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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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

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94%

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98%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700KF

47,330 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

79,842 Benchmark Score

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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

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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

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The CPU has a 125 W TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and includes ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is provided through Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark data places this processor at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47330. The multi-threaded performance is substantial: 3DMark max threads score is 12462, while the 16-thread score reaches 10749. Cinebench R23 multicore results show 38704, which is a strong indicator of heavy multi-threaded workloads such as video encoding and 3D rendering. Single-thread performance is equally notable, with 3DMark single-thread scoring 1137 and Cinebench R23 single-core at 5464. The Geekbench multicore score of 18258 and single-core score of 2435 reinforce the balanced nature of this chip.

The nearest rivals provide context for these scores. The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H has an average score of 47468, which is 0.3% higher than the i7-13700KF. The Intel Core i9-12900F trails slightly at 47176, 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 scores 47527, 0.4% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, 0.7% behind. These deltas are all within a narrow band, indicating that the i7-13700KF sits in a highly competitive performance tier where no single rival holds a decisive advantage.

PassMark results further illuminate the processor's capabilities. Integer math scores 154507, floating point math reaches 114997, and extended instructions hit 36700. Data compression scores 596493, while data encryption achieves 33314. The multithread score of 45817 and single-thread score of 4336 show strong scaling across thread counts. Physics simulation scores 2650, and random string sorting reaches 62726. Find prime numbers scores 186, which is a lower score typical of integer-heavy prime calculation workloads.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 47330 places it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 79842 places it at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this desktop build is 91, reflecting a pairing where both components sit in the upper echelon of their respective categories.

For the CPU, the 3DMark suite shows progressive scaling from 2263 at 2 threads to 4474 at 4 threads, 8230 at 8 threads, and 12462 at max threads. Cinebench R15 scores are 3901 multicore and 550 single-core, while R20 scores are 16255 multicore and 2294 single-core. The R23 results are notably higher at 38704 multicore and 5464 single-core. Geekbench delivers 18258 multicore and 2435 single-core.

The GPU benchmarks include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355, Geekbench OpenCL at 334370, and Geekbench Vulkan at 376728. PassMark G3D scores 39650, GPU compute reaches 26756, and G2D is 1413. DirectX tests show 226 for DX10, 341 for DX11, 185 for DX12, and 395 for DX9.

The combined picture reveals a system where the CPU is strong but not class-leading, while the GPU is exceptional. The CPU's 89th percentile means it outperforms the vast majority of processors, but the GPU's 92nd percentile indicates it is even more dominant in its field. This imbalance does not necessarily create a bottleneck in most scenarios, as the CPU delivers sufficient throughput to feed the GPU in gaming and many creative workloads. However, in CPU-bound tasks at lower resolutions or with high frame rates, the processor may become the limiting factor.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB202 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. The base clock is 2017 MHz, boosting to 2407 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz, providing 28 Gbps effective speed.

The memory subsystem is substantial: 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus delivers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This is a critical specification for high-resolution textures and large datasets in 3D rendering or AI workloads. The GPU has 21760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. Ray tracing is handled by 170 RT cores, while 680 tensor cores accelerate AI and deep learning tasks. Pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 compute reaches 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 104.8 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio.

The nearest rivals for this GPU are interesting in that they are largely older professional or mobile parts. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 5090's 79842 average. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, 1.4% higher. These deltas suggest that the RTX 5090's average benchmark score is closely matched to these parts, though the RTX 5090's modern feature set and massive memory capacity differentiate it in real-world workloads.

The benchmark scores indicate dominance in GPU compute. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 376728 and OpenCL score of 334370 are exceptionally high. The PassMark G3D score of 39650 reflects strong rasterization performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 shows excellent DirectX 12 performance. For rendering workloads, the combination of 32 GB VRAM, 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, and 170 RT cores positions this GPU as capable of handling complex scenes with ray tracing enabled and large texture sets without memory pressure.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU occupy different performance percentiles, with the GPU at 92 and the CPU at 89. This creates a system where the GPU is the more dominant component, but the CPU is not a weak link. In gaming scenarios, the CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1137 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 5464, ensures it can drive high frame rates. The GPU's massive compute resources, with FP32 at 104.8 TFLOPS, are sufficient for 4K and high-refresh gaming.

The bottleneck profile depends on the workload. In CPU-intensive tasks such as physics simulation, where PassMark physics scores 2650, the processor may limit performance in scenarios with many dynamic objects. In GPU-intensive tasks like ray tracing or high-resolution rendering, the GPU is the clear workhorse. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a max-thread 3DMark score of 12462, provide ample parallel processing for most productivity workloads, but the GPU's 21760 shading units and 680 tensor cores vastly outnumber the CPU's execution resources.

