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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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94%

GPU

79%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700KF

47,330 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

3,075 Benchmark Score

Top 21% Market Ranking

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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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

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The Intel Core i7-13700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is a desktop build that combines a high-core-count 13th-generation Raptor Lake processor with a current-generation Blackwell GPU. The data shows this pairing sits at the 54th combined percentile, with the CPU holding a strong 89th percentile ranking against all processors while the GPU’s benchmark score places it lower. It is important to note that no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination; the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all gaming performance discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores and component specifications.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 5080 SUPER’s 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 1.02 TB/s memory bandwidth provide the raw throughput needed for high-refresh 1440p or 4K gaming. With 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU can handle large texture sets and high-resolution assets without capacity pressure. The CPU’s 3dmark_single_thread score of 1137 and 2-thread score of 2263 indicate strong per-core performance for maintaining high frame rates in lightly-threaded game engines, though the GPU’s relatively low benchmark percentile (19th) suggests the exact 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075 may not reflect top-tier rasterization performance.

Streaming: The i7-13700KF’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for encoding and broadcasting while gaming. The passmark_multithread score of 45817 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 12462 demonstrate that the CPU can handle simultaneous game rendering, stream encoding, and background applications. The GPU’s 336 tensor cores and 84 RT cores offer additional hardware acceleration for AI-based encoding features, making this a capable setup for content creators who broadcast gameplay.

Video editing: For video editing workloads, the combination of CPU multi-threading and GPU acceleration is strong. The CPU’s cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore score of 38704 places it well above many rivals, and its passmark_data_compression score of 596493 suggests fast handling of video codecs and project files. The GPU’s 56.28 TFLOPS FP16 performance (1:1 ratio) and 879.3 GTexel/s texture rate support hardware-accelerated effects, color grading, and rendering previews, making this build suitable for 4K timeline editing and export tasks.

3D rendering: The RTX 5080 SUPER’s 84 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced rendering, while the CPU’s cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore score of 16255 and geekbench_multicore score of 18258 ensure that CPU-based rendering tasks also perform well. The passmark_floating_point_math score of 114997 indicates strong numerical processing for physics simulations and complex scene calculations. For GPU-accelerated renderers, the 24 GB VRAM capacity allows for large scenes and high-resolution textures to remain resident on the card.

Software development: The CPU’s passmark_integer_math score of 154507 and passmark_extended_instructions score of 36700 show strong performance for code compilation, data processing, and scientific computing tasks. The 16 cores with 24 threads handle parallel build systems efficiently, while the single-thread score of 4336 in passmark_single_thread ensures responsive IDE performance. The 30 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache reduce latency for frequently accessed code segments.

Student and office work: For everyday productivity, this build is dramatically over-specified. The i7-13700KF’s 3dmark_4_threads score of 4474 and 8-thread score of 8230 handle document processing, spreadsheet calculations, and web browsing with substantial headroom. The dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provides flexibility for system builders. The GPU’s 112 ROPs and 293.1 GPixel/s pixel rate ensure smooth UI rendering, though the 415 W TDP makes this an unusual choice for a standard office environment.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process, with a die size of 378 mm² containing 45,600 million transistors. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with memory clocked at 2000 MHz for 32 Gbps effective speed. The 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for high-resolution textures and data-heavy workloads.

The GPU’s compute configuration includes 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It features 84 RT cores for ray tracing and 336 tensor cores for AI acceleration. The FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS matches the FP16 throughput at a 1:1 ratio, indicating strong general-purpose compute capability. The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s provide ample fill rates for high-resolution rendering.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the GPU scores 3075, which places it at the 19th percentile against all GPUs. This score is notable because it is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 (3163, deltaPct -2.8%) and Intel Arc Pro B60 (3182, deltaPct -3.4%), while being slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 820A (2983, deltaPct 3.1%) and GTX 860M (2967, deltaPct 3.6%). This benchmark result suggests that while the GPU has impressive theoretical specifications, its measured performance in this specific DirectX 12 test does not reflect the expected high-end tier, possibly due to driver maturity or workload characteristics.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-13700KF has an average benchmark score of 47330, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i9-12900F (47176) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022). It is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H (47468) and 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (47527).

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the RTX 5080 SUPER provide?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2000 MHz with 32 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This high boost clock supports the single-thread performance seen in benchmarks like cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore with a score of 5464.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i7-13700KF supports ECC memory. It has dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 modules.

Q: What is the GPU’s ray tracing hardware configuration?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER includes 84 RT cores specifically for ray tracing workloads. This is complemented by 336 tensor cores for AI acceleration and 10,752 shading units for general rendering.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the RTX 5080 SUPER scores 3075. This is 2.8% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 (3163) and 3.4% lower than the Intel Arc Pro B60 (3182). It is 3.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 820A (2983) and 3.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (2967).

Q: What is the CPU’s cache configuration?

A: The i7-13700KF has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 257 mm².

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU in this build are heavily imbalanced in terms of benchmark percentiles. The i7-13700KF sits at the 89th percentile against all CPUs, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is at the 19th percentile against all GPUs. This creates a scenario where the CPU far outclasses the GPU in relative performance rankings, suggesting the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor in most workloads.

