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

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92 / 100
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Apex Performer

Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
94%
VS
GPU
89%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700KF

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

16,129 Benchmark Score
Top 11% 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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Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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

This build pairs Intel’s 13th-gen flagship-tier Core i7-13700KF with NVIDIA’s Ampere-based GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The data in this analysis is entirely synthetic, as no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK. All frame-rate figures discussed below are estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not direct gameplay measurements. The combined system percentile sits at 74, placing it above the majority of desktop configurations tracked in the database.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU pairing, so all gaming performance statements here are analytical estimates based on the individual component benchmark scores. The RTX 3060 Ti’s PassMark G3D score of 20349 and its 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate solid 1080p and capable 1440p performance, but the card’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth suggest that very high-resolution textures at 4K will strain the frame buffer. The Core i7-13700KF, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4336 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1137, provides ample headroom for most game engines to feed the GPU without bottlenecking at standard refresh rates.

At 1080p, which is where this GPU historically performs best, the combination should deliver high frame rates in competitive titles and smooth 60+ FPS gameplay in most AAA releases with ultra settings. The CPU’s 3DMark 8-thread score of 8230 and max-thread score of 12462 indicate that even heavily multi-threaded game engines will have plenty of processing power available. For 1440p gaming, the RTX 3060 Ti’s 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 253.1 GTexel/s texture rate suggest a playable experience, though frame rates will dip below 1080p figures as the GPU becomes the primary limiter. At 4K, the 8 GB VRAM and 133.2 GPixel/s pixel rate will likely force compromises in texture quality or resolution scaling to maintain acceptable frame rates.

The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs versus the GPU’s 59th percentile highlights a significant performance gap. This means that in CPU-light games at lower resolutions, the GPU will be the bottleneck, while in CPU-heavy simulations or strategy titles, the processor’s strength becomes more apparent. Ray tracing workloads will rely on the GPU’s 38 RT cores, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626, while not a gaming benchmark per se, suggests the card handles modern API workloads competently but is not a high-end ray tracing performer.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 47330, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals show extremely tight competition: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 averages 47527, just 0.4% ahead, while the Intel Core i9-12900F averages 47176, a mere 0.3% behind. The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H sits 0.3% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 trails by 0.7%. This clustering indicates that the 13700KF is squarely in a performance tier where tiny margins separate competitors, making its 16 cores and 24 threads a strong value proposition in raw compute terms.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 16129, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9060, scores 16014, just 0.7% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT both score slightly higher at 16351 and 16361 respectively, putting them 1.4% ahead. The AMD Radeon R9 370X trails by 1.7% with a score of 15862. This positions the RTX 3060 Ti as a mid-range performer, clearly outclassed by modern high-end cards but competitive with its direct peers.

In specific GPU benchmarks, the Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 highlights strong compute capability, while the Vulkan score of 47784 suggests good API utilization. The PassMark G3D score of 20349 is the standout gaming metric, but the DirectX 12 score of 78 and DirectX 11 score of 163 indicate that legacy and current API workloads perform differently, with DX12 being a relative weakness. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 and single-core score of 5464 underscore its dual nature: excellent multi-threaded throughput for productivity and strong single-thread performance for gaming and everyday tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It runs at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts up to 5.40 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3, providing substantial on-die storage for frequently accessed data. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and includes ECC memory support, which is notable for workstation-class tasks.

The benchmark data shows a clear scaling pattern across thread counts. The 3DMark scores progress from 1137 single-thread to 2263 for 2 threads, 4474 for 4 threads, 8230 for 8 threads, 10749 for 16 threads, and 12462 for max threads. This near-linear scaling up to 8 threads and continued gains beyond that point indicate strong multi-core efficiency, making the chip well-suited for parallel workloads like video rendering, compilation, and scientific computing. The PassMark multi-thread score of 45817 and integer math score of 154507 reinforce this picture, while the floating-point math score of 114997 shows capable FP32 performance.

