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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700KF + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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

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CPU
94%
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GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700KF

47,330 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

135,218 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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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

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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# Desktop Workstation Analysis: Intel Core i7-13700KF + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

This desktop build pairs Intel's Core i7-13700KF, a 16-core Raptor Lake-S processor, with NVIDIA's RTX 4000 Ada Generation, a single-slot workstation GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The combination sits at the 92nd percentile overall among all builds in the database, with the CPU ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs and the GPU in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. The data set includes no measured FPS rows for this exact pairing, so all game-performance discussion below is estimated from component benchmark scores, not from direct frame-rate measurement.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is a workstation-oriented GPU built on the AD104 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors across a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 2175 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The memory subsystem consists of 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 360.0 GB/s. This is a substantial VRAM pool for a single-slot card, and the data shows it positions the GPU for large datasets and high-resolution textures without immediate capacity constraints.

The compute configuration includes 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The RT core count is 48, and the tensor core count is 192. Pixel rate is 139.2 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 417.6 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is rated at 26.73 TFLOPS, with FP16 achieving the same 26.73 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. These numbers indicate balanced rasterization and compute capabilities, though the tensor and RT cores suggest the card is designed for workloads that leverage accelerated ray tracing and AI inference.

In Geekbench compute tests, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation scores 146593 in OpenCL and 123842 in Vulkan. The OpenCL score is roughly 18% higher than the Vulkan score, which suggests the card's compute performance is well-exposed through the OpenCL path — a relevant detail for rendering applications that rely on that API. The average benchmark score across the GPU's test suite is 135218, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA A10M (avg score 135230, delta 0%), the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (135396, -0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (135774, -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon PRO V620 (136472, -0.9%). The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is essentially tied with these cards — within 1% of each — meaning that in raw compute benchmarks, the differences are negligible for practical purposes.

For rendering workloads, the 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced scenes and DLSS-style upscaling. The 20 GB VRAM is the standout feature here: it allows loading large 3D scenes, high-resolution textures, and multi-layer compositing without spilling to system memory. The single-slot design, with a 245 mm length and 112 mm height, means it fits in compact workstation chassis while still delivering the compute throughput that the percentile ranking implies.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU's average benchmark score is 47330, which lands it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H (avg score 47468, delta -0.3%), the Intel Core i9-12900F (47176, +0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (47527, -0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, +0.7%). The i7-13700KF is within 0.7% of all four rivals, indicating that it sits in a tightly contested performance band where no single processor has a meaningful lead in average benchmark score.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 135218, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. As noted, its nearest rivals are all within 0.9% of its score. The combined percentile for this build is 92, which reflects the pairing of a high-end CPU and a very high-end GPU — neither component drags the other down in the aggregate ranking.

Looking at specific CPU benchmark results, the 3DMark multi-threaded tests show a clear scaling pattern: 10749 for 16 threads, 8230 for 8 threads, 4474 for 4 threads, and 2263 for 2 threads. The single-thread score is 1137. This scaling shows that the CPU gains roughly 90% going from 8 to 16 threads (8230 to 10749), which indicates good thread scaling efficiency. Cinebench results reinforce this: R15 multicore is 3901, R20 multicore is 16255, and R23 multicore is 38704, with single-core scores of 550, 2294, and 5464 respectively. The R23 multi-to-single ratio is about 7.1x, which is typical for a 16-core processor with 24 threads.

Geekbench multicore is 18258 and single-core is 2435. PassMark tests show multithread at 45817, single-thread at 4336, integer math at 154507, floating-point math at 114997, data compression at 596493, data encryption at 33314, extended instructions at 36700, find prime numbers at 186, random string sorting at 62726, and physics at 2650. The integer math score is roughly 34% higher than floating-point math, suggesting the CPU is particularly strong in integer-heavy workloads like compilation and data processing.

The combined picture is a build where both components are in the top 10-15% of their respective categories. The GPU is slightly further ahead (95th percentile) than the CPU (89th percentile), but the gap is small enough that neither part is grossly mismatched. The data shows a balanced high-end desktop workstation, not a lopsided pairing.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i7-13700KF is a desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename) and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The die size is 257 mm². It has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The TDP is 125 W, and the processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support included. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier is unlocked, and the launch MSRP is $384.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 pool is a key factor in the CPU's multi-threaded performance, as it reduces the need to access main memory frequently. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provides flexibility in platform configuration, though the benchmark data does not specify which memory type was used in testing.

