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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700T + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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92 / 100
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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
91%
VS
GPU
94%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700T

35,403 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

32,456 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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

The Intel Core i7-13700T and AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE form a desktop pairing that sits at the 81st percentile overall, indicating a high-performance configuration for a wide range of tasks. The CPU, a 16-core Raptor Lake part, and the GPU, a 16 GB RDNA 3.0 card, are both aimed at demanding workloads, though the data for this specific combination shows no measured frame rates. Consequently, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of the components, not from direct testing of this pairing.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so the following analysis is based on extrapolating from the benchmark scores of the Intel Core i7-13700T and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. The GPU’s strong synthetic performance, evidenced by a Passmark G3D score of 27089 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814, suggests it is well-suited for high-detail gaming. The CPU’s single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3282, is robust enough to avoid being a primary constraint in most gaming scenarios.

For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3821 and the GPU’s high pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s indicate that the system should deliver high frame rates in most titles. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-resolution textures and modern game assets. At 4K resolution, the GPU’s 45.98 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power will be the dominant factor; the data suggests this pairing is capable of handling 4K gaming, though users may need to adjust settings from "Ultra" to high in the most demanding titles to maintain smooth performance.

The RX 7900 GRE’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure it is ready for modern game engines. The CPU’s 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) also provide sufficient bandwidth for the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as esports titles at low resolutions, the i7-13700T’s boost clock of 4.90 GHz and 24 threads should maintain high frame pacing. However, the lack of measured data means the exact FPS figures remain estimates; the benchmark scores indicate the system is a strong performer, but real-world results will vary by title and driver optimization.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13700T achieves an average benchmark score of 35403, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. This score is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, showing a delta of -0.1% against the Intel Core 5 213PE (avg score 35428), +0.1% against the Intel Core i7-12700KF (avg score 35365), +0.3% against the Intel Core i5-13600T (avg score 35305), and +0.3% against the Intel Core i7-12700K (avg score 35287). In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23248 is substantial, while its Geekbench multicore score of 11573 confirms strong parallel processing capability. The single-core performance is equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3282 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2490.

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE posts an average benchmark score of 32456, which places it at the 77th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro S10000 (avg score 32388, delta 0.2%), the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (avg score 32540, delta -0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (avg score 32601, delta -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 570X (avg score 32176, delta 0.9%). The GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 175758 and Vulkan score of 99850 highlight its compute and graphics API performance. In DirectX 12, the Passmark score of 107 is modest, but the DirectX 11 score of 300 and DirectX 9 score of 310 suggest strong legacy API performance.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers (85th percentile) than the GPU (77th percentile). The overall pairing achieves an 81st percentile rank, indicating that the CPU slightly outpaces the GPU in relative performance. This suggests that for pure compute tasks, the CPU is the more capable component, while the GPU is a high-end but not top-tier graphics solution. The data indicates a balanced system for gaming and productivity, with the CPU providing a solid foundation for the GPU’s output.

FAQ

Q: What is the socket type for the Intel Core i7-13700T?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700T uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Q: How much VRAM does the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus width.

Q: What is the recommended power supply wattage for the RX 7900 GRE?

A: The suggested PSU for the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is 600 W.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13700T support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13700T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the Intel Core i7-13700T?

A: The boost clock speed of the Intel Core i7-13700T is 4.90 GHz.

Q: What is the process node for the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is built on a 5 nm process node by TSMC.

Q: Does the RX 7900 GRE support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 80 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700T is built on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory modules. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), which offers high bandwidth for future storage devices and expansion cards. The CPU’s TDP is 35 W, which is notably low for a 16-core part, allowing for a wide range of cooling solutions, including compact air coolers. The platform supports the UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU, which can serve as a fallback for troubleshooting or basic display output.

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE has a TDP of 260 W and requires a 600 W power supply, as per the suggested PSU rating. It uses two 8-pin power connectors and occupies a dual-slot form factor, with dimensions of 276 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 51 mm in width. The GPU interfaces via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes. For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests the platform is well-balanced; the CPU’s 85th percentile rank and the GPU’s 77th percentile rank mean that upgrading the GPU would likely yield more gaming performance gains than upgrading the CPU. The 16 GB VRAM on the GPU is ample for current titles, so a future upgrade might focus on the CPU only if multi-threaded productivity workloads become the primary use case.

The memory bus is dual-channel, and the CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports high-bandwidth tasks, though the lack of ECC memory support is a consideration for workstation builds. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that next-generation NVMe SSDs can operate at full speed, while the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 interface is not a bottleneck for the RX 7900 GRE’s bandwidth. Overall, the platform offers good headroom for upgrades, with the PSU being the primary constraint for users looking to install a more powerful GPU.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a fairly balanced system, with the CPU at the 85th percentile and the GPU at the 77th percentile. The CPU’s higher percentile rank suggests that in most gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load increases. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3821 is strong, indicating that it can feed the GPU effectively in frame generation. In contrast, the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 27089 is high, but its percentile rank is lower, meaning that for gaming at 1080p or 1440p, the GPU may be the primary bottleneck if the CPU’s single-core performance is sufficient.