The data encryption score of 33314 and data compression score of 596493 suggest the CPU handles encryption and compression tasks efficiently, which matters for file archiving and secure communications. The extended instructions score of 36700 indicates good SIMD performance for vectorized workloads. The single-thread PassMark score of 4336, while lower than the max-thread score, still places the chip in a strong position for gaming and lightly threaded applications. The 89th percentile ranking confirms that this CPU outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database, and its nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning real-world differences will be negligible.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who prioritize high-refresh 1080p gaming and are willing to accept solid, but not exceptional, 1440p performance. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 59th percentile GPU ranking and the CPU’s 89th percentile ranking mean that the processor will not hold back the GPU in most gaming scenarios, making it a suitable choice for esports titles where frame rates above 144 FPS are achievable with the right settings. Gamers at 1440p will find playable frame rates in most titles, but those seeking maximum settings at 4K should look elsewhere.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or software development will benefit from the CPU’s 16 cores and high multi-thread scores. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 and Geekbench multicore score of 18258 indicate strong performance in rendering tasks, while the PassMark data compression score of 596493 suggests efficient file handling for large media projects. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and moderate 1440p rendering workloads, though heavy 3D scenes with high-resolution textures may exceed its capacity.

Students and small business users running office applications, web development tools, or light CAD software will find this build more than capable. The CPU’s single-thread performance and the GPU’s compute capabilities (OpenCL score of 78927) handle everyday tasks with ease. The ECC memory support adds a layer of reliability for data-sensitive work, and the dual-channel memory architecture supports both DDR4 and DDR5, offering flexibility in platform configuration. The 74th combined percentile indicates this is a well-balanced system for its intended purposes, though not a top-tier enthusiast machine.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA104 chip, fabricated on Samsung’s 8 nm process with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. It has 4864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores. The base clock is 1410 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz, achieving 14 Gbps effective speed. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS (1:1) indicate that the card handles both single and half precision workloads at similar rates, which is useful for AI inference and certain compute tasks. The tensor cores support DLSS and other AI-accelerated features, though the 152 tensor cores are modest compared to higher-tier Ampere cards. The 38 RT cores provide dedicated ray tracing hardware, but performance in ray-traced titles will be limited by the card’s overall compute throughput.

The pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s show that the card can fill frames and apply textures at a rate consistent with its 59th percentile ranking. The PassMark G3D score of 20349 is the strongest gaming indicator, while the DirectX 12 score of 78 is notably lower, suggesting that DX12-optimized titles may underperform relative to DX11. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 47784 indicates solid Vulkan support, which is relevant for modern game engines. The TDP of 200 W and suggested PSU of 550 W mean the card is power-hungry but not extreme, and its dual-slot design with a single 12-pin connector simplifies installation.

Balance and Bottleneck

The most significant imbalance in this build is the CPU’s 89th percentile versus the GPU’s 59th percentile. This means that in gaming scenarios, the RTX 3060 Ti will almost always be the limiting factor, especially at 1440p and above where GPU load increases. The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 12462 versus the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 20349 illustrates this: the processor has far more headroom than the graphics card can utilize in most titles.

In CPU-bound scenarios, such as competitive games at 1080p with low graphics settings, the CPU’s single-thread strength (PassMark single-thread score of 4336) will allow frame rates to scale beyond what the GPU can produce, but this is an edge case. For general gaming, the GPU will be the bottleneck, meaning that upgrading the graphics card in the future would yield larger performance gains than upgrading the CPU. The CPU’s 3DMark 2-thread score of 2263 and 4-thread score of 4474 show that even lightly threaded workloads have ample processing power, so CPU bottlenecks are unlikely in most modern games.

