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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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Top 5% 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%
VS
GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700KF

47,330 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

60,347 Benchmark Score
Top 3% 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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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 analysis examines the Intel Core i7-13700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, a desktop configuration targeting high-end workloads. The data shows this combination achieves a combined performance percentile of 89, placing it in the upper tier of all systems. There are no measured FPS rows for this exact combination in the data, so all game-specific frame rate discussions are framed as estimates based on the individual benchmark scores for the CPU and GPU.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 4090 provides the primary engine for high-refresh gaming, with its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9223 and PassMark G3D score of 38194 indicating extreme rasterization throughput. The Core i7-13700KF supports this with a 3DMark 8-thread score of 8230 and a single-thread score of 1137, ensuring that even at elevated frame rates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. Estimated FPS at 1440p and 4K should be well above the threshold for 144Hz displays in most titles, though the lack of measured data means these are projections.

Streaming: For live streaming, the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous game capture and encode workloads. The 3DMark max-thread score of 12462 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38704 indicate that background encoding tasks will have minimal impact on frame pacing. The RTX 4090’s 512 tensor cores also offer hardware acceleration for AI-based encoding enhancements, though specific encoder performance is not quantified in the data.

Video Editing: The combination excels in video editing timelines, with the CPU’s PassMark multi-thread score of 45817 and data compression score of 596493 handling project indexing and export tasks. The GPU’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provides substantial capacity for scrubbing high-resolution footage and applying effects in real-time. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 255416 for the GPU suggests strong compute acceleration for render previews.

3D Rendering: This system is a formidable rendering workstation. The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 16255 and R15 multi-core score of 3901 demonstrate strong physics and geometry processing, while the GPU’s FP32 performance of 82.58 TFLOPS and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s indicate rapid shader execution. The 128 RT cores on the GPU further accelerate ray-traced workloads, making this pair suitable for both CPU and GPU-based render engines.

Software Development: Developers benefit from the CPU’s high single-thread performance for compilation tasks, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2435 and PassMark single-thread score of 4336. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support reduce latency in large codebases. The GPU’s compute power is largely secondary here, but it can accelerate testing of graphics or compute-heavy applications without bottlenecking the development cycle.

Student and Office Work: For standard productivity, this configuration is massively overprovisioned. The CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 154507 and floating-point math score of 114997 ensure instantaneous response in spreadsheets, document processing, and web browsing. The GPU’s PassMark G2D score of 1299 covers 2D desktop acceleration. This is a system built for extreme workloads, and typical student or office tasks will use only a small fraction of its capacity.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i7-13700KF and RTX 4090 is workload-dependent. In gaming, the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios, especially at higher resolutions where the RTX 4090’s raw output is the primary determinant of FPS. The CPU’s 3DMark 2-thread score of 2263 and 4-thread score of 4474 indicate it can handle the main game thread and supporting threads without becoming a bottleneck in most titles, but the GPU’s 88th percentile ranking versus the CPU’s 89th percentile suggests they are closely matched in overall capability.

In compute-heavy tasks like 3D rendering, the balance shifts. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38704 is strong, but the GPU’s PassMark GPU compute score of 26613 and FP32 performance of 82.58 TFLOPS indicate that the RTX 4090 can outpace the CPU in parallel floating-point operations. This means that for GPU-accelerated renderers, the CPU will wait on the GPU; for CPU-bound physics or logic simulations, the reverse is true.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, suggests that at 1080p the CPU could become a limiting factor in very high-refresh scenarios, as its single-thread performance is high but not absolute. At 4K, the GPU’s workload increases, and the balance tips firmly toward the RTX 4090 being the performance ceiling. The data shows no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so these bottleneck assessments are derived from the relative benchmark scores rather than direct frame-time analysis.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built on Intel Socket 1700, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. This means the RTX 4090 can run at full bandwidth, but the platform’s PCIe 5.0 lanes are available for future storage or accelerator cards.

The CPU’s TDP is 125 W, while the GPU’s TDP is 450 W, with a suggested PSU of 850 W. This leaves headroom for additional peripherals and modest overclocking, as the CPU’s multiplier is unlocked. The GPU requires a triple-slot cooler and a single 16-pin power connector, so case clearance and PSU cabling are the primary physical constraints.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer generation CPU on a different socket, as the LGA 1700 platform is tied to the 13th-generation architecture. The GPU, while end-of-life, remains powerful enough that an upgrade would only be necessary for future display or compute standards. The 24 GB of VRAM provides substantial future-proofing, so the GPU is likely to outlast the CPU in terms of upgrade priority.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets gamers seeking maximum frame rates at 4K resolution, where the RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide the headroom for ultra-texture packs and ray tracing. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking ensures that system-level bottlenecks are minimized, making this a top-tier gaming build for enthusiasts.

Content creators working in video editing or 3D rendering will find the combination of the CPU’s 16 cores and the GPU’s 512 tensor cores and 128 RT cores to be a versatile toolset. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38704 and the GPU’s 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance indicate parallel processing strength for both CPU and GPU-accelerated pipelines.

