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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700T + AMD Radeon RX 9070

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Top 9% 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%
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GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700T

35,403 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 9070

23,877 Benchmark Score
Top 8% 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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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

Intel Core i7-13700T is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor from Intel's 13th Gen Raptor Lake family, paired here with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPU. This combination sits at the 77th percentile overall among all CPU+GPU pairings in the database, reflecting a solid mid-to-high tier desktop configuration. The CPU holds an 85th percentile rank among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 69th percentile among all graphics cards, making this a pairing where the processor carries a slightly higher standing than the graphics adapter. This analysis draws exclusively from the provided benchmark data, which contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination; all gaming frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the individual component scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's strong single-thread performance is evident in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3282 and Geekbench single-core score of 2490. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 25381 places it at the 69th percentile, suggesting it can handle most modern titles at high settings. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the combination of the CPU's robust single-core performance and the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM should provide a capable foundation for high-refresh-rate monitors, though the exact frame rates will vary by title and settings.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are well-suited for encoding workloads alongside gaming. Its Passmark multithread score of 28211 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23248 indicate substantial headroom for running a game and streaming software simultaneously. The GPU's 56 ray accelerators and RDNA 4.0 architecture also support hardware-accelerated encoding, though the data does not specify encoder details; the overall compute score of 14737 in Passmark GPU compute suggests solid parallel processing capability for encoding tasks.

Video editing: The CPU's multicore performance is strong for this workload, with a Geekbench multicore score of 11573 and a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 9764. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity for large video buffers and effects processing. The combination of the CPU's high Passmark integer math score of 105397 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 131539 indicates that both components can contribute meaningfully to video rendering and export pipelines, with the CPU handling codec operations and the GPU accelerating effects and timeline rendering.

3D rendering: The CPU delivers strong multicore rendering performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23248 and Passmark floating-point math score of 73928. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 36.13 TFLOPS and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s suggest significant compute capability for GPU-accelerated renderers. The CPU's 30 MB shared L3 cache helps keep cores fed with scene data, while the GPU's 56 RT cores and 128 ROPs provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and rasterization tasks in modern rendering engines.

Software development: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are well-matched to compilation workloads, with its Passmark data compression score of 327700 indicating fast code packaging and the extended instructions score of 19306 showing robust SIMD handling. The single-core performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3821, ensures responsive IDE interactions and quick incremental builds. This pairing supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, giving developers flexibility in choosing a platform that fits their project needs.

Student and office work: The CPU's 35 W TDP makes this an energy-efficient platform for everyday tasks, while its single-core performance ensures snappy application launches and document processing. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is far more than needed for office applications, but the overall configuration provides headroom for future demands. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 on the CPU serves as a backup display output, although the discrete GPU will handle all graphics duties in this build.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 35403, placing it at the 85th percentile among all processors. Its closest rival is the Intel Core 5 213PE with an average score of 35428, showing a negligible delta of -0.1%. The i7-13700T also edges out the Intel Core i7-12700KF by 0.1% (score 35365) and leads the Intel Core i5-13600T by 0.3% (score 35305) and the Intel Core i7-12700K by 0.3% (score 35287). These results indicate the 13700T is statistically tied with its nearest competitors in overall CPU performance, despite its lower 35 W TDP compared to typical desktop parts.

The GPU achieves an average benchmark score of 23877, placing it at the 69th percentile among all graphics cards. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z with an average score of 23736, a delta of 0.6%. The RX 9070 trails the AMD Radeon RX 6800S by -0.8% (score 24063) but leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile by 1.1% (score 23628) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER by -1.2% (score 24170). This places the RX 9070 in a performance tier roughly comparable to high-end mobile and previous-generation desktop cards.

Looking at individual GPU benchmarks, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 demonstrates strong modern API performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 131539 and Vulkan score of 58705 show solid compute and graphics capability across different APIs. The Passmark G3D score of 25381 reinforces the GPU's position in the 69th percentile. The combined picture is a CPU that punches above its power class and a GPU that delivers mainstream-to-high-end performance, resulting in a balanced system for most workloads.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Its clock speeds include a base of 1330 MHz, boost up to 2520 MHz, and a game clock of 2070 MHz, with memory running at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective). The GPU is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 151.0M per mm².

The GPU contains 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs, along with 56 ray accelerators for dedicated ray tracing hardware. Its pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s indicate strong fill rates for high-resolution rendering. The FP32 throughput of 36.13 TFLOPS (with FP16 at a 1:1 ratio) provides substantial compute performance for both gaming and general-purpose workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

The benchmark scores show the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 25381 as its strongest result, followed by the Geekbench OpenCL score of 131539 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6290. The Passmark GPU compute score of 14737 indicates solid compute throughput, while the DirectX 11 score of 281 and DirectX 12 score of 74 show expected variation across API versions. For rendering workloads, the combination of 16 GB VRAM, high bandwidth, and strong compute scores suggests good performance in GPU-accelerated renderers, with the 56 RT cores providing hardware support for ray-traced effects.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 69th percentile ranking indicates that the processor has more relative headroom than the graphics card in this pairing. In CPU-bound workloads like software compilation or data processing, the i7-13700T's Passmark multithread score of 28211 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23248 will drive performance, with the GPU providing ancillary compute support. In GPU-bound scenarios such as high-resolution gaming or GPU rendering, the RX 9070's performance will be the limiting factor, as its Passmark G3D score of 25381 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6290 define the graphics ceiling.