For gaming, the GPU is the primary bottleneck in rendering-bound scenarios. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075 is the only GPU benchmark available, and its low percentile position indicates that frame rates will be governed by the GPU’s rasterization throughput. The CPU’s high single-thread scores (1137 in 3dmark_single_thread, 4336 in passmark_single_thread) mean it can feed frames to the GPU without holding it back, but the GPU’s modest benchmark score will cap overall gaming performance.

In CPU-bound workloads like software compilation, data compression, or physics calculations, the CPU takes the lead role. The passmark_integer_math score of 154507 and passmark_data_compression score of 596493 show that the CPU excels in these tasks, and the GPU’s role becomes secondary. For GPU-accelerated tasks like ray tracing rendering or AI inference, the balance shifts back to the GPU, where the 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores provide dedicated acceleration, though the benchmark data does not cover these specific workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. In 3DMark tests, the processor scores 10749 with 16 threads and 12462 with max threads, while the single-thread score is 1137. The Cinebench suite shows a multicore score of 3901 in R15, 16255 in R20, and 38704 in R23, with single-core scores of 550, 2294, and 5464 respectively. Geekbench results include a multicore score of 18258 and single-core score of 2435. PassMark tests show a multithread score of 45817, single-thread score of 4336, and an average benchmark score of 47330 across all tests. This places the CPU at the 89th percentile against all CPUs.

The GPU has a single benchmark result: 3075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This score places the RTX 5080 SUPER at the 19th percentile against all GPUs. The nearest rival comparisons show that this score is within 3.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M and within 3.4% of the Intel Arc Pro B60, which are significantly lower-tier products. The combined picture is one of extreme CPU dominance and GPU underperformance in this specific benchmark, with the build achieving a combined percentile of 54.

Who Should Build It

This build is best suited for users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads over GPU gaming performance. Software developers and researchers who compile large codebases, run data compression algorithms, or perform scientific computing will benefit from the 16-core CPU with strong integer math (154507) and floating-point (114997) scores. Video editors working with 4K timelines can leverage the CPU’s 38704 Cinebench R23 multicore score for export tasks while using the GPU’s 24 GB VRAM for effects and color work.

For gamers, this build targets users who play at 1440p or 4K resolutions where the GPU is the primary driver, but the low GPU benchmark percentile suggests expectations should be tempered. The CPU’s single-thread performance ensures high frame rates in CPU-bound titles, but the GPU’s 19th percentile ranking in 3DMark Steel Nomad indicates it may not deliver the performance expected from a 50-series card in this specific test. Content creators who render with CPU-based engines will find the i7-13700KF’s 24 threads highly capable, while GPU rendering users get 84 RT cores and 1.02 TB/s memory bandwidth.

Students and small business workstations would be overserved by this build; the CPU’s 89th percentile ranking and the GPU’s high TDP make it more appropriate for professional workstations than general office use. The dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support adds flexibility for budget-conscious builders, but the 415 W GPU TDP requires a robust power supply.

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. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The chip uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with ECC memory support included. The processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, with a die size of 257 mm².

Benchmark results show the CPU performs strongly across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The single-thread scores (1137 in 3dmark, 5464 in Cinebench R23, 2435 in Geekbench, 4336 in PassMark) indicate excellent per-core performance, driven by the 5.40 GHz boost clock. Multi-threaded results are equally impressive, with the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 12462 demonstrating effective scaling across the 16 cores.

The nearest rivals provide context for the CPU’s positioning. The i7-13700KF’s average benchmark score of 47330 is essentially tied with 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 places the CPU in a tight competitive cluster, with performance differences under 1% across these four rival processors. The 89th percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms its position as a high-end desktop processor.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i7-13700KF uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, offering high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and expansion cards. The processor is overclockable (multiplier unlocked) with a 125 W TDP, providing headroom for enthusiast tuning.

The RTX 5080 SUPER connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and requires a 1x 16-pin power connector. The GPU has a TDP of 415 W, which is substantial and dictates power supply requirements. The card is dual-slot with dimensions of 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, so case compatibility must be verified. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

For future upgrades, the CPU’s 89th percentile ranking suggests it has longevity for CPU-bound workloads, while the GPU’s low benchmark percentile may prompt users to consider a replacement. However, the GPU’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth are future-proofing features that may outperform the single 3DMark benchmark suggests. The platform’s support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means memory upgrades are possible without changing the motherboard, and the PCIe 5.0 interface provides bandwidth headroom for next-generation storage and expansion.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700KF, a 16-core desktop processor from the Raptor Lake generation, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER, a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU based on the GB203 chip. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile ranking is 54, reflecting the substantial gap between the CPU’s 89th percentile and the GPU’s 19th percentile.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 47330 places it among high-end processors, with rivals within 0.7% including the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H, Intel Core i9-12900F, AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 3075 from the 3DMark Steel Nomad test places it near entry-level GPUs and professional workstation cards like the Quadro P1000 and Arc Pro B60. This pairing represents a CPU-dominant system where the processor significantly outperforms the graphics card in relative benchmark standings, making it a logical choice for compute-heavy tasks that rely on CPU throughput rather than GPU rendering.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

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