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CPU
94%
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94%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700KF

47,330 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

29,945 Benchmark Score
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30-60
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# Intel Core i7-13700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

This pairing combines Intel's 16-core Raptor Lake flagship-class desktop processor with NVIDIA's Ampere-based RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, creating a desktop configuration that sits at the 82nd percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations tracked in the database. The CPU alone ranks in the 89th percentile of all processors, while the GPU holds the 75th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a system with substantial compute headroom on both sides of the equation.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It packs 16 cores and 24 threads, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosting up to 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and a 30 MB shared L3 cache. This is a desktop-class processor with an unlocked multiplier, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available.

The benchmark data paints a picture of a processor with exceptional multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 38,704, while the single-core score is 5,464. The R20 run shows 16,255 multicore and 2,294 single-core. Geekbench results show 18,258 in multicore and 2,435 in single-core. The 3DMark thread scaling tests reveal how performance grows with thread count: 2,263 with 2 threads, 4,474 with 4 threads, 8,230 with 8 threads, 10,749 with 16 threads, and 12,462 with max threads. This scaling curve demonstrates strong efficiency in utilizing additional cores, with the jump from 8 to 16 threads adding roughly 30% more score, and max threads adding another 16% over the 16-thread result.

PassMark tests further illustrate the CPU's character. The multithread score is 45,817, with integer math at 154,507, floating point math at 114,997, and extended instructions (SIMD) at 36,700. Data encryption scores 33,314, data compression scores 596,493, and random string sorting reaches 62,726. Physics simulation in PassMark hits 2,650, and find prime numbers scores 186. Single-threaded PassMark performance is 4,336.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-13700KF sits in a tight competitive band. It trails the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H by just 0.3% in average benchmark score (47,330 vs. 47,468), and leads the Intel Core i9-12900F by 0.3% (47,176). Against the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, the i7-13700KF is 0.4% behind (47,527), and it leads the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 by 0.7% (47,022). These sub-1% deltas indicate that the 13700KF is performance-equivalent to a range of modern high-end CPUs across different architectures and generations.

For real workloads, the 16-core/24-thread configuration with a 5.40 GHz boost clock positions this CPU for heavily parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, while the strong single-thread score of 5,464 in Cinebench R23 ensures responsive performance in lightly-threaded applications such as office productivity and web browsing.

Benchmark Performance

The average benchmark score for this CPU is 47,330, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs tracked. The GPU's average benchmark score is 29,945, putting it in the 75th percentile of all GPUs. Combined, this desktop build achieves the 82nd percentile among all CPU+GPU pairings.

The GPU delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,478. In Geekbench compute tests, it scores 119,718 in OpenCL and 139,541 in Vulkan. PassMark results show a G3D score of 23,356, G2D at 1,055, and GPU compute at 11,601. DirectX API-specific PassMark scores are 155 for DX10, 192 for DX11, 91 for DX12, and 261 for DX9.

The GPU's nearest rivals demonstrate its competitive position. The RTX 3070 Ti is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29,928), 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (30,095), 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (29,783), and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (30,433). These small margins place the RTX 3070 Ti squarely in the upper-mid-range of GPU performance, competitive with both the previous generation's flagship and current mobile offerings.

Looking at the combined picture, the CPU at the 89th percentile is notably stronger than the GPU at the 75th percentile. This asymmetry suggests the processor has headroom that the graphics card cannot fully utilize in graphics-bound workloads, making the CPU the component with more performance in reserve.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates an asymmetric pairing where the CPU holds a clear performance advantage over the GPU in percentile terms. The 14-percentage-point gap between the CPU's 89th percentile and the GPU's 75th percentile means that in most gaming and graphics-accelerated workloads, the RTX 3070 Ti will be the limiting factor.

In CPU-intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, video encoding, or data processing, the i7-13700KF's 38,704 Cinebench R23 multicore score will drive performance, and the GPU's role is secondary. However, in gaming at high resolutions and quality settings, the GPU's 75th percentile position and 23,356 PassMark G3D score will dictate frame rates.

The CPU's thread scaling from 2 to 24 threads shows it can handle heavily parallel workloads without significant efficiency loss, meaning it will rarely bottleneck the system in productivity scenarios. Conversely, the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are fixed limits that cannot be expanded, so games or applications exceeding that capacity will see performance drop regardless of CPU capability.

The combined 82nd percentile ranking suggests that while neither component is the absolute fastest available, the pairing achieves a high overall performance tier. For users seeking maximum frame rates in esports titles at 1080p, the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread scores will help push high FPS, but the GPU will still set the ceiling.

Who Should Build It

This desktop configuration targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance alongside competent graphics acceleration. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and 24 threads make it suitable for content creators working with video editing, 3D modeling, and software development, where compilation and rendering tasks benefit from the 16 cores.

Gamers at 1440p resolution will find the RTX 3070 Ti's 75th percentile position adequate for high-refresh-rate play in most titles, while the CPU ensures no frame pacing issues from processor limitations. The 8 GB VRAM and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth handle modern textures at this resolution, though 4K gaming may strain the memory capacity.

Students and small business workstations benefit from the CPU's 89th percentile multi-threaded performance for data analysis, virtual machines, and office applications, while the GPU provides acceleration for GPU-compute tasks in engineering and scientific software. The processor's ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation-class workloads that require data integrity.

Software developers will appreciate the 16-core/24-thread configuration for parallel builds and testing, with the PassMark data encryption score of 33,314 indicating solid performance for cryptographic operations.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700KF uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with PCIe Gen 5 support providing 20 CPU lanes. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory technology based on platform cost and performance priorities.