The data shows no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so frame rates must be estimated from benchmark scores. The CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile suggest that in most games, the GPU will be the limiting factor at 4K resolution, while at 1080p or 1440p, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth eliminate memory-related bottlenecks in gaming, even with ultra-high texture settings.

# Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets users who need both strong CPU throughput and exceptional GPU performance. The CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile make it suitable for gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions, where the GPU's capabilities are fully utilized. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or large datasets will benefit from the CPU's 16 cores and the GPU's 32 GB VRAM. Software developers compiling large codebases or running virtual machines will appreciate the 24 threads and DDR5 memory support. Students in engineering or data science fields can leverage the GPU's tensor cores for machine learning projects. Small business workstations handling complex simulations or financial modeling will find the combination capable.

The CPU's ECC memory support is a differentiator for reliability-sensitive workloads, while the unlocked multiplier allows tuning for performance. The GPU's dual-slot design and 304 mm length require a full-size case with adequate clearance. The 575 W TDP of the GPU, combined with the CPU's 125 W TDP, demands a robust cooling solution and a power supply with sufficient headroom.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming at 1440p or 4K is a primary scenario. The GPU's 92nd percentile and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 18355 indicate it can drive high frame rates with ultra settings. The CPU's single-thread score of 4336 in PassMark ensures it can keep up with the GPU's output.

Streaming while gaming benefits from the CPU's 24 threads and the GPU's tensor cores for encoding. The CPU's multicore score of 45817 in PassMark can handle encoding workloads without compromising game performance.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve uses both components. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 accelerates timeline processing, while the GPU's 32 GB VRAM handles 4K and 8K footage with multiple effects.

3D rendering in Blender or Maya relies heavily on the GPU. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 334370 and Vulkan score of 376728 indicate strong compute performance for ray tracing and viewport rendering.

Software development with multiple virtual machines or containers benefits from the CPU's 16 cores and 30 MB of L3 cache. The Geekbench multicore score of 18258 suggests responsive compilation and testing environments.

Student and office workloads are largely over-provisioned with this hardware, but the CPU's single-thread performance and the GPU's compute capabilities ensure smooth operation in any productivity suite, including spreadsheets, document processing, and data visualization.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The 125 W TDP of the CPU and the 575 W TDP of the GPU require a power supply with sufficient capacity; the suggested PSU is 950 W.

The platform is mature, with the CPU released in September 2022 and the GPU in January 2025. The CPU's production status is active, and the GPU's predecessor is GeForce 40, with a successor in GeForce 60. A sensible next upgrade would involve moving to a newer platform with a more recent CPU, as the LGA 1700 socket is at the end of its lifecycle. However, the current CPU's performance at the 89th percentile means it remains competitive for several more years.

Memory upgrades are possible within the existing platform, with support for both DDR4 and DDR5. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM is unlikely to be a limiting factor for the foreseeable future. A future upgrade could involve pairing this CPU with a newer GPU generation, though the current GPU's 92nd percentile suggests it will remain relevant for multiple years.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700KF has 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.

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

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's bandwidth?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s.

Q: What socket does the CPU use?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What is the GPU's architecture?

A: The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU's suggested power supply?

A: The suggested PSU for the GPU is 950 W.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for this pairing, so all frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile provide a context for expected performance.

In gaming, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 and PassMark G3D score of 39650 suggest it can handle modern titles at high settings. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1137 and PassMark single-thread score of 4336, ensures it can drive high frame rates without bottlenecking in most scenarios. For 4K gaming, the GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient for ultra textures and ray tracing. At 1440p, the CPU's multi-thread performance, with a max-thread 3DMark score of 12462, becomes more relevant as frame rates rise. At 1080p, the CPU may become the limiting factor, though its strong single-thread scores mitigate this. These estimates should be treated as approximations until measured FPS data is available.

# Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 5.40 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 part with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. The combined percentile is 91, placing this build in the upper tier of desktop systems.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 47330 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 79842 indicate that both components are high performers. The GPU's 92nd percentile is the stronger of the two, but the CPU's 89th percentile provides solid support. This is a high-end desktop configuration suited for gaming, content creation, and compute-intensive workloads. The build class is desktop, and the overall tier is near the top of the performance spectrum based on the combined percentile of 91.

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