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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 3840SP

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Intel Core i7-13700KF

47,330 Benchmark Score

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# GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 3840SP is an Ampere-architecture GPU built on Samsung's 8 nm process, featuring 12,000 million transistors on a 276 mm² die. Its 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units deliver a pixel rate of 88.90 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 222.2 GTexel/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1627 MHz with a boost clock of 1852 MHz, and its FP32 throughput of 14.22 TFLOPS (matching FP16 at a 1:1 ratio) places it firmly in the mid-range segment — the 50th percentile across all GPUs confirms this positioning as an average performer in the broader GPU landscape.

Memory configuration consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a meaningful constraint for rendering workloads: while the compute capacity is sufficient for many tasks, the 6 GB frame buffer can become a limiting factor in high-resolution or high-detail 3D scenes where texture data exceeds this capacity. The effective memory speed of 14 Gbps is standard for this class, but the bus width limits aggregate bandwidth compared to wider-memory competitors.

The RTX 3060 3840SP includes 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores. The RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering operations, while the tensor cores handle AI-accelerated features such as DLSS. For rendering applications that leverage these hardware units — whether for real-time ray tracing in games or for denoising in DCC tools — the acceleration is present but not class-leading; the GPU's 50th percentile standing suggests it will handle entry-level RT workloads with acceptable performance, though heavier scenes may strain the hardware.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad API compatibility for modern rendering pipelines. The PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface provides adequate bandwidth to the host system. The 185 W TDP with a suggested 450 W PSU indicates a moderate power draw that pairs well with the CPU's 125 W TDP in a balanced desktop build.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame-rate discussion below is therefore estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as projections rather than empirical results.

Based on the GPU's 50th percentile ranking and the CPU's strong single-threaded performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1137, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5464), the gaming expectations for this pairing are defined by the GPU as the primary constraint. At 1080p resolution, the RTX 3060 3840SP's 14.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, combined with 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, should deliver playable frame rates in most modern titles at high settings, with competitive esports titles easily exceeding 144 Hz given the CPU's headroom.

At 1440p, the 6 GB VRAM capacity becomes a more pressing concern. Texture-heavy modern games may approach or exceed this limit, causing either reduced texture quality or frame-time stutters as data swaps between VRAM and system memory. The 192-bit memory bus's 336.0 GB/s bandwidth will handle moderate resolutions acceptably, but the GPU's 50th percentile position suggests it will not sustain ultra settings at this resolution in demanding titles.

The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample gaming headroom, as evidenced by the 3dmark_16_threads score of 10749 and the 3dmark_max_threads score of 12462. The 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded game logic and physics calculations are not bottlenecked, even when the GPU is operating near its limits. Frame rates will scale with GPU load until the RTX 3060 3840SP becomes the limiting factor — which, given its mid-range standing, will occur at lower settings than the CPU can support.

For ray-traced gaming, the 30 RT cores provide hardware acceleration, but the GPU's overall mid-range tier implies that RT effects will require DLSS (leveraging the 120 tensor cores) to maintain smooth frame rates. Games with heavy RT implementations may need to run at reduced resolutions or with reduced RT quality to stay within the 6 GB VRAM budget.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: How does the GPU's memory configuration affect performance?

A: The RTX 3060 3840SP has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 6 GB capacity may limit performance in high-resolution or high-texture workloads.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Core i7-13700KF ranks in the 89th percentile across all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47330.

Q: What API support does the GPU offer?

A: The RTX 3060 3840SP supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

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

A: The combined build percentile is 70, indicating it outperforms 70% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13700KF supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU's power requirement?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 185 W with a suggested PSU rating of 450 W.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The CPU is a high-end performer — its 89th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 47330 place it among the top 11% of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H (avgScore 47468, deltaPct -0.3) and the Intel Core i9-12900F (avgScore 47176, deltaPct 0.3), showing that the i7-13700KF sits within 0.7% of a tight cluster of high-performing processors.