For multi-threaded workloads, such as rendering or video encoding, the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23248, will be the dominant factor. The GPU’s compute performance, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 175758, is also strong, but the CPU’s relative advantage is more pronounced. The FPS scaling is not measured, but the benchmark scores suggest that the CPU would not bottleneck the GPU in most titles, given the CPU’s single-threaded strength. However, in highly CPU-intensive games, the 35 W TDP might limit sustained boost clocks, potentially affecting frame rates.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s and 16 GB VRAM are well-matched to the CPU’s dual-channel memory support. The system’s overall 81st percentile rank indicates that neither component is severely mismatched. For 4K gaming, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as its 77th percentile rank is lower than the CPU’s 85th. For productivity tasks like 3D rendering, the CPU’s higher percentile rank makes it the stronger component, though the GPU’s 45.98 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is substantial. The balance is such that users upgrading for gaming should focus on the GPU, while those upgrading for compute should consider the CPU.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a high-end graphics card based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, featuring the Navi 31 chip built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It packs 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, with an effective speed of 18 Gbps. The GPU has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 160 render output units, which contribute to its pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 718.4 GTexel/s. The boost clock is 2245 MHz, with a game clock of 1880 MHz and a base clock of 1287 MHz.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are highlighted by its FP32 performance of 45.98 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 91.96 TFLOPS (2:1). It includes 80 ray tracing cores, which support hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible games. The transistor count is 57,700 million on a die size of 529 mm², resulting in a transistor density of 109.1M / mm². The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern APIs.

In benchmark tests, the RX 7900 GRE scores 4814 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 175758 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 99850 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its Passmark G3D score is 27089, with a GPU compute score of 15016. These scores place the GPU at the 77th percentile, showing it is a strong performer but not among the absolute top tier. The 16 GB VRAM is a key feature for rendering and high-resolution textures, and the 576.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures fast data transfer. The GPU’s TDP is 260 W, requiring a 600 W PSU, and it uses two 8-pin power connectors. The dual-slot design and 276 mm length make it suitable for most mid-tower cases.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700T is a 13th-generation Raptor Lake processor with 16 cores and 24 threads, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. It has a base clock of 1400 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 35 W. The architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-S, uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. It includes UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics and has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only).

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 23248 in multi-core and 3282 in single-core. Its Geekbench scores are 11573 for multi-core and 2490 for single-core. The Passmark suite shows a single-thread score of 3821, a multithread score of 28211, and a physics score of 1769. Other Passmark results include data compression at 327700, data encryption at 19230, extended instructions at 19306, find prime numbers at 127, floating point math at 73928, integer math at 105397, and random string sorting at 34939. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 35403, placing it at the 85th percentile.

The CPU’s performance is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with a delta of -0.1% against the Intel Core 5 213PE, +0.1% against the i7-12700KF, +0.3% against the i5-13600T, and +0.3% against the i7-12700K. The high multi-threaded scores indicate strong performance in rendering and video editing, while the single-thread scores are sufficient for gaming and everyday tasks. The 35 W TDP is low for a 16-core part, making it efficient for compact builds, but may limit sustained all-core boost under heavy loads. The CPU is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and it supports up to 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which is future-proof for storage and expansion.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700T with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE in a desktop configuration. The combined percentile rank is 81st, indicating a high-performance system that excels in both gaming and productivity. The CPU, at the 85th percentile, is a top-tier processor for multi-threaded workloads, while the GPU, at the 77th percentile, is a strong but not flagship graphics card. The system is best described as a high-end desktop for enthusiasts who prioritize CPU compute power alongside solid GPU performance.

The i7-13700T’s 16 cores and 24 threads make it ideal for content creation, software development, and heavy multitasking. The RX 7900 GRE’s 16 GB VRAM and 45.98 TFLOPS of FP32 compute ensure it can handle 1440p and 4K gaming, as well as GPU-accelerated rendering tasks. The balance between the components is good, with the CPU slightly outperforming the GPU relative to their respective peer groups. This means the system is not bottlenecked in most scenarios, though the GPU is the limiting factor in pure gaming at high resolutions.

The platform supports DDR5 memory, which can further enhance performance, and the PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide bandwidth for future devices. The 35 W TDP of the CPU allows for quiet cooling solutions, while the 260 W TDP of the GPU requires a 600 W PSU. This is a versatile build that can serve as a workstation for professionals or a high-end gaming rig, offering a strong balance of compute and graphics performance without reaching the extreme high end of either category.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is well-suited for gamers targeting 1440p or 4K resolution with high detail settings, as the RX 7900 GRE’s 16 GB VRAM and strong compute performance can handle demanding titles. The CPU’s high single-thread score ensures smooth frame delivery in CPU-bound games, while the multi-threaded performance is a bonus for streaming or recording gameplay. Content creators, such as video editors and 3D artists, will benefit from the i7-13700T’s 24 threads, which accelerate rendering and encoding tasks, paired with the GPU’s compute power for GPU-accelerated effects.

Software developers compiling large codebases or running virtual machines will find the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads advantageous, while the GPU’s compute capabilities can assist with machine learning or data processing. Students in engineering or computer science fields can use this system for simulations and development work, where the CPU’s multi-threaded performance is critical. Small business workstations handling data analysis, financial modeling, or CAD software will appreciate the CPU’s high percentile rank and the GPU’s reliability.

The system is not for users on a tight budget, as the components are high-end, but it offers a strong return in performance for those who need it. Users who prioritize GPU performance above all else might consider a higher-tier graphics card, but the RX 7900 GRE’s 77th percentile rank is sufficient for most applications. The build is also suitable for enthusiasts who want a powerful yet efficient system, thanks to the CPU’s low 35 W TDP, which reduces cooling requirements and power consumption without sacrificing multi-threaded performance.