The RTX 3070 Ti connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, ensuring no bandwidth bottleneck for the GPU. The graphics card has a 290 W TDP with a suggested PSU rating of 600 W, while the CPU has a 125 W TDP. This leaves substantial power supply headroom for additional drives, peripherals, or future upgrades without requiring a PSU change.

The GPU is listed as end-of-life with the GeForce 40 series as its successor, meaning future upgrades would move to newer architectures. The CPU's socket 1700 platform has a production status of active, but as a 13th-generation part released in September 2022, future compatibility depends on motherboard BIOS support for newer processors.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer-generation GPU, as the 3070 Ti at the 75th percentile is the weaker component in this pairing. The CPU's 89th percentile position and 125 W TDP leave room for a more powerful graphics card within the 600 W PSU recommendation.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming at 1080p or 1440p: The CPU's 5.40 GHz boost and 4,336 PassMark single-thread score drive high frame rates, while the GPU's 23,356 G3D score handles modern game engines. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,478 indicates capable DirectX 12 performance for current titles.

Streaming: The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming, with the CPU's 38,704 Cinebench R23 multicore score ensuring no drop in game performance when streaming software runs concurrently.

Video editing: Timeline scrubbing and export tasks leverage the CPU's 45,817 PassMark multithread score, while the GPU's 11,601 PassMark GPU compute score accelerates effects and color grading. The 8 GB VRAM handles 1080p and 1440p editing timelines comfortably.

3D rendering: CPU-based renderers will saturate all 24 threads, achieving scores of 38,704 in Cinebench R23. GPU-accelerated renderers use the RTX 3070 Ti's 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 48 RT cores for ray tracing workloads.

Software development: Compilation times benefit from the 16-core configuration, and the PassMark integer math score of 154,507 indicates strong performance for code processing. Virtualization workloads use the 24 threads for multiple concurrent VMs.

Student and office work: The CPU's 2,435 Geekbench single-core score ensures responsive everyday use, while the GPU accelerates any graphics tasks in presentations or data visualization. The 89th percentile CPU ranking means this system exceeds requirements for standard productivity software.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. The GPU features 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. Ray tracing hardware includes 48 RT cores, and the tensor core count is 192.

Memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. GPU clocks are 1,575 MHz base and 1,770 MHz boost. The card's pixel rate is 169.9 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 339.8 GTexel/s. Compute performance reaches 21.75 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio).

The GPU's 75th percentile ranking means it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all graphics cards in the database. Its average benchmark score of 29,945 places it within 1.6% of several competitors, including the AMD Radeon RX 6800 at 30,095 and the RX 6700 at 30,433. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,478 reflects its DirectX 12 Ultimate capability with support for version 12_2.

For rendering workloads, the 48 RT cores provide dedicated hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects, while the 192 tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-accelerated features. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p rendering, but memory-intensive scenes at higher resolutions may exceed this limit. The card's texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s ensures high-resolution textures can be processed quickly.

The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x16, DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting modern high-refresh monitors.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this desktop build is 82nd among all CPU+GPU combinations tracked in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-12900F?

A: The i7-13700KF has an average benchmark score of 47,330, which is 0.3% higher than the i9-12900F's 47,176.

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

A: The RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13700KF lists ECC memory support as true, alongside DDR4 and DDR5 memory support.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3070 Ti is 600 W, while the GPU's TDP is 290 W and the CPU's TDP is 125 W.

Q: What is the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti scores 3,478 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark.

Q: How many RT cores and tensor cores does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti features 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores based on the Ampere architecture.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and relative performance positions of the components.

Based on the GPU's 75th percentile ranking and the CPU's 89th percentile position, this system should deliver high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and solid 1440p performance. The RTX 3070 Ti's 23,356 PassMark G3D score and 3,478 Steel Nomad DX12 score indicate it can handle modern titles at high settings in these resolutions.

At 1080p, the CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 4,336 PassMark single-thread score should prevent processor bottlenecks, allowing the GPU to operate near its maximum potential. The 2,263 score in 3DMark's 2-thread test indicates strong low-thread-count performance for games that rely on fewer cores.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary performance determinant. The 608.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM should handle most titles at high settings, though games with very large texture packs may approach the memory limit. The 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides ample compute for modern game engines.

At 4K, the 8 GB VRAM capacity will likely be the limiting factor in memory-intensive scenes, potentially requiring reduced texture quality settings. The GPU's 75th percentile position means it trails the top 25% of graphics cards, which are better suited for 4K ultra settings.

Esports titles at 1080p with competitive settings should see frame rates well above 144 FPS given the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's 75th percentile position. The 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate and 339.8 GTexel/s texture rate support high fill-rate demands of fast-paced games.

For ray-traced gaming, the 48 RT cores provide hardware acceleration, but performance will vary by title and resolution. DLSS support through the 192 tensor cores can help offset ray tracing costs by rendering at lower internal resolutions.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700KF, a 16-core/24-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 5.40 GHz boost clock, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, an Ampere-architecture GPU featuring 6,144 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6X memory. The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 75th percentile, resulting in an 82nd percentile combined ranking.

The processor's 38,704 Cinebench R23 multicore score and 5,464 single-core score demonstrate class-leading productivity performance, while the GPU's 23,356 PassMark G3D score and 3,478 Steel Nomad DX12 score provide competent gaming and graphics acceleration. The CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 290 W TDP, with a 600 W suggested PSU, indicate this is a power-conscious build that still delivers high-end performance.

This is a desktop-class configuration that balances a top-tier CPU with an upper-mid-range GPU. The CPU has more performance headroom than the GPU can fully utilize in graphics-bound workloads, making the graphics card the primary upgrade target for future performance gains. The platform's support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5 on the CPU, and PCIe 4.0 x16 for the GPU provides modern connectivity for current peripherals and storage devices.