The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile, exactly the median of all GPUs. This creates a substantial performance gap: the CPU can feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them in most gaming scenarios. The CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score of 1137 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5464 indicate exceptional per-thread performance, while the GPU's 14.22 TFLOPS and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth represent mid-range rendering capacity.

In gaming workloads, the GPU will be the bottleneck at standard resolutions. The CPU's headroom means that frame rates will be limited by the GPU's rendering throughput, not by game logic or physics simulation. This is not necessarily a negative — it ensures minimal CPU-induced frame drops and consistent frame pacing, as the CPU can easily handle game thread scheduling and background tasks.

In multi-threaded productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, demonstrated by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 and PassMark multithread score of 45817, will dominate rendering and compilation tasks. The GPU's compute capability (14.22 TFLOPS FP32) can assist in GPU-accelerated tasks, but the CPU will be the primary driver in CPU-bound scenarios like video encoding, 3D scene setup, and software compilation.

The GPU's 6 GB VRAM is a potential bottleneck in texture-heavy workloads. While the GPU's compute resources are sufficient for moderate rendering, the memory capacity may force lower texture settings or cause swapping in scenes exceeding 6 GB. This is a more critical limitation than raw compute power in modern games that routinely use 8-10 GB at high settings.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and single-threaded performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1137) ensure that frames are delivered without CPU-induced stutter, but the GPU's 50th percentile ranking limits achievable frame rates. At 1080p in esports titles, the GPU's 14.22 TFLOPS should support high refresh rates, while demanding AAA titles will likely fall below 144 Hz at ultra settings.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 indicates that x264 encoding on spare CPU threads will not significantly impact game frame rates, given the GPU is already the bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

Video editing: The CPU's multicore performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704, Geekbench multicore score of 18258) accelerates timeline rendering and export encoding. The GPU's 14.22 TFLOPS and 120 tensor cores can accelerate effects and AI-based tools, though the 6 GB VRAM may limit timeline preview at high resolutions.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering engines will leverage the i7-13700KF's 24 threads effectively, with the PassMark floating point math score of 114997 indicating strong compute throughput. GPU-accelerated renderers will use the RTX 3060 3840SP's 30 RT cores for ray tracing, but the 6 GB VRAM cap restricts scene complexity that fits in GPU memory.

Software development: Compilation and build times benefit from the CPU's high multicore performance — the PassMark integer math score of 154507 and data compression score of 596493 indicate fast code compilation and asset processing. The GPU's mid-range compute is sufficient for shader compilation and basic testing, though large test matrices may be slow.

Student and office work: This pairing is overwhelmingly overqualified for this scenario. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and the GPU's 50th percentile position provide far more performance than document editing, web browsing, or spreadsheet analysis require, making this a viable but excessive choice for purely academic or administrative use.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets users who want strong CPU performance without sacrificing the ability to play modern games at 1080p. The i7-13700KF's 89th percentile CPU ranking serves content creators who need fast multi-threaded rendering for video editing, 3D modeling, or software development — the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 and Geekbench multicore score of 18258 are evidence of this capability. The RTX 3060 3840SP's 50th percentile GPU ranking supports 1080p gaming at high settings, making this a suitable pairing for gamers who prioritize CPU-heavy workloads (like streaming or productivity) alongside gaming.

Content creators working with 1080p or 1440p video will benefit from the CPU's encoding headroom, while the GPU's 120 tensor cores accelerate AI-based effects. Developers compiling large codebases will see rapid build times from the PassMark integer math score of 154507. Students and professionals needing a workstation that can handle occasional gaming alongside demanding multi-threaded applications will find this balanced enough, provided they understand the GPU's VRAM limitation for 1440p gaming.

