry-level Alchemist (Arc 3) generation GPU, designed for basic graphics and compute tasks rather than high-performance gaming or rendering.

The combined system percentile of 65 reflects the dominance of the CPU in the overall rating. This is a CPU-first system where the GPU is a secondary component. The i7-13700KF's average benchmark score of 47,330 places it in the 89th percentile, while the Arc A310's average score of 7,550 places it in the 40th percentile. The system's overall tier is therefore defined by CPU-heavy workloads, with GPU performance being a clear limiting factor for any graphics-intensive application.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not viable. The Arc A310's 40th percentile GPU ranking and 4 GB VRAM will cap frame rates at low levels even in esports titles. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (4,336 PassMark) cannot overcome the GPU's limited directx 12 score of 29.

Streaming: CPU-based streaming is feasible given the i7-13700KF's robust multi-threaded scores (38,704 Cinebench R23 multicore), but the GPU's weak encoding and rendering capabilities will produce poor visual quality for game streaming. Streaming non-gaming content like desktop or webcam feeds would work fine.

Video editing: CPU-based editing tasks such as timeline operations and export encoding will benefit from the 16-core/24-thread configuration. However, GPU-accelerated effects, color grading, and preview rendering will be severely limited by the Arc A310's low compute scores (2,157 PassMark GPU compute).

3D rendering: CPU rendering in applications like Blender (Cycles) or similar will perform well due to the high Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38,704. GPU rendering will be impractical given the 4 GB VRAM and 2.688 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

Software development: Excellent fit. The CPU's high multi-threaded scores (18,258 Geekbench multicore) accelerate compilation, and the data compression score of 596,493 speeds up build artifact handling. The GPU is sufficient for basic IDE rendering.

Student and office work: Well-suited. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,336 PassMark ensures snappy response in office applications, while the 89th percentile CPU ranking handles multitasking with ease. The GPU is adequate for document rendering and basic display output.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700KF uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, and provides Gen 5 PCIe with 20 CPU lanes. The CPU has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking on compatible Z-series motherboards. ECC memory support is included, which is beneficial for workstation reliability.

The Arc A310 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though the GPU will run at its native Gen 4 speed. The GPU's suggested PSU of 200 W means the power supply headroom is minimal—any upgrade to a more powerful GPU will require a PSU upgrade as well.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the Arc A310 with a significantly more powerful GPU to match the CPU's capability. The i7-13700KF's 89th percentile CPU score could support a GPU in the 80th percentile or higher without becoming a bottleneck. Given the CPU's strong benchmark results, it remains a viable platform for several more years. The socket 1700 platform supports memory upgrades to higher-capacity DDR5 kits (the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5), and the 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide ample bandwidth for high-speed storage and future GPU upgrades. The 125 W TDP CPU leaves thermal headroom within most mid-range cooling solutions, though the unlocked multiplier invites aftermarket cooling for overclocking scenarios.