Software developers and researchers running compute-heavy simulations will benefit from the CPU’s PassMark extended instructions score of 36700 and the GPU’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 271631. The system handles large data sets in memory with 30 MB of L3 cache and 24 GB of VRAM, respectively.

Students and small business workstations are not the target audience, as the performance far exceeds the requirements for such tasks. The data shows this is a high-end build for users who need the absolute best in gaming and professional workloads, not for general productivity.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The RTX 4090’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9223 and PassMark DirectX 12 score of 150 indicate very high rasterization performance, while the CPU’s 3DMark 4-thread score of 4474 and 8-thread score of 8230 suggest it can maintain high minimum frame rates.

At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 2435) will likely cap frame rates in esports titles, but the GPU is still capable of outputting well over 240 FPS in many games. At 1440p, the balance improves, with the GPU becoming the dominant factor. At 4K, the RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are the primary drivers, and estimated FPS in demanding titles should remain well above 60 FPS with ultra settings.

Ray tracing performance is a key strength, given the 128 RT cores. Estimated FPS with ray tracing enabled should be playable at 4K in most titles, though the exact figures depend on the game’s optimization. The lack of measured data means these are projections, but the benchmark scores support the expectation of top-tier gaming performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 76,300 million on a 609 mm² die. It features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. The memory clock is 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz.

The shading units number 16,384, with 512 TMUs and 176 ROPs. The GPU includes 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores, delivering a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s. Raw compute performance is rated at 82.58 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1). The GPU uses a triple-slot cooler with a 1x 16-pin power connector and a TDP of 450 W.

Benchmark scores show a PassMark G3D score of 38194, which ranks at the 88th percentile versus all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 255416 and Vulkan score of 271631 indicate strong compute and API-specific performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9223 confirms the GPU’s high-end DX12 capability. The nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, has a deltaPct of 0, indicating the RTX 4090 is the performance baseline in its immediate comparison group, though the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% faster in the average benchmark score.

For rendering, the FP32 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS and the 128 RT cores make this GPU exceptionally well-suited for real-time ray tracing and GPU-accelerated rendering. The 24 GB VRAM capacity prevents memory overflow in large scenes, and the 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensures rapid data transfer for textures and geometry.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes ECC memory support. It features PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 257 mm². The CPU’s 3DMark scores scale well with thread count: 2-thread score of 2263, 4-thread score of 4474, 8-thread score of 8230, and 16-thread score of 10749. The max-thread score is 12462, and the single-thread score is 1137.

Cinebench scores show a multi-core R15 score of 3901, R20 score of 16255, and R23 score of 38704. Single-core scores are 550 (R15), 2294 (R20), and 5464 (R23). Geekbench scores are 18258 multi-core and 2435 single-core. PassMark scores include a multi-thread score of 45817, single-thread score of 4336, integer math score of 154507, and floating-point math score of 114997.

The CPU ranks at the 89th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47330. The nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H, which has a deltaPct of -0.3, meaning the i7-13700KF is 0.3% slower on average. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is 0.4% faster, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is 0.7% faster.

For real workloads, the high single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread 4336) ensures fast response in lightly-threaded applications, while the multi-thread scores (PassMark multi-thread 45817) handle heavily parallelized tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering. The data compression score of 596493 indicates strong performance in file archiving and data management tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU-GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile is 89, placing it in the upper tier of all desktop configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The Core i7-13700KF has an average benchmark score of 47330, which is 0.3% slower than the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H but 0.3% faster than the Intel Core i9-12900F.

Q: What is the estimated gaming performance at 4K resolution?

A: The data contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so gaming performance is estimated. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 9223 suggests high frame rates at 4K, but exact figures are not available.

Q: Does this system support PCIe Gen 5?

A: Yes, the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4090 have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: What is the TDP of each component, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 450 W. The suggested PSU for the system is 850 W.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking, which is supported by the 125 W TDP and the platform’s power headroom.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 47330, ranking at the 89th percentile versus all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H with an average score of 47468 and a deltaPct of -0.3, indicating the i7-13700KF is essentially on par. The Intel Core i9-12900F is 0.3% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is 0.4% faster.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 60347, ranking at the 88th percentile versus all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with an average score of 60326 and a deltaPct of 0, suggesting identical performance in the aggregate. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% faster, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% slower.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU and GPU are closely matched in percentile ranking (89 vs 88), indicating a balanced configuration. The CPU’s strength lies in multi-threaded workloads (Cinebench R23 multi-core 38704, PassMark multi-thread 45817), while the GPU’s strength is in raw compute and rasterization (FP32 82.58 TFLOPS, PassMark G3D 38194).

The data shows that this pair is not the absolute fastest in either component category, but the combination provides a high level of overall performance. The CPU’s 0.3% deficit to the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H is negligible, and the GPU’s 0% delta to the Intel Arc Pro A60 suggests they are performance twins in the benchmark average.

The lack of measured FPS data is a limitation, but the benchmark scores indicate that this system is well-suited for high-refresh gaming, professional content creation, and compute-intensive tasks. The 89th combined percentile reflects a top-tier build that will handle nearly any workload with minimal compromise.