Small business workstations running CPU-bound applications — database processing, financial modeling, or engineering simulations — will leverage the CPU's 24 threads effectively. The GPU's presence allows for GPU-accelerated compute when needed, but the primary value is in the CPU's exceptional multi-threaded throughput.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark scores are consistently strong across all test suites. In 3DMark, the processor scores 10749 at 16 threads, 2263 at 2 threads, 4474 at 4 threads, 8230 at 8 threads, 12462 at max threads, and 1137 at single thread. Cinebench results show 3901 in R15 multicore, 550 in R15 singlecore, 16255 in R20 multicore, 2294 in R20 singlecore, 38704 in R23 multicore, and 5464 in R23 singlecore. Geekbench reports 18258 multicore and 2435 singlecore. PassMark tests show data compression at 596493, data encryption at 33314, extended instructions at 36700, find prime numbers at 186, floating point math at 114997, integer math at 154507, multithread at 45817, physics at 2650, random string sorting at 62726, and single thread at 4336.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 47330 places it in the 89th percentile, with nearest rivals hovering within 0.7% — the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H (47468, -0.3%), Intel Core i9-12900F (47176, +0.3%), AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (47527, -0.4%), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, +0.7%). This tight clustering indicates the i7-13700KF is at the top of its performance class, with no significant gap to the nearest alternatives.

The GPU has no benchmark scores in the FACT PACK, but its 50th percentile ranking across all GPUs and the combined percentile of 70 for this pairing provide the comparative context. The combined picture is a CPU that outperforms 89% of all processors paired with a GPU that sits exactly at the median, resulting in a build that excels in CPU-bound tasks while delivering average GPU performance.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 3840SP. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S processor on Intel Socket 1700, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size. The GPU is an Ampere-architecture card with 3,840 shading units, 6 GB GDDR6 memory, and a 185 W TDP.

The combined percentile of 70 indicates this pairing outperforms 70% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. This places the build in the upper-midrange tier overall, driven predominantly by the CPU's exceptional 89th percentile standing rather than the GPU's median 50th percentile position. The build is best characterized as a CPU-centric configuration where the processor provides high-end multi-threaded performance and the GPU provides adequate but not exceptional graphics capability.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is a 16-core, 24-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename). It operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts up to 5.40 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size, and its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3 cache.

The CPU's memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking, and the processor's launch MSRP is $384. It was released on 2022-09-26 and remains in active production.

Benchmark results demonstrate exceptional multi-threaded capability: the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 and Geekbench multicore score of 18258 rank the CPU in the 89th percentile. The 3dmark_max_threads score of 12462 and PassMark multithread score of 45817 confirm strong scaling across all 24 threads. Single-threaded performance is equally impressive — the Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 5464 and 3dmark_single_thread score of 1137 indicate excellent per-core efficiency, crucial for gaming and lightly-threaded applications.

Real workload implications: the CPU's 89th percentile ranking means it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors. The PassMark integer math score of 154507 and data compression score of 596493 indicate rapid code compilation and file processing. The floating point math score of 114997 supports scientific and engineering computations. The extended instructions score of 36700 shows strong SIMD throughput for vectorized workloads. The data encryption score of 33314 provides adequate security processing.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700KF uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between established DDR4 memory or newer DDR5, depending on motherboard selection and budget priorities. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for next-generation storage and expansion cards.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes (backward compatible to Gen 4). The GPU's power requirements — a 185 W TDP with a suggested 450 W PSU — leave substantial headroom for upgrades. A future GPU with a higher TDP would require a PSU upgrade, but the current 450 W suggestion provides a comfortable margin for this mid-range card.

For CPU upgrades, the Socket 1700 platform supports other 13th Gen and 12th Gen processors, allowing users to move to a higher-core-count part without changing the motherboard. The 89th percentile CPU performance, however, means that most users will find the i7-13700KF sufficient for several years. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking to extend its lifespan further.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the GPU, given it is the limiting factor in this pairing. Upgrading to a GPU with more VRAM and higher compute throughput would balance the system, leveraging the CPU's headroom in gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads. The CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 16 cores would support a significantly more powerful GPU without becoming a bottleneck, making this platform future-ready for a GPU swap.

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