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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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Top 8% 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%
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GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700KF

47,330 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

17,639 Benchmark Score
Top 10% 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

Entry Level

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

The Intel Core i7-13700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 represents a desktop-class combination that sits at the 75th percentile overall. The data set contains no measured frame-rate rows for this exact pairing, so all game performance discussion is derived from the component benchmark scores and should be treated as estimates. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S part with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based RTX 4060 with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. This is a balanced mid-range pairing where the processor's high multithreaded throughput complements the GPU's 1080p and 1440p class capabilities.

CPU Analysis

The Core i7-13700KF is a 16-core processor with 24 threads, a configuration that provides substantial parallel processing headroom. Its architecture, Raptor Lake-S, uses a hybrid design that the benchmark scores show is effective across both lightly and heavily threaded workloads. The single-thread score of 1137 in 3dMark and 5464 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for latency-sensitive tasks. The multi-threaded score of 38704 in Cinebench R23 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, showing that its 24 threads deliver near-top-tier rendering and compilation throughput.

The 3dMark thread scaling is particularly revealing. With a score of 2263 at 2 threads, 4474 at 4 threads, 8230 at 8 threads, and 12462 at max threads, the scaling from 2 to 4 threads is 97.7% efficient, and from 4 to 8 threads it is 84% efficient. This indicates that the hybrid core arrangement — a mix of performance and efficiency cores — maintains high utilization as workloads scale, though the diminishing returns at 16 threads suggest that the efficiency cores contribute less per-thread than the performance cores. The Passmark integer math score of 154507 and floating point math score of 114997 further confirm that this CPU excels in arithmetic-heavy tasks like scientific computing and financial modeling.

For real-world workloads, the Cinebench R20 single-core score of 2294 and R15 single-core score of 550 translate to snappy application response and fast single-threaded code execution. The Geekbench single-core score of 2435 reinforces this, suggesting that the boost clock of 5.40 GHz is not just a marketing figure but a sustained capability under typical load. The L3 cache of 30 MB shared across cores helps with cache-sensitive workloads like database operations, which is reflected in the Passmark random string sorting score of 62726. The processor also supports ECC memory, a feature that positions it for workstation-class reliability. With a TDP of 125 W, it is a high-power part that requires adequate cooling, but the benchmark data shows that this power budget is translated into top-tier performance, as evidenced by the average benchmark score of 47330.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 5464 in Cinebench R23 ensures that frame pacing in esports titles is not processor-limited. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 19545 is sufficient for high frame rates at 1080p, though the 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 2302 indicates that at 1440p with ultra settings, the GPU will be the primary constraint. The 2-thread 3dmark score of 2263 shows that the CPU can feed frames quickly, making this pairing suitable for 1080p high-refresh monitors.

Streaming: The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous game encoding and streaming. The Passmark data encryption score of 33314 and extended instructions score of 36700 suggest that the CPU can handle x264 encoding workloads without significant impact on game frame rates. The GPU's NVENC capability, while not benchmarked here, is implied by the Ada Lovelace architecture with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, which can offload encoding tasks.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 is a strong indicator for 4K video export and effects rendering. The Passmark multithread score of 45817 supports this, showing that timeline scrubbing and preview rendering will be responsive. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth handle 4K footage, though the 128-bit bus width may limit very complex multi-layer compositions.

3D rendering: The CPU's 3dmark max threads score of 12462 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 16255 make CPU-based rendering in Blender or V-Ray viable. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS provides additional GPU-accelerated rendering horsepower, though its 8 GB VRAM is a constraint for scenes exceeding that memory footprint. The 24 RT cores in the RTX 4060 support hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but with lower throughput than higher-tier GPUs.

Software development: The Geekbench multicore score of 18258 and Passmark integer math score of 154507 indicate strong compilation performance for large codebases. The thread scaling data suggests that parallel builds using all 24 threads will complete quickly, while the single-thread score of 4336 in Passmark ensures snappy IDE responsiveness. ECC memory support is a bonus for long-running build servers.

Student and office work: The 3dmark 4-thread score of 4474 and Passmark single-thread score of 4336 are more than sufficient for document processing, spreadsheet calculations, and web browsing. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking means that even heavy multitasking with dozens of browser tabs and office applications will not strain the system. The GPU's G2D score of 1037 ensures smooth 2D desktop rendering.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU 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 cheaper DDR4 or faster DDR5, though the memory bandwidth figures are not specified in the data. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which is future-proof for next-generation NVMe storage and GPUs, though the current RTX 4060 uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The CPU has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking for those who want to push beyond the 5.40 GHz boost clock.