For gaming at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's strong single-core performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3821) is likely to keep up with the GPU's output, potentially making the GPU the bottleneck in most titles. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU's fill rates and memory bandwidth become more critical, and the RX 9070's 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate will be the deciding factor. FPS scaling across resolutions will follow this pattern, with the GPU increasingly becoming the limiter as resolution increases. The CPU's 35 W TDP and the GPU's 220 W TDP together suggest the system will not be power-constrained, allowing both components to operate at their full potential.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p high-refresh gaming will find this pairing well-suited, as the CPU's 24 threads handle background tasks while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM accommodates modern game assets. Content creators working with video editing will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23248 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 131539, which together accelerate export and effect rendering. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's Passmark data compression score of 327700 and integer math score of 105397, while the GPU provides compute acceleration for build-time tests.

Students and office workers seeking a responsive system for everyday tasks will find the CPU's single-core performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2490) sufficient, with the GPU offering far more graphics capability than needed for productivity applications. Small business workstations that occasionally handle light 3D rendering or CAD work will benefit from the CPU's 16 cores and the GPU's 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 compute. The 35 W CPU TDP makes this an energy-conscious choice for always-on systems, though the 220 W GPU TDP means the overall system still requires adequate cooling.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming figures presented here are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 25381 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 suggest strong 1440p performance in most titles, with 16 GB of VRAM providing ample headroom for high-resolution textures. The CPU's single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3282, should not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

For esports titles, the high single-thread performance and the GPU's 2520 MHz boost clock should deliver high frame rates at 1080p, likely exceeding 144 fps in competitive settings. For AAA titles at 1440p, the GPU's 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 compute should support high settings with frame rates in the 60-100 fps range, depending on the game. At 4K, the GPU's 128 ROPs and 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate will limit performance, with frame rates dropping into the 30-60 fps range for demanding titles. Ray tracing performance will be moderate, supported by the 56 RT cores, though the RDNA 4.0 architecture's ray tracing efficiency is not quantified in the data.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700T features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 1400 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with no ECC support. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23248 and Geekbench multicore score of 11573 demonstrate strong parallel performance for a 35 W TDP part. The single-core scores, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3282 and Geekbench single-core score of 2490, show that the low base clock does not significantly hamper burst performance thanks to the 4.90 GHz boost. The Passmark results paint a detailed picture: integer math at 105397, floating-point math at 73928, extended instructions at 19306, and data encryption at 19230. The Passmark single-thread score of 3821 confirms the CPU's strong per-core performance, while the multithread score of 28211 shows its 24-thread capability.

For real workloads, the 16-core configuration handles heavily threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific computing well, while the high boost clock ensures responsive performance in lightly threaded applications. The 30 MB shared L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data, and the dual-channel memory support (DDR4 or DDR5) allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 and higher-bandwidth DDR5 depending on platform needs. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output and basic media acceleration.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in memory choice. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, allowing for high-bandwidth storage and expansion cards. The GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring full bandwidth for the RX 9070. The CPU's 35 W TDP and the GPU's 220 W TDP together suggest a system that can run on a 550 W power supply, as indicated by the suggested PSU specification.

A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory capacity or speed, since the platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, depending on the motherboard choice. Adding more storage via PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drives would leverage the CPU's 20 PCIe lanes for faster load times. The GPU is already a strong performer, but future upgrades could target a higher-tier Radeon card within the RX 9000 series for increased graphics headroom. The CPU's 35 W TDP means cooling is not a constraint, so the platform has thermal headroom for overclocking, given the unlocked multiplier. The dual-slot GPU with 2x 8-pin power connectors fits standard cases, and the display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1a) support multi-monitor setups.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700T has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 1400 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 9070 have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile rank among all processors?

A: The i7-13700T ranks at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35403.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RX 9070 includes 56 ray accelerators as part of its RDNA 4.0 architecture, providing hardware support for ray-traced rendering.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The i7-13700T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with no ECC support.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank among all graphics cards?

A: The RX 9070 ranks at the 69th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23877.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The suggested PSU for the RX 9070 is 550 W, which provides adequate headroom for the CPU's 35 W TDP and the GPU's 220 W TDP combined.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700T, a 16-core desktop processor from the Raptor Lake generation, with the AMD Radeon RX 9070, a desktop GPU from the Radeon RX 9000 series based on RDNA 4.0 architecture. The CPU is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die, while the GPU uses TSMC's 4 nm process with a 357 mm² die and 53,900 million transistors. The combination achieves a 77th percentile rank among all CPU+GPU pairings, with the CPU at the 85th percentile and the GPU at the 69th percentile.

As a desktop-class configuration, this build offers a balanced mix of strong multicore CPU performance and capable mainstream GPU performance. The CPU's 24 threads and 35 W TDP make it an efficient workhorse, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth provide ample graphics memory for modern applications. The overall tier is upper-mid-range, suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming, content creation, and productivity workloads, with the CPU providing more relative headroom than the GPU in most scenarios.