The multi-threaded benchmark scores are strong. PassMark multithread at 45817 and Cinebench R23 multicore at 38704 both indicate high sustained throughput for heavily threaded workloads. The data compression score of 596493 and integer math score of 154507 suggest excellent performance in data-intensive tasks like archiving, databases, and code compilation. The floating-point math score of 114997 is lower but still robust, indicating solid performance in scientific and engineering workloads.

Single-threaded performance is equally notable. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz drives a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5464 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2435. PassMark single-thread is 4336. These numbers place the CPU among the top single-thread performers in the database, which matters for applications that rely on a few fast cores, such as legacy software, some game engines, and certain scripting workloads.

The 3DMark thread-scaling results (10749 for 16 threads vs 1137 for single thread) show an 8.5x improvement from single-thread to 16-thread performance. This is lower than the theoretical 16x, which is expected due to shared resources and memory bandwidth limits, but it still demonstrates strong scaling for applications that can use many cores. The 8-thread score of 8230 is 77% of the 16-thread score, showing that the first 8 threads are highly efficient and the second 8 threads add meaningful but diminishing returns.

In real workloads, this CPU excels at video encoding, 3D rendering, software compilation, and multi-tasking. The 24 threads handle concurrent workloads well, and the high boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance. The ECC memory support is a notable feature for workstations where data integrity is critical, though it requires compatible motherboards and memory modules.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty and dataIsMeasured is false. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the component benchmark scores, not from direct frame-rate measurement. These estimates should be treated as qualitative guidance rather than precise predictions.

The GPU's 95th percentile ranking and 20 GB VRAM suggest strong 4K gaming potential, particularly in titles that are VRAM-hungry at ultra settings. The 360.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1440p and 4K textures, though it is not the highest in the database. The 48 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced effects, which will help in games that enable RT reflections and shadows.

The CPU's single-thread score of 4336 in PassMark and 5464 in Cinebench R23 indicate it will not bottleneck the GPU in most titles, even at high frame rates. The 16 cores and 24 threads also provide headroom for background tasks while gaming, such as streaming or voice chat.

Based on the benchmark scores, the estimated gaming experience is as follows: at 1080p ultra settings, the GPU is likely to be underutilized in many titles, with the CPU determining maximum frame rates. At 1440p ultra, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and the combination should deliver high frame rates in most games. At 4K ultra, the GPU becomes the primary limiter, but the 20 GB VRAM allows ultra texture packs without memory pressure. Ray-traced titles will see the RT cores engaged, potentially reducing frame rates but still playable at 1440p with DLSS enabled.

The lack of measured FPS data means these expectations are not verified. Users seeking precise gaming benchmarks should look for the same component pairing with measured frame rates, or rely on per-component FPS reviews from other sources.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which is the LGA 1700 platform. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This means the motherboard choice determines the memory type — a DDR4 board will not accept DDR5 modules and vice versa. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for the GPU and NVMe storage, though the RTX 4000 Ada Generation itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible.

The GPU has a TDP of 130 W and the CPU has a TDP of 125 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU alone is 300 W, which leaves ample headroom when combined with the CPU's 125 W TDP. A PSU in the 500-600 W range would comfortably support this build, and the 1x 16-pin power connector on the GPU requires a compatible power supply or adapter.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests a few options. The CPU's socket 1700 platform is likely at the end of its upgrade path, so moving to a newer Intel platform would require a motherboard change. However, within the current platform, the CPU is already high-end — the nearest rivals are within 0.7%, so upgrading the CPU would yield minimal gains. The GPU, while in the 95th percentile, could be upgraded to a higher-tier workstation card if 20 GB VRAM becomes insufficient or if compute performance needs to increase. The single-slot form factor also allows for adding a second GPU if the workload supports multi-GPU scaling, though the power connector and PSU would need to accommodate the additional load.

The ECC memory support is a factor for upgrade decisions: users who require ECC for data integrity need to select a motherboard and memory kit that supports it, which may limit DDR5 options depending on the platform's implementation.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This build targets users who need high-end CPU and GPU performance in a desktop form factor. The 89th percentile CPU and 95th percentile GPU indicate it is suited for professionals and enthusiasts who demand near-top-tier performance.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or graphic design will benefit from the 16-core CPU and 20 GB GPU VRAM. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 and the GPU's 146593 OpenCL score support smooth preview and rendering in applications like video editors and 3D software. The 20 GB VRAM allows handling large 4K or 8K timelines, complex 3D scenes, and high-resolution textures without running out of memory.

Software developers, particularly those working on large codebases, will see strong performance from the integer math score of 154507 and data compression score of 596493. The 24 threads allow parallel compilation, and the high single-thread score of 4336 keeps interactive tooling responsive. The ECC memory support is a plus for developers working on system-level software where memory errors can corrupt data.

Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolutions who also do content creation on the side will find this build capable. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking suggests high frame rates at these resolutions, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact numbers are unknown. The CPU will not bottleneck at these resolutions, and the 20 GB VRAM future-proofs against increasing texture sizes.

For students and small business workstations, this build is likely overkill unless the work involves heavy compute, 3D modeling, or video production. The performance level is justified only if the workload demands it — the data shows this is a high-end system, not a general-purpose office machine.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The balance between the CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 95th percentile suggests the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. In most workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor only when the task is graphics-bound, such as high-resolution rendering or gaming. The CPU will be the limiting factor in CPU-bound tasks like code compilation or physics simulation, but its percentile ranking indicates it has more headroom relative to the GPU.

In gaming, the estimated bottleneck depends on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (4336 PassMark single-thread) will likely determine the maximum frame rate, as the GPU has capacity to spare. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 139.2 GPixel/s becomes the constraint, and the CPU's role diminishes. The lack of measured FPS data prevents precise bottleneck quantification, but the percentile gap of 6 points (89 vs 95) is small enough that neither component is severely mismatched.

In compute workloads, the CPU's 24 threads and the GPU's 6144 shading units will be utilized differently depending on the application. For tasks that are GPU-accelerated (like rendering with CUDA), the GPU will dominate the workload, and the CPU's role is to feed it data. For CPU-only tasks (like compilation), the GPU is idle, and the CPU's 16 cores are the sole performer. The balanced percentiles suggest this build is well-rounded, with no single component dragging the other down significantly.

The thread scaling data (10749 at 16 threads vs 1137 at single thread) indicates the CPU scales well up to 16 threads, so CPU-bound workloads that use more threads will see good performance gains. This reduces the risk of the CPU becoming a bottleneck in multi-threaded applications.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: "desktop") that combines the Intel Core i7-13700KF and the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation. The combined percentile of 92 places it in the top 8% of all builds in the database, indicating a high-tier system.

The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 5.40 GHz boost clock, ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU is a single-slot workstation card with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory, ranking in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a high-end CPU and a near-top-tier GPU makes this a premium desktop workstation for compute-intensive tasks.

The GPU's workstation heritage (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) and the CPU's desktop market segment suggest this build is designed for professional use, though the unlocked multiplier on the CPU and the GPU's gaming-capable architecture also make it suitable for high-end gaming. The overall tier is high, as evidenced by the 92nd percentile combined score, which reflects a system that is competitive with the best available in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 92, placing it in the top 8% of all builds in the database.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4000 Ada Generation have, and what type is it?

A: The GPU has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 360.0 GB/s.

Q: What are the nearest CPU rivals to the Intel Core i7-13700KF?

A: The nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H (delta -0.3%), Intel Core i9-12900F (+0.3%), AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (-0.4%), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (+0.7%).

Q: Does this build support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory, though the motherboard and memory kit must also support it.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 300 W for the GPU alone, which has a TDP of 130 W. The CPU has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: Are there measured FPS results for this build in games?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so all game performance figures are estimates from benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's nearest rival and how close is it?

A: The nearest rival is the NVIDIA A10M, with a delta of 0%, meaning the two GPUs have essentially identical average benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 95th percentile ranking and the CPU's strong single-thread score (4336 PassMark) suggest this build can drive high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, though the lack of measured FPS means exact numbers are estimates. The 20 GB VRAM supports ultra texture settings without memory pressure.

Streaming: The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample CPU headroom for encoding while gaming, and the GPU's tensor cores can assist with AI-based encoding or upscaling. The CPU's multi-thread score of 45817 in PassMark indicates it can handle simultaneous game and stream encoding tasks.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38704 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 146593 support smooth timeline scrubbing and fast export times. The 20 GB VRAM allows handling 4K or 8K footage with multiple layers and effects.

3D rendering: The GPU's 48 RT cores and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerate ray-traced renders, while the CPU's 24 threads handle CPU-based rendering tasks. The 20 GB VRAM is sufficient for complex scenes with high-resolution textures.

Software development: The integer math score of 154507 and data compression score of 596493 indicate fast code compilation and data processing. The 16 cores allow parallel builds, and the high single-thread score keeps IDEs responsive.

Student and office work: This build is overkill for typical student or office tasks, but it handles them effortlessly. The data shows this is a high-end system suited for demanding workloads, not a general-purpose office machine. For students in engineering, data science, or media programs, the CPU and GPU performance will be more than adequate.