For productivity tasks like video editing, the balance shifts. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 and PassMark multi-thread score of 45817 will drive rendering and encoding tasks, while the GPU’s compute score of 10006 in PassMark GPU Compute provides acceleration for effects and previews. In this context, the CPU is the star, and the GPU plays a supporting role. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s on the GPU is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p workloads but may limit high-resolution texture streaming, reinforcing the GPU as the primary constraint in gaming.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the RTX 3060 Ti’s PassMark G3D score of 20349 and the CPU’s single-thread strength should deliver frame rates well above 144 FPS in esports titles, with the CPU’s 89th percentile ensuring no bottleneck. Competitive shooters and MOBAs will run smoothly, though the GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 78 suggests some DX12 titles may not hit maximum frame rates.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads handle encoding and game processing simultaneously, with the PassMark integer math score of 154507 indicating strong multi-tasking. The GPU’s tensor cores and NVENC (implied by the architecture, though not directly benchmarked) can offload encoding, but the CPU has enough headroom to manage software encoding at 1080p60 without significant frame drops.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 accelerates timeline scrubbing and export, while the GPU’s OpenCL score of 78927 assists with effects and color grading. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p projects, but 4K timelines with heavy effects may require proxy workflows.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 12462 and PassMark multi-thread score of 45817 handle CPU-based rendering engines, while the GPU’s 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates GPU-accelerated renderers like Blender Cycles. The 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity, so large scenes will need to be optimized or tiled.

Software development: The CPU’s PassMark data compression score of 596493 speeds up build times and version control operations, while the 24 threads handle parallel compilation. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running builds, and the single-thread performance ensures fast IDE responsiveness.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread score of 4336 in PassMark and the GPU’s G2D score of 989 handle document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet tasks with ease. The system’s 74th combined percentile ensures it is overkill for these workloads, but the headroom means it will remain responsive for years.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory technology. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), which future-proofs the system for next-generation storage and graphics cards. The 125 W TDP of the CPU is modest for a 16-core chip, and the suggested PSU of 550 W for the GPU leaves ample headroom for component upgrades.

The most logical first upgrade is the GPU. The RTX 3060 Ti is the primary bottleneck in gaming, and swapping it for a higher-tier card would directly address the 59th percentile GPU ranking. The PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface is backward compatible with older cards but supports newer GPUs without bandwidth constraints. The 550 W suggested PSU is adequate for a mid-range card but would need upgrading if a more power-hungry GPU is installed.

The CPU’s multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking to push the 5.40 GHz boost clock higher, though the 89th percentile ranking means gains would be marginal. The platform supports up to 30 MB of shared L3 cache, and the memory controller handles both DDR4 and DDR5, so a future memory upgrade could improve bandwidth-sensitive workloads. Since the CPU is already in the top 11% of all processors, the platform’s longevity is strong, and a GPU upgrade would be the most impactful change. The production status is marked as active for the CPU, while the GPU is end-of-life, which may influence upgrade timing — the GPU will become harder to source over time.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i7-13700KF compare to its closest CPU rival?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 47330 places it 0.3% behind the Intel Core i9-12900F, which scores 47176, and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, which scores 47527. It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, making the differences negligible.

Q: What is the RTX 3060 Ti’s strongest benchmark result?

A: The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 20349 is its highest gaming-oriented benchmark, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 is its strongest compute result. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 indicates modern API performance is weaker than legacy APIs.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bigger bottleneck for gaming?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck, with its 59th percentile ranking versus the CPU’s 89th percentile. The CPU has a max-thread 3DMark score of 12462, far exceeding what the GPU’s 20349 PassMark G3D score can utilize in most games.

Q: What memory types does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory is supported, which is a feature not commonly found on consumer platforms.

Q: What is the power requirement for the GPU?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 200 W, and the suggested PSU rating is 550 W. The card uses a single 12-pin power connector and is a dual-slot design.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti’s average benchmark score of 16129 is 1.4% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT’s score of 16361. This places the two cards in the same performance tier, with the AMD card having a slight edge on average.

Q: Is the CPU’s single-thread performance adequate for gaming?

A: Yes, the PassMark single-thread score of 4336 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1137 place the CPU in the 89th percentile, ensuring strong performance in games that rely on single-threaded logic. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz is among the highest available.