The GPU has a TDP of 115 W and the suggested PSU is 300 W, which is modest by modern standards. This leaves significant headroom in most power supplies for future upgrades. The CPU's 125 W TDP combined with the GPU's 115 W TDP means a typical 650 W PSU has ample margin. The GPU is end-of-life with a successor in the GeForce 50 series, so a future GPU upgrade would involve moving to a newer architecture. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so a platform upgrade to a newer socket would be required to access DDR5-only platforms, but staying on Socket 1700 allows for potential CPU upgrades within the 13th generation.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, which is a half-width link compared to the full x16 used by higher-end cards. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes mean that a future GPU upgrade to a PCIe 5.0 card would be bandwidth-unconstrained. The 8 GB VRAM is the primary limitation for future-proofing at high resolutions, and a sensible next upgrade would be a GPU with more memory, though the current pairing is well-matched for 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming. The 300 W suggested PSU means that upgrading to a higher-power GPU would likely require a PSU change, but the current system's power budget leaves room for a modest GPU bump without new power hardware.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination, so the following frame-rate expectations are estimates based on the component benchmark scores. The GPU's 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and Passmark G3D score of 19545 indicate that the RTX 4060 is a capable 1080p card. The CPU's 3dmark 8-thread score of 8230 and single-thread score of 1137 suggest that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

For 1080p ultra settings, the GPU's Passmark DirectX 12 score of 76 and DirectX 11 score of 175 suggest that modern titles will run at high but not maximum frame rates. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s point to solid 1080p performance, with the CPU's 16 cores ensuring that game logic and physics threads are well-served. At 1440p, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth will be the limiting factor, and the 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 2302 suggests that demanding titles will require medium settings to maintain playable frame rates.

The CPU's 3dmark 2-thread score of 2263 is relevant for older or less optimized games that rely on single-threaded performance, and the 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures that these titles will run at their maximum potential. The GPU's 24 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support, but the 3dmark Steel Nomad score indicates that enabling ray tracing at 1440p will significantly reduce frame rates. For esports titles like CS:GO or Valorant, the CPU's high single-thread score and the GPU's high pixel rate suggest frame rates well above 144 FPS at 1080p. For AAA titles at 1440p, the estimate is 60-80 FPS on high settings, with the GPU being the bottleneck.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers who play at 1080p with high refresh rates or entry-level 1440p. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and GPU's 61st percentile ranking mean that the system is balanced for these resolutions. Content creators who work with 1080p or 1440p video will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 for rendering, while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM handles moderate-sized projects. Software developers will appreciate the 24 threads for compilation, as evidenced by the Passmark multithread score of 45817, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for long build sessions.

Students and office workers who run demanding applications like virtual machines or large spreadsheets will find the 16-core CPU sufficient, and the GPU's G2D score of 1037 ensures smooth desktop compositing. Small business workstations that run CPU-intensive applications like CAD or financial modeling will benefit from the processor's high integer math score of 154507. The system is not ideal for 4K gaming or heavy 3D rendering with large scenes, as the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a hard limit. The 300 W suggested PSU means the system is energy-efficient for a desktop build, which is attractive for always-on workstations.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 5464 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 38704 in multi-core, showing that it has strong single-thread performance but is clearly optimized for multi-threaded workloads, with 24 threads providing a 7.1x scaling factor.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what does that mean for gaming?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p gaming with high textures, but may limit 1440p performance in titles that require more than 8 GB of video memory.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13700KF supports ECC memory, which is unusual for a consumer desktop processor and is beneficial for workstation reliability.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing capability?

A: The RTX 4060 has 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, providing hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 2302 suggests that ray tracing is supported but not at the highest performance tier.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, and the base clock of 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides headroom for manual overclocking.

Q: What is the system's overall performance percentile?

A: The combined percentile is 75, placing it above 75% of all systems in the database, with the CPU at the 89th percentile and the GPU at the 61st percentile.

Q: What is the power consumption requirement?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W and the GPU has a TDP of 115 W, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. This is a low power draw for the performance level offered.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear performance asymmetry: the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile. This means that in most gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 is more than double what is needed to feed the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 19545 in typical gaming loads. The 3dmark thread scaling data shows that the CPU can handle up to 8 threads efficiently, which is more than enough for game engines that typically use 4-8 threads.

However, the balance is different for compute workloads. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS and the CPU's Passmark floating point math score of 114997 indicate that the CPU might bottleneck the GPU in pure compute tasks. The GPU's 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 2302 versus its nearest rival AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a delta of -0.2% shows that the RTX 4060 is not a high-end compute part. In gaming, the bottleneck will be the GPU's 8 GB VRAM at 1440p, while in CPU-heavy simulations, the GPU will be underutilized.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent, but the benchmark scores imply that at 1080p, the CPU can sustain high frame rates while the GPU becomes the limit at higher resolutions. The Passmark G2D score of 1037 for the GPU is lower than its G3D score of 19545, indicating that the GPU is optimized for 3D rendering, not desktop tasks. The CPU's 4-thread 3dmark score of 4474 is high enough to avoid bottlenecking in most titles, but the GPU's 128-bit memory bus will limit performance in memory-bandwidth-intensive games.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S processor with a 5.40 GHz boost clock, and the GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The system sits at the 75th overall percentile, with the CPU at the 89th percentile being the stronger component. This is a CPU-centric build where the processor provides the majority of the performance headroom, making it ideal for tasks that leverage high thread counts.

The pairing represents a mid-range to upper-mid-range desktop system. The CPU's average benchmark score of 47330 places it near the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, with delta percentages of -0.3% and -0.4% respectively. The GPU's average score of 17639 is closely matched to the AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics, which has a delta of 0.3%. This means the discrete GPU does not provide a massive performance leap over the best integrated graphics, but it does offer dedicated VRAM and higher sustained performance.

The build class is desktop, meaning it is intended for stationary use with a discrete power supply and cooling solution. The CPU's 125 W TDP and GPU's 115 W TDP require a system with adequate airflow. The combination is well-suited for a high-refresh 1080p gaming rig or a productivity workstation that needs strong multi-threaded CPU performance without the power draw of a high-end GPU.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark scores are consistently strong across all tests. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 and single-core score of 5464 place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The 3dmark max threads score of 12462 and 16-thread score of 10749 show that the processor scales well up to 16 threads, with diminishing returns beyond that. The Geekbench multicore score of 18258 and single-core score of 2435 provide cross-platform comparisons that are 7.5x faster in multi-core versus single-core, confirming the CPU's multi-threaded focus.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a different picture. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 is the most modern gaming benchmark, and the Passmark G3D score of 19545 places it in the 61st percentile. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057 and Vulkan score of 48643 show that the GPU is more efficient in OpenCL than Vulkan. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 175 is more than double the DirectX 12 score of 76, indicating that older APIs are better optimized for this GPU's architecture.

The combined picture is one of a CPU that significantly outperforms its GPU counterpart. The CPU's average benchmark score of 47330 is 2.7x higher than the GPU's average score of 17639. This means that the system will excel in CPU-bound tasks like video encoding, software compilation, and physics simulations, while GPU-bound tasks like gaming at high resolutions will be limited by the RTX 4060. The combined percentile of 75 reflects this imbalance — the system is better than average, but not because of its GPU.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the AD107 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². The GPU has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It features 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, providing hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS. The base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and the memory runs at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective speed.

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a modest bandwidth figure that will limit performance in high-resolution textures and compute workloads. The pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s, which are adequate for 1080p gaming. The FP32 throughput is 15.11 TFLOPS with FP16 at 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1), indicating that the GPU does not have specialized FP16 acceleration.

The GPU's benchmark scores show that it is a mid-range performer. The 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 2302 is a modern DX12 benchmark that reflects gaming performance, while the Passmark G3D score of 19545 is a general 3D rendering test. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057 is strong for compute tasks, but the Vulkan score of 48643 is lower, suggesting that the GPU is better optimized for OpenCL. The Passmark DirectX 9 score of 236 and DirectX 10 score of 103 show that legacy API performance is adequate. The GPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and AMD Radeon 780M, with delta percentages of -0.2% and 0.3% respectively, meaning this GPU is essentially on par with a 2013-era card and a modern integrated GPU.

The 8 GB VRAM is the most limiting factor for rendering. For 3D rendering in Blender or Maya, scenes that exceed 8 GB will fail to load or require aggressive optimization. The 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is also a constraint for large texture sets. The GPU has a TDP of 115 W and requires a 300 W PSU, making it power-efficient. The dual-slot design with 1x 12-pin power connector and 240 mm length fits in most mid-tower cases. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting multiple